Seasonal posts - Bubbbalue and me

Christmas traditions success or failure?

ByEmma February 19, 2014

Christmas is full of traditions, and although our piecemeal Christmas is a bit odd (feeding has to still be done in the morning and afternoon), I still like to try to make it special with certain traditions that work for…

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How to pimp your candles – glitter, paint or otherwise

ByEmma November 23, 2017

I’m not really a big candles fan – well, they look pretty, but we don’t really have anywhere to put them in our house, and I don’t burn them so they’re kind of pointless on the whole – but I’ve…

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Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm

ByEmma March 30, 2024

Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm, includes fun activities with elves, a gift, mince pies and photo opportunity.

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These are a few of my favourite things at Christmas – Center Parcs competition

ByEmma February 19, 2014

I love Christmas, although this year is going to be very different as it’ll be the first one ever (amazing when I’m nearer 40 than 30!) that my brother and I will spend without our mum. Hopefully we’ll still have…

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How to make a 3D snowflake

ByEmma December 10, 2024

I’ve finally managed to get some crafting done. It probably helps that to make a 3D snowflake I didn’t need to get the craft supplies out…well, apart from tracking down some glue dots! If you’ve not seen them over the…

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Christmas displays in Milton Keynes

ByEmma March 30, 2024

Last year I took N to Milton Keynes to see the Christmas displays with my mum. I wanted to take him again this year (predominantly for me as I love seeing the displays), but he did love the train so…

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Bonfire Night and fireworks

ByEmma March 30, 2024

I’ve not been to a firework display for years, and decided that this year N would probably enjoy it. Given he’s a bit funny with some noises (chain saws and hand dryers) I decided that ear defenders might be a…

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Christmas bargains…and when to stop

ByEmma March 23, 2019

I’m a big fan of Christmas and love trying to find great presents. Well, I love spotting great gift ideas, and thinking of who would suit that present, but it can get quite worrying when you’re running out of time…

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Halloween’s come and gone with owls and rabbits

ByEmma August 17, 2018

For all the interest and excitement, looking out for new crafts to try out, Halloween’s always over almost as quickly as it’s begun. We don’t really get involved, although N being at nursery, did mean they were doing a ‘dress…

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Getting in the Halloween spirit

ByEmma September 16, 2014

I really enjoy crafting, although since having N just haven’t had the time to spend doing much. N’s not really a huge fan of sitting for long enough to do more than a bit of arts or crafts. After about…

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Halloween treats: Oreo Pumpkins

ByEmma September 28, 2022

I’ve never really done anything about Halloween in the past, and don’t plan to with N, but there’s some really great crafts I see on Pinterest and blogs, so fancied giving some of them a go. I spotted some decorated…

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