The festive holiday is around the corner and a time when many of us will start Christmas shopping in earnest. For me, by about the middle of November, I start to think about how I’m going to save money at Christmas. Having been a stay at home mum and freelance copywriter for a number of years, I’ve had to become quite savvy with my cash, especially when it comes to buying Christmas presents. It’s not always been easy and I have been known to quite literally count out my pennies to see if I can afford to buy a gift. With little cash coming in and my bank account draining,…
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Last-Minute Stocking Filler Inspiration for Toddlers
Christmas morning isn’t the same without waking up to a stocking filled with quirky and fun gifts from Santa. When I was younger, presents in the sacks (or pillowcases) would always be from Santa and then after lunch we’d open presents from family. My parents still keep up this tradition and its one I’ve embraced now I’ve got a family of my own. My eldest is old enough to embrace Christmas this year so buying gifts for his stocking has been a huge amount of fun. What’s more, whatever he gets from Santa will hopefully keep him entertained while my husband and I sort out Christmas dinner and stop the…
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Easy Gingerbread Men Recipe
This post may contain affiliate links Christmas baking is the best. The aromas of spices that flow through the house ooze with festive warmth and cosiness. We received some charming gingerbread ornaments one Christmas and they have taken pride of place on the tree every year since. Each time I bring them out of the box, I vow to make gingerbread for Christmas but I never get round to it.
