Mum Lauren Ralph, 28, has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted and charity shops to stretch her budget further this Christmas - and she's not the only one This mum is being very savvy this Christmas (Image: Jam Press/Lauren Ralph)

A mum revealed that she's only buying second hand toys for her children this Christmas - and has now encouraged others to do the same.

With festive expenses rocketing, Lauren Ralph has abandoned the high street and embraced Vinted to make her money go further. It comes after money expert Martin Lewis urged people to stop buying 'unnecessary gifts' this festive season.

"I already use Vinted regularly, so it felt like a natural step to buy Christmas presents there too," the 28 year old revealed to What's The Jam.

"Buying second-hand means

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