In their last podcast of 2022, Michelle and Liz sit down to chat about getting ready for the festive season, a really touristy Christmas market in Berlin, advent calendars, cocktails, avoiding the snooze after lunch, and all things Christmassy. They also talk to Hannah Bartlett, one half of the sister-created company Jolly Festive, who lives and breathes Christmas 365 days a year. She shares some fantastic ways to keep the cost down without having to do without. Including, making your festive gear work harder, reverse advent calendars, modern parlor games, alternative present ideas, Christmas cushions in jumpers, and much, much more.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Christmas is about being with the ones you love creating memories and enjoying traditions.
• You do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a special festive season.
• Agreeing in advance to only buy one present or give handmade gifts this year really takes the pressure off.
• You can find fantastic gifts in charity shops.
• Having everyone bring their half-empty spirit bottles around and creating cocktails with them is great fun.
• Buy decorative products that can be used for other celebrations throughout the year.

BEST MOMENTS 

“My mantra is very much a perfect Christmas doesn't have to be perfect.”

“I think these are times when we need to think a bit more economically and I've said to the kids do not get us all a gift just go in together the three of you.”

“Christmas is about who's around the tree, not what's under it.”

“She just trailed all the charity shops in London and got all of her family gifts, things like a £200 Gucci phone case for about five quid.” (article by Suzanne Baum in Metro)

“Go back to basics in terms of the decor and really think about what you can collect rather than what you can buy”

EPISODE RESOURCES  

Jolly Festive

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