Sure you can use coupons and save some extra money (through focused couponing, nothing extreme). But there are many additional ways you can save now for Christmas. Here are 35 great tips shared from the fabulous Savings Lifestyle community!

1. Save by Trading DVD’s Instead of Buying
2. Cheap and Healthy Way to Make Your Own Mulling Spices
3. Watch Your Driving Habits to Save on Gas
4. Forget Extreme Couponing: Make Coupons Work For You!
5. Take Military Showers to Save Money
6. Save on Trash Bags
7. Use Cold Water for Laundry
8. How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
9. Do a Travel Size Coupon Trip
10. Ways to Save on Meat Purchases
11. How to Make Disposable Razors Last Longer
12. Lower Your Gas and Electric Bill
13. Saving Money on Hand Soap
14. Tips to Save Money on Hospital Bills
15. Save on Cable Costs
16. Make Your Own Frequently Used Store Bought Items
17. Cut Cost On Dryer Sheets
18. Plug In Less, Save More
19. Itemize Tax Deductions and Pay Less Taxes!
20. Freeze Blueberries and Save
21. Join Airline Frequent Flier Programs
22. Call Hotels Directly to Save on Travel Expenses
23. Save Cash from Rebates
24. Use an FSA to Reduce Your Federal Income Taxes
25. Save on Haircuts
26. Free Date Night!
27. Ways to Reduce Your Cell Phone Bill {and charges}
28. Saving on Doggie Pill Pockets {Recipe}
29. Keep Easy Snacks in the Car with a “Snack Bucket”
30. Save on Dry Cleaning Costs
31. How to Save on Family Passes
32. How to Cut Wedding Invitation Costs
33. Sell Items You No Longer Need
34. Using Misspelled Words to Save More
35. DIY Microwave Popcorn ~ Cheaper and Healthy

There are literally hundreds more ways to save money we share everyday in our Everyday Savings Tips series. Check out all of them and get inspired to save your Christmas fund now!

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