Are you ready for Christmas?
I still have quite a few things to get on my list but, having spent last weekend, travelling to visit family I feel ready to settle down and spend Christmas at home.
- We visited family near London and my husband and I got to spend some time browsing the vintage shops of the capital on our own. I picked up this homemade 70s/80s style dress from the Rokit store in Soho for just £9! The material is quite thin but I plan to wear it over the Christmas holidays with layers and tights. I think it’s a really cheerful festive colour!
2. I’ve been given a couple of jars of homemade mincemeats from friends, so I need to start making those mince pies!
3. At work we took part in Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. My cardigan comes from a second-hand shop in Bath and was bought for me a few years ago by my family.
4. I also got to wear that new (to me) green top to our works’ Christmas meal last Friday.
5. Finally, I am really determined to reduce my food waste this Christmas. Lately, I have been throwing too much food away, despite meal planning. This time we have sat down and written a detailed list of all the meals we will be planning for and eating over the holidays. I found this US site here (courtesy of the Zero Waste Chef) really useful for estimating how much you need to cook for Christmas lunch. And I find the UK site LoveFood HateWaste really useful too when planning how to use leftovers.
What are your plans for feasting over Christmas? Do you stick to a meal plan or do you like to have lots of leftovers? (personally I think Boxing Day is the best day of the year for leftovers!)
Wishing you a wonderful, peaceful and merry Christmas!! xxxx
Mostly, Christmas is just another day. So, food isn’t a particular issue.
I say ‘mostly’ however because there is the waste from the wrapping paper and inevitably there are unwanted presents. At least these can then be donated to a better cause.
Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and your family, Katherine 😊.