Next weekend really is time to pick up a few items that cannot be bought until the last minute such as the vegetables, fresh cream and fruit. In addition no doubt there will be items that you forgot this week but really this is only the mop up and the real shopping is done.
Why not this week make a few bits like some biscuits (cookies), sweets (candies) or maybe a craft project. These will either do for emergency presents or extra items to hand out over the Christmas period especially if you are visiting friends and relatives why is better than giving a personal home-made gift.
One of my favourite and easiest sweets to make are peppermint creams. I will post this recipe shortly along with a couple of others that make good gifts or great nibbles to have around just in case someone drops in to wish you Christmas cheer.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Before tonight’s bonus questions I will answer my own from yesterday.
How did you buy your gifts or are buying your gifts this year?
I did a mixture of online buying and High Street shopping probably 60-40 online being the 60.
Are you more an online or mail order shopper than a shopping mall or High Street shopper?
Yes I am generally more of an online shopper for “things” mainly because I do not drive and there are items I cannot find in Ashford, also I like some older items especially cooking wise so I often buy old items from Ebay. Food though I still go the stores and choose.
I still send cards and presents though not as much as I used to as over the years you loose contact with people especially if you and they move, I tend to send cards and gifts to those I am in daily or weekly contact with.
This thread is my ideas for last minute gifts.
My musts for Christmas are:-
Christmas cake - homemade
Mince pies - homemade
Sausage Rolls - I will make them this year
Christmas pudding - bought
Chocolate Ginger - bought online from Ebay
After Eight Mints
Turkish Delight
Nuts in their shells
Above are just a few items I could go on and on