It’s Never too Early!
Christmas, that magical time of year when families and friends come together. When festive cheer rings out from workplaces and watering holes.
But its also a stressful time, there is some much to do, so much to organise. Have you remembered to send a Christmas card to that couple you met on holiday 15 years ago? Have you got a present for Auntie Joan in Aberdeen? Did you get this years must have present for the children? Have you even ordered the turkey?
The list goes on an on, and the clock is ticking away!
So how can you get through it all? How can you avoid total Christmas meltdown without spending it hugging the sherry in tinsel filled delirium?
The answer is, to have a Get Ahead Christmas.
We aim to help you by getting prepped and ready early. Getting your lists made, your menus planned, the shopping organised, the gifts bought all so you can have a relaxed day with your loved ones.
DIY Christmas Book Advent Calendar
by Christmas Bob | Dec 1, 2018 | Decorations
Are you looking for a magical way to build up the excitement to Christmas with young children? I might have the perfect idea for you today especially if you have a little book worm. I still remember my eldest daughter’s second Christmas, she was just 20 months old. I...
Freebie Friday: Paper Chain Garland Printable
by Christmas Bob | Nov 30, 2018 | Decorations
Hats off to the wonderful Mrs Mactivity who created today’s Freebie Friday especially for our AllThingsChristmas fans. Before you click below to download your very own copy of these adorable paper chain garland patterns – head over to her site to see all sorts of...
DIY Yarn Wreath Ornaments for Christmas
by Red Ted Art | Nov 29, 2018 | Make, Watch, YouTube
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Braised Red Cabbage
by Christmas Bob | Nov 26, 2018 | Eat
Always a favourite in our house to go with the turkey, this lovely slow-braised red cabbage. Great hot with the meal but also a fine accompaniment with cold cuts on boxing day - - rashers streaky bacon, medium onion (thinly sliced), red...
Brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts
by Christmas Bob | Nov 25, 2018 | Eat
Sprouts at Christmas are enshrined in law, or at least they should be! We love our spruced up with a bacon and chestnuts with a glossy buttery sheen, mmmm. Doesn't matter how you like yours, but your guests will be pleased with the extra...
Sausages in Bacon
by Christmas Bob | Nov 24, 2018 | Eat
Call them pigs in blankets or sausages in bacon, no Christmas dinner can be complete without these seasonal staples. Get the best sausages and bacon you can, it will pay off, in the end, to give truly magnificent pigs in blankets. God forbid they don't get eaten at...
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