This year we decided to make a Christmassy Gingerbread House, largely because Miss Frugal saw a beautiful one in the school raffle and misguidedly thought that we could make one that looked just as good! It didn't work out quite as planned but it looks presentable so I thought I'd share how to make one with you so you can make your very own....To make the Gingerbread you need: 350g plain flour 175g brown sugar 100g butter 1 egg 5 tablespoons of golden syrup 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons of ginger (we used more because we love the smell of the ginger)Add the flour, … [Read more...]
To wrap or not to wrap….
The only downside that I can think of to Christmas is wrapping presents - I absolutely hate it. You can always tell which is my gift in a Secret Santa present line up - it's the one with no smooth edges or corners, bits of sellotape hanging off it and the odd tear in the wrapping paper.I just about manage to get by with wrapping my family and friend's presents (with a lot of help from the gift bags I save throughout the year) and making them look half way presentable but tackling the kids presents is my worst nightmare. I do have my own little system to make it as easy as possible for … [Read more...]
The funniest thing you’ll see this Christmas….
Make your own for free at Elf Yourself - All you do is upload a picture of yourself and choose which style dancing you want to do.... I guarantee you will have laugh so much that your sides will hurt, my two had tears rolling down their faces when they watched it!I'd love to see yours if you do have a go, leave a comment to let me know and I'll pop over and have a look ;-) … [Read more...]
How to have a Frugal Christmas – Make your own chocolate tree decorations….
A Christmas Tree isn't a Christmas Tree without some chocolatey treats hanging on it is it? But I begrudge paying £2+ for six little chocolate shapes when I know that I can make my own cheaper (and bigger) versions.So, this afternoon I bought 10 Cadburys Magical Elves chocolate bars and sellotaped a loop of Christmas tree lametta to the back of it and voila, a yummy chocolate decoration was born ;-)I bought the Magical Elves bars because they were only 5 for £1 (and possibly because they're purple and match my tree) but any small chocolate bar or wrapped sweets would be fine and you … [Read more...]
How to have a Frugal Christmas – Fun Stuff to do together….
There's so much fun to be had at this time of year, so I thought I'd do a quick round up of some of the activities we've done over the last couple of years - just click on the title and you'll go right to the post about it. Reindeer DustA must have for Christmas Eve - how else is Santa going to find his way to your house?Homemade Snow GlobesWhat's Christmas without a snow globe or two?Christmas Spice BiscuitsDelicious and if you use a straw to make a hole in them before cooking, you could even hang them on the tree.Make a Free Personalised Video from SantaI can't … [Read more...]
How to have a frugal Christmas – Christmas Dinner….
The Frugal Family Christmas Day MenuStarter Figs with Parma HamMain Course Turkey Breast and Slow Cooker Gammon served with Yorkshire Puddings, Roast Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Roasted Parsnips, Carrots, Broccoli and Pigs in Blankets.Dessert Nutella Mousse What do you think of our Christmas Day menu then?We don't tend to go over the top with our Christmas dinner because to me, when it comes down to it, it's just a glorified Sunday dinner and I'd much rather spend time with my family on Christmas Day than be running in and out of the kitchen doing a big all out … [Read more...]
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