It’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 Christmas finally arrives? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in the feeling that the walls may…
Advent
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Top 5 Advent Calendars for adults this Christmas
I 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…
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Review: 12 Days of Joy Gift Box
Many of us are ditching the chocolate treats and opting for a more luxurious option. One perfect example is this 12 Days of Joy Calendar.
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Peterborough Cathedral unveils new nativity thanks to Queensgate
On 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.
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Getting your low-cost Christmas Craft on
Crafts 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…
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Playmobil Christmas on the Farm Advent Calendar
With 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…
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Book Advent with Twenty Four Days to Christmas
Last year as the countdown to Christmas began I saw Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest flooded with alternative Advent ideas. One such Advent which stood out for me was the Book Advent because the Beans LOVE Books and I saw it as an opportunity for…