Mr Nativity play
N wasn’t in a nativity play last year because he wasn’t in the pre-school room at nursery. But this year he’s one of the eldest and they’re (presumably) preparing for their play which is in a couple of weeks. I…
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Christmas and art at Blenheim Palace
We went to Blenheim Palace to experience the christmas and art displays
What to do with unwanted gifts
We all have them. However many hints you drop, or wish lists you provide, there’s always an unwanted gift or two amongst a households Christmas presents. Unless of course, you’re the type of person who’s grateful for a miles too…
What we enjoyed playing with at Christmas
We had a major fail this year when I totally forgot about the time and my intention to take N to the local Christingle service. By the time I remembered, it was too late to go, so that’ll have to…
How to pimp your candles – glitter, paint or otherwise
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…
Social Fabric Virtual Gift Exchange – JadeLouiseDesigns
I’m not sure where I am at the moment in terms of feeling Christmassy. I want to get excited because I love Christmas and this will be the first year that N really understands a bit more about it, and…
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Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm
Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm, includes fun activities with elves, a gift, mince pies and photo opportunity.
These are a few of my favourite things at Christmas – Center Parcs competition
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…
Toddlers and advent calendars
Bizarrely, N seems to be going in reverse in terms of his interest in Christmas. A month or so ago he was pulling out his Christmas books with Father Christmas in and enjoying reading them, but now it’s December it’s…
How to make a 3D snowflake
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…
Christmas displays in Milton Keynes
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…
