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Melted bead decorations
We’re making as many decorations as we can this year, all with our red and white theme. I really wanted to try melting plastic beads inside cookie cutters, so we did. Melted bead decorations I wasn’t sure what the toddler would make of the colourful plastic beads but at 33 months he really enjoyed it….
Christmas baking with the toddler
I’m a big fan of Ruth Clemens, blogger at The Pink Whisk and runner-up of the Great British Bake Off. She has recently teamed up with Persil to celebrate the launch of a new, limited edition Persil Warm Spice Washing Up Liquid and create some festive family recipes. I was challenged to try one of…
Popcorn and a film
We had a busy morning as today we had our bathrooms cleaned, more of which later. So this afternoon, after Little Sis had her 12 and 13 month jabs, we thought we should snuggle together and watch a film. With over 1.5 billion video views on YouTube to date, internet sensation Gummy Bear now has…
Scotch Pop Up Handband giveaway
The other day I shared my first video review of the Scotch Pop Up Handband which makes gift wrapping quick and easy. My toddler is now addicted to using it and runs to put it on his wrist every time he sees me reaching for the brown paper! The Handband comes with one pack of…
Our Advent activities
Having a toddler to keep busy means I have tried to come up with lots of activities during advent. We’ve been talking about Christmas for a while (or Chris-Chris as he likes to call it) and I know he’s confused. I’m hoping that our book advent, his traditional chocolate a day Thomas calendar and our…
Wrapping gifts made easy
Can I admit to really enjoying wrapping presents? It doesn’t matter what shape or size. I just pour a glass of wine, switch the radio on and get my supplies out. Yes, my name is Jenny and I have a box of gift wrapping supplies. It contains: Scotch Precision Scissors Scotch Pop-up Handband and refills…
Felt Christmas decorations
I’ve been enjoying spending time sewing felt Christmas decorations. I’ve signed up for a couple of Christmas craft swaps which has meant some happy hours looking through my favourite craft books. Felt Christmas decorations I decided to try something different so made these three felt decorations and framed them in small embroidery hoops. Each hoop…
Afternoon tea?
Can I be smug and say I’ve done 95% of my Christmas shopping? It stresses me out every year and the only way I can cope is to be organised, make lists, purchase and wrap. We’re having Christmas at home (our last in this house) so I’m happy to be organised and swap gifts with…