With the big day just 10 days away, I thought it was about time to prepare a selection of treats for this year’s Christmas Eve box. Inspired by an idea I saw a while…
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Today we went in search of the perfect Christmas tree in Ashurst in the New Forest. When I say searching, I don’t mean rambling through the woods with an axe aimlessly cutting down one…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Amongst shopping for presents, prepping your Christmas day menu, writing cards and exchanging gifts, it’s nice to have a Christmas meal with friends, work collegues or family that…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is just around the corner and we’re in a season of festive fun. With the prospect of getting together decorations, presents, giftwrap, cards, food &…
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Preparing for winter… I remember as a child the preparation leading up to winter. Dad would be out in the garden chopping logs, coal would be delivered to the door, winter tyres were fitted…
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December is upon us, which means that Christmas is just around the corner. The festive season can be filled with lots of stresses and strains; jam-packed calendars full of Christmas parties, trips to visit…
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December has to be one of my favourite months! Filled with the festive cheer of Christmas but also the month of my birthday, there’s lots to celebrate and this December has been particularly special!…
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A winter baby, my birthday is the 21st December. Being 4 days before Christmas, this means that my birthday is usually filled with some kind of festive cheer; Christmas trees are up, chocolates and…
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Unique and elegant Christmas-themed biscuits that make a great homemade gift – perfect for a hamper. The lemon and white chocolate provide a simple, sweet flavour combination. The toppings are interchangeable and you can…
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How to decorate your Christmas tree is entirely up to you, but I’ve created a list of steps which I’ve accumulated from Pinterest, articles I’ve read and things I’ve heard from friends and family,…