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Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas isn’t always magical

13/12/201812/12/2018
A picture of a festive scene on top of an iceberg with "stress", "sadness" and "overwhelm" beneath the surface

I found it hard to find the right Christmas card for hubby this year. Most of the ones in the shops had sentiments looking forward to a “magical Christmas” or “the best Christmas ever” or “making happy memories” and other similar thoughts. Trying to find one that expressed what I wanted to say – that… Read More

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Crafting with kids: Simple Christmas decorations

05/12/201804/12/2018
Colourful paper chains and handmade Christmas crackers

I have happy memories of childhood Christmases and making crackers and paper chains. They’re so simple for children to make with little, if any, adult help and are such fun to do. For this month’s #BostikBlogger craft, I’ve been revisiting my childhood and having fun making some simple Christmas decorations with Sophie.     Christmas… Read More

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A magical Christmas Grotto experience at Wyevale World’s End

26/11/201825/11/2018
Sophie standing outside one of the houses in the Winter Wonderland

A visit to Father Christmas is always a magical part of the run-up to Christmas. We were recently invited to the Little Diggers Christmas Grotto event at the Wyevale World’s End garden centre. Sophie was so excited at the prospect of going to see Father Christmas.     The path to Santa’s Grotto took us… Read More

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Remembering Jessica: creating a special angel for the top of our Christmas tree

22/11/201822/11/2019
Our Jessica angel made from a polystyrene ball and paper cup on top of a Christmas tree

For the last few years we’ve had a star at the top of our tree. This year though, our tree will be topped with a very special angel – our little heart angel Jessica who died in April. Last year Jessica enjoyed helping me make figures for a shoebox Nativity using polystyrene balls and paper… Read More

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Crafting with kids: 3 simple Christmas card ideas

12/11/201811/11/2018
A sparkly craft foam Christmas tree card; a ribbon Christmas tree card and a card with festive stickers on

Homemade Christmas cards are always nice. For this month’s #BostikBlogger craft, Sophie and I have had fun making a few Christmas cards. We’ve used three different designs for our cards, each of which are simple for children to make.     Ribbon Christmas trees You will need: Folded card Ribbon in two contrasting colours Glue… Read More

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Merry Christmas!

25/12/201723/12/2017
Jessica and Sophie dressed as elves "making" wooden toys

Thank you to all my lovely readers for following my blog this year. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and wishing you all the very best for 2018.  

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Festive fun: 5 things I am looking forward to in the run-up to Christmas

05/12/201704/12/2017
Jessica and Sophie dressed as elves pretending to make wooden toys

The festive season is now upon us. Advent is often a very busy time for us with lots of events in the calendar. There are so many Christmas events and activities happening at this time of year. Our calendar is a little quieter this year though as we were expecting to be in hospital for… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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