Snow globe are popular household decorations. They are used to depict miniature scenes and some people even collect them. But…
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.
Christmas cards for kids – simple craft ideas
When our minds turn to Christmas, naturally we want to involve our little ones. If ‘sort Christmas cards out for…
11 tips for creating a beautiful rag wreath
I learnt how to make a Christmas rag wreath and not only was it fun and easy, but this craft…
Lightopia Manchester – is it worth visiting?
I love Christmas and I enjoy local events that allow me to get into the Christmas spirit. But there isn’t…
Christmas at Dunham Massey – should you book?
If you live in the North West of England, then there’s a strong chance that you’ve heard of ‘Christmas at…
The East Lancs Railway Santa Specials – a review
The East Lancs Railway Santa Specials are always popular. But are these Christmas-themed journeys, in Bury (Greater Manchester), worth experiencing?…
Family New Year’s resolutions: make changes together
As a New Year begins, our minds turn to resolutions. The goals you set will depend on the things that…
How to spend Betwixmas – the clue is in the name
It’s Betwixmas! That sleepy period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is here. Nobody has any real plans or…
11 Christmas Day hacks – enjoy a stress-free day
Merry Christmas! I hope that you have a wonderful day with your family. I’ve put together a list of 11…
11 New Year’s Eve ideas for families
New Year’s Eve is a special time. It’s a chance to celebrate, or commiserate one year, whilst you welcome the…