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Christmas Shopping Checklist – have you got everything?
In the run up to Christmas, you’ve probably thought about whether to have turkey or goose or something a little more exotic, you might even have it stored in the freezer already – in which case you’re more organised than the rest of us and should probably be writing this list for us. But have [...]
Save Money, Go Homemade: 5 Christmas decorations that will inspire
You may have immediately started thinking of those horrendous glitter and macramé monstrosities we used to make in school – how did our parents keep a straight face when we brought them home?! Please push those to the back of your mind. Luckily, with the economy being a little er, less than favourable at the [...]
How to Make Your Home Safe for Your New Arrival
You’ve managed to get through cravings, hormones, labour and you’ve got your new arrival home from the hospital. Now, you need to start thinking about all the daunting things you have to face – like home-knitted monstrosities from well-meaning elderly great-aunts.
Have you got winter travel problems? Use a map app!
It’s been another cold winter in the UK with many of us struggling to commute to work through the snow. Travel reports can be conflicting and lists of cancelled trains are depressing, but there are more cheerful ways to track the weather, like the live #UKSnow map. Created by Ben Marsh UKSnowMap.com aggregates tweets from [...]
Games consoles: Family fun or disasters waiting to happen?
This Christmas, two new games consoles are being launched in direct competition with the massively popular wireless Nintendo Wii. Consoles with motion sensors are big business, but is greater player movement a menace? A new way to play In 2006 Nintendo launched the Wii. This modern console moved away from traditional controller-based games and introduced [...]
Don’t let alcohol spoil the party
Most of us enjoy a festive tipple, but alcohol consumption should be handled with care. By drinking sensibly and being aware of the risks, you can ensure alcohol doesn’t have a negative impact on your celebrations. Drink driving: With Christmas approaching, there’s bound to be boozy Christmas parties and social meet-ups. Firstly, if you intend [...]
Seasonal safety for your pet
Christmas is a time for food, drink and generally being merry. With all the festivities, your home may become more of a Christmas danger zone for your pets, so it’s best to keep a close eye on them. When planning for your celebrations this year, bear the following few pointers in mind: Your home will probably be filled [...]
The ultimate guide to Christmas tree alternatives
Bored of the familiar old bottle green tree shedding needles in the corner year after year? Worried about the environmental impact of chopping down a fir for the festive season? Here are 19 alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree. 1. The fake tree: These days fake trees can be as realistic or outrageous as you [...]
Don’t be hampered by suspicious Christmas saving companies
By Charlotte on December 28, 2010
Christmas 2010 has only just drawn to a close, so it may feel far too early to start thinking about next year’s festivities. However, some families prefer to save regularly throughout the year in order to afford the Christmas they want next December. Unfortunately, the failure of Christmas savings club Farepak in 2006 left thousands out of pocket [...]
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