I’m almost there with my Christmas shopping, and I want to make an effort to not let the magic of December pass us by. Don’t forget to plan in a few nice family things to do, whether that’s a walk to see some pretty lights, or a treat day out!

Things To Do
From light displays to Christmas markets, don’t feel like you need to do it all. Select a couple of things you can all make time for and will enjoy.
- Check out your local panto – if budgets are tight, often the smaller local theatres have much more reasonable tickets
- Visit a Christmas Market – whether that is the big thrills of Winter Wonderland, or something more low key like Seven Dials, Southbank, Birmingham, Bath, Manchester or Nottingham
- Explore a light trail – some great ones include Blenheim Palace, Kew Gardens, Waddesdon Manor and the Wimpole Estate.
- Go Ice Skating – From the gorgeous Somerset House to your local garden centre, it’s always fun!
- Stay in and bake – Make it easy with a DIY Gingerbread House Kit or one of Craft and Crumbs Christmas Baking Kits
- Christmas Film Night – We love choosing a film on Sky Q and settling down in our PJs for the evening!

Wrap Up Warm
Don’t forget to wrap up warm when you’re out and about doing Christmassy things, we are all happier when we’re not cold!! I love getting a nice new hat and scarf to wear over Christmas, an early present from me to me! Shop Winter Warmers >

The Christmas Table
I’ve just started planning out our Christmas Day table, it’s hours of faffing around that I class as “me” time, just add a glass of wine! Shop Christmas Table >

Gift Guides
I can still see lots of you using my Gift Guides, so I’ll drop a link to them all here for those of you in shopping mode! Shop Gift Guides >

Small Business Shout Out
Jolly Good Brownies is the perfect small business for gifting to those that may not live so close to you, Angela offers gorgeous brownie boxes conveniently sent in the post to your chosen recipient, or to you to hand deliver if you wish! She also offers gift boxes with other little treats too, now to choose which flavour…

See you next week for more recommendations, discount codes, and competitions. Your support means the world to me.
Louise x
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