If there’s one person who truly deserves a magical Christmas, it’s your Mum. She’s usually the one making sure everyone else has the perfect day — from organising presents and wrapping paper to stocking fillers, festive food, and family photos. But who looks after Mum’s Christmas list?
When the weather turns and everyone starts sniffling, it can feel like you’re fighting an endless battle against coughs, colds and sore throats. Whether it’s the school run germs, office bugs or just the chill in the air, most of us want to recover quickly and support our immune system so we can get back to normal life.
Teenagers can be some of the trickiest people to buy for at Christmas. One minute they’re glued to a new hobby or trend, the next it’s “so last year.” But when you find the right gift — something that’s fun, practical, or makes them feel just a little bit more grown-up — you know you’ve nailed it.
Paint by numbers is a creative and therapeutic hobby that combines the joy of painting with the structure of a guided puzzle. This relaxing craft allows you to create stunning, vibrant artwork by matching numbered paint pots to specific areas on a canvas. While the process is generally straightforward, one common frustration for beginners and pros alike is the “ghost number”—when the printed number on the canvas remains visible even after you have applied the paint.
Feeding garden birds might not feel like a priority when life is busy, money is tight and everyone is focused on feeding their own families first. It’s a difficult winter for many households, and putting food on your own table will always come before feeding wildlife. That is completely understandable. Having said that, if you can spare a bag of seed, a few suet balls or even some basic kitchen scraps, it really does make a difference.
Many of us have sprayed our favourite perfume through our hair at one point or another. It seems like a quick way to make everything smell fresher before heading out the door. The truth is that regular perfume is not designed for hair at all and can leave it dry, brittle or easily damaged. Hair perfume, on the other hand, is created specifically for the needs of hair and scalp.
Dunham Massey’s magical 2025 Christmas Light Trail brought to you by award winning trail producers Culture Creative and RG Live, a division of Sony Music! This year the Dunham Massey House light project is back and is set to be a standout show! Stroll beneath shooting stars, walk amongst the Dunham Deer and beneath the iconic Christmas Cathedral. Along the way, you might even catch a magical glimpse of Father Christmas!
Designer handbags have an undeniable charm that captivates you the moment you spot one hanging effortlessly over a well-dressed shoulder or resting stylishly on a café table. But style alone does not explain the attraction; it is also touch and feel. The psychological confidence it inspires, the implied elegance, and the assurance that you bought something that will endure passing trends all combine to make the experience even more special. Many fashionable women view designer handbags as long-term investments, valued not merely as fashion statements but as pieces with lasting significance.
