Savvy 'n' Sassy

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Helloooooooo and Savvy Blogmas Today is a lovely tale of the legend of the poinsettia at Christmas! Yesterday I spent a lovely hour or so wandering around a gorgeous garden centre in Surrey looking at all the Christmas decorations, trees and Christmas plants. The one thing that stood out was the dozens and dozens of bright red poinsettia in pretty pots complete with red ribbon garland for sale. I sometimes get one in at Christmas but have never really known why we see Poinsettia as a Christmas plant!   I put my detective hat on and solved the question! At the same time I have found out how to look after them in case you too are the kiss of death to plants in the home! The Poinsettia (poyn - set -ee - ah), is a native Mexican plant. It is a species of the romantically named "spurge" family! Joel Poinsett by Arthur Ide. Almost two hundred years ago it was introduced to the USA by the then US Minister to Mexico who happened to be called Joel Poinsett! See where ...

Helloooooooo! Savvy Blogmas! Day 5 So, we are starting or certainly planning to indulge ourselves and  are probably already overeating and over drinking! Today is all about sparing a thought  for those far less fortunate than ourselves . Outside of our comfortable bubble is another world, a bleak world where people are frightened, hungry and lonely .Why not make today the day you do something for  them....... You could; * pop to your local food bank, homeless or women's shelter and drop in something nice for them to enjoy this Christmas? If you are taking food make sure its non perishable and in date. * make comfort packs up which include wet wipes, new underwear, comb, dry shampoo, lip balm, sanitary protection...... Whatever you can manage will be gratefully received. * If you are having a clear out before Christmas you could take coats etc. to a local shelter.  * reserve a place for a homeless single person at Crisis. I have sever...

Helloooooooo and Merry Blogmas! Day 4 How's December treating you so far? Very good I hope! At  Savvy 'n' Sassy Towers December has brought insomnia! I seem to have reached today in a zombified state! Please someone reassure me that sleep returns at some point through this post 50 journey. Anyway. enough of me let's get on with Day 4 of a Savvy Blogmas.......... So you are probably thinking about what you are going to cook for Christmas dinner by now. You might have the same meal every year, and why not, or thinking about something different to ring the changes. Only trouble is you’ve got a vegan guest turning up and you haven’t got a clue where to start. You want to serve them delicious food and not some tasteless mushy after thought. How about trying the wonderful roasts below? I know you might think it’s a bit cliché but trust me us vegans love them, they are tasty and substantial and the left overs are great cold!  Don’t forget your guest won...

Hey there! Are you feeling Christmassy yet?! You will after today's Savvy Blogmas blog! (Is that such a thing?). Well anyway, read on! Today I have something special to give you true Christmas cheer and will be perfect for a party or you know, for yourself!!!!  Today is a recipe...but not any old recipe....it's for CHRISTMAS PUNCH ! You read that right. Get yourself down to the supermarket when they have special prices on spirits and stock up for all your Christmas punches and cocktails! Its healthy as well as it is plant based!!!!! Mwhahaha! First grab yourself one of the following. I'm guessing your choice of vessel depends upon how posh you are!!!! (joking) Now grab yourself some ingredients! You are going to make enough for 8 thirsty people! 450 mls whiskey (if your guests are drunk use cheap stuff , they will never know!) 300 mls Benedictine, 600 mls Cranberry juice, 150 mls Clementine juice, (it goes soooo well with the cranberry) ...

IT'S BLOGMAS! Oh my am I excited! I have so much up my sleeve for you from now until Christmas Eve I can barely bend my arm!!! Day 1! Us Savvy ‘n’ Sassy Women don’t like being invisible, so why label your gifts with uninspiring tags that will blend in with everyone else’s under your friends and families Christmas trees????? The solution? MAKE YOUR OWN! I have a great video for you today……..I'm not expecting you to make exactly what I have but I do hope it inspires you to have a go at being crafty this Christmas! I looove making things and peeps love receiving a handmade gift or touch. Guarantee your tags will become treasures! SAVVY BLOGMAS DAY 1 2017 ....... open today! Enjoy your special time being crafty this Christmas! Janie S xxx Founder  www.savvynsassy.net

Helloooooooooooooooo! I n case you hadn't realised it's nearly December! For my sins I have decided to blog a little Christmas something every day until the big man arrives! Phew!  Expect cocktail recipes, craft tutorials, things to do ideas and so much more! I'm having great fun putting it all together so I hope you are going to love it!  The fun all starts on December 1st. I will simply post a link that you can open and reveal that days blogmas surprise! YAY! I'm feeling super excited now and can't wait to launch the  Savvy 'n' Sassy blogmas!!!!! Make sure you join me every day as we countdown to Christmas!!!!!!! Namaste my darlings, Janie S xxx Founder  www.savvynsassy.net