Collaborative post Getting ready for Christmas. If those words fill you with a sense of panic, you’re not alone! Whether you’re super-organised and have it all planned and prepped already, or always end up doing everything last-minute, there’s no denying that preparing for Christmas takes a lot of time and effort. Add in the usual demands of a busy family home, and it’s no wonder we can quickly feel frazzled! Easy ways to make ...
Great gifts for tweens and teens
Are you buying Christmas gifts for tweens and teens this year? In my experience this can be quite a tricky group to buy for, so hopefully this gift guide will help. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for tweens and teens here, so if you're looking for inspiration it's a great place to start. Happy browsing! Great gifts for tweens Let's start off with a great little gift that will help kids deal with their feelings in a positive way. ...
Gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers
Welcome to my guide to Christmas gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers. If you're shopping for someone who likes their adventures, I've got lots of inspiration for you! Read on for lots of lovely gift ideas which are perfect for those who love supporting and enjoying the natural world and the great outdoors :) Gifts for nature lovers Let's start off with a gift with a really positive impact. Treedom is a tree planting ...
Gifts for the home and interiors lovers
How's your Christmas shopping going this year? Mine is off to a slow start, but working on my gift guides has definitely helped with the ideas stage! If you're shopping for a fan of all things home and interiors, this is definitely the guide for you. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for the home, so if you're struggling for inspiration it's the perfect place to start. Great gifts for the home What better place to start than with ...
Win a bundle of stunning Poinsettia plants for your Christmas home
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Stars for Europe. Welcome to a new giveaway - if you're already thinking about decorating your home for Christmas, this is definitely one for you! I've got four bundles of poinsettia plants in a variety of colours from Stars for Europe to give away. These lovely prizes will be perfect for bringing the outdoors inside, and giving your home a real festive feel in the run-up to ...
Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening gift ideas
Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now! I've been busy hunting down lots of great gift ideas which are perfect for gardeners, so you don't have to do the hard work. There are separate sections on stocking filler gifts for gardeners, and gardening gifts for kids too :) Great gifts for ...
Homemade Christmas decorations: Pom Pom Pine Cones
Well it's official: the Christmas prep has started in our house :) We've been having fun with some homemade Christmas crafts, making these cute DIY Christmas decorations from pine cones and pom poms. Is there any limit to the crafting potential of pine cones?! I do love homemade Christmas decorations. They're so full of personal meaning, and a great way to spend some fun time crafting with the kids. Every year our Christmas ...
Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees
My kitchen is covered in festive coloured paint, but that's all part of crafting at this time of year isn't it?! We've already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous pine cone trees are our latest handmade Christmas decorations project. This DIY Christmas ornaments activity is absolutely ideal for children of all ages. There are no fiddly bits, and it's a pretty simple craft. DIY ...
Ideas for easy homemade Christmas cards
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. When it comes to festive craft, homemade Christmas cards are a great option to make with the kids. Mine make DIY Christmas cards every year for grandparents and their dad. We always have fun getting crafty with the glue, paint and pens, and their homemade ...
DIY Christmas decorations using baking soda dough
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. I do love Christmas crafting. At this hectic time of year, it's so lovely to spend some calm time with the kids, creating crafty masterpieces to add to our growing collection of homemade christmas ornaments. How do you make homemade ornaments? We've ...