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Savvy CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

‘I BUY DESIGNER CLOTHES FOR MUCH LESS!’

Janey Holliday, 45, lives in Sidmouth with her three children, Monty and Harry, 14, and Tabitha, six.

For me, there’s nothing better than rummaging through a pile of knick-knacks at my local charity shop. You know what they say, one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure, and for me that couldn’t ring more true. Even at Christmas! And in December 2021, as I laid eyes on a beautiful designer dress with a bargain price tag, I knew I’d struck gold.

As a single mum of three, I have to be conscious about money. It’s so important that my kids Monty, Harry and Tabitha know that the festive season isn’t about having the latest flashy toys or games console. It’s about spending time together as a family, and creating a sense of Christmas magic.

I have fond childhood memories of hunting through charity shops, and as I’ve got older, I’ve come to love second-hand

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