Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 10

    We’re almost there and not flustered at all! We have a couple of days left before the big day itself so we’ll be using them to tie up any loose ends and deal with the last-minute practicalities.   Week 10 (w/c 23/12): Use these last couple of days to get in any of… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 9

  Week 9? Already? That means Christmas is only a week away! Stating the obvious I know, but it seems like only yesterday that I began this countdown and now it’s almost ended. That came around quick! Week 9 (w/c 16/12): So, how are we doing? Your home should be looking festive, your Christmas Day… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 8

  Can you believe that in just over two weeks it will all be over? Yes, that’s all the time we have left now, but hopefully we’re well on track and not feeling flustered at all.   Week 8 (w/c 09/12): How is the gift list going? Have you worked your way through most of… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 7

    It’s December and it feels like Christmas is finally nearing. The transition from November to December brings a sudden urgency for some people to get prepared – but not for us because our preparations are well under way, aren’t they?   Week 7 (w/c 02/12): As we are now into December we can… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 4

  We’re getting there! Hopefully we’ve been making things as manageable as possible with regards to both time and finances. Unfortunately for us, both are usually limited so making the most of what we have of both is essential.   Week 4 (w/c 11/11): This week we’re focusing on preparing the home. We have all… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 2

    We’re on our way to planning and organising the most stress-free Christmas ever. Week 1 was pretty painless and you’ll be pleased to hear that Week 2 isn’t too bad either. The whole point of this Christmas Countdown is to work all our preparations out so that we deal with them in bite-sized,… Read More