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Wot so Funee? Top Christmas present for big kids (and Dads)

STOP!! If your name is Actually Daddy, stop reading this post right now. I said stop………… Do not. Scroll down. Any further. Unless you want to ruin your Christmas surprise. It is lovely. It’s a lovely...

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Win a Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar!

This competition is now closed Last week I gave away my LEGO Friends calendar, but now it is time for the adults. Mummy says you can win a Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar, just by entering this...

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How to get your Mum to do Christmas craft: Wot So Funee?

“Bleurumph!” I stated, quite categorically, as Daddy blundered into my room and banged on the lights yesterday morning. Normally I would have been up at least 40 minutes earlier, pretending not to...

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Center Parcs and Tots100 perfect Christmas elf!

Some of you may know that we are Center Parcs bloggers next year. Whilst we are very excited about the prospect of visiting and reviewing Elveden Forest, we are also looking forward to some creative...

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How to recycle your Christmas Cards

Mummy hates waste. You name it – we recycle it. Last Sunday’s chicken roast? Sandwiches. Then stir-fry. Finally, soup. We have been subjected to the weirdest menus in the name of not wasting leftovers....

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Instagram fridge magnets: genius idea for Christmas Stocking Fillers (giveaway)

I have been 9 for all of 3 days. It was great, but it’s finished now, so I’m looking forward to Christmas I used to think that the best part of Christmas was unwrapping presents, but now I’m ancient, I...

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Oh my! It’s a Hotel Chocolat Christmas for us…

We were sent some Hotel Chocolat Christmas chocolates to review this week. Massively convenient, as we had made our own advent calendar and Mummy was looking for bits and pieces to put in our daily...

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The perfect Christmas Day

This year on Christmas Eve the perfect Christmas Day will start. Daddy will remember that it’s sleigh bells in the garden at bedtime. A tambourine sounds nothing like Santa’s sleigh. *** I will be...

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Alternative Christmas gifts that will make everyone happier

I recently came across an idea for Christmas gifts which I thought was so lovely that I had to buy one. In fact, I’m buying two: I was at an event in London this week where we discussed finances, and...

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Will we all get festive for Christmas Jumper Day?

I’ve just stumbled across my Mum in tears. As she types, the Save the Children ad is on the TV. Lots of incredibly cute children. None of them in very happy places Coincidences are sometimes handy. For...

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Our letters to Santa

Well it’s Christmas Eve. Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve taken a sneak peek at GG and the Bug’s letters to Santa. I know I shouldn’t – I know I should wait until tomorrow to see what the big man brings for...

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What Santa said to the Tooth Fairy

I know we’re well into January now, and by rights I should be posting recipies involving brown rice, or decluttering tips. Heck, it’s even too late for New Year resolutions now! Which it just as well,...

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Pretty things: a Chocolate Orange for Christmas…

A Chocolate Orange was my best gift this year, and here’s the story of why… A Chocolate Orange for Christmas. As far back as my memory allows (which, depending on the day, could be 41 years, or...

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Merry Christmas! Reader Christmas Tree Offer

Oh yes I did. I did just wish you a merry Christmas. And I appreciate that with many of you just about to head off on your summer holidays, Christmas may not be top of your agenda right now. But it...

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Quick Christmas Pudding Ice Cream – recipe

I absolutely adore Christmas pudding. So much so that I’ll even sneak one of those mini puds into my shopping before the big day, because I can’t wait. A big spoonful of cream (especially if it has...

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Why diabetes is like a toddler

What would you say is the worst thing about having a toddler? The obsession with the word no, and a refusal to comply with any request? The sleepless nights, as your child won’t sleep, or will sleep,...

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How to Create a Stop Animation Film for Christmas

Don’t you love a good Christmas advert? As much as The Snowman, and Elf, waiting to watch the newest Christmas adverts has become a marker of Christmas – the start to the festive season, and our kids...

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Decorating the Perfect Christmas Tree

I have the perfect Christmas tree. I’m not kidding, our tree this year is perfect, and I’ll tell you where to get the perfect tree for your home too. You know how you schelp to the garden centre every...

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Christmas: our Family Christmas Eve Traditions

Christmas Eve is my absolute favourite day of the year. For me, although Christmas Day is lovely (until the Queen has spoken, and all seems to descend into chaos, clutter, and bickering, fuelled by...

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Christmas: our Family Christmas Eve Traditions

Christmas Eve is my absolute favourite day of the year. For me, although Christmas Day is lovely (until the Queen has spoken, and all seems to descend into chaos, clutter, and bickering, fuelled by...

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