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I can’t tell you how excited I am for Christmas this year. Baby will be two years nine months this Christmas and she will understand so much more of what it going on. For the past two years instead of a chocolate advent calendar, I have created either a small gift/keepsake calendar (first year) and an activity calendar last year. …
This year Baby and I made our own Christmas cards. We tried last year, but at one and a half Baby was too young to make pretty cards. I scoured Pinterest for inspiration and we decided on the penguin cards, which we made by potato painting. I thought I would share the fruits of my research with you, in case …
I love making presents for people, especially if it is something very yummy that I know they will love. One of my lovely friends, Jenna, posted about her slow cooker fudge and I knew I had to try it. It was amazing, so easy to make, seriously you could almost do it in your sleep and best of all it …
Ooh I can’t tell you how delicious this this is and I am so excited to share it with you. I am such a fan of ice cream, although I have never actually made it before; I usually leave that to Ben & Jerry. For the fruit mix 85g sultanas 85g raisins 75g pack cranberries 75g pack dried cherries 6 tbsp orange …
We are half way through November and if you’re going to make your own Christmas cards you need to get a move on! I think it’s lovely to create your own Christmas card, even if it’s just for family. It is also really fun to do the mini photoshoot to get the pictures, or at least it can be! I have just …
We all know that Christmas expenses can easily run away with us. If you’re anything like me, you see so many things that are ‘perfect’ for gifts, that people end up with piles of presents. Although everyone loves gifts, Christmas is magical for so many other reasons; so here are some tips to save some money without compromising on the …
Whether we like it or not, Christmas is fast approaching! Did you know there are only 50 shopping days left until Crimbo?! Do you have some lovely people that buy you pressies? Yes? Good! Well with that in mind I started to think about what I would like Santa to bring me and it quickly came down to blogging related …
Mr Hubby is definitely the chef in our house, however at Christmas his sister (and her hubby) come to stay and she amazingly does all of our cooking. How lucky are we! When Domino’s Pizza offered us a night off from the kitchen over Christmas, we all jumped at the chance. I am on the Diet Chef plan and so had to …
It is a fact that all parents know, Christmas is more magical when you have children. Seeing things through their eyes, is THE best thing. Christmas is my favourite time of year, but now I am a parent I adore it even more. Our Christmas was quiet and spent with Mr Hubby’s sister (and her hubby) at our house, …
I just want to say thanks so much to everyone who has read our blog this year. I am so grateful for your friendship and your support. Here’s to a fabulous 2015 for us all. Lots of love, Aby, Mr Hubby and Baby! xxx
I have been nominated for the Christmas Tag by the lovely Katy from What Katy Said and Nikki from Keeping Strong and Moving Forward, thank you ladies. 1. What is your favourite Christmas movie? I love most Christmas movies, the cheesier the better! Last year, as Baby was quite young and not really into TV, I watched so many Christmas films. In fact, …
With Christmas only a few days away, we were thrilled to receive A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs this weekend from Parragon. It is such a beautiful book, even before you open it! The illustrations are stunning and packed full of colour. It is so eye catching and features six stories plus twelve rhymes and carols, including The Snow Queen, Silent Night, Away in …
I love being all wrapped up and cosy when the weather turns wintry. I hope Baby follows in my footsteps, as there is nothing cuter than seeing little ones all bundled up against the cold. The lovely people at Natural Baby Shower sent Baby some ear muffs to help keep the cold out. How gorgeous are these! I really want a …
We live in the house that Mr Hubby has lived in since he was about 8 years old (so a LONG time….). One year after Christmas, they planted the Christmas tree at the bottom of the garden. Over 30 years later, this tree is still going strong and it is now taller than our house! I hate this tree, it …
I love baking for people and I have some friends that live too far away for this to be possible. So when I first saw the idea (probably on pinterest!) of baking mixes in jars, I really wanted to put some together. As Christmas is a time of family, food and presents, what a great time to give them a …
Christmas is now only 8 days away! Are you ready?! I have still got a lot to do, but I don’t have to buy crackers, as the lovely people at Lizard Orchid treated us to these fabulous ‘Very Posh Silver Crackers’. They are gorgeous, very luxurious! Made from the highest quality materials, to ensure a great snap, fabulous quality hat and of …
Christmas can be a really hectic time. For us, dropping all the presents off, visiting friends and family (North and South) before Christmas takes a fair amount of time and organisation. I usually find going away with Baby quite stressful. I tend to try to pack everything she owns (just in case!) and find myself filling the car up with …
At the weekend we took Baby to see Santa. We have tried a couple of times over the last week or so, but we didn’t book anywhere and long queues are not compatible with a toddler. So we decided to book more of an Santa experience. Last year, Baby cried when sitting on Santa’s knee and so the last thing we …
The lovely people over at Zoflora have put together a couple of fab printables, a Santa letter template and a cleaning checklist. They have also put together this interesting infographic. Has your little one written to Santa yet? If not why not use this fun template. This handy checklist will help get you organised over the Christmas period, so you can …
I love buying clothes for Baby and there is no doubt that she has a better wardrobe than me, hands down. I have been looking at party dresses with Christmas approaching and thought I would share my top picks with you all. The prices range from £12 to £38, so there is something to suit every pocket. Top left clockwise Patterned …
Do you have a foodie in your life? Need inspiration for Christmas presents? Have a look at our selection of lovely potential Christmas Pressies! Top left clockwise Top of the Crops: River Cottage Veg Patch Voucher- Rocket Gardens £39.99 – Rocket Gardens has teamed up with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to bring all the magic of River Cottage to any food lover’s home. This …
I adore Christmas traditions and I shared our list with you a couple of weeks ago. I think they prolong the excitement of Christmas and they help me begin to feel festive. A few months ago I saw a picture on someone Facebook feed highlighting the idea of a book a day through advent. I love this idea, a little present of …
I love the idea of a little excitement every day on the run up to Christmas. Anything to make Christmas as magical as possible for Baby. Last year, I collected a range of little keepsakes, bits and bobs and mixed them with activities suitable for Baby at 9 months, to create her Advent calendar. This year, as Baby is older …
Welcome to my stocking filler Christmas gift guide. I thought I would include something for all the family, as we all love a stocking! Hint hint Mr Hubby…. So I bring you an eclectic mix of gift ideas. Personalised Planner from Personal Planner £14.95-£21.95*– A fabulous personalised planner would be an awesome stocking filler. These really are the cream of the crop …
Last year was Baby’s first Christmas and I remember what a magical time it was. I have a couple of friends who have just had babies and so I thought I would put together a gift guide for baby’s first Christmas. Top left clockwise An Air Puppy soft toy* – Air Puppy have seven different ranges of gorgeous soft toys. The …
Smellies and beauty products are the go-to present option for many people. If, like me, you don’t spend a lot on these things throughout the year, they are actually a welcome gift. Perhaps you have a mum who needs pampering or a friend who deserves a treat. If so, then check out my gift guide featuring some lovely things I …
Why are men so difficult to buy for, or is it just mine? To make matters worse Mr Hubby’s birthday is On. Christmas. Day! Double whammy! We have recently been sent a few lovely things that got his seal of approval. So I thought I would share them with you, in case you have a ‘difficult’ man… Top left clockwise …
Welcome to my Christmas Gift Guide Series. Today is all about Toddlers. I have put together a little collection of lovely things, from stocking fillers to main presents. Top left clockwise Ebulolo toys from Tendre Deal* – These fabulous toys are a must have for any toddler. We were sent Jeff the Rabbit (far left of the picture). He is bright, colourful …
Last year Mr Hubby and I did a couple of mini photo shoots with Baby at home in order to get a picture for our Christmas card. Cheesy as it may be to some, I think this is a ‘must do’ when you have kids and anyway the relatives love them. So last year, yeah last year Baby couldn’t walk…. Things …
Ever since I found out I was pregnant with Baby, I knew that I wanted to make every Christmas as special as possible for her. I love the idea of creating family traditions, that would become as ingrained in our Christmas, as turkey and presents are. With Christmas just over 5 weeks away, I thought I would share our traditions, all …
