The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but it’s no secret that it can also be incredibly stressful—especially for military families. The stressors can pile up quickly between tight budgets, work responsibilities, and the added challenge of spending holidays apart from loved ones due to deployments or just being stationed far from family. All the stressors can lead to making financial decisions that will come back to haunt you in the new year or for years to come. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest holiday stressors and practical tips you can implement to save money, manage your time, and enjoy your holidays the way you want.

https://milmo.co/podcast/tight-holiday-budget 00:47 Welcome to the Mill Mo Show 01:46 Personal Holiday Stressors 03:04 Biggest Holiday Stressors and Solutions 04:03 Financial Strain and Budgeting Tips 05:20 DIY and Second-Hand Gifts 08:14 Travel Strain and Tips for Military Families 11:41 Time Management During the Holidays 14:38 Family Dynamics and Setting Boundaries 17:12 Combating Loneliness and Grief 18:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts