A boy and a girl stand in front of a Christmas tree, holding hands, smiles beaming. They are dressed smartly, in tartan and check. The boy is in blue and the girl in red. Behind them, the lights of the tree twinkle and glow. Red and gold baubles glint against the green. A perfect scene.… Read More
Pineapple has been a little out of fashion in recent years – but we have a recipe that will make you agree that pineapple needs a comeback. This cake with a special golden twist is perfect for any celebration but it also works particularly well at Christmas. It uses Del Monte Gold® Pineapple. Del Monte Gold®… Read More
I am hosting guests for Christmas this year and it is actually a very rare occurrence. Apart from the year that I was 36 weeks pregnant with Littlest, we have almost always stayed with relatives when the big day comes. This year, however, guests are coming to us. We are reaching a transition stage –… Read More
December is nearly here and it is time for all things festive. The decorations will be going up over the next week or two, nativity costumes need to be ready and soon the Christmas cards will need to be posted. If you are looking for a simple but effective Christmas tree card craft to do… Read More
Halloween and Bonfire night are over. The clocks have changed and the nights are drawing in. Finally, we can start planning for my favourite time of year – Christmas. Some may think it is still a little early but bloggers are always working several weeks ahead of time. So, this week, as soon as the… Read More
A few weeks ago, our first Christmas card arrived. As soon as Biggest saw the brightly coloured image slide from the envelope, he was transfixed. “What is it?” he asked me, stimming excitedly. “It’s a Christmas card, Sweetheart.” The card was an image of Father Christmas, good-naturedly placing his arm on a friendly snowman, sack… Read More
Christmas is traditionally a time for indulgence. If you can’t eat three desserts in one sitting at Christmas, then when can you, after all? Of course, there are many reasons why you might like to cut down on sugar, and eat more healthily, even at this time of year. Since having children I have been… Read More
I am a creature of habit. As a result, I love creating and passing on Christmas traditions and then returning to them year on year. For me, it is one of the things that makes Christmas so special. Christmas traditions heighten the anticipation for the season. As each day of December passes, there is a… Read More
This month’s Bostik Blogger theme is Christmas. Since Biggest is a great sensory seeker and loves Christmas decorations of all types, I decided to create a craft that would make Christmas even more of a sensory experience for him – and develop his motor skills. We used every day items and hollow, clear plastic baubles,… Read More
Christmas is stressful for everyone, but for autistic children the anxieties can be profound. Many will find Christmas difficult, even if they are excited about the event itself. Changes in routine, sensory overload, new places and faces – these are all things that they will find difficult – and they all happen at Christmas. When… Read More
Over at the Plenty Facebook page they are running a great giveaway until the 12th of December called the #12daysofPlenty . Each day there is a riddle to solve, with all kinds of exciting things to win. Prizes so far have included a Lego lighthouse, vouchers, and a coffee maker. You should head over to… Read More
I always feel like a child at this time of year. The first flashes of fairy lights are appearing on our street. The shops are in full festive playlist mode. The Christmas tree is up and twinkling affably as I type. As the Christmas traditions come thick and fast, I am filled with a sense… Read More