I have fond childhood memories of the build up to Christmas. My siblings and I used to gather around the dining table and do Christmas-themed crafts. Ink stamps, paint, brown paper, blank cards and last year’s Christmas cards were all laid out. As we listened to festive music on the CD player we would chat… Continue reading And then the Elves quit…
Tag: Christmas
Christmas is coming
I currently find myself in a frantic whirlwind of carol concerts, nativity plays, pantomimes and Christmas jumper day! This time of year can get a little overwhelming for busy Mums, especially when you're trying to be green but also need convenience. Thankfully it is getting easier to have a sustainable Christmas. When I first started… Continue reading Christmas is coming
Plum Gin
Now that Autumn is getting underway I have started to think about (shhhhh...) Christmas. I like to give people homemade presents and I really like to gift things that are made with home-grown produce. So, when my Mum handed me a huge bag of plums from the tree in her garden accompanied by a recipe… Continue reading Plum Gin