Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Holiday Edition

curb your urge to splurge - holiday edition

The holiday season is a time for making memories, celebrating traditions, and spending time with the people you love. But between gift shopping, holiday gatherings, busy schedules, and extra expenses, the season can also bring added stress.

Purdue Extension is here to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Holiday Edition is a free, five-week email series packed with practical tips, creative ideas, and helpful reminders to help you save money, reduce stress, and enjoy more of what makes the holidays special. This program will be offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Registration links available in "What You Need to Know".

Starting October 26, 2026, you'll receive 2 or 3 short, easy-to-read emails each week, delivered right to your inbox. From smart spending strategies to DIY gifts and simple meal ideas, you'll discover ways to make the most of your time, money, and holiday season.

Each week brings helpful ideas to make your holiday season a little brighter and your to-do list a little more manageable.

  • Spend smarter: Create a spending plan, track holiday expenses, and explore cash-back apps.
  • Save on gifts: Discover gift ideas for those who help your little ones, creative DIY keepsakes, and fun stocking stuff ideas.
  • Simplify holiday meals: Find easy dump and go meals for busy nights and ideas for holiday party food.
  • Protect yourself: Learn about holiday scams and food safety tips.
  • Manage holiday stress: Explore self-care tips.
  • Make memories for less: Enjoy fun holiday games and creative ways to celebrate without overspending.

Each week brings helpful ideas to make your holiday season a little brighter and your to-do list a little more manageable.

  • Spend smarter: Create a spending plan, track holiday expenses, and explore cash-back apps.
  • Save on gifts: Discover gift ideas for those who help your little ones, creative DIY keepsakes, and fun stocking stuff ideas.
  • Simplify holiday meals: Find easy dump and go meals for busy nights and ideas for holiday party food.
  • Protect yourself: Learn about holiday scams and food safety tips.
  • Manage holiday stress: Explore self-care tips.
  • Make memories for less: Enjoy fun holiday games and creative ways to celebrate without overspending.

give yourself the gift of a less stressful holiday season

You don't have to spend a fortune or do it all to make the holidays meaningful. Let Purdue Extension help you find simple ways to save money, manage stress, and make room for what matters most.

 

To learn more about other Purdue Extension financial programs, visit our Financial Resource Management Program page.

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