Hi to you all- I am in a position that probably a lot of people are in for one reason or another- very little money and Christmas looming- but I still want to have a lovely time but without all the stress of paying for rubbish that noone actually wants or needs- but also do not want to fall out with anyone! I have had an awful year and been ill and have had to reduce my hours at work so even less money than usual. But also I want a lovely Christmas.I have already told my kids there will be much less money this year and they have been ok about it.
Does anyone have any tips on how to achieve this? I still want to have fun! I have thought of making some presents- stockings for mum and sisters to whom I'm very close and filling with bits and bobs- where to get cheap fabric to do this? I have already bought some bargain seeds to put in one of them for my sister who is a keen gardener. Also for nieces thought of doing cookie recipes in a jar- but most of recipes on line American? Would like to make sister in law a cake and send it in post but worried it will be a bit heavy- can you think of anything else that I could make and send that won't be too heavy and will keep?I can knit (slowly!)and cook but my sewing skills are basic!
Also want to do more fun things with kids- have thought of making gingerbread house, but can anyone think of anything else? We will go to Christmas markets and also to forest to get Christmas tree too which have already turned into traditions. I will have bit more time which is a positive, and am trying to see this as an opportunity to improve the festive season rather than the reverse!
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littleshebear · 12/09/2010 10:51
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