It’s that time of year again when I start thinking about my Christmas Cupboard.
If you don’t know what I mean by my ‘Christmas Cupboard’ then let me tell you before we go any further. 🎄
So, my Christmas Cupboard is literally a cupboard in our kitchen that I use at this time of year to start stashing Christmas goodies in. I buy something for Christmas every week when I do my weekly food shop from the end of October right up until we do our Christmas shop.
I don’t have a set list of things that I buy, it’s more about what’s on offer each week when we go shopping.
Last week for example, I found a great deal on J2o drinks in our local farm foods shop so I bought two packs of four and stashed them in the cupboard. Not only were they cheaper than they usually were (I think they were two four packs for £4) but they’re also a treat that we would buy for the kids for over Christmas regardless of price so buying them now helps us spread the cost of our Christmas shop.
I also have a Terrys Chocolate Orange in there and two boxes of M&S pre cooked vol-au-vents that I bought last week too.
I would take a photo to show you of the cupboard but if I’m honest, this year, my cupboard is actually a packing box in our Summer House as our cupboards are full so I couldn’t empty one out big enough to turn it into this year’s Christmas cupboard.
These are the kinds of things that I might stock up on over the next couple of months…
Festive Essentials
Tins of chocolates, biscuits, and sweets – buy when they’re on offer and hide them well!
Crisps, nuts, and savoury snacks – perfect for unexpected guests.
Crackers for cheese, breadsticks, and mini toasts – they last for months and always come in handy.
Stuffing mix and gravy granules – a Christmas dinner must-have.
Cranberry sauce, mint sauce, and apple sauce – easy to forget until it’s too late.
Baking & Sweet Treats
Flour, sugar, dried fruit, mixed spice, and golden syrup – everything you need for homemade mince pies or your favourite Christmas recipes.
Custard, evaporated milk, or cream substitutes – long-life versions are handy.
Hot chocolate, marshmallows, and squirty cream for cosy movie nights.
Drinks
Squash and soft drinks for kids or designated drivers.
Mulled wine, prosecco, or Baileys when they’re on offer – they keep perfectly until December.
Tea and coffee – you’ll go through more than usual when guests visit.
Freezer Fillers
Sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, and Yorkshire puddings – stock up when you see multi-buys.
Frozen veg like sprouts, peas, and carrots.
Party food and desserts – most supermarkets release them early and they sell out fast.
Bread rolls or part-baked baguettes – they last ages and make easy side dishes.
Stocking your Christmas cupboard bit by bit means you can take advantage of offers, avoid the December rush, and spread the cost across the next few weeks.
You’ll thank yourself later when your Christmas shop is easier and cheaper than usual. 🎄
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