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People shopping for gifts this time of the year are often looking for holiday deals to save money. But if you’re not careful with your holiday budgeting, you could easily go broke.

According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend over $960 in 2017 during the holidays. The high cost can be attributed to spending money on food, travel, presents and decorations. Unless you’ve you saved a lot of money, this could be a recipe for financial disaster.

In 2017, you must ask yourself: “How do I stop overspending during the holidays?”

Here are 7 frugal minimalist rules to live by the 2017 holiday season:

1. Try To DIY

The most basic way to be a true minimalist around the holidays is to avoid as much spending as you can with DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. This includes creating your own gifts, cards and even holiday decorations at home. For many minimalists, the holidays are the best time of the year to incorporate DIY. If you need some inspiration for DIY projects, check out websites like Pinterest.

2. Buy Food In Bulk

If you are hosting a holiday celebration, it is wise to plan ahead to prevent overspending on food. You’ll likely cook too much food if you are hosting family, but you don’t have to spend too much money. By using food planning services, you can try to buy your food in bulk and save money.

3. Use The Internet For Holiday Deals

Buying gifts around the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive if you shop around. Instead of traveling from store to store, you should go online to search for the best prices on gifts this time of year. You might be surprised how many websites are offering discounted products and free shipping. Just keep your eyes open and search for holiday deals.

4. Reuse Items

Did you host a holiday party last year? If so, you can you see the same decorations, silverware and even Christmas sweaters again. There is no point in buying new items every year if you are able to recycle last year’s items.

5. Look For Travel Deals

If you are traveling during the holidays, don’t book your trip last minute. Usually, the more cost-efficient travel accomidations can be found by scheduling early on. One study found that the best time to book a flight is between three weeks and 3.5 months before a trip.

6. Ignore Unnecessary Promotions

The holidays are filled with advertisements on television, in print and online that promise you discounts galore. Although these holiday deals are spectacular, don’t buy into them — unless it is a gift or an item that you truly need.

7. Don’t Keep Up With The Joneses

Whatever you do, please resist the temptation to compare your holiday celebration with your friends and neighbors. Who cares if your neighbor has an expensive display of lights on their house? Don’t be jealous if your friend is going to the Caribbean for the holidays, or if your cousin got a new car on Christmas. The only thing that matters is that you are celebrating the holidays your way. It’s all about experience, not possessions.