Decorating my home for Advent and Christmas is one of my favourite things to do. I could spend days and days planning, buying, trying out ideas and generally fiddling about with ribbons, wreaths and candles. I could. But I can’t. Time just doesn’t allow it. With work, children and taking care of the housework, sometimes… Continue reading A Festive Jar Of Walnuts
I am spectacularly late on this. Seriously. The production time on this post would rival that spent on any Hollywood blockbuster. The budget was ever so slightly lower though. On the 14th November, on the spur of the moment, I decided I would film the making of my homemade foodie gifts. What I neglected to take… Continue reading Homemade Christmas Food and Drink Gifts – Part Two
By now I have made a fair few mentions of Advent and the traditions that go with it here. Since last week I have been busy as a beaver with all sorts of crafts projects as well general making and baking, with the result that the house looks great and smells delicious. My Husarenkrapfen –… Continue reading The Arrival Of Advent With Its Wreaths, Calendars and Cookies
A few years ago during a trip home to Ireland I spotted some behaviour charts in Marks & Spencer. They covered the six weeks till Christmas and came with cute little elf stickers – smiling elves for the good days, sad elves for the naughty days. I bought one each for Number One and Number… Continue reading Making A Naughty or Nice Behaviour Chart With Your Child
