Friday 2nd December
Ok, here goes the Christmas countdown again…

- If you’ve already bought some gifts, gift-wrap them and start stacking them in a large bag of empty shelf. Paste a list on the outside and tick as you go. Nothing feels better than ticking off a list!

- If you’re planning to make Christmas Cookies at all this year, this weekend is a good idea, so look up recipes you would like to try. Choose simple recipes if you’re not an expert. Cookie making isn’t difficult, but you don’t want to be stuck with a batch the family won’t eat! Check here for cookie recipes, and some more here.

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COOKIES for DUMMIES 50 cookies
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INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
sugar for coating
small red and green gumdrops (bell shaped)

PREPARATION
Cream together the shortening, sugar, eggs, oil, salt and vanilla.

Sift all dry ingredients together and fold smoothly into the creamed mixture.

Roll into small one-inch balls and roll in sugar. Flatten very slightly and press one gumdrop into the center of each cookie.

Place in a baking tray slightly apart and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

- Do a crockery and cutlery check. Check your table linen and china. Everything you’ll need to turn out a great Christmas Holiday table.

- Think about gifting some people kitchen hampers, – collections of preserves, canned stuff, pickles, wine, all wrapped up in ribbons and brightly colored boxes. This can also make your budget sheet look very good if you stick with special offers and coupons.

- Make a list of small things everyone in the family can do to help. Even a 5 year old can cut up old Christmas cards to make gift tags for new gifts! Believe me you can save a small fortune!!

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