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 who are bad at choosing presents, and others who are fussy or don’t need what…
Christmas tag questions and answers
I do enjoy a blog tag (writing and reading), and Christmas is a great time for one. It’s a chance to reminisce all those great family memories from Christmas past. What is your favourite Christmas movie? While I love the classics from my childhood, the one I really loved back then was Santa Claus the…
Healthy alternatives to Christmas food
Christmas is often a blow out time for food. It’s the chance to let go and enjoy what’s on offer, but afterwards sometimes you feel like you just can’t move. Not forgetting there’s usually leftovers for a few days, especially if you’ve hosted. The last few years we’ve gone to my sister in law’s which…
Easy make your own Christmas baubles – upcycling decoration ideas
Christmas might not be here just yet, but if you’re into crafting, it’s never too soon to start. Especially if you want to get children involved. In the past, each year we’ve made a new Christmas tree decoration, but last year we ran out of time and got lazy. But there’s so many decorations you…
Choosing a new Christmas colour scheme
We don’t make a big thing about decorating the house at seasonal times. But at Christmas having a tree is pretty much essential despite what the other half says. But when you grow up it’s time to make that decision about decorating your tree whether you’re going to go for one colour scheme or change…
