While everyone is rushing around, wrapping presents, shopping and partying you may feel like you are the only one missing out on the Christmas fun. But trust me, you are not. A lot of people find the festive season especially hard for lots of reasons and it's a good time to take care of your… Continue reading Mental Health at Christmas Time
With prices of almost everything continuously on the rise, the thought of Christmas becomes even more daunting than before. Even though every single year you probably somehow scrape it together, it’s time to start preparing so that when you have done your shopping, it’s not such a hit on your wallet. Now we’re nearly in… Continue reading 4 Ways to Make Christmas Cheaper This Year
Today I'm going to do a little promotion and let you see how my shop can provide you with some lovely gifts for Christmas. Candles First up, my candles really are pretty. They are all vegan friendly soy wax and burn for 41 hours. They come with crystals and herbs. The crystals can be kept… Continue reading Gifts from My Own Shop for Christmas
I'm a huge Etsy fan and although some might think it's too early to think about Christmas, it's certainly not too early to start getting those decorations ready. I've been looking on Etsy for some of my favourites finds. You can view them all here. But here are some I've chosen to share on my… Continue reading Christmas Decorations from Etsy
I am a big fan of Etsy and I've put together my Etsy Christmas Wish list for this year. You can see my guide to Etsy Christmas Decorations Here. Remember, with Etsy you are supporting small businesses and as a shop owner myself I know how much each purchase is truly appreciated. Christmas Lights Christmas… Continue reading My Etsy Christmas Wish List
I've had a go at making some homemade Christmas decorations and it's lots of fun. I still have precious decorations made by my children and some that I've made myself, like my Crochet Christmas Tree. I have a gorgeous glass bauble that my eldest son made for me in college over 20 years ago. But,… Continue reading My Guide to Christmas Decorations from Etsy
I've not always been chronically ill. In fact This time six years years I was relatively healthy and running around after everyone even then it was difficult dealing with Christmas. I had three children under 10 years old, and a poorly Father-in-law. On January 1st the Christmas holiday was coming to an end and I… Continue reading My Tips for Dealing With Christmas When you are Chronically Ill.
There is still time to get some last minute gift ideas from Etsy. But first let me give you a couple of pointers. Check that you are buying from your own Country, posting from abroad will take longer. Also check that the item you wish to buy is already made. If the seller has to… Continue reading Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas from Etsy
If you are a crafter then you probably have most of your Christmas makes already on the go or even finished. However, some, like me, are a bit late starting so I have put together a list of some quick and easy crochet projects for you to get done in time for Christmas. I will… Continue reading Christmas Crochet Projects
I have two Teenage girls (and a boy, but I'll write about him later) and I really don't know what to get them for Christmas. Thankfully there are lots of teen gift lists to browse and I hope that I can include some ideas here that not only my girls will like but you will… Continue reading Teen Gift List for Girls
