11 easy and inexpensive
Christmas tips

Every December it's the same thing: the holidays bring with them their fill of joy, but also stress and expenses. Gifting, decorating, tasting… the expenses add up as fast as it takes Santa to distribute his gifts!

This year, have a Christmas in style without breaking the bank thanks to these easy, inexpensive, and amazing tips!

Delicious bites with simple and affordable ingredients

These bites are quick, easy to prepare. You can also turn them into fun activities with the kids!

pesto pastry sun

Lay two sheets of puff pastry on top of each other with a generous layer of pesto in the middle. Seal the edges with your fingers. Brush the egg yolk on top. Cut about 20 rays starting from the edges to a few centimetres from the centre. Twist the ends together. Cook for about 20 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350°.

stuffed cream cheese mushrooms

Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems. Stuff them with the cream cheese. Cook for 30 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350°.

smoked salmon rolls with dill

Spread the cream cheese over strips of smoked salmon. Sprinkle dill on top. Roll the salmon up. Serve with toothpicks.

soft chocolate chip cookies

Mix all the ingredients until you get a consistent dough. Shape it into balls of about 3 centimetres in diameter. Flatten them a bit using your fingers and cook for 15 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 280°.

Comforting beverages that are easy to prepare

With or without alcohol, these recipes are perfect for toasting!

hot chocolate with marshmallows

Bring the milk to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips or spread. Stir until completely dissolved. Serve topped with a handful of marshmallows.

golden milk, an original drink full of benefits

Combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil in a pot then simmer for 10 minutes on low while constantly stirring. Strain through a sieve and serve.

homemade cider

Cut the apple and peeled orange into quarters. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and cover with water. Simmer on low for 6 hours while stirring halfway through. Strain through a sieve and serve.

cosmopolitan, Mrs. Claus' favorite cocktail!

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Strain and serve in a martini glass.

Inexpensive decorations

Instead of running from store to store for decorations and trying to recreate their lavish window displays, try these unique, inexpensive decorations.

an ode to nature

Pine cones, fir branches, lichen… Simply take a walk through your garden, a park, or the woods to find what you need for wonderful Christmas decorations. Dry what you find on newspaper before arranging or suspending them throughout your home.

the season for citrus

Oranges, lemons, and grapefruit can be used for natural, aromatic decorations. Dry a few slices by putting baking in the oven for 2 hours at 150° then suspend them with a nice golden string. Or push some cloves into oranges for a wonderful Christmas centrepiece!

festive jars

Turn your old jars into candlesticks! Simply wrap some adhesive tape around them and add paint. Once the paint is dry, gently remove the tape. Add whatever inspires you: ribbon, glitter, bells… Place a candle holder in the bottom and you're all set!