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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, …
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 …
We recently accepted the Poundland Christmas Challenge. The challenge was to give one room in our house a festive makeover, using decorations from Poundland. I had wanted to give Baby’s room a bit of a festive touch and so this gave me the perfect opportunity. This is Baby’s room as it was before I sprinkled the Poundland Christmas Magic on it. …
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 …
I love a challenge and we were recently challenged by the team at Salter to make mince pies! I love baking, but think I have only made mince pies once before. Salter send us some kitchen equipment to help and they even sent us the recipe (although I upped the mincemeat quote!). The recipe was different to the one I have …
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 …
Welcome to the 12th Day of Christmas! our final day, and we’ve a fantastic prize bundle on offer! Our final giveaway comes from Organic Babies from Green People who have kindly given us a brilliant bundle containing one of each of the products from their Organic Babies range, seven products worth over £65 to treat your little ones! Ang (one …
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 …
We were recently challenged by the lovely people at Salter to make some Gingerbread men. To help us get our bake on they kindly sent us some kitchen equipment from their Heston Blumenthal range. Here is our recipe, which was slightly adapted from one of my old baking books. Baby enjoyed whisking! I loved the high tech scales, I have never seen any like …
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 …
Today, I am bringing you some advice from an amazing national charity, that supports children who have lost a parent whilst serving in the Armed Forces. Charity’s Advice for a Family Christmas Following Losing a Parent Scotty’s Little Soldiers offers advice for parents facing children’s first Christmas following death of spouse/partner Scotty’s Little Soldiers provides Christmas and birthday gifts, treats, trips …
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 …
Last week Baby and I were at a loose end, so we decided to pay a visit to a very special character. I have been really busy recently and haven’t started to think about ‘our’ Christmas, the one away from the gift guides and giveaways. I yearned to feel a little festive and share some special moments with Baby, so …
There are 77 days until Christmas…. yikes! I still have lots everything still to do. I love Christmas, but I struggle to remember childhood Christmases. My dad was very ill when I was little and I seem to have lost the majority of my memories. When we decided to try for a baby, I was so excited that I would …
On Boxing Day we went for a family walk. Mr Hubby, Baby, Aunty, Uncle, Myself and three dogs! Quite a handful. Baby test drove her new bike and she really loved it. It was a very crisp day, but it was lovely to get out in the fresh air, enjoying the simple things. Baby’s Aunty treated her to some …
Well I don’t know where to start. I love Christmas, but I was even more excited this year, as it was Baby’s first Christmas. There is something about Christmas with children that makes it so much more magical. All through December we have been doing special Christmas things with Baby and she has been getting small advent gifts. She has …
This year I love our tree. Usually it is just another part of the decorations, pleasant, but I wasn’t attached to anything which adorned it. This year is different, this year I love it. It is not the most well decorated tree, it is not the biggest (and it is not even real!), but we have started to fill it …
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. Yesterday I took Baby to a pantomime. It was one activity that I wanted to have as our family tradition. A theatre company put on a free performance …
