Let's see how we all do in the month of Christmas.
To prepare I put some money on my heating account in November when I was doing well with my budget. Prepayments enable me to get the lowest COD rate.
I am still eating free food at work, they now have green tea as well as coffee for us in the break room, and tonight is the free holiday party. It doesn't offset the commuting costs but it's still nice.
Today I stocked up on soup and refried beans on sale.