tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post4622122856828893594..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Planning A Christmas Menu On A BudgetWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-55186284104667376082015-12-10T13:33:37.844+11:002015-12-10T13:33:37.844+11:00Maureen, I know people who won't touch leftov...Maureen, I know people who won't touch leftovers. Providing it's been refrigerated correctly, I'll take leftovers if they are offered.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-61634016479974095152015-12-10T13:32:08.310+11:002015-12-10T13:32:08.310+11:00Simple food is just as good too.Simple food is just as good too.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27250109135388490692015-12-10T13:30:57.811+11:002015-12-10T13:30:57.811+11:00Wow, your stepmum is generous. It certainly helps...Wow, your stepmum is generous. It certainly helps your budget. It looks like you have a wonderful Christmas planWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-56825750557182174732015-12-10T13:28:06.856+11:002015-12-10T13:28:06.856+11:00Vicky, there's only a few things I need to bu...Vicky, there's only a few things I need to buy too.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-496139804850214512015-12-08T22:27:38.183+11:002015-12-08T22:27:38.183+11:00Hi Wendy,
Yes, mine's all planned and bought,...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Yes, mine's all planned and bought, except for fresh vegies etc...<br />We have my Mum and DH's parents for lunch so 8 this year. We have 2 roast meats , I buy a ham or Lamb and MIL maybe chicken, turkey or Pork. We share making the vegies and each provide a dessert. <br /><br />My Inlaws never want the leftovers as they don't eat them,(strange I know), so we get to eat them over the next few days or freeze for later.<br /><br />I have bought things over the year so the expenses are next to nothing this year thanks to your help Wendy.<br /><br />Blessings, xxx<br />MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-74989174019254512952015-12-08T18:56:50.070+11:002015-12-08T18:56:50.070+11:00This advice is spot on Wendy. When we were kids, w...This advice is spot on Wendy. When we were kids, we used to have ham steaks with a pineapple ring and a cherry on top, mashed potato and gravy and salad for Christmas Lunch. It was followed by glasses of alternating red and green jelly in little glasses, with a Freddo Frog chocolate on top and we thought it was heaven! Of course, the table was set with festive things and the Carols were on the record player too, so it's all about atmosphere. A very sensible and practical post. Love it. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-58175683836709519042015-12-08T11:59:57.705+11:002015-12-08T11:59:57.705+11:00Hi wendy,
I have started planning my Christmas wel...Hi wendy,<br />I have started planning my Christmas well in advanced thanks to your advice. Christmas eve is at my house where we do a big family dinner with one side of the family. I use your guide to plan food, but also do a couple canapés and everyone brings something. My stepmum who works in a deli brings 3 roast chickens and 3 dozen oysters, a cost that I could not afford but am so grateful that she can get this food at a discounted price. With 12 adults and everyone chipping in all I have to do is make roast potatoes, a green bean salad and some Procuitto wrapped melon. <br />We also do naughty santa which involves everyone buying a gift with the value of $50. Then everyone draws a number on the night to determine the order. The first person opens any present from the pile, then the second person can either steal the first persons gift or choose a new one, it continues on like this and the first person gets another go at the very end.<br />This game creates a lot of laughter and excitement as well as saving everyone from having to buy numerous presents. We chose $50 but most people make it $20-$30. We used to do standard Kris kringle but found $100 each was too much, plus it was boring as everyone just got what they had requested with no surprises or excitement. <br />This new way brings back more of that joy and excitement, and make it less about just spending money, you have to think hard about the gift.<br />I also make my own gift tags from last year's Christmas cards and buy wrapping paper and other essentials after Christmas day.<br />thanks for all your blogs and advice this past year.<br />wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year.<br />lauren :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516085462215088979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-73347664570639574532015-12-07T10:17:26.611+11:002015-12-07T10:17:26.611+11:00Wendy,
You are so right! It is easy to go overboar...Wendy,<br />You are so right! It is easy to go overboard with the food. I don't mind the ones that freeze well, but honestly it is so busy around the holidays that I would rather not have to deal with a bunch of leftovers. I do like to can any leftover ham to use later though. So this year we are cutting out all of the extras and just keeping the meal simple and not having all of the different desserts too. I have everything I need in the pantry I just have to get a ham and some fresh veggies. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com