Anyone else feel like Christmas is a little overwhelming? It’s this time of year that I realise the need for margin most of all (anyone else got that all figured out, yet? Please get in touch!). But I do like … Continued
I’m going to take a guess that you’re tired. I don’t have any fancy-schmancy analytics telling me how many of the people who read this blogs are parents but I’m guessing you mostly are and I know this time of … Continued
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Advent, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get excited about Christmas! One of our most-anticipated Advent family traditions is getting out a special collection of favourite Christmas books that only come out in December. … Continued
What are your dreams for your family’s Christmas this year? The absolute ideal? These are mine. Perhaps you can relate? Precious, cosy family times with little cheeks glowing and memories being made. My children catching the wonder of the true … Continued
I’m going to say it very, very softly so you won’t run away. Advent starts (officially) in just under 4 weeks. See, I didn’t mention the C-word and I didn’t hum any carols. I’m just easing you into the idea. … Continued
Did the family you grew up in have many traditions? Mine didn’t seem to and I was always drawn to families who had their own quirky ways of doing things and who rejoiced in the group identity which formed around … Continued
I have a confession to make. I never believed in Santa. I loved Christmas and we had stockings (in fact I insisted on one till I was married when my husband took over the job!) but the Santa myth, while … Continued
It’s been so warm here until the last few days that it seems weird that Christmas is in LESS THAN A MONTH!!! I mean, there are still leaves on the trees. But the calendar doesn’t lie. Three years ago, I … Continued
I’m going to hazard a guess that, as a person of faith, you’re actually glad the Son of God came and walked amongst us. I suspect you’re OK with the whole concept of the God of the Universe humbling himself … Continued
