LET'S face it, while Christmas day is magical, it can also be rather stressful – especially as far as prepping the dinner is concerned.
And after tucking into a festive feast, the last thing anyone wants to do is tackle the washing up.
Well, thanks to one woman's clever tip, you might not have to…
Stacey Fay took to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group and shared a photo of several foil oven trays that she's collected throughout the year.
Alongside the snap, she penned: "I seen a post earlier I think on here with somebody's disposable plates to save on washing up on Christmas day!!
"Well here's my take on avoiding as much washing up as possible.
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"All year round when I bought something that comes in one of these [a foil oven tray] I put it in the cupboard and used my normal oven dishes/trays for that item, and now I've got all these to use and throw away after avoiding all of that washing up after."
She continues: "So I'll use them for stuffing, roasted Brussels and pancetta, honeys glazed carrots and parsnips, pigs in blankets, roasties, and anything else that I can think off lol, so I'll only have to wash up what I cook the meat in and the cutlery and crockery!"
The post has since garnered an impressive 3,400 likes and been flooded with comments – with very mixed reviews.
While some praised the idea, others weren't quite so impressed – with some people criticising the idea for being "environmentally irresponsible."
"This is just so environmentally irresponsible. You can soak these while you eat then recycle them. Then that’s a great idea," wrote one.
A second asked: "Isn’t this just lazy and a wastage? Doesn’t take 5 mins to wash up.
"Each to their own but I’d rather wash up then fill the bin bag."
However, others were quick to defend Stacey's idea.
"I do the same. It saves money at Christmas and reduces the amount of waste. Happy Christmas," enthused one.
A second hit back: "How is this a waste? These are foil trays that haven’t been bought specifically for Christmas, food that she has purchased through the year that comes in these foil trays, have been washed and set aside for Christmas.
"The waste would have been to have thrown them previously but she’s reusing them."
A third penned: "I do it every year I cook for 27 people so perfect."
Meanwhile, a fourth agreed: "Great idea.
"I line my roasting pans with foil and throw it away but this is better..good tip!"
A further noted: "It's a great idea and like she said she saved them from previous meals so they would of been binned anyway, look at your own lives before criticising others.
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