Christmas Archives - Thrifty Lesley

A couple of fun (and free!) things to do over the Christmas holidays

by Thrifty Lesley | Dec 11, 2022 | Christmas, Saving Money | 4 Comments

Do you ever sing alternative lyrics to Christmas carols? We tried these last year, and cracked up laughing !

Jacquie Lawson ecards for year round greetings

by Thrifty Lesley | Dec 8, 2022 | Christmas, Saving Money | 5 Comments

ecards from Jacquie Lawson are a very cost effective way to send greetings cards, of all kinds, throughout the year. From New Year, through Easter and Birthdays to Christmas and as many as you like!

Home Made Christmas Hampers

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 21, 2022 | Christmas, Saving Money | 1 Comment

At this time of year, thoughts begin to turn to gifts for friends and family. Many people like to make a hamper, and many including me, love to receive one!

Vegetarian Christmas

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 20, 2022 | All Recipes, Christmas, Meal Plans, Vegetarian Christmas Meal Plan | 2 Comments

If you are on a tight budget, Christmas food can be very difficult, causing stress, and maybe even debt too. No need to get into debt, when with a bit of extra planning, you can enjoy a delicious vegetarian Christmas festive meal, without spending a fortune. If you don’t know where to start, or would like a few vegetarian christmas recipe ideas, have a look at this detailed, 2 person, 7 day Christmas dinner menu for the entire Christmas week.

Christmas Week Food. Lots of festive flavours & not many £££’s

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 20, 2022 | All Recipes, Cakes and Bakes, Christmas, Christmas Meal Plan 4, Meal Plans | 7 Comments

If you are on a tight budget, Christmas food can be very difficult, causing stress, and maybe even debt too. Happily, no need to get into debt, when with a bit of extra planning, you can enjoy a delicious festive meal, without spending a fortune.

A budget Christmas?

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 18, 2022 | Christmas, Saving Money | 7 Comments

November and December can easily be spent in an absolute frenzy of spending with hundreds and hundreds of £’s being put on a credit card. But who says you have to do any of it if you don’t want to. There are many ways to keep Christmas affordable

A roulade recipe using mincemeat, Bramley apple and whipped cream – gluten free

by Thrifty Lesley | Dec 22, 2021 | All Recipes, Christmas, Less than 500 calories, Puddings / Desserts | 0 Comments

Light and delicious, this easy roulade recipe can be adapted for many different fillings for all the different seasons

Leek Crumble, with fresh and dried cranberries, and walnuts

by Thrifty Lesley | Dec 18, 2021 | All Recipes, Christmas, Dinners | 0 Comments

Decadently extravagant, deliciously creamy and very tasty – but still less than 50p a portion! Creamy leeks with acid pops from cranberries, topped with a walnutty crumble.

UK Money Bloggers Reverse Advent Calendar 2021

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 9, 2021 | Charity, Christmas | 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again when everyone’s thoughts start turning to the end of December, and Christmas. And at this time of year, for the last few years, the UK Money Bloggers start talking about a Reverse Advent.