Day 24 of Blogmas and I’ve made it! I set out to post daily up to and including Christmas Eve and I’ve done it! I thought I’d make my final post a fun Christmassy Q & A, nice and easy to read as I know everyone will be super hectic today making all those last-minute… Continue reading Christmas Eve Q&A
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Christmas Eve Family Night In Essentials
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, that day when excitement and anticipation have reached a fever pitch. Parents everywhere are trying to keep the kids as calm as humanly possible whilst trying to finish all the last-minute preparations. Needless to say, by mid-afternoon you’ll certainly have earned a chilled-out evening and what better way to spend it… Continue reading Christmas Eve Family Night In Essentials
The A-Z Of Christmas
I can barely believe I’m about to say this, but we have made it to day 22 of Blogmas already, where has the time gone? It’s mere days now until Santa will be on his way and I’m so excited, quite possibly more than the kids! Over the last three weeks I have shared all… Continue reading The A-Z Of Christmas
What Mum’s REALLY Want For Christmas
Whilst smellies, socks and pyjamas all make fabulous presents for Mum’s everywhere, have you ever considered what would be on their ‘dream’ wish list? For today’s Blogmas post I decided to share with you the 5 ‘gifts’ Mum’s would actually like Santa to deliver this Christmas. It isn’t a gift guide, but a little tongue… Continue reading What Mum’s REALLY Want For Christmas
The Santa Express at Hayes Garden World
Last year, I published a post all about the Winter Wonderland created at Hayes Garden World, based here in Cumbria. It had been many years since we had visited, and it made such a lasting impression that we vowed to return this year. We decided to go the whole hog this time though and booked… Continue reading The Santa Express at Hayes Garden World
Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
The festive season is such a busy time for parents, often filled with school play’s, Christmas events and parties for the little ones. So, it’s a welcome relief to make some time to share a book or two together and with so many wonderful festive and Christmas themed story books on the market we’re spoilt… Continue reading Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
Crafty Kids: Handmade Reindeer Christmas Cards
When time allows I love nothing more than getting crafty with the kids and today I’m sharing our simple handmade reindeer cards. I really enjoy creating homemade cards with Leo to give to friends and family for any occasion and these simple, yet effective festive cards are fabulous. Making them together is a superb way… Continue reading Crafty Kids: Handmade Reindeer Christmas Cards
Radio Times: Christmas TV Top Picks 2018
Last year I shared a post all about one of my family’s favourite festive traditions, flicking through the bumper edition of the Radio Times. From being a child, I can remember the anticipation of purchasing the weighty magazine from the corner shop and getting home to flick through and mark what we were planning to… Continue reading Radio Times: Christmas TV Top Picks 2018
Blog Tour: Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer By G J Barnes
Wow, I genuinely can't believe I've made it to day 16 of Blogmas, but here we are! For today's post I have the pleasure of taking part in the Blog Tour for the newly released festive kids book, Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer. Combining two of my favourite things, books and Christmas, I jumped at… Continue reading Blog Tour: Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer By G J Barnes
Review: Zimpli Kids SnoBall Play
Welcome to Day 15 of Blogmas and today it's something for big and small kids alike! Winter is my favourite season and the most anticipated part of it is the possibility of snow. Every year I have my fingers firmly crossed in the hope we get a downfall of that fabulous white stuff, however I’m… Continue reading Review: Zimpli Kids SnoBall Play