How to Have a Less Stressful Christmas in 2020
It’s been almost a month since Christmas 2019, and many of us still miss it. Maybe you clung onto your Christmas tree until the bitter end when you have to purge decorations, or you're waiting for another snow so you have an excuse to crank up “Winter Wonderland.” But whatever you may think about Christmas, one thing that many don’t miss is the cost. Many of us are still reeling from the Christmas spending. Here’s how you can save money for Christmas in 2020 while still having a joyous Christmas. Don’t Wait Until Black Friday to Get Your Gifts! Many…
How To Dry Orange Slices for Budget Christmas Decorations
Guest Post by Sam of Dove Cottage Looking for a fun craft to get you in the festive spirit? Want to get your home Christmas-ready on a tight budget? Well you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve got the perfect post for you! The ultimate Christmas craft that cannot fail to get you feeling festive: drying your own orange slices. I usually do this a couple of times in the run up to Christmas, and it’s so much easier than you think. Not only does it give you a beautiful decoration for literally pennies, it’ll fill your kitchen with…
10 Budget Friendly Christmas Home Decoration Ideas
Guest post by Magdalene of December has arrived so fast and you can feel the Christmas vibes in the air. You can spot Christmas decorations almost everywhere; stores, offices, streets etc. There is so much spending and planning to do this festive season on a whole lot of things. The list is endless depending what you’ve planned for the Christmas. This is also inclusive of your choice home decorations. It isn’t too early to put up your Christmas decoration and start planning for the festive holiday. In other to assist you watch your Christmas spend on home decorations. I have…
DIY Christmas Hamper on a Budget
G'day from Australia! My name is Bec, mum of four amazing children, and I write from my Facebook page 'Mum Plus Four'. Chantelle has kindly asked me to share about my very popular DIY Christmas hamper that I shared a few weeks back. At the beginning of my Christmas countdown posts, I asked readers to start writing out lists. Everything from Christmas cards lists to gifts and Secret Santa. But for this special task, we focused on Christmas make and bake treats. After writing down the recipes, the ingredients are then listed to create a 'hamper' of personalised items. I've…