We have agreed to do a giving tree where we buy something each for the local children's charity who give Christmas presents to needy kids. It felt in much better taste than buying random tat.
Christmas Watch 2022 #3
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You're always allowed to say no! My youngest sister has vowed to not take part in anymore secret santas with people she doesn't know. She spent the full £10 and got back cheap colouring pencils.
Save presents for people you're close to.
Save presents for people you're close to.
I bought my daughter some Christmas pjs she wanted over the weekend £26 for bottoms and top I couldn’t believe it 🫠.Tempted to go have a look in my local sainsburys as I need new pjs and primark is so overpriced now
That is so lovely
Leggings and a Christmas jumper, I’ll be 6 months pregnant this year and deprived of my Prosecco and smoked salmon as well as feeling large so I think it’ll be oversized everything for meI have ordered my Christmas day dress today. Do people like to go glam or dress for comfort?
Reduced to £20.. yes please.
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I love this and was going to get it. Look at the price now though!!I have ordered my Christmas day dress today. Do people like to go glam or dress for comfort?
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Same here, I’m already having tantrums over the lack of cheese board (it’s just not the same without Brie!)Leggings and a Christmas jumper, I’ll be 6 months pregnant this year and deprived of my Prosecco and smoked salmon as well as feeling large so I think it’ll be oversized everything for me
I didn't know that smoked salmon wasn't allowed. Mackerel pate?
Sparkling apple juice perhaps? Lidl do these really nice organic ginger shots (they're quite fierce!!) which go well with sparkling water
Sparkling apple juice perhaps? Lidl do these really nice organic ginger shots (they're quite fierce!!) which go well with sparkling water
It's interesting that the advice of brie is different per country. Some say it's totally fine if it's made from pasteurized milk (as most is) and others say it should be avoided.
Although they all say it's fine if cooked?
Is Pasteurized Brie Safe During Pregnancy?
Different countries have different guidelines on the safety of brie and whether it’s OK if it’s pasteurized. These are:
In the UK, women are advised not to eat brie when pregnant because it’s a soft, mold-ripened cheese (source: NHS). This is the case even if it’s made with pasteurized milk.
In Canada, it’s the same – women are told to avoid all soft cheeses like brie, even if they’re pasteurized (Source: Canadian Govt.)
In the USA, the FDA says that you can eat brie safely during pregnancy, but only if it’s made with pasteurized milk (source: FDA).
In Australia pregnant women are advised to avoid brie, even if it’s pasteurized (source: Food Standards Australia)
In New Zealand, pregnant women are advised that “generally” they shouldn’t eat large quantities of uncooked brie but it’s OK if made with pasteurized milk (source: New Zealand Food Safety).
What about France, the home of brie itself? The French government says brie is OK when pregnant as long as it’s made with pasteurized milk (source: French Department of Agriculture).
Although they all say it's fine if cooked?
Is Pasteurized Brie Safe During Pregnancy?
Different countries have different guidelines on the safety of brie and whether it’s OK if it’s pasteurized. These are:
In the UK, women are advised not to eat brie when pregnant because it’s a soft, mold-ripened cheese (source: NHS). This is the case even if it’s made with pasteurized milk.
In Canada, it’s the same – women are told to avoid all soft cheeses like brie, even if they’re pasteurized (Source: Canadian Govt.)
In the USA, the FDA says that you can eat brie safely during pregnancy, but only if it’s made with pasteurized milk (source: FDA).
In Australia pregnant women are advised to avoid brie, even if it’s pasteurized (source: Food Standards Australia)
In New Zealand, pregnant women are advised that “generally” they shouldn’t eat large quantities of uncooked brie but it’s OK if made with pasteurized milk (source: New Zealand Food Safety).
What about France, the home of brie itself? The French government says brie is OK when pregnant as long as it’s made with pasteurized milk (source: French Department of Agriculture).
I definitely recommend some no alcohol proseccoLeggings and a Christmas jumper, I’ll be 6 months pregnant this year and deprived of my Prosecco and smoked salmon as well as feeling large so I think it’ll be oversized everything for me
I got this one as a gift and it was really nice, obviously doesn’t compare to real deal, but made it feel special having it in a fizz glass! can get it on Amazon
Amazing!!! Thank you, at least I won’t feel left out
Pate is a no of any type! Even vegetable.
Smoked salmon is technically ok but in the UK a atm advised against because there’s some concerns about salmonella and listeria outbreaks so better safe than sorry!
Yep, welcome to the world of pregnancy - everything contradicts itself and nothing is right
in some countries (France and Japan spring to mind) a small glass of wine every now and again is recommended - the NHS recommends absolutely no alcohol at any point. Part of it I think is food hygiene standard differences across countries and some of it is just attitudes and risk approaches.saw quite a lot of decent gift sets in tkmaxx yesterday which are online too - body shop, elemis, liz earle etc
Oh I never thought of looking in there! I only ever go in by chance, will have a look online now
Noticed the London/Winter Wonderland chat and wondered if anyone has any festive recommendations for London? We go for a night or two every December and have done the usual stuff - winter wonderland etc. I love a look around Harrods, don't buy anything as I'm not made of money but do usually treat us to a coffee and mince pie in the food hall (and then remortgage the house to pay for it!)
re. non alcoholic drinks, i usually have j20 or cranberry juice tbh. never drank though so don't ever feel like i'm missing out. just been to sainsbury's and in the chilled juice aisle / by the milk they had a mulled winter spice juice which looked good!
Has anyone got Xmas trees up yet ? Just done mine would love to see everyone’s pics 
Decorated a tree and decided where to put it but I've covered it up until December
Booked myself into some festive activities also for the first time (non party or alcohol).
Booked myself into some festive activities also for the first time (non party or alcohol).
My two
I love Xmas