How to make Christmas more affordable

When you have three little ones to buy for or a larger family, it’s quite easy for Christmas to slip away from you. While the festive season of fun and thrills is certainly full of warm hearts and good cheer, there’s no denying the cost. Filling up Santa’s sack can cost you a small fortune, particularly if your kids still hear the bells on Christmas Eve.   However, there are some ways that you can make Christmas more affordable. Here are the key options that we recommend you consider. Image Source CCS License   Look For The Sales   One …

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How we spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day…

Christmas is always a special time for me. During my childhood, our family home was always abuzz with excitement with people whispering about gifts for each other and getting the Christmas decorations up. Now with having kids of my own, who are just as excited as I used to be, Christmas is still so much fun. As a family, we tend to spend Christmas Eve being super busy. There are so many last minute things to do and I’m quite a last minute person. There are gifts to wrap and Christmas dinner to organise – although to be honest I’m …

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The Christmas Range at Lidl

Way back in July, I attended the Lidl Christmas in July event, showcasing their amazing food and drinks collection as well as some gifts. I was quite taken by the huge range of products at that time. Although to be honest, in the last few months I’ve put it to the back of my brain. Now with Christmas around the corner, I’m looking to start planning and I decided to relive some of the things I loved at the event. The Christmas food range has everything that will make for a perfect Christmas meal and then some. I especially loved …

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Gü Hot Chocolate in an Edible Cup – Perfect for a Winter’s Night

I like trying out new things especially new recipes. Ask me to cook everyday food and I moan a little (okay I moan a lot) Luckily Hubs is a great cook. 🙂 I was approached by Gü Puds to take part in a challenge to come up with an edible cup, I knew I had to take it up. Gü Puds has recently launched it’s delicious Hot Chocolate in 3 amazing flavours and wanted bloggers to create cups. Now, I knew that nothing else other than a chocolate cup would do. And besides, how hard could it be really? How wrong …

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Last minute gift ideas for Christmas

If you still have to do Christmas shopping, it is rather late. It can happen to anyone. You may have forgotten that long lost aunt who happens to be coming to the family Christmas dinner or the cousin who has sent you an amazing hamper (admit it, you completely didn’t put her on the list) But worry not, all is not lost. Here are some gift ideas from Lastminute.com that you can buy today (tonight) or even tomorrow as have it delivered straight into their inbox – in time for Christmas Day. Lake District Family Glamping, £98 Buy a lovely …

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Dear Santa…Our Wishlist from Debenhams

I was asked to put together a Christmas Wishlist for the children from the Debenhams Toy range. So, I asked the children to get together and choose some things they would like and write a letter to Santa. Here’s what they said… Dear Santa, We have been very good this year (you can check with Mummy – she always tells us how much she loves us) and we would be really happy if we could have these presents for Christmas. They are quite a few on the list but if you can’t get us all, one from each one’s list …

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Christmas Gift Guide for Her

What do you get a woman who has everything? Well, these of course… Remington Keratin Therapy Pro Dryer To keep her locks looks radiant, this would be an ideal gift to put under the tree. Zen Fone 5 Lite The ZenFone 5 Lite is an inexpensive Smart Phone that lets you enjoy the benefits of a smart phone for a smart price. Remington Silk Hair Straighteners Who would not want to own Remington’s hottest and most professional straightener to date? Photobox gifts – albums, mugs, canvas prints I know I would love these as a Christmas gift. Remembering the year gone …

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