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Tis the most wonderful time of the year

by Seffi

Rated: 13+ · Book · Biographical · #2066176

Ho ho ho - Merry Blogmas

It's that time of year again!!! Yippee...

Deck those halls....

Dance under the mistletoe...

Get that mulled wine heating.

Santa is on his merry way!!

Follow my antics over this festive period. It's sure to be filled with:
Shopping dilemmas,
Yummy biscuits,
Home-made gift escapades,
& General elvishness and merriment.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

the Wordy Jay

Dec 27, 2016 at 6:20am
In response to "24th Dec - Christmas Eve"

Merry Christmas, Stevie! Hope you had a great one!

Elle

Dec 20, 2016 at 4:28pm
In response to "14th Dec - Chocolate Truffles and Fudge Recipes"

My husband has promised to make me some non-E rated chocolate truffles for Christmas this year. I wish I could tell you what they are, but your blog is E rated.

Elle

Dec 20, 2016 at 4:27pm
In response to "15th Dec - Yummy Hot Chocolate"

I have a really yummy recipe for hot chocolate that has just a slight hint of chilli in it. So good. Will have to see if I can find it.

Elle

Dec 20, 2016 at 4:22pm
In response to "19th Dec - Too many presents - is there such a thing?"

Yes, I love the silly presents too. When my friends and I were all students, we used to do a 'budget Christmas' where we had to buy something ridiculously cheap for each other. They almost always ended up silly or rude. Was hilarious. This year, my husband bought a stuffed toy (or more like a cushion) which looks like the poop emoji, for our 15 year old son.

Can't wait for him to open that one!

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the Wordy Jay

Dec 20, 2016 at 4:13pm
In response to "19th Dec - Too many presents - is there such a thing?"

Elle

I think the "open one present every half hour" is a great idea! I've never done it before but it sounds fantastic on paper!

Hope it works out well for your family.

Seffi

I like your list of 4 things; mine is just slightly different.

Something they want

Something they need

Something practical (like a toothbrush!)

Something fun/silly (the laughs you get from these are the real presents, I think!)

Elle

Dec 19, 2016 at 5:54pm
In response to "19th Dec - Too many presents - is there such a thing?"

I always go overboard for Christmas. I spend far too much and buy far too many presents. But... I can't help it. Every year I tell myself not to go overboard this year, and every year I do. I just love Christmas, I love shopping, I love seeing their faces when they open presents... I just love the whole thing.

This year we're trying something new - the kids can only open one present every half hour. It's to make the fun last longer. It was an idea from a friend, so we're trying it out this year and will see how it goes.

There's a lady on FB who has brought her children 92 presents EACH (she has 3 kids) which anyone would say is too much, but on the other hand, her kids get NOTHING throughout the year and have to wait until Christmas for all their wants/needs, so maybe that's fair? Anyway, for most of us working class citizens, there is no such thing as too much (unless you go into debt to buy them and that's a whole other story) so I say enjoy!

the Wordy Jay

Dec 17, 2016 at 1:46pm
In response to "16th Dec - Homemade Decorations"

Would love to see how those presents turn out!

I'm sure the Grandparents would love them!

Cinn

Dec 16, 2016 at 2:30pm
In response to "15th Dec - Yummy Hot Chocolate"

Amazing! I'd love that! Sounds infinitely better than the pack of Swiss Miss I generally use.

Mmmmm... it would be a perfect day for it today too! Thanks for the recipe, Stevie!

the Wordy Jay

Dec 16, 2016 at 10:15am
In response to "15th Dec - Yummy Hot Chocolate"

Ooh, I love Jamie Oliver's recipes!!

I was just thinking of making my own stash of hot chocolate this year so it's nice to see your take on this yummy recipe! Keep them coming -- you're halfway through your blogging challenge already!

Seffi

Dec 16, 2016 at 7:15am
In response to "15th Dec - Yummy Hot Chocolate"

You are welcome hope you like it

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