Tag: Christmas

FOOD

8 Christmas Treats to Bake today

December 6, 2023
I like to keep the treat tin stocked this time of year, so we have something yummy for visitors – plus homemade goodies always make a great gift idea too. Here are eight of my favorite festive treats to make this time of year: CHOCOLATE BARK // GINGERBREAD RAW BARS // CHOCOLATE FUDGE // CHOCOLATE...

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FOOD

Highland Fayre Christmas Hamper Review

November 17, 2022
When I was a little girl, my Dad used to get a hamper each year from work. I can remember the excitement of it arriving and us delving inside to see what goodies were in there. It’s one of those memories that has always stuck with me, and hampers at Christmas still make me really...

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COLLABORATIVE

5 tips for Christmas Budgeting

December 10, 2021
With Christmas only a couple of weeks away, many of us are feeling the pinch already. It’s an expensive time of year, gifts, food, socialising, etc. Add all that on to the normal costs of living and for many, it can be a financial nightmare. The average household spends an extra £740 in December which...

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BLOG, EVERYDAY LIFE

Oh Christmas Tree

December 4, 2019
I have memories of being a little girl, and decorating the tree and the house, feeling the magic of Christmas enveloping our home. Now, I’m the Mama and I still get excited about Christmas. I love to make things magical for my own kiddos, building on the traditions that we have put together over the...

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INSPIRATION

Gift Guide: Kiddos

November 7, 2018
Sharing a few gift ideas for kiddos today, I’m not guided by trends too much, just by things that my kids will love. I especially love gits that last a long time – think book subscriptions and clubs! World Illustrated Sticker Map – This colourful world map is ideal for a child’s room or playroom,...

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