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15 Tips To Stay Organized And On Budget During The Holidays

Whether you’re a homeowner hosting, traveling to see the fam, or looking for a home and auto quote, the one thing everyone wants this holiday season is savings. See how much you could save with GEICO.

1. Weigh your options between packing and shipping gifts.

A person places a wrapped gift in a shipping box

2. Plan to return with more than you left with.

A person packs a small carry-on suitcase

3. Prep food and bevs for the trip ahead.

A tray table with a water bottle, banana, and cookies

4. Download apps that show the cheapest gas near you.

a gas pump in a car

5. Use airtight/vacuum seal bags to maximize space.

A person uses a vacuum seal bag in a suitcase

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6. Make a clothing size cheat sheet.

A holiday sweater partly opened in gift wrap

7. Utilize budgeting apps to stay within a price point.

A person looks at a spending graph app on a phone

8. Try the cash envelope system.

An envelope with money and a small shopping cart

9. Ditch expensive gift labels and print them yourself.

A variety of holiday gift labels

10. Consider Secret Santa for large families.

a family sitting on a couch

11. Take advantage of curbside pickup or grocery delivery.

A woman sits in the car with her curbside pickup grocery order

12. Make your food go the extra mile.

A person pours water into a pot with vegetable scraps

13. Freeze. Freeze. Freeze.

An ice cube tray with soup broth to be frozen for later

14. Make potpurri for a festive-smelling home.

Fruit slices and cinnamon simmering in a pot on the stove

15. Invest in a good set of holiday light timers.

A socket light timer

The sweetest part of navigating the holiday season is when it comes under budget. What else could help your budget? The savings you could get from GEICO.

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