When I was really small, my family lived in Victoria, my parents and me, and my older brother. My grandparents lived in Sydney, and because we lived so far away, they didn't see us much at that age. My grandmother, being the creative person that she was, used to write stories for my brother and …
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Every year, Hyde Park in the heart of London is taken over by the huge festivity that is known as Winter Wonderland. A huge area of rides, traditional European Christmas markets, and every festival food you can imagine. And like so many of the things you can do in London, entry is free. I love …
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I've never really done this before, because I feel kind of selfish thinking about what I want, but I thought just for fun, I'd do a Christmas wish list for myself. And actually, these are things I'd happily save up for and buy myself anyway, so it's not so much about "gimme" as it is …
Christmas shopping can be kind of stressful. Every year I have great ideas about what I want to get, but then when it comes time to actually buying I realise that I haven't left myself enough time or I can't find just the right thing. Sure, I should have started it earlier, especially since I'm …
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose... It's the time of year for watching Christmas movies, decorating the house, and curling up inside to stay warm. And the best accompaniment to all these things, is hot chocolate. Whilst you can happily whip up a cocoa or a pre-sweetened chocolate drink …
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