4 Rewarding reasons to enjoy a festive getaway this Twixtmas
Collaborative feature Have you ever watched the festive film Christmas with the Kranks? It’s one of my favourites that I watch every year and with good reason: the couple in the film decide to go away...
View ArticleChristmas gift guide for teens: Gadgets, games and creative prezzies
Some items have been gifted It can sometimes be difficult to know what a teenager would want to receive for Christmas and often it seems like the easier option to just give them money to buy their own...
View ArticleFilming locations of Ed Sheeran’s music video for ‘Under the Tree’
It’s been an exciting time on the Suffolk coast as Ed Sheeran was recently spotted filming the music video for his ‘Under the Tree’. The video has now been released on YouTube, so you can enjoy the...
View ArticleWhere to shop for original handmade gifts from local makers, artists and authors
Post contains affiliate links I just love the hustle and bustle of makers markets at Christmas. I’ve already been to four in the past week to do some gift shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere....
View ArticleChristmas gift guide for children: books and board games
Some items have been gifted I’ve previously shared my gift guides for adults and teens in preparation for this Christmas, but it’s the younger children that I find more difficult to buy for. It’s hard...
View ArticleFestive spice and all things nice – must-bake recipes for Christmas
Collaborative feature If you’re a fan of all things spiced, this is the time of year for you! Every menu seems to be full of festive flavours and I can’t get enough of those seasonal spices, such as...
View ArticleHow to crochet your own festive fairy lights garland for Christmas
Some items have been gifted Christmas lights are the hallmark of the holiday season, bringing warmth and lighting up the chilly nights of December. They transform the outsides of ordinary homes into...
View ArticleThrifty DIY: 12 Days of Christmas book advent calendar
A bedtime story is always a lovely thing to experience with the youngsters in your life so here’s a way to make it even more special in the run-up to Christmas. Sure you might have already been...
View Article4 Christmas Eve essentials and my festive traditions
Some items have been gifted I think I actually prefer Christmas Eve to Christmas Day. I love the excitement of the day, getting prepared for the big day, doing some final bits of wrapping or food prep...
View ArticleEnsuring the comfort & safety of your elderly loved ones throughout winter
Collaborative feature Cold weather, slippery conditions and darker days combine in the winter to make the outside world a tricky place to navigate for some people, including the very young and older...
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