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Category Archives: Christmas

The Nativity in a shoebox: a fun Christmas craft

01/11/201722/11/2019
A Nativity scene in a shoebox showing Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in the manger; a shepherd with his sheep; a King and an angel

One of my favourite Christmas decorations is our Nativity scene. My girls love playing with the figures although I have to make sure they are careful not to break them. The contents of our latest #BostikBlogger craft box gave me an idea for the perfect Christmas craft project: a Nativity scene in a shoebox. The… Read More

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The top toys for kids this Christmas from Smyths Toys

04/10/201704/10/2017
The PAW Patrol Sea Patroller

I’m not usually one for mentioning the “C” word in early October, but Christmas isn’t all that far away and will be here before we know it. My Christmas planning usually starts in November though. Sophie’s birthday falls at end of October so my thoughts about toy shopping tend to focus on that first before… Read More

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Merry Christmas

23/12/201606/04/2017
Jessica dressed in a soldier costume and Sophie in a pink tutu standing in front of a Christmas tree with stage curtains either side of them and the text "Merry Christmas"

Wishing all my readers a very Merry Christmas and hope you all find yourselves on Santa’s good list.  I’ll be taking a break from blogging over the festive period but will be back again on 30th December.

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Christmas Bricktacular: 7 things we loved about our festive day out at Legoland

21/12/201605/04/2017
Mrs Christmas in her kitchen and Jessica and Daddy making a Lego snowflake

As my regular readers will know, Legoland is one of our favourite places. Last year we went to the Christmas Bricktacular event for the first time. It was such a magical experience that we made sure we booked to go again this year. Here are ten things that we loved about our experience at Legoland… Read More

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The Christmas Tag

20/12/201605/04/2017
Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland Windsor - Little Hearts, Big Love

I was recently tagged by Claire at The Pramshed to take part in the Christmas Tag and answer some questions about my favourite Christmas moments, and the little traditions that make up part of my family Christmas.   What’s your favourite Christmas Movie? I’m a big fan of classic musicals so it would probably be… Read More

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Christmas – when it all gets a bit much

19/12/201606/04/2017
A doodle of me getting stressed at writing Christmas cards with an endless to-do list and my children dismantling the tree in the background

There is a moment every Christmas, where everything just gets a bit too much. The moment when the to-do list suddenly feels too long; when the pressure to be perfect is too intense; when the hustle and bustle of the festive season feels too overwhelming.  There is a moment when suddenly the bubble pops and… Read More

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My Sunday Photo 18/12/16

17/12/201617/07/2017
Jessica dressed in a soldier costume and Sophie in a pink tutu standing in front of a Christmas tree with stage curtains either side of them

 

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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 child loss, CHD, days out, crafts and family life.

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