Minimalist Christmas: Can You Enjoy it Without All the ‘Stuff’?

Minimalist Christmas: Can You Enjoy it Without All the ‘Stuff’?

Can you enjoy a Christmas with no presents? Ok, so maybe not NO presents! But last year I decided on a minimalist Christmas. It came about because I have a big family (separated parents tend to do that!) and last year Mark and I didn’t …

Christmas Gift Guide – Memory Makers

Christmas Gift Guide – Memory Makers

Christmas is the time for giving… Right?! It’s the season for generosity. The time to show people that we care. This often takes the form of gifts. Material things we give to show we’re thinking about someone. Sometimes it shows how little you were thinking …

How to pick a Real Christmas Tree

How to pick a Real Christmas Tree

O’ Christmas tree, o’ Christmas tree… One of my favourite things about the festive season is putting the Christmas tree up! This is the first time as an adult that I’ve had a real Christmas tree. We had a really nice artificial one but it was …

DIY Christmas Shoes

DIY Christmas Shoes

I love dressing to a theme. And Christmas is the perfect time for some over the top themed dressing. When I saw these fabulously tacky earrings in Primark a couple of weeks ago they gave me the perfect idea for some DIY Xmas shoes. These …

My Top Five Christmas Movies

My Top Five Christmas Movies

Woo hoo! It’s December!! I’m pretty excited about the start of the festive season! December is the perfect time to light some candles and get snuggled up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and blanket. I absolutely love a Christmas movie, and like many …