Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family.
Five Happy Things {Week 526}
Last week I got my Christmas Gingerbread Gift Guide 2024 published! It’s a slimline version this year, mainly because I’ve been following Slimming World for a while and just don’t know want many sweet treats in the house! As well as biscuits and sweet treats, there are also items for the home and decorations too. Check out my Christmas Gift Guide here.
I managed to get my hands on a bag of the viral M&S gingerbread and white chocolate cookies. They are soft and gooey and the gingerbread flavour is just right. Sadly it didn’t make it into my gingerbread gift guide as the kids ate them all before I managed to take a photo. I might just add them in anyway.
I’ve been doodling with more metallic foil decorations for Christmas. We’ve made them throughout the year but they are going to look lovely with all the twinkling lights at Christmas. We’ve made gingerbread houses, stars and trees so far, but I’m sure there will be more made over the coming weeks.
My son was invested into Explorers last week on a trip to the Cenotaph. I had to buy his new uniform but haven’t managed to transfer all his badges over yet. I’m sure some will make it on to his badge blanket.
My niece finally got married at the weekend. It was fun to put our good clothes on and stay in a hotel. We caught up with all our extended family too which was lovely.
Congratulations to your niece. I always happy to hear about marriage, another couple continues their love together.
What a busy week congraultaions to your niece and start of new experiences for your son as well. I have somehow not heard of the viral M&S cookies
Congrats to your niece! I hope she has a long, happy marriage. I love that you have a badge blanket for your son’s accomplishments, too. That’s a major keepsake!
Your decorations are super cute! I love the look of them. It’s so old school.
I hadn’t heard about the gingerbread and white chocolate cookies from M&S! I feel like I will have to buy some of those. Glad you had a great time at the wedding!
A badge blanket is such a good idea. I really want to try those cookies as well.
Congrats on publishing your Christmas Gingerbread Gift Guide 2024! I’ll have to check that out. I need a good recommendation on what to get this Christmas.
Those metallic foil doodle decorations are so cute. I want to try these out too, they are so nice!
Well done on getting your Christmas Gingerbread gift guide published. That’s exciting. Will have a look at it.
A bag of the viral M&S gingerbread and white chocolate cookies sounds heavenly. Got to get one for myself!