There is something so special about receiving a handmade gift and even more so when it is a gift made by a child who is special to you. There is no prouder moment than when a child can hand over a gift made by them for Christmas or any special occasion. All the hard work […]
Cute Personalised Christmas Cards With Photos
When I was a kid, it was pretty standard for everyone in the class to give each other a simple Christmas card from a bulk pack that they may have written a quick to and from messaged in. These days parents have so many cool ideas for what their kids can hand out before breaking […]
Easy DIY Class Gift Ideas For Students
The end of the school year comes with both joy and sadness, as the students are moving towards another year of learning and opportunity. It is also a time for goodbyes and the end of a journey. With so much time spent together over the school year, it can be fun to make a little […]
15 Best Budget Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner and you may be thinking OMG… how on earth am I going to get organised in time. Or worse, how can I afford Christmas this year!! Those are both thoughts I’ve had lately, trust me! Normally I get organised early and just spend the last few weeks getting one […]
Create Your Own Handmade Christmas Cards
By the time November rolls around, we are already starting to think about Christmas and all the things we need to fit in before the celebrations begin. One thing on that list for many is Christmas cards. Christmas cards seem to have lost some of their popularity over recent years with many opting for text […]
12 Family Christmas Tradition Ideas
Our family Christmas traditions are something most of us have as a result of our culture, our religious background or simply because they have been handed down for generations. Some of these traditions are such essential parts of our Christmas celebrations that we could not even imagine Christmas without it! Our most prominent family Christmas […]
5 Favourite Christmas Recipes
Christmas is a time of year that always comes complete with its own style of special recipes and treats. I know in our household we have our favourites that we have every single year without fail. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without them (at least it feels that way), but we also have fun introducing […]
How to Have a Simplified Christmas
December rolls around so quickly each year! One moment you are getting the kids ready to start the new school year, the next… up goes the Christmas tree and all the chaos begins for another year! And it seems to happen earlier each year. The second those Halloween decorations go on sale on 1 November, […]
Elf on the Shelf Planner Free Printable
December is near, which means a certain little festive elf will be returning to many homes and causing some havoc all in the name of Christmas magic. Of course I am talking about the Elf on the Shelf – a modern tradition that is becoming more and more popular in households with kids. If you […]
11 Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas
The Elf on the Shelf craze has exploded in the past 2 years through the month of December, with so many parents working hard to come up with creative new ideas to place their elf each night, ready for the kids to come looking in the morning. The concept behind Elf on the Shelf is […]
7 Simple Tips To Save Money For Christmas
Christmas can be expensive, there is no doubt about it! Unless you are lucky enough to have someone else providing the feast and no presents to buy… but most of us are not so lucky. However there are some great ways to save money for Christmas, so you can avoid the Christmas financial stress! Check […]
5 Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Sometimes income is a little on the tight side. Sometimes we simply run out of ideas on what to buy our loved ones for different occasions. Whatever the reason, a handmade Christmas is something special. It is a chance to show of those exceptional DIY skills and make something truly personal. Last year I committed completely […]
