Christmas Ideas
6th November, in Christmas Ideas
With life being so hectic around Christmas, the Weekly has compiled some great advice, tips and ideas to help make it easier on you:
Christmas entertaining
Listen to me carefully about Christmas parties – you don’t have to throw one if you don’t want to. Every year I say to myself, “I’m not having a party, I’m too tired.” This brings about a mental shift
Christmas special: cure for ‘gimme’ kids
They’re known as the “gimmes”, those grating demands from your children to “gimme” that toy or game they just have to have. Children who constantly want you to buy them gifts can be frustrating at the
Christmas gifts the kids can make
With Christmas approaching, it’s a good time to teach your children the value of giving something they have made themselves rather than rushing out to the shopping mall and simply buying a present for
Christmas Party Lips!
1 If you’re busy having a good time, the last thing you want is to be constantly reapplying your lipstick. So it’s worth spending a bit of extra time on your lips when you’re doing your party makeup. Here’s
Peta Mathias on Christmas
There are many thrilling ways to celebrate Christmas Day and you’re the one who controls how it goes, because you’re the domestic goddess. Be organised, have sips of chilled white wine and make lists
Buying Christmas presents
The secret to good Christmas gifts is to start buying them early. January is a good time, because that’s when all the sales are on. I would say about one percent of the population do this. The rest of
Healthy Christmas presents
Some people are so difficult to buy for at Christmas. I know I’m often stuck for ideas. What about something that’s good for their health? Zumba classesA blend of salsa and other Latin dance moves, zumba
How to have a cruisy family Christmas
The idea behind Christmas for most families is a chance to get together and enjoy each other’s company, with a few presents thrown in. But psychologists will tell you that for most of us it is the most
Put a stop to Christmas stress
Have you found yourself stressed out in the lead-up to Christmas, running round the malls like a headless chicken, battling your way through the crowds? Now’s the time to think about planning ahead for
Present danger: buying gifts for loved ones
Disturbing evidence continues to emerge concerning the terrible judgment of men when it comes to buying presents for the women in their lives. If they buy them at all, that is.
Holiday health
This is the time of year when all your good intentions about eating healthily and drinking in moderation go out the window as numerous social occasions prove very tempting. It is possible not to overindulge,
Tips for putting lights in your garden
Gone are the days of bulky, ugly fittings – now you can really make your garden glow.
Outdoor flavour
Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests can be a pleasant task and a great way to get in the mood for entertaining over the festive season. But with so many social engagements, time is of