Food: A way of Celebrating Christmas

“ Life will let you down. People will let you down. But food? Food will never let you down.”

           -Brotip #205

Hello Lovelies!

Did I scare you when you logged on and first saw a quote? Worry not its still me Lola, I haven’t gone to the mountains or gone all spiritual about life and its meaning. Yes, but I do believe food is the answer to every question. My feminine ways have always lead me to say polite and pretty things and not go all dude like about anything, having said that this “brotip” I couldn't ignore. My cook is second on my speed dial list (just after my gym instructor *wink*). I am not sad when my husband leaves town but when Shanta tai is set to go on a leave I get depressed days in advance. Food surely is the answer to every problem and a party and way of life in itself for me. 

Christmas is my favorite festival, it gives me every reason to indulge my sweet tooth in cakes, pastries, scorns, pies, hot chocolate, brownies, truffles amongst many others, and that too guilt free! No one can stop me, guilt trip me or take away my indulgences from me. I’m a woman on a mission, the mission being pure indulgence. I block my trainer and dietitian on those days from my phone like they don’t exist. Such a happy world and such a lovely festival it is! visit giftease.com and buy or send Christmas Gifts online to India.

My house is filled with the most exotic food during the festival season. The only aroma that one smells outside my house door is that of exotic, rich and good food. The guests never stop coming and I cannot be happier about that, I love entertaining and like any true foodie indulging others along with myself. 

Good food and Christmas go hand in hand, I stock Gourmet chocolates, truffles, and even the sugar free varieties for the conscious ones. Days in advance I look for good products to keep the kitchen well stocked for my guest to be well fed. We plan Italian and continental delights. I usually buy hampers with exotic products along with various types of coffees and baileys for my after party night cap lovers to give a good after taste just after all the yummy and heavy food.

This year my menu includes, Assortment of Cheese, Russian salad, potato casserole, Roasted Chicken, spaghetti and meatballs (safe choice), Veg Lasagna (safe choice), Plum cake, Chocolate log, eggnog, Liquor chocolates amongst some others. I’m still finalizing my list of goodies, I am pretty sure I will keep re looking and making changes till Christmas is here, such is my love for food. I wish you all too a berry merry Christmas!

Are you feeling Charitable this Christmas?

Christmas is a festival of JOY! Christmas is celebrated on 25^th December each year as the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the savior of the world, the son of God. Christians as well as non-Christians celebrate Christmas in most countries across the globe. It is synonymous to celebration of joy and festivities with near and dear ones in every place.

In most countries, the last week of December is holiday season in most countries where people celebrate the festival with friends and family at home or travelling to different part of the globe, and many expats go back home during this time to celebrate the festival in their home country. While Christmas is a celebration, a number of people go through the blues during the chill of winter, as they may not have any one to celebrate it with or enough funds to celebrate it.

A very important or integral part of Christmas is gifts. Gifts to spread the joy of the festival and make everybody’s Christmas a merry one. However, there are many who do not have near and dear ones to share the joy of the festival with them, which gives rise to another important part of Christmas, being charitable and spreading the love and your good fortune with ones who are blessed with lesser on the financial and family front.

There is very famous saying, which makes us realize that being Christian is about being helpful and charitable. There are various campaigns which allows one to be charitable and gift the less fortunate ones at the click of a button. 

UNICEF is running a gift for charity Christmas campaign, that allows an individual to donate money for a cause they wish, which may be weighing scales to check underweight kids weight regularly, packets for therapeutic food for children, pencils for education for children, or even 200 polio vaccinations. UNICEF in return will send a gift card acknowledging your good deed.

For those who want to give something with their own hands or be a part of the process and spend time with the less fortunate while spreading the joy, there are the traditional old age homes, orphanages, spastic societies and numerous other places as well as NGO’s who from time to time not only require regular supplies like clothes, medicines, food supplies, blankets, Diapers for kids and aged individuals, Writing supplies for children etc.  These institutes also welcome individuals to come and celebrate the festivities with individuals living in the NGO’s, helping one feel charitable as well as spreading joy while Christmas. There are numerous ways in which, an individual can spread the joy of this festival as well as be charitable. No small good deed goes unnoticed, it always gives immense happiness to give, even if it is the begger down the street or the housemaid who works endless hours each days at your home to keep your home functional or for the matter the old man who comes to collect garbage.

The sky is the limit, there are various ways in which one can spread the joy, and lead to boundless happiness in others lives along their own. The question is : are you feeling charitable this Christmas?

Let the countdown begin, only 7 weeks to Christmas!

Diwali bit adios a few weeks back in October, November is pretty boring with only Children’s Day. The festive withdrawal symptoms reached their peak today. I opened the calendar and counted the number of weeks until Christmas, our very next festive adrenal dose! Only seven weeks left until Christmas, that is exactly what I have been telling myself to keep me in a decent mood if not chirpy.

To keep myself upbeat and not give in to my mood swings I have decided to go on a self-reward program, something to keep me busy and motivated as well. I have bought myself a very very very (you get the degree) pretty outfit for Christmas. It is a red peplum dress that I recently purchased, however the catch is that it is a size smaller than the one I currently wear.

I have a fantastic Christmas party to attend. I have wanted to get in shape for a while now, what better way to pass these seven weeks fast and still keep adding to the thrill of the festivities. I have decided to eat healthy and get fitter everyday as my motivation hangs in my wardrobe. I went a little ahead of myself and to constantly remind me of my goal I have bought a fried egg in a frying pan wall clock from giftease.com, I even bought a “do or die” poster for my desk and then I felt it was a little to hard so to compensate bought another poster, but a Marilyn Monroe one, positive inspiration.

 I have an attention span of a gold fish, which is probably a second; to keep me motivated is a tough job, as the only thing gets my undivided attention is FOOD, yes I love food absolutely everything that tastes nice and is rich and unfortunately very fattening. This time I am determined, so instead of ogling at fancy menu cards and looking up food reviews I use my lunch break to have healthy food followed by a piece of Jus trufs sugarfree Belgium chocolate as a small motivation and treat after lunch and the remaining time I use to shop and keep myself prim and constantly feel good. I even straightened my hair this morning with my new Braun hair straightener that I bought online at a discount; three days back during my lunch break.

This Christmas I am gifting love, confidence, appreciation, good health and happiness to myself. I hope you will also use these seven weeks to give your self a gift of Love, in whatever form that may be. Be your own Santa Claus.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas from Giftease Technologies Pvt. Ltd

Christmas is almost a month away and it’s just the right time to prep on your gift list, parties and shopping, of course. It doesn’t matter what religion you belong, the Christmas cheer has been embraced beautifully by all age groups. Cakes, pudding, chocolates and loads of gifts wrapped, Christmas is indeed merry making time!

Christmas Gifts for Him

It’s amazing how the merry month of Christmas can be mind boggling for some of us who are not exactly great at brainstorming for gifts. You definitely don’t want to get stuck in the shopping mall chaos, parking woes while shopping the perfect Christmas Gift for Him. These gifts are awesome for many reasons, one is any guy will want them, they will save your innumerable trips to the mall and these are available at the click of the mouse on Giftease.

Watch It!

Watches make for best presents as they are timeless. Classic styles, chronographs and clean designs, you will get them all here. Besides, a watch is the only accessory a man wears with much thought and elan.

Fragrances

You want to give something more than just clothes, so why not gift which makes an impact. Fragrances bring out a stylish persona of every man, as there aren’t many fashionable options for men who are not shopaholics. A sprinkle of fragrance does help in beating the daily routine adding some freshness and excitement. So go for it!

Bar Bar Dekho

He loves entertaining friends and hosting parties, so gifting him a bar piece set with ice bucket, snack bowls, cocktail shaker, that will make the party more happening! Add on to the fun with quirky shot glasses and beer mugs from Happily Unmarried.

Flowers and Chocolates
It’s not just us who love flowers and all things mushy! Men love the tender romance too, so top it up with a beautiful bunch of flowers with a sweet note and he’ll be absolutely floored.

All Things Fancy 
Yes you know, that he has a wallet and matching belts for his office wardrobe; but lets admit no man can get enough of staple belts in solid colours. Changing his wallet is important to put him out of the mundane routine. Choose stylish wallet and fashion accessories that are classic and evergreen.

Grooming Day

Gifts that are out of the box and unexpected by men are perhaps the grooming kinds. Men are increasingly getting more comfortable with pampering themselves and spending few hours grooming themselves. Gift him some grooming aids or perhaps a gift card such that he can choose something of his choice. 

Merry Ho! Five Fab Ways to Celebrate Christmas

Christmas is almost a month away and it’s just the right time to prep on your gift list, parties and shopping, of course. It doesn’t matter what religion you belong, the Christmas cheer has been embraced beautifully by all age groups. Cakes, pudding, chocolates and loads of gifts wrapped, Christmas is indeed merry making time! We tell you Five Fab Ways to Celebrate Christmas

  

Give a Gift, Spread Cheer

Christmas is all about gifting your loved ones. Draw a list of gifts you can give to your folks, from little nephews and niece to your siblings and parents. A gift list prepped in advance will save money and stress! Don’t forget to rake in the festive discount offers on Giftease and be pocket happy J

A Sweet Tooth That Never Pains 

Chocolates, cakes, and puddings ….indulge your sweet tooth along with your near and dear ones. Gift and distribute sweets amongst little ones and those you love. Make it even special for some, by gifting them wine and chocolate hampers.

Deck Up Your Home

Party hopping or inviting friends over, Christmas cheer begins at home. So don’t just overlook your home’s decor while you get dressed up to entertain friends. A bit of knick knack shopping can transform your home from simple to sparkling; bedeck your home with flower arrangements that you like, shop for candles and luminescent lights that can be lit up near the Christmas tree in your living room. Place all the gifts under the Christmas tree and dress it up for a beautiful photo-op.

An Exclusive Gift Card

You are miles away from your folks and wanna send them gorgeous gifts they’d love. Choose from a host of Gift Cards available on Giftease that can be availed anywhere by your loved ones.

Eat, Pray, Love

Family that eats together, stays together, indeed. Book a table at a fine dine restaurant and take your family out for a leisurely meal. Pre-order the menu and plan it out through Giftease amazing gift experiences.