If you’ve signed up for a secret Santa gift exchange but can’t think of gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Finding Secret Santa gifts that you can give anonymously can be hard – sometimes you don’t really know the person you’re giving to, and you’re often on a budget. As fun as these … Read more
If you’re like me, decorating for Christmas doesn’t stop at the lounge room. One of my favourite festive traditions is swapping out our regular linen for Christmas bedding in every bedroom. Whether it’s a fun Christmas doona cover for the kids, a luxe Christmas quilt cover for our room, or cosy flannelette Christmas bed sheets … Read more
When my daughter turned two, I quickly realised something: this is the age when toys suddenly become a big deal. She’s not a baby anymore, but she’s also not quite a big kid yet. She wants to do what everyone else is doing, she’s curious about everything, and she somehow manages to turn absolutely anything … Read more
There’s something about tinsel that instantly lifts the mood, isn’t there? Whether it’s wrapped around a tree, strung across the top of a mirror, or trailing from the top of the bookshelf to the bottom of the stairs, tinsel just feels like Christmas. It’s simple, it’s nostalgic, and best of all – it’s affordable. I’ve … Read more
Shopping for 10 year old girls at Christmas can feel like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. One minute she’s crafting with clay, the next she’s belting out karaoke, holed up with a joke book or doing cartwheels on the trampoline. Tweens are wonderfully unpredictable — and that makes choosing the right present … Read more
Let’s be real – shopping for 10 year old boys can feel like a minefield. One minute they’re into LEGO®, the next it’s gaming, sport, or whatever YouTube trend is hot this week. I’ve bought for enough of them over the years to know that the “safe bets” change fast… but I’ve also figured out … Read more
Christmas teddy bears make great festive gifts for kids and adults of all ages. A well chosen Christmas bear is also the ideal present to post overseas, as it’s light in weight and won’t get broken while winging its way to the UK, US, Canada… or somewhere across Australia… wherever your friends or relatives are … Read more
We all like to dress up during the festive season, whether that means dressing the baby in a super cute Santa Claus costume, grabbing yourself and your daughter matching Christmas dresses or buying Dad a festive shirt to gift as part of his Christmas Eve box. Or – a Christmas dress for the cat. Yes, … Read more
If your household is anything like mine, Minecraft is more than just a game, it’s practically a second language. My kids have been obsessed with it for years, and I’ll be honest, I’ve even caught myself getting curious about how it all works. It’s not just creepers and blocks anymore. Thanks to Minecraft Education in … Read more
The Christmas Eve box tradition has firmly settled in our home. I’ve been creating Christmas Eve boxes for my child Alex for 18 years now. As he’s grown up, I’ve found a few simple, affordable DIY ideas that bring delight and excitement the night before Christmas. I am a busy mum on a budget, so … Read more