🎄 Today’s Easy Holiday Challenge: Make 1 Gift Swap

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Holiday spending sneaks up on people…

not with big purchases… but with all the little things: the $14 gift bag, the “quick Target run,” the holiday drink that turns into 3 a week…

So today, you’re making ONE tiny swap that will save you all season.

🧾 The Challenge

In the next 2 minutes, choose one holiday purchase you know is coming —
and swap it for a cheaper, smarter version.

One swap.
That’s it.

🎁 Holiday Gift & Wrapping Swaps (choose ONE):

🎁 Gifts

• Swap a $25 Secret Santa gift → for a thoughtful $10 cap + handwritten note

• Swap buying multiple small gifts → for one meaningful, useful gift

• Swap a last-minute Amazon impulse gift → for something chosen this week (cheaper + intentional)

• Swap gifting a “look what I found!” item → for a practical item they actually need

• Swap buying individual gifts for coworkers → for a shared snack box or a group treat

🎅 Stocking Stuffers

• Swap 6–10 random small items → for a 3-item limit

• Swap overpriced store fillers → for candy, gum, or essentials from Dollar Tree

• Swap expensive minis → for one fun, useful item

🎁 Gift Wrap

• Swap $12–$20 designer gift wrap → for brown paper + twine/ribbon (aesthetically BETTER, cheaper)

• Swap buying gift bags → reuse last year’s or choose a $1–$2 bag

• Swap store-bought tags → for handwritten notes or cut-out cardstock

✨ Decor

• Swap buying new ornaments → for reusing last year’s + rearranging for a “new” look

• Swap buying new decor sets → for decorating only one area this year

• Swap trendy decorations → for timeless basics you already own

🛍️ Family & Friends Gifts

• Swap expensive “extra gifts” → for no extras at all

• Swap solo gifting → for drawing names with a $10–$20 cap

• Swap a full-price new item → for a clearance or early deal version

💡 Why This Works

Most holiday stress comes from spending out of habit, not intention.
One tiny decision now gives you breathing room later.

Let’s say a normal holiday run looks like this:

• Gift bag + tissue: $6

• Secret Santa gift: $20

• Stocking stuffers: $8

Total = $34

Now make ONE intentional swap:

• Gift bag + tissue: $1.25 (Dollar Tree)

• Secret Santa gift: $10 (set a cap + choose intentionally)

• Stocking stuffers: $3 (3 simple $1 items)

New total = $14.25

You keep about $20 in your pocket from one simple, smart swap —
and the holiday still feels just as special. 🎄🐷💖

🐽 Piggy Pep Talk

You don’t need less generosity this holiday season.
You just need less waste.

One thoughtful swap today → more peace, more clarity, more savings in December.
Your wallet (and future self) will thank you. 💪🐷

💌 P.S.

Reply and tell us which holiday swap you chose — we’ll feature a few savers next Monday! 🎄🔥