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Each weekday morning before Christmas 2011 we posted #moneyactions on our Twitter account – a small action you can do quickly and easy to help you save money every day.
On December 1st, with Christmas just around the corner, we launched our #xmasmoneyactions – the same straightforward and easy to achieve actions, but on a Christmas theme.
With the roll out of “embeddable” tweets, we can now post these on the MoneyAware blog as well, keeping all of our #xmasmoneyactions in one place and helping you if you miss one. We’ll update this list every weekday until Christmas with the latest tip.
If you have any Christmas money tips let us know, and read our frugal Christmas tips.
Forget expensive gifts this year, use our Christmas priceless promise certificate bit.ly/xmaspromise #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December1, 2011
Wonderful for kids: get a free letter or video from Santa Claus bit.ly/uP6xJt via @MoneySavingExp #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December2, 2011
Check out @Netmums for pre Christmas money saving tips bit.ly/dYVlup #moneytip
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December5, 2011
For work gifts use a Secret Santa generator bit.ly/vwukkY This may help you with pressie ideas bit.ly/vlgGM5 #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December6, 2011
Pressie demands driving you to debt? Fab tips to handle children’s Xmas expectations bit.ly/ruJU9R via @OUMedicine #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December7, 2011
If you’re putting up your tree this weekend, make your own baubles bit.ly/skxiWN via @iVillage #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December9, 2011
Send a personalised Christmas e-card – it should save time, paper & money bit.ly/uoUgHw #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 13, 2011
Check for the best prices on books bit.ly/uV7lQA and music bit.ly/tZO6zU before you buy #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 14, 2011
Remember to buy some rechargeable batteries for any ‘batteries not included’ presents – they’re cheaper in the long run #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 15, 2011
Check your home insurance policy to make sure that you’re covered for frozen pipe & burst emergencies #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 16, 2011
Remember to turn a few room lights off when you switch your Christmas tree lights on, to save electricity #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 19, 2011
50 Chocolate Truffles for £3! makes a great gift, or ideal to leave out for Santa bit.ly/td8KZu #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 20, 2011
Create some Christmas enchantment for free bit.ly/uRhC6C #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 21, 2011
Don’t buy or download that Christmas album – get a free Christmas soundtrack instead bit.ly/v4QvYG #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 22, 2011
Short on time, presents & money? Give the gift of time with our Christmas promise bit.ly/xmaspromise #xmasmoneyactions
— CCCS | MoneyAware (@moneyaware) December 23, 2011