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Grandma's Christmas tips that will save you time and money

Heartfelt festive homemaking ideas from Grandma
Have a pre-Christmas clean
Organise your decorations
Gift to charity
Have a Christmas craft box ready
Make a reusable advent calendar
Be as organised as Martha Stewart
Create a festive warm welcome
Make your own Christmas cards
Craft personalised stockings
Crochet Christmas tree ornaments
Embroider tableware
Transform pillowcases
Learn napkin art
Upcycle last year's Christmas cards
Customise a Christmas Eve box
Set up a Secret Santa group
Go back to wrapping basics
Always be prepared for extra guests
Make snow globes
DIY real wreaths
Fill up terrariums
Make paper chains
Craft paper stars
Forage for pine cones
Stick with old traditions
Cut out snowflakes
Thread popcorn garlands
Hang cookie decorations
Present a poinsettia centrepiece
Display novelty cookware
Have a stack of games ready
Get jam making
Give jolly jars as gifts
Stock up on food and drink
Light some candles
Infuse the house with scent
Decorate with real foliage
Never run out of clean cloths
Always wear an apron
Impress with a showstopper
Bake with novelty trays
Buy in easy extras
Use baking parchment to save on washing up
Pre-cook the turkey
Make everything easy to clean
Keep food warm
Delight grandchildren with treats
Make clearing up easy
Reuse turkey bones
Bake Boxing Day bubble and squeak
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Heartfelt festive homemaking ideas from Grandma

There's nothing like spending Christmas at Grandma's house. The cosy atmosphere, delicious home-cooked food and familiar security of knowing that Nan's got Christmas covered.

However, that warm festive feeling she gives isn't a fluke, it's been handed down through generations of wise and wonderful women who've worked hard to sprinkle seasonal magic effortlessly over the holidays.

So, without further ado click or scroll through to check out Grandma's Christmas tricks that we're handing down to you...

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Rachel Homer

11 November 2024

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