For many, Christmas involves slaving away in the kitchen preparing meals and cleaning up afterwards, not to mention all the stress about gifts. Why not try making things a little simpler this year?Â
Gifts
Cash Christmas Tree:Â It might sound tacky, but many people prefer cash as a gift! Fold notes into triangles to form a Christmas tree, place on nice background paper and frame it.
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Dog treat jar: Perfect for dog lovers: fill a jar with dog toys/treats.
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Decorated beverage:Â Stick some eyes, a nose and antlers onto someone’s favourite beverage.
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Decorations
Christmas ornaments:Â Hang ornaments over your blinds.
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Centrepiece:Â all you need is a wooden crate (or any container will do), some candles, pinecones and any plants of your choice – even succulents would work.
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Wall light tree:Â This is perfect for those who don’t have space for a Christmas tree, and for those who want something easy to set up.
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Desserts
Chocolate Caramel Dessert Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT6C–QY8Qs
Oreo Dessert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD_h7DHoXdI
Chocolate lasagne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYadUe10NiE