• Christmas Flower Arranging for Kids - Our Little House in the Country
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    Christmas Candle Flower Arranging for Kids

    How to Make Candle Flower Arrangements for Christmas with Kids I came across these photos from this time last year and I just had to share this fun and Christmassy activity for kids.  I love to arrange flowers and occasionally do wedding and other celebrations and would someday love to it for a living.  But for now I create with flowers most of the time simply for fun and to decorate our home.  This time last year while I was making a number of Christmas wreaths for friends and family Doodles and Oodles were fascinated by what I was doing so I decided to include them and helped them to…

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    Christmas Card and Decoration Making Kits by EggNogg (Review)

    Looking for something to keep the kids busy while you make all the necessary preparations for Christmas?  These great little colouring kits from eggnogg.co.uk might come in handy!   We recently received a lovley little bundle from EggNogg.co.uk, complete with Colour-in Christmas Paper Chains, Colour-in Christmas Postcards, Colour-in Christmas 3D Decorations and a Colour-in Dress Up Santa Outfit.  These packs were an instant hit with my kids (3 and 5) and would make great stocking fillers! Eggnogg designs  quirky gifts, party supplies, greetings cards and colour-in products for all ages. From tablecloths, postcard books, posters, bunting and pocket books to greeting cards, wrap, notebooks and stickers, Eggnogg challenges the senses…

  • How to Make Mulled Wine and Mulled Fruit Punch - Our Little House in the Country
    Christmas 2025,  Seasonal Inspiration

    Mulled Wine and Mulled Fruit Punch

    Nothing smells more like Christmas to me than a pot of mulled wine simmering on the stove. My mulled wine has become a favourite amongst our friends and family and is usually a staple for all our festive gatherings. So that everyone can partake in the Christmassy yumminess I also make a non alcoholic mulled fruit punch. What’s even better is that they are so easy to make. How to Make Mulled Wine and Mulled Fruit Punch   Mulled Wine (alcoholic): 1 bottle of red wine- I prefer to use Shiraz but any variety will do 1 litre Orange juice 500mls Cranberry juice Small glass of brandy Whole cloves 3…