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The Magic of Elf on a Shelf

The Magic of Elf on a Shelf
As the nights grow longer and the air gets crisper, the countdown to Christmas becomes all the more magical. Among the many festive traditions adopted in recent years, one particular mischievous visitor has captured the hearts and imaginations of families across the UK ...

Watch out for Krampus

Watch out for Krampus

Happy Krampusnacht ghosts and ghouls!  I hope you have all been on your best behaviour, or else you have the icepacks ready to go! I was talking about Krampus today, what with it being the 5t…
Chronic at Christmas

Chronic at Christmas

Trying to enjoy the festive season when you live with a chronic illness can be very challenging. There is a societal pressure to be as cheery as possible. Tis the season to be jolly after a…
10 reason why I love October

10 reason why I love October

Its spooky season and I'm most definitely in my element! I'm the resident ghoul of the family and the Queen of Halloween!  So, what is so special about October? Why do I love it so m…
Iced Gems

Iced Gems

* Reposted from a previous 2015 post Taken at their basic form, the Iced Gem biscuits are simply butter biscuits with coloured royal icing. They are so easy to make! I loved making them cau…
Royal Icing

Royal Icing

There are lots of different types of icing, but if you want to decorate biscuits, then this is the recipe for you. Royal icing is perfect for making beautiful designs and you can add food c…
Budgeting 101

Budgeting 101

If you follow me on IG you will have seen that this month I’m working on bettering my mental health. It’s important to me. Another thing that’s is important to me is financial health. I’ve …