I am a real festive person who gets on board with the whole Christmas build up. Trees, baubles, wreaths, tinsel;…
Christmas & New Year
Christmas and New Year can be a busy, stressful and expensive time.
So I have created a section to help ease the pressure.
From gift buying to setting New Year’s resolutions and everything in between. We have got you covered.
Some of our most popular content includes:
The reasons why I’m sticking with the 4-gift rule
How to make a personalised Christmas sack and stocking when you’re not particularly crafty
How to spend Betwixmas: the clue is in the name
But have a scroll through the whole section as there are loads of useful hints and tips!
I hope that you’ll leave with some ideas that will save you cash and reduce your festive stress levels, so you can focus on enjoying Christmas and New Year.
Lightopia Manchester | Is it worth buying tickets to the Lightopia experience?
I love Christmas and I enjoy local events that allow me to get into the Christmas spirit. But there isn’t…
Make a Christmas tree spray | Preserve that Christmas tree scent and enjoy the smell of pine all year round
Who doesn’t love the smell of pine? It reminds us of crisp winter walks, roaring fires and comforting hot chocolate.…
The East Lancashire Railway (in Lancashire) | A review of The East Lancs Railway Santa Specials
The East Lancs Railway Santa Specials are always popular. But are these Christmas-themed journeys, in Bury (Greater Manchester), worth experiencing?…
9 of the best Christmas Eve box ideas for adults | Ideas for for grown ups who fancy an extra Christmas treat
It’s Christmas! But why should the kids have all the fun? Adults can get involved with all of the traditions…
When their birthday falls near Xmas | Tips for navigating a Christmas birthday
As a summer baby, I never used to give much thought to those with Christmas birthdays. My beloved Grandma was…
RHS Bridgewater Glow | Should you book tickets for the RHS Garden Bridgewater lights trail?
The RHS Garden Bridgewater opened up in May 2021. The gardens are close to where I grew up, so when…
Using the 4 gift rule to stop gifts galore | Why we’ve adopted the four present rule (for now at least)
The 4 gift rule is a gifting trend that became popular in 2018. People tend to have strong views about…