The foods you enjoy over the festive season are known for being delicious and fattening, which is why you might dust off your gym membership once the holidays are over. But festive foods don’t have to be high in calories. Here are five tasty and healthy Christmas recipe ideas to try.
You probably accumulate a lot of stuff over the festive season but also buy a lot in the form of gifts for friends, co-workers, family, yourself, the home, extras for the kids, and so on. It adds up to a lot! But what happens to all that you buy once the season ends? It all becomes clutter, waste and debt.
The holidays can be a stressful time but you don’t have to let those feelings wreak havoc on your body. There are some simple yet effective green ways to deal with difficulties this holiday season. So when you feel yourself getting agitated, try these on for size.
Get crafty this Christmas with these DIY, eco-friendly Christmas table setting ideas.
As children we were often told not to play with our food, but now you’ve got permission to do just that! Christmas food is not just about how delicious it is – it should also look great. A touch of presentation makes your meals even more festive and decorative.
If you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean that your Christmas meals are going to be boring! Here are some dairy substitutes that go the distance.
Christmas stockings are always a great add-on to any Christmas day celebrations. The challenge is usually finding enough gifts (after all, more people want to include at least two or three gifts in a Christmas sock so that it’s a festive goodie bag) and balancing the cost so that it’s not too expensive. Here are a few eco friendly stocking stuffers to include in your Christmas stockings this year:
There are a few great things about winter. Besides lovely jackets, scarves and boots – you get to snuggle under the covers and watch TV or stay indoors in front of a fireplace. Not only do the cooler winter months greatly reduce the feeling of fomo (because ‘going out’ sounds like a great idea until you realise you have to actually get dressed and leave your warm house)
This year I have channeled my inner Martha Stewart in me and have tried to craft as many Christmas decorations as possible. Not only is this a creative outlet and something you can do with the girls over a glass of wine but it’s eco-friendly too!
There is always lots to do when preparing to host Christmas, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or overspend. Here are some tips to make your life a little easier while offering your loved ones a delicious Christmas celebration.