This week, Lex and Rae dive into how to stay frugal during the holidays with realistic, budget friendly ideas for gifting, spending, travel, and giving back. If you’re looking for holiday budgeting tips, affordable gift ideas, and smart ways to save money this season, this episode is for you.

We break down the viral holiday ceiling budgeting method, how to communicate spending expectations with family, and simple ways to avoid financial stress. You’ll hear creative time-based gifts, experience gifts, and why thrifting can completely elevate your Christmas without overspending. Lex also shares a surprising travel hack that can save hundreds during holiday trips.

We cover ways to give back on a budget, from Toys for Tots volunteering to low-cost community programs, plus how to use an Amazon Wishlist to reduce waste and receive gifts you’ll actually use.

To wrap up, we share our Pretty Obsessed Picks, including a viral internet rabbit hole Rae can’t escape and a colorful spending trick Lex swears by.

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