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Playtime: The Christmas Cook-Up
Join together as a family in the kitchen this Christmas and let your creativity flow, says Sara Whatley
Sara Whatley
Dec 18, 2025


You're a Natural Beauty: December 2025
Each month Adele Trathan and Sara Whatley look at seven elements of living the life of a natural beauty, helping you to enrich the mind, body and soul in balance and holistic harmony
Adele Trathan & Sara Whatley
Dec 17, 2025


Home Style: Cosy for Christmas
A charming little guest lodge in Amy Maynard’s garden is a testament to her imagination, eye for a bargain and ability to create a magical Christmas hideaway
Sharon Parsons
Dec 17, 2025


Top Five Christmas Specials That Traumatized Us Unexpectedly
Because nothing says festive cheer like emotional scarring you didn’t see coming! 5. The EastEnders Christmas Episode (Pick Any Year) If you grew up in the UK, you already know: EastEnders doesn’t do “jolly Christmas specials.” It does: Divorce papers Massive arguments Betrayal Someone dramatically storming out while the Queen’s speech plays Kids would sit down expecting mince pies and family fun. Instead, they got existential dread. Thanks, BBC. 4. The Snowman (Yes, the Enti
jamiecrow2
Dec 15, 2025


Top Five Christmas Presents You Genuinely Thought Would Change Your Life
Kids today will never know the drama, the anticipation, or the raw power of believing one toy would reshape your entire existence. Here are the presents we truly thought would unlock a better, more magical version of ourselves. 5. A Tamagotchi (Your First Taste of Responsibility) You didn’t just want a toy — you wanted a new identity. You were going to become: A responsible pet parent A digital caregiver Basically a mini adult Instead, it died at school on day two and you spi
jamiecrow2
Dec 15, 2025


Homes Extra: Gifts from Nature
Bring nature into your home by using the fruits and foliage from your garden to decorate your home this Christmas
Sara Whatley
Dec 11, 2025


Riding for the Disabled
For nearly 50 years Court Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled has been enriching the lives of children and young people
Sara Whatley
Dec 10, 2025


It’s a Dog’s Life: Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together
As Christmas approaches, Teddy considers the various modes of transport that are used in the run up to the festive season
Teddy (via Helen Stockton)
Dec 9, 2025
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