Reviews"Another Christmas cracker from Helen, a bumper stocking crammed full of good advice that will save you money and also cut down the festive stress. Because Christmas is already stressful enough with the organisation, tricky relatives and trying to cook the perfect turkey. But far too many of us also end up with far too much financial stress as well. There's a lot of pressure to make it magical and that can mean pressure to spend too much money. Helen cuts through all of that with straightforward, helpful and practical advice on everything from saving money on the stuff you DO want, to selling off the things you don't. She covers everything from travel to turkeys, from pantomimes to presents and she does it with her usual non-nonsense, unpatronising style. With Helen's advice you can save money this year and every year. Read this book and you can make sure that every penny you spend goes on maximising merriment and minimising money worries. Merry Christmas."Felicity Hannah, financial broadcaster and journalist "Anyone who is struggling to make ends meet right now should read this book and put into practice what it says. As usual, Helen has come up with all the practical advice you need to spread the cost of Christmas easily over the year and cut out the burden and confusion of paying for a happy festive season. There are budget calculators you can fill in, things to do each day and clever ideas for saving and making money through the year to put aside for Christmas. One of my favourites is her advice on how to make money from rubbish which you can then put towards your Christmas savings pile. "This book is a quick and easy read, full of fab ideas, hints, tips and sensible consumer advice. Even if you couldn't give two hoots for Christmas itself, it's worth reading this book just to pick up the many and various ways to save day-to-day."Jasmine Birtles, TV finance expert and founder of MoneyMagpie.com "If you want to save some cash this Christmas, Helen's book is well worth a read. As well as tips for getting cheat decorations and teaching you how to haggle for discounts on gifts with damaged boxes, she also flags many schemes that might save you money. She includes lots of original ideas and suggestions that could make a huge difference to your Christmas budget reducing the financial pressure that so many of us face in the run up to December 25th." Lynsey Hope Freelance Journalist and EditorAbout the bookConcerned about how you are going to afford Christmas? Worried about what you want to buy and do? Need help in budgeting, how to prioritise, cut back, save and do things differently? This book is for you, Helen Dewdney, The Complaining Cow, a consumer expert, has been writing about money for over 15 years and here she brings you 456 ideas to do just that. Make this Christmas the most creative and fun-filled, whilst spending the least amount of money. Save on food, presents, cards, activities, decorations, holidaying, festivities and entertainment without cutting back on the fun and enjoyment. 456 ways to save money on Christmas throughout the year provides a wide range of tips for every day on how to save for the Festive Season. Follow the tips in the book to make next Christmas the best ever by spending less for more!