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10 Things to Let Go of This Christmas for a More Peaceful Season
Feeling overwhelmed by Christmas pressure? Here are 10 things to gently let go of so you can slow down, breathe, and have a truly peaceful season that reflects your values and pace.
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10 Snowman Art Projects for Cold Wintry Afternoons
Fun and easy snowman art projects to keep children creative through the winter season.
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10 Wonderful Winter Art Projects
A collection of winter-themed art projects for kids—ideal for chilly days indoors.
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Fun and Fabulous Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Activities
Easy, fun and festive activities to help your family ring in the New Year together.
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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…
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5 Easy to Make Gingerbread Houses
5 simple and fun gingerbread house ideas that kids will love—perfect for a cosy Christmas afternoon.
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How to Make Orange and Cloves Pomanders
This has been one of my favourite Christmas crafts ever since I was a child. Orange pomanders are great decorations for kids to make and they smell absolutely amazing! How to Make Orange and Cloves Pomanders – a simple Christmas craft for kids. These simple yet pretty little decorations are perfect for little hands to make and are a lovely tradition to start as a family. Both of my children (5 and almost 3) were able to make these with little or no help (I helped to secure the ribbons) and we have lots of festive fun doing this activity together. What you need: oranges or clementines – we used…
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How to Make Dried Orange and Cloves Christmas Decorations
Looking for an easy Christmas craft for all the family? Then these simple, pretty and fragrant dried orange and cloves decorations are a perfect way to spend some quality creative time together. How to Make Dried Orange and Cloves Christmas Decorations What you need: dried orange slices (to see how to make dried orange slices take a look at our simple step by step guide) cloves ribbon What you do: stick whole cloves through the flesh of the orange slices around the centre of each slice (both of my children, 5 and almost 3, helped me to make these) thread a ribbon through each slice to make a hanging loop…
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How to Make Dried Orange Slices
Step-by-step guide to drying orange slices for stunning handmade Christmas decorations.
