Festive spiced magic pudding recipe
Try this festive spiced magic pudding, it self sauces as it cooks. Perfect for a fast dessert in the colder months
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How to update your Christmas tree decorations on a budget
Fancy updating your Christmas tree decorations more frequently but don’t have a huge budget, try these tips
Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace 2022
Visiting the christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace, with thoughts on the lights, the food, the market and crowds.
Winter light trails in Oxfordshire and nearby
Try out some of these winter light trails in Oxfordshire and nearby, lovely for family traditions at Christmas
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor Winter Light displays
We didn’t make it to any light displays last Christmas. But this year we’d booked in our deferred visit from last year to Blenheim Palace. And after being unable to fit in an earlier PR visit, we just booked in…
Blenheim Palace Christmas light trail and tips for better value visits
I love a Christmas light trail although this winter, opted to visit them between Christmas and New Year rather than earlier in the season. Considering we’ve not really done much during the last year, it was surprising how few dates…
Ideas for Christmas party bags or non stocking gifts for adults
Let’s talk non stocking gifts for adults. When you’ve got people coming for Christmas, and want to give them something to open without them being a big thing. A table gift, or Christmas favour. Christmas party bags or the like….
How to make homemade felt Easter bunting
I finally got out the sewing machine again. It takes me a while to get round to it, even though I’ve loads I want to make. But it takes me so long to get all my equipment and fabric out,…
Making felt stuffed hearts for Valentine’s day
It’s not often I get crafty but sometimes I’m inspired. This last year I’ve started using the sewing machine (finally, it’s only been 6 years since I took ownership after my mum died). Sometimes, it’s nice to handstitch something. I…
13 Secret Santa tips for givers and receivers
I have to admit to not being the biggest fan of Secret Santa. My experience has been very mixed, but they do have their place. I think they only work if there are quite strict rules. And if you’re in…
What to do with unwanted gifts
Christmas is a time for giving and receiving but sometimes it isn’t quite right. Some families have reduced a lot of their present buying, especially as children get older and experiences or money becomes more popular. There are still people…