A simply delicious Christmas

We were sitting around the table last night with Emily and her friends. They were all in a panic: still so many presents to organise, no time, no money...

"Come on Mum, any inspiration?" A tall order since they want maximum impact for minimum effort. We have another glass of wine, and it's funny how ideas start to flow...

Five brilliant ideas that cost nothing at all include gift vouchers for washing-up; ironing; valeting the car; doing the food shopping; babysitting for your adorable nieces and nephews.