The Christmas Promise is something that I do with my own children from time to time and I've never told anyone else about it - until now. After sharing this "tradition" with several customers at work they encouraged me to share it with the world so that other parents out there aren't killing themselves trying to do the impossible every year. So here goes! Every year parents … [Read more...] about The Christmas Promise: Saving Your Sanity Next Year
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Week 205 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Welcome to Week 205 of Sunday's Best. Yes folks ... your co-host here at Life in a House is back - finally! Find out what we were doing during our hiatus away from Sunday's Best here. We are rejoining Rhonda and Brittany this week from our beautiful built-in desk in our new home for our Sleigh Bells Ring theme which means we are looking for all things related to Christmas! … [Read more...] about Week 205 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Week 204 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Welcome to Week 204 of Sunday's Best. Yes folks ... your co-host here at Life in a House is back - finally! Find out what we were doing during our hiatus away from Sunday's Best here. We are rejoining Rhonda and Brittany this week for our Sleigh Bells Ring theme which means we are looking for all things related to Christmas! Red, green, white tablescapes, party ideas, … [Read more...] about Week 204 Sunday’s Best Linkup
How to Best Celebrate Christmas With a Person With Dementia
Christmas can be a very overwhelming time for someone living with dementia. A sudden influx of friends and family can cause individuals to feel stressed, agitated and confused. Active Minds outline their top tips for supporting your loved one through the overwhelming Christmas period, whilst ensuring you enjoy a magical festive time together. Planning This will help the day … [Read more...] about How to Best Celebrate Christmas With a Person With Dementia
How To Be A Gift Buying Guru: Simple Strategies For Every Occasion
Christmas may have flown by in a flash, but for most of us, this doesn’t mean that we can put our feet up until the festive adverts appear again. Today, there are more occasions to celebrate than ever before, and this means that we’re constantly buying gifts. If shopping stresses you out or you struggle to be creative when it comes to sourcing gifts for the special people in … [Read more...] about How To Be A Gift Buying Guru: Simple Strategies For Every Occasion
They Won’t Be Lonely This Christmas, Because They’ll Have You To Hold
No matter how you look at it, Christmas is a magical time of year. It’s all about the giving and spreading of love. The lead up is full of excitement and anticipation. And, the day itself is one of the few where you can guarantee that everything stops. Shops still close, and a trip out on Christmas day is like walking into another, much quieter land. As a whole, the festive … [Read more...] about They Won’t Be Lonely This Christmas, Because They’ll Have You To Hold
Keeping Your Home Safe this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching so it’s important to have everything in order. You probably have your Christmas tree up, your lights on display and the whole family booked in for dinner. Before you get too carried away though, there are a couple of things that you need to take care of. LIGHTS Fairy lights are a staple at Christmas and every home needs it. If you are dressing … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Home Safe this Christmas
Great Reasons To Shop With Your Credit Card This Christmas
With Christmas right around the corner, you’ve probably started to buy the presents, food, and everything else, or will start at some point this week. Around Christmas time, lots of people choose to apply for credit cards to cover the extra expense of the holiday. It’s probably too late to apply for a credit card this year, but if you’ve already got one, then why not use it to … [Read more...] about Great Reasons To Shop With Your Credit Card This Christmas
How to Save Some Money if You’re Feeling the Christmas Pinch
Christmas is an expensive time for everyone, whether you have a young family or not. Presents to get, that old friend to remember, not to mention all the food and decorations that need buying each year. It can really help to save some money around this time of year, or any time of the year at all really! Here are some great ways to save when you’re feeling the Christmas pinch. … [Read more...] about How to Save Some Money if You’re Feeling the Christmas Pinch
