Holiday Budgeting on a Tight Income – simple strategies to make the season meaningful without debt or stress.

This workshop is designed for real, everyday families—not Instagram-perfect holidays. We walk through practical, low-cost ways to create a meaningful holiday season without debt, guilt, or financial stress. You’ll learn how to set one simple “holiday number,” stretch what you already have, choose thoughtful low-cost gifts, and feed guests without overspending. This is a calm, judgment-free approach rooted in real-life situations, not unrealistic budgeting advice.

What You’ll Learn

• The one-number budgeting method (“holiday bucket”) that actually works on low income
• How to stretch small budgets into meaningful gifts and meals
• The $20 Holiday Dinner approach using real examples from Aldi & Dollar Tree
• Free or low-cost traditions that create connection instead of financial pressure
• Boundaries you can use when family expectations feel overwhelming
• How to prepare for next year without shame or stress

Who This Workshop Is For
This is for anyone who feels pressure during the holidays, especially:

• Families on a tight or fixed income
• Single parents or caregivers
• Those living paycheck-to-paycheck
• Anyone wanting a peaceful, manageable holiday season
• Anyone tired of feeling like they “can’t keep up” financially

Whether your budget is $30 or $300, this workshop helps you protect your peace and create a season based on connection, not comparison.

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Presented by the Kansas City Women's Employment Network.

Free. Online workshops are open to all!