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14.12.15

Ten Reasons why mums hate Christmas




1. We plan everything and not only does Santa take the credit, dad just gets to do the fun parts.

2. Writing 30 kids Christmas cards knowing full well the kids don't give a stuff, but social etiquette forces you, and you don't want your daughter to be the rude one who doesn't give Christmas card in class. 

3. How much is too much? Do I buy everything I see, is three presents enough? Are ten presents too much? Seriously where is the appropriate present scale when buying your children gifts 

4. Having to pretend you are happy with the amount of gifts aka new clutter your child will be bored of by January.

5. You think really hard and get the family thoughtful presents you know they have wanted all year and what do they get you..a bath gift set......thanks!

6. As if curating a Christmas menu to please everyone's taste buds wasn't enough you also have to some how homemade a Christmas alien outfit within two weeks.

7. Trolling Pinterest for said Christmas menu ideas and endlessly watching Nigella specials knowing full well your chestnut stuffed turkey will NOT look like that. 

8. Having to  along to Christmas songs whilst you drown out your child's "mum can Santa get me..." Questions and pretending you don't know that people are judging you. 

9. That bloody santas grotto queue, where you wait for 2 hours for a five minute experience, but endure it so that your child has picture evidence you cared about them when they were younger. 

10. Breaking your resolutions by rewarding yourself with wine everytime you don't answer your mother in law back! 

Hope all the mummies are enjoying the countdown to Christmas !! 
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27.11.15

Christmas gift guide - gifts for her

November is nearly over which means I can pen my christmas wish list, only difference is it will not be addressed to santa but can serve as a gentle hint to the man in my life. I'm not exactly Ebenezer Scrooge or the grinch when it comes to christmas, bah humbug, but I'm not exactly excited. I relate it more to the stress and thoughts of planning meals and making sure my family has fun rather than what I will enjoy myself, in fact I think I only put in extra effort since my daughter counts christmas down from the day after her October birthday celebrations are finished. This year will be different as we now have two children, although I'm sure Logan will take no notice of the day.

I've learnt one trick though which does make me look forward to christmas, besides the mulled wine ;) for every couple of presents I buy I do make sure I treat myself to at least one splurge. I drew up a few things I am lusting after and would not mind receiving. Of course christmas isn't just about presents, but what better way to show someone you love them than by getting them something they really like. What is on your christmas Wishlist and which is your favourite present?

Clockwise from centre: Larson & Jennings Watch | Nude Loubotins | Phone cover | Mesh Bra | Harrods Diary | Charlotte Tilbury Make-up Set | Zara Messenger Bag
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