The other day I mentioned how Breakfast with Santa is a better opportunity to get photos with Santa than waiting for the Mall Santa. This is one of many opportunities to save money the holiday season. 

For example, local Fire Departments, businesses, and the like usually offer an opportunity to meet Santa and do fun activities with your kids. Usually, the cost of admission to these events is a non-perishable food item, gently used winter coats, or a donatio of a toy for charities like Toys for Tots. Essentially, you get to have a fun day and help someone in need. As a child I still remember my Dad taking my brother and I shopping for gifts for underprivileged kids. It stuck with me, and I look forward to doing that with my son when he’s old enough to understand. 

If you want to know who offers what, there are a few places you can look:

1. Flyers at your kid’s school
2. Your town’s website 
3. Mommy Poopins
4. Kidgits Mall Program
5. Word of mouth

And let’s face it. This time of year everything can get expensive. It’s nice to find cheap activities to do with your kids.