Christmas is almost upon us and as many of us are spending more time in the office, the usual traditions are likely to be making a comeback. From the annual Christmas party and roping your colleagues into decorating the tree, to Christmas jumper competitions and festive raffles, there’s plenty to look forward to at work…
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What To Do If Your Child Is Scared Of Santa
Read moreAs an adult you may think that all kids naturally love Santa and will obviously get excited. A jolly old man who brings you presents, what’s not to like? However, this isn’t always true, some children actually have a fear of Santa, or a Santaphobia. Dreams Beds have put together a post about what to…
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Santa Safari At West Midlands Safari Park Our Trip #AD
Read moreThere is no doubt in our home that Christmas is easily our favourite part of the year. When you have six year old twin girls that still fiercely believe in Father Christmas it gives the festive season that magical feel that only children can create. They believe, and that’s quite simply the magic of Christmas…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2018 #AD
Read moreI cannot believe that Christmas is here again. The last year seems to have flown by. For me the most exciting time of the year will always be Christmas. It’s especially exciting to all gather together as a family and celebrate. Every year I have done a Christmas gift guide and this year is no…
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Christmas Morning OMG! It 5.15am Please Sleep
Read moreI was woken up by a five year old little girl saying can we get up now please, but it’s 5.15am sweetie, just a little more sleep please! What we didn’t know was she had already been on a reconnaissance mission to the lounge to see if Father Christmas had been! How did we find…
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Christmas Presents: Children’s Expectations: Have They Changed?
Read moreOn the way home from work the other day I was listening to the radio, and they were talking about the expectations of children in relation to Christmas presents. Basically has it got out of control the presents children are receiving at Christmas? Is this putting too much pressure on parents? Is the expense of…
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Omg ! Christmas Is Nearly Here I Can’t Wait!
Read moreI am a self confessed Christmas fan. I love it! It’s that time of year when you can spoil your loved ones without fear of judgement that you might be buying too much, and if anybody does say anything, you can simply say, it’s Christmas, don’t be such a Scrooge! Of course spending within your…
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To Be 5 Years Old And Just simply Believe!
Read moreTo be five years old like my twins must be wonderful. The innocence of a child is still there, none of the harsh realities of life have in any way clouded their thoughts. Life is actually very easy. You get to be a kid and you believe in all the magical, wonderful, completely mythical ideas…
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Santa Safari:Our Family Christmas Trip to West Midland Safari Park
Read moreOne of our favourite places to visit for a day trip as a family is without a doubt, West Midland Safari Park. So when I was asked to bring the family along to experience their Santa Safari, it was an immediate, “Yes, I would love to!” When you have five year old twin girls who completely…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2017
Read moreIt’s unbelievable that it’s nearly 12 months since last Christmas, but Christmas is nearly here again, and I for one couldn’t be happier! I love Christmas, especially when you have five year old twin girls. The magic of Christmas is still very much alive in our home. So here we go! Here is my Christmas…
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Our Annual Visit To See Santa
Read moreYesterday I found a picture which is approximately 18 years old of my oldest daughters and me visiting Santa’s grotto. It made me realise I have been doing the annual visit to see Santa for a long time and I’m not sure I’m aging too well, but OMG! Five children gives you grey hairs! Unfortunately…
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Santa Please Stop Here Canvas Review
Read moreOne Christmas tradition that all of my five children have always loved doing is putting up the Santa please stop here sign. Even my eldest at 21 years of age still believes and has to make sure it’s put up, haha! Recently I was sent the most unique and very cool Santa please stop here…


























