Save BIG this holiday season



Local author shares her secrets

Here at Hudson Valley Parent, we love the holidays... but the post-holiday bills stress us out big time. Thankfully, we were able to team up with local money-saving guru and newly published author, Erin Johnson, to get all the details on saving money this holiday season. Luck for you, we're sharing all of Erin's tips and tools for saving!

Click here to see how you can save on holiday decor

Click here to see how you can save on holiday meals

Click here to see how you can save on holiday gifts


If you determined to make saving money a priority in 2017, check out Erin's book “So, You’re Broke? 18 Drama-Free Steps To A Richer Life”

The book gives you practical and easy-to-use tips to reduce your spending that won’t leave you feeling deprived. These are the tips Erin used to pay off over $20,000 in debt AND build an emergency fund all while living on one income.

It’s available for purchase for only $3.99 on Amazon. Don’t have a kindle? No, problem. Amazon has a free kindle reading app you can download on any device.

Have a Happy Holiday that won’t leave you broke in the New Year!



Other articles by Erin Johnson


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    While she's no interior designer, local author, Erin Johnson, can tell you how to decorate your home for the holidays without spending a fortune. read more »
  • 5 money saving tips for holiday gifts

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    Love the holidays, but hate the post-holiday spending hangover? Check out these tips for saving on holiday gifts and avoid the post-holiday spending hangover! read more »
  • 5 money saving tips for awesome holiday dinners

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    Holiday meals can bring a lot of stress and financial burden if you’re not careful. Here are five ways to save money on the meals that make your holiday season special. read more »