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🎄 *Struggling with your Christmas menu? Let me

🎄 *Struggling with your Christmas menu? Let me help!* 🎄

After chatting with some friends, I know many of you are feeling overwhelmed planning what to serve this holiday season. If you’ve purchased my *Celebration Classics Cookbook,* I’ve got you covered with a simple yet delicious menu that will wow your guests without stressing you out! ✨

Here’s my go-to Easy Christmas menu from the cookbook:

🍴 **Starter (if required):**
Old-fashioned cheese ball served with crackers and fruit – a nostalgic crowd-pleaser!

🍖 **Main:**
- Baked ham or roast pork
- Leek tarte tatin (a show-stopping but easy side!)
- Either my roasted or mashed Potatoes
- Honeyed corn

🍨 **Dessert:**
- *Chocolate Caramel Bombe* or *Mango Ice Cream* – both can be made ahead of time, giving you more time to relax and enjoy.

✨ *Black Friday Special!* ✨ Limited time only, grab both of my cookbooks—*Celebration Classics* and *Food Gifting Recipes*—along with my *Christmas Planning Guide* all for just $20! Perfect for creating memorable meals and thoughtful gifts along with staying stress free this holiday season. Don’t miss out! 🎁

Link in Bio and Stories.

https://ajoyfulordinarylife.com/product/black-friday-bundle/

Let me know if you try this menu or what’s on your table this year!

#ChristmasMenu #StressFreeEntertaining #CelebrationClassicsCookbook #BlackFridaySale2024 #HolidayCooking #CookWithLove #entertainingideas

Thankful Thursday! This year was the first time i

Thankful Thursday!

This year was the first time in many years that I had to put up my Christmas tree without Billy and I think thats probably why I couldn’t find my tree mojo 🥺. Gosh he loved it when I dragged out the @balsamhillau bag. He was all about supervision and inspection 🤣.

This week I am grateful for:-

1. A Friday chat with my bestie;
2. Morning tea with friends;
3. Breakfast with our girl;
4. A fabulous lunch with some old friends;
5. Finally finishing my Christmas tree!!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful week xxx
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#lovemycatsomuch #ajoyfulordinarylife #lovemyhome❤️ #lovemygirl💕 #lovemyhusband❤️ #gratitudepractice #gratefuleveryday🙏 #gratefulthankfulblessed🙏 #familyislove❤️ #lovemylife💕 #thankfulthursdays❤️ #thankfulthursday❤️ #feelingblessed🙏

Thankful Thursday, love my cat, Christmas Spirit, Grateful

A Christmas Tree thats a bit different! Do you e

A Christmas Tree thats a bit different!

Do you ever have a vision that you cannot execute? That happened to me with this tree. I had to pivot and I’m not unhappy about it!!!

This year, my tree is all about soft champagne hues, elegant pearl accents, and florals. 🌸

Topped with our traditional white angel and surrounded by my updated copper and pearl tree collar, this look is a blend of tradition and elegance. 🎄

Head to the blog for all the details and tips to create your own timeless Christmas tree! 🎁

#ChristmasTreeDecor #PearlsAndRibbons #HolidayElegance #ChristmasInspo #TreeDecorIdeas #SimpleJoyfulLiving

Christmas Tree Decoration, Pearls, Christmas tree, Christmas vibes

“Looking for a sweet homemade gift idea? 🍪✨

“Looking for a sweet homemade gift idea? 🍪✨

This Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar is as fun to make as it is to give! Layer the ingredients, add a cute ribbon and wooden spoon, and don’t forget the downloadable instruction sheet to make it extra special. Perfect for family, friends, or anyone who loves a fresh-baked treat! 🎁

The recipe is on the blog along with a free printable instruction card to attach to your gift.

#HomemadeChristmas #CookieMixInAJar #ChristmasGiftIdea #ChristmasBakingideas #FreePrintables

Homemade Christmas Gift, Christmas Cookies, Christmas gift Ideas

https://ajoyfulordinarylife.com/homemade-christmas-gift-idea/

“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset

“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset! 🌞✨

Let’s be real—we all wake up in *a mood* sometimes (been there 🙋‍♀️). When that happens, I remind myself of this: *’Every day you get is a gift, so make the most of it.’*

Does it always work? Nope. 🤦‍♀️ But most of the time, it gives me the nudge I need to shake off the grumpiness and face the day with a little more positivity. Because even the toughest mornings can turn into great days if we let them! 💕

#MindsetMattersmost #GratefulHearts
#simplejoysinlife #authenticliving #feelgoodlife #InnerPeace💫 #NewBeginnings #WriteYourStory #EmbraceChanges #CreateYourOwnPath #everydayisagift

Live life well every day, appreciate every day

This weeks simple pleasure! As the holiday season

This weeks simple pleasure!

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of preparing for celebrations. But November is also an excellent time to slow down and nurture your connections with others. Why not encourage the child in you and have ice cream with a friend.

We shared ice cream for dessert (after a fabulous meal) with some old friends and it was sooo delicious and creamy.

It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Head to your local ice cream shop, order your favourite flavour, and take the time to catch up with a friend. It’s such a sweet way to spend an afternoon and create lasting memories. The joy of indulging in a treat with someone you care about is something truly special, and it’s a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy the moment together.

#SlowLiving #SimplePleasuresinlife #WellbeingJourney #EnjoyTheMoments #SeasonalJoy #LivingMyBestLife #SimplePleasuresinlilfe #LiveJoyfully #SavorTheMoments #Simplejoys #cozyvibesonly #hyggelifestyle

Life’s simple pleasures, enjoying the simple things, savouring life’s little moments

“Add a touch of magic to your Christmas table wi

“Add a touch of magic to your Christmas table with this DIY Fortune Cookie Tree 🎄✨

After dinner, let each guest pick a fortune for a fun surprise! Perfect as a festive centrepiece or a thoughtful hostess gift.

All the details are on the blog:

https://ajoyfulordinarylife.com/diy-christmas-table-centrepiece/

#DIYChristmasgifts #TableDecorations #HolidayHosting #FortuneCookieTree #ChristmasCrafts

Christmas Fortune Cookie Tree, Christmas table centrepiece, Christmas Hostess Gift

Added a little DIY magic to these oversized bauble

Added a little DIY magic to these oversized baubles to match this year’s Christmas colour theme!

A touch of paint, a little Rub ‘n Buff, and some new ribbons transformed them into the perfect festive accents. (Also, please excuse the bad attempt to film the painting —didn’t have the energy to grab the tripod! 😅)

Loving how they turned out, even if the process was a bit… improvised😆

#DIYChristmasdecorations #ChristmasDecorideas #christmasdecoration #5minutecrafts #christmastime #christmasdecorating #easychristmas #christmas2024💫 #xmas2024 #christmasspirit🎄 #christmasfeelings #christmasfeels🎄 #christmascountdown2024 🎄 #christmascrafting

DIY Christmas Decorations, christmas crafts, Bows for Christmas

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