Wow! It’s Christmas Eve – how the Dickens did that happen?!

I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you all very much for your support and comments over this year. You’ve shared in some of the most magnificent times in our lives as well as some of the worst, you’ve all been so very kind and I’m thrilled to have made so many friends in all of you. 2010 is going to be so busy and I promise to make an effort to stay in contact as much as possible. I wish each and every one of you a fabulous Christmas, and for those who have already celebrated their holiday for the year I hope and pray it was filled with love, laughter and joy.

Now – a little quicky for those of you with young children. As we ALL know, Santa Claus is coming tonight! HOW EXCITED ARE YOU?! But with it being so snowy outside the reindeer will definitely need a bit of help to find your house, won’t they? Every year my children’s nursery put a little bag of Reindeer Food into their Christmas folder and I thought I’d share it with you. (Please excuse the photos as I’m still having to use my phone. We’re hoping Santa brings us a new camera this year!)

All you need is a few tablespoons of porridge oats, mix with a teaspoon each of different coloured glitter, add in some cut up shiny paper if you have it and pop into little bags. I’ve put some into a baby food jar with a painted lid for my little nieces to sprinkle outside tonight before going to bed.

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope Santa is good to you!

Posted under for the kids, with the kids

Well, loyal blog readers, it’s getting closer to Christmas and since my blogging output has been woefully inadequate I have decided instead to do a giveaway of a gorgeous Namaste needle shell in Ringo.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is leave me a comment below with either your must-have Christmas item or a recipe that you think I should try. Edit: This competition is now closed. Congrats to DropOne who won the Namaste Needle Shell.

So really, it’s only fair that I show my Christmas must-have. It’s from the wonderfully talented Simmy, author of the Echoes of a Dream blog. Simmy took an extended break from her blog this year and it’s been great to have her back, especially when she showcases her work. Her Waldorf-style dolls have always resonated with me and I think that every home should have one of her Angels which are available to buy from her Etsy store:





I’ll be back before Christmas with my gifted and received Secret Santa items, some knitting and maybe a recipe or two.

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