Christmas Eve in some respects is the most exciting part of Christmas, the anticipation of Santa coming and wondering what presents will be waiting under the Christmas Tree or in the stockings. So it comes as no surprise that come bedtime on Christmas Eve getting the children to sleep can be a little difficult. When … Read more
Nooooo I don’t mean the sprouts (yet)!! Our house is smelling very festive thanks to this beautiful box of goodies which arrived from Febreze. It’s funny how your senses change but as a teenager I couldn’t stand the smell of Christmas spiced candles and air freshners but now as an adult I love it … Read more
Brits will spend £396 million preparing their bathrooms for Christmas Sales of Andrex® increase by 15% in the lead up as shoppers ‘trade up’ their toilet tissue Christmas is the time of year when houses across the country get a festive makeover, but our focus isn’t entirely on dressing the rooms we use for entertaining. … Read more
Last weekend we travelled over to Ludborough near Louth in Lincolnshire to take the Beans to see Santa on his Santa Special Steam Train.
Well tonight was another ‘first’ for me, as I co-hosted my first Twitter party. Sure I have taken part in Twitter Parties before but I have never been on the organisation end and whilst it was totally crazy for an hour I loved it and gained some great ideas for how to make our family … Read more
I’m such a big kid I start to get excited about Christmas when we hit November as I start putting ideas together for things to do with the Beans. I really want them to grow up with a magical feeling whenever they think of Christmas so we ride around in the car looking for Christmas … Read more
For many, Christmas is the most indecisive and panic-stricken time of the year. Whether you’re feeling full of festive spirit or struggling to unleash your Christmas cheer, looking for a unique and exciting gift for the entire family can leave you feeling uninspired… until now. For anyone between four and 104 years old, give the … Read more
In case you didn’t see my post last week, I was there when this festive video from Philips was filmed. It seems so bizarre to see it on screen now and I love it, especially bearing in mind I could imagine exactly that happening with my Beans as they LOVE flashlights and nightlights. What do … Read more
When you think of Christmasses gone by, what memories spring to mind? Do you reminisce over time spent with family and loved ones, do you smile at the thought of gifts received or special celebrations? For me Christmas has always been about family. Up until the age of 11 my Mum and I lived with … Read more