-
How to keep kids entertained during the final countdown to Christmas
Continue ReadingIt’s almost time for Christmas and if you have children, they’re probably bouncing off the walls! It’s that time of the year when the countdown is on but it seems like those final few days are just dragging by. How in the world do you speed up the process or keep the kids entertained until […]
-
Top 5 Advent Calendars for adults this Christmas
Continue ReadingI may be 42 years old but I still get excited about Advent Calendars when the 1st December approaches, so without further ado, here’s my pick of the best Advent Calendars for Adults. Hotel Chocolat – Chocolate Advent Calendar for Two Ordinarily, I wouldn’t advocate sharing my advent calendar with anyone but actually, the Hotel […]
-
Review: 12 Days of Joy Gift Box
Continue ReadingMany of us are ditching the chocolate treats and opting for a more luxurious option. One perfect example is this 12 Days of Joy Calendar.
-
Peterborough Cathedral unveils new nativity thanks to Queensgate
Continue ReadingOn Monday evening the Beans and I were invited to Peterborough Cathedral after school to the unveiling of the new city centre Nativity scene by the Mayor of Peterborough, Cllr David Sanders.
-
Getting your low-cost Christmas Craft on
Continue ReadingCrafts don’t have to be expensive If ever there was the perfect excuse to do crafts it has got to be Christmas! Throughout December I try to build up the Beans’ excitement for Christmas by doing a festive countdown with an array of activities throughout Advent. One of the best activities we did when the […]
-
Playmobil Christmas on the Farm Advent Calendar
Continue ReadingWith December and the yuletide period within touching distance it’s time to start to think about the Christmas countdown for the little ones. In my Advent Calendar days, they were paper with a picture behind each door and the excitement was knowing that each day was a step closer to Christmas. Our children have a […]
