11 Ways To Blow Your Christmas Cash

11 Ways To Blow Your Christmas Cash

So Christmas is over, you're bored of Boxing Day, and there are days to go before New Year's Eve. What (peace) on earth do you do with yourself?

Spend that Christmas cash, of course. Well, assuming you did get wads of money for presents instead of Terry's Chocolate Oranges like the rest of us.

For those lucky enough to have human ATMs for friends and family (or who are just really, really hard to shop for), we've compiled a list of 11 not entirely stupid things to blow it all on....

11 Ways To Blow Your Christmas Cash (list)
Rifle Paper Co. 2016 Appointment Calendar(01 of11)
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£26 from Riflepaperco.com

Because being a fully functioning adult is so much more fun when you're planning it on pretty paper.
Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick(02 of11)
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£165 from Charlottetilbury.com

New year, new you? That dream can become reality with this all-inclusive makeup set. Channel that inner Kate Moss you've been hiding.
Knitted Grey Throw(03 of11)
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£125 from UrbanOutfitters.com

Snuggle up in style on all those inevitable January evenings spent sheltering from the cold.
Tom Dixon Set Of Three Scented Candles(04 of11)
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£75 from Selfridges.com

Isn't splashing out on wildly luxe scented candles so much more fun when it's not your hard-earned money?
Smythson Pearls Of Wisdom Wafer Notebook(05 of11)
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£35 from Smythson.com

Make 2016 a year to remember (literally). Write down your thoughts, your dreams, and that novel you've always said you'd start.
Acne Studios Oversized Shearling Biker Jacket(06 of11)
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£2,000 from Net-a-porter.com

The leather jacket of actual dreams.
Topshop Faux Fur Aviator Biker Jacket(07 of11)
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£85 from Topshop.com

But if you aren't a millionaire, this vegan-friendly knockoff from Topshop will do.
Dermalogica Skin Kit(08 of11)
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£26 from Pure-beauty.co.uk

If you keep one beauty resolution, it should be finally committing to a good skincare routine. This handy set from cult brand Dermalogica has everything you need.
Sony SRS-X11 Portable Wireless Speaker(09 of11)
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£69 each from Sony.co.uk

Keep the party spirit going long after the holiday season is over. These adorable speakers pack a serious punch, plus you can pair two together so they play your songs in stereo mode.
Global 7 Piece Knife Block Set(10 of11)
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£299 from Amazon.co.uk

Remember that super important kitchen item you always swear your life would be easier with? Now's the time to buy it.
Nike Free RN Distance(11 of11)
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£105 from Nike.com

January fitness etc etc. At least these trainers will still look dope when you've ditched the gym three weeks in.
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Mess Free Christmas Morning(01 of15)
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Take a big box, leave it open at the top, then cover it in wrapping paper and you have a perfect container for all the discarded paper and ribbon on Christmas morning. (Bonus: it looks way better in pictures than a black garbage bag.)Get the instructions here: Chica And Jo (credit:Chica And Jo)
Forget The Gingerbread House(02 of15)
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And make Christmas trees with ice cream cones! So much easier and less hassle.Get the instructions here: Coupon Clipping Cook (credit:Coupon Clipping Cook)
Instant Christmas Flavour(03 of15)
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Take a bunch of candy canes, stick them in your food processor and pulverize them. Then add that dust to everything... ice cream, hot chocolate, cookie dough, icing... instant Christmas.Get the instructions here: Mama Loves Food (credit:Mama Loves Food)
Instant Christmas Smell(04 of15)
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Want the house to smell like Christmas? Make this Christmas cinnamon vanilla scent in your slow cooker!Get the instructions here: The Crockin' Girls (credit:The Crockin' Girls)
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate(05 of15)
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Heading outside to skate, ski or toboggan? Have warm hot chocolate ready when you get back by making it in the slow cooker!Get the recipe here: How Sweet It Is (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Easy Ornament Craft(06 of15)
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Christmas crafts don't get much easier than this! All you need is a disposable coffee lid (a good excuse to head to Starbucks) and some accessories. It already has a hole for the string, too!Get the instructions here: The Resourceful Mama (credit:The Resourceful Mama)
Elf Donuts(07 of15)
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Use Cheerios to make some "donuts" for Santa to take to the elves at the North Pole. Or maybe your Elf on the Shelf could make these one night.Get the instructions here: The Unconfidential Cook (credit:The Unconfidential Cook)
Posable Elf On The Shelf(08 of15)
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So how do all those Pinterest mavens get their Elf on the Shelf to make those awesome poses every morning? With some simple hacks. Add some wire to the arms and legs and velcro to the hands and your elf can get into all sorts of mischief.Get the instructions here: Life So Lovely (credit:Life So Lovely)
Snow Ice Cream(09 of15)
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Snowed in? Go outside, gather up eight cups of fresh snow and make ice cream!Get the recipe here: Sugar Pie Farm House (credit:Sugar Pie Farm House)
Lump Of Coal(10 of15)
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This is a pretty fun (and funny) stocking stuffer. All you need to make these lumps of coal are: mini-marshmallows, Rice Krispie cereal, butter and black icing colour.Get the recipe here: Eighteen25 (credit:Eighteen25)
School Party Treat(11 of15)
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"Mom, our holiday party is tomorrow." Ahhhh! How many times do we have to whip up a last-minute treat for a class party? A LOT! These mini-donut reindeers are assembly only and so cute!Get the instructions here: Happy Clippings (credit:Happy Clippings)
School Party Treat(12 of15)
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These ones are even easier!Get the instructions here: Happy Clippings (credit:Happy Clippings)
School Party Treat(13 of15)
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Another quick and easy no-bake class party treat are strawberry Santas!Get the instructions here: The Late Blooming Writer (credit:The Late Blooming Writer)
Last-Minute Beard(14 of15)
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Need something fast and festive for a holiday party or Santa parade? You can make a quick Santa beard with felt and cotton balls!Get the instructions here: Paging Super Mom (credit:Paging Super Mom)
Mess-Free Cookie Decorating(15 of15)
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Put icing in reusable condiment bottles that you can find at the dollar store!Get the instructions here: Bake At 350 (credit:Bake At 350)