I filled my kid’s Christmas stockings with B&M buys – my clever hack means you’ll pay less but they’ll get more
A SAVVY mum-of-two shared the hack she uses to fill her children’s stockings on a budget.
She shared the smaller items she was gifting her daughters this Christmas.
A mum showed her followers the products she purchased for her children.
She revealed that she bought most of the stocking items from her local B&M.
To save money, she explained that she keeps an eye out for a specific kind of product.
“I look out for is stuff in multi-packs that I can open when I get home and divide between them,” she said.
The savvy shopper picked up bath bombs, a multi-pack of chocolate, little sensory toys, and a pack of mini Play-Doh.
“Instead of buying two of everything, I’m just going to open up the packs and divide them up,” she explained.
The mum said that she was “at the point of the year” where she had began making notes on what her daughters needed.
She then used these items to fill their Christmas stockings to the brim.
The budgeting enthusiast also picked up a crazy bath soap from B&M as her daughters “love” them.
She added that the soaps are also “great for play activities too.”
The mum also added a pack of chocolate coins to each of the stockings.
She joked that it wouldn’t be a Christmas stocking without the festive snack.
For her final addition, she filled two small Christmas-themed jars with hot chocolate powder and mini marshmallows.
Her hack helped to save her a significant amount on the Christmas buys.
The mum revealed that she spent a total of £20 on all the items for both the stockings.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
B&M has had Christmas stocking fillers available since mid-August.
“Tis the season to save” read snowflake patterned signs plastered up and down the aisles at the end of the summer, advertising ‘seasonal gifts’ from £5.
Despite the bargain deals, shoppers shared their frustration over the early advertisement.
“I absolutely love Christmas but even I think this is way too early,” wrote one Facebook user.
“It’s too early. It makes it less special as you’re sick of looking at Christmas stuff come December,” agreed another person.