Tag: christmas

  • Between good friends……

    If I’m honest, I’d prefer to get experiences as presents rather than gifts.  I know it’s nice to have a little something nice to open under the tree but, we’re not flush by any means, if there is something I want I tend to just go out and buy it myself even if I can’t…

  • Win a Family Ticket to Midnight’s Pumpkin at BAC

    This looks like a great night out for all the family.  Renowned Theatre Makers, Kneehigh, are bringing Cinderella to the Grand Hall at Battersea Arts Centre this Christmas from 8th December – 13th January 2013. The usual cast of characters will be there; the Step-mother, two ugly sisters and of course Prince Charming but the…

  • Win a Kettcar for Christmas!

    OMG! This would be the most amazing Christmas Present ever!  I have to admit it took me all my power to say no, when I was offered one for Madame, but the voice of reason set in, we live in a 2 up 2 down, with no storage and in the middle of a city.…

  • We’ve recycled our Christmas Cards!

    I was looking for ideas of what to do with my old Christmas cards.  In the past, I’ve used them to create gift tags, thank you postcards but mostly end up burning or recycling them.   However, after a quick troll on the internet I found these wonderful placemats.  They were very easy to make and…

  • Top 5 Christmas Presents of 2011

    Overall, I think we did fairly well on the present front, not too much tat. In a way, we are lucky that my family is overseas and posting presents is extortionate.  So they, tend to send money for me to buy presents for our daughter.  I really like this as it allows me to control…