The holiday season is upon us, and for parents, that often means welcoming a mischievous visitor into the home—Elf on the Shelf. While this festive tradition brings joy and wonder to children, it can also leave parents scratching their heads, wondering just how to keep the magic alive without burning the midnight oil. Fear not, fellow parents! Here’s your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of Elf on the Shelf and creating unforgettable memories for your little ones.
That bit between Christmas and New Year
I love Christmas, I always have. The build up, the planning, the mulled wine, the excitement, the festivities and time with the family, did I mention the mulled wine? That bit between Christmas and New Year is odd though. If you aren’t working it can be great downtime and a chance to recover from all […]
Taking care of your health this Christmas
Christmas day is incomplete without a grand feast. Its that time of the year when you want to impress your friends and family by cooking an amazing Christmas feast which includes everything from spiced roast goose or beef wellington to incredible nut roasts and whole baked salmon. What are you cooking this year? Research has […]
This year’s must-have advent trend
We’ve hit November and the shops are full of Christmas goodies, it’s time to begin the preparations. The build up to Christmas for children can almost be as exciting as the day itself. We all have our own family traditions and the things we do to prepare and build up that excitement. Although it is […]
A hat for every winter occassion
I’ve always loved a good hat. I have loads of hats but I’ve never found them that practical with little ones around as they are fascinated with them and pull them straight off or want to wear the hat themselves. A good beret tends to work the best I find, as they stay put quite […]
Reading to children at bedtime
Reading to children at bedtime is such a special part of the day. We have four bookcases at home (one for each of the children) with the books they love, handmade by their grandfather, each one unique, just like the children. The children love to select the stories they want to read together. Some weeks […]
What’s in your Christmas Eve box this year?
Do any of you Santa’s helpers or elves get involved in creating and delivering a Christmas Eve box to your little ones? If so, what sorts of things do you put inside? Here are just a few ideas: A Christmas movie Candy canes and marshmallows to add to a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve Christmas […]