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Making Some Savings In Time For Christmas*
Summer might still be very fresh in the mind, but in all the doom and gloom of recent months, it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A lot of your high-street favourites are already introducing their Christmas collections, so it’s time to start thinking about your own shopping and how you’re going to budget for Christmas. At a time of year that’s difficult for many, it’s time to put aside those extra pennies. Get some help with the following tips to help make savings in time for Christmas. Cut down your bills One of the easiest ways to free up some monthly savings is to cut down on…
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How to Make This Year’s Christmas Get-Together One to Remember*
Christmas is upon us already, so there’s no time like the present to plan your festivities! In this post, we’ll take a look at a few awesome ways — from cocktail bar hire to delicious food — to make your party one to remember! Credit Are you hosting a Christmas party this year, but yet to make any plans? Not to worry, we have you covered. The first and most crucial aspect of any Christmas party is it needs to be fun and send you guests home happy, so it’s always a good idea to incorporate things you know they will like. Fortunately, they are your friends, family and maybe…
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5 Tips to Help With Saving For Christmas*
This is an advertisement feature that I had editorial control over. Since becoming a mother I have become so much more organised when it comes to Christmas. In the past I’d wander around the shops until I felt inspired by a gift for someone. Now I have spreadsheets and lists and I spend ages pouring over the catalogues to get a good idea what to get. Today I thought i’d share the ways I like to get ready for the big task of Christmas shopping on a low budget. Credit Make Lists I cannot emphasis this point enough. I no longer just buy and buy, I have a set list…
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Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2019
THE LINKS HAVE ALL BEEN REMOVED AS THEY ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE This post contains gifted items sent to me for promotional use. These items will be marked with a * It’s that time of year, that most WONDERFUL time of the year, CHRISTMAS! After a long, stressful 2019, I’m ready to celebrate the holidays with my loved ones. But first, I have to get the Christmas shopping done and wrapped, preferably before my tree goes up this weekend (does anyone else like to have a pile of gifts to give out under the tree?) This weekend is also the long awaited BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND, the biggest shopping weekend of…
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Christmas Tips: How to Grow Your Own Christmas Dinner*
For most of us, meal creation is something we enjoy. But, how many times do you follow a recipe card by going to the supermarket to purchase your ingredients? This article will show you how to remove that stressful element from your Christmas route by showing you how you can grow your own veg for Christmas dinner. All you need is a green thumb and a selection of gardening seeds. From peas to potatoes, we’ve got you covered. Brussels sprouts Different from potatoes, brussel sprouts can take up quite a bit of space. Sprouts need a little bit more love and attention to pay off. Plant your sprouts around March…
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5 Reasons to Start Christmas Shopping Early*
Some people like to get organised for Christmas early, I am 100% one of these people. I don’t care how early it is guys, I’m saying the “c” word! I think a lot is to do with being a single mother and wanting to spread the cost around a bit. Another part of it is the fact I like to grab what I want while it’s out of season. During the Christmas season everything just feels more expensive and I like to get everything before that becomes an issue. A final reason is a lot of the Christmas shops in big stores open as early as August or September, and…