“You better watch out. You better not cry…” says the Christmas song that we know all too well…

It’s a cryptic preview, a warning if you may, of the horrors brought about by holiday overspending. That’s right; it’s that time of the year again when spending an absurd amount of money becomes acceptable, encouraged even.

It’s as if the stars aligned to help you overspend: the much-awaited 13th month pay, the holiday sales, the culture of gift-giving. All of it can be quite overwhelming. The worst part is, it’s actually easier just to give in to the spending bonanza than to put up a resistance.

Read more: What Should I Do With My 13th Month Pay?

We are here to change that.

It’s important to ask ourselves: Can we really enjoy (and survive) the holidays without breaking the bank? Yes. We. Can. Here are five easy ways to make sure that you can come out of the holidays in top-top financial shape: