Why I think organised people are lazy
People are organised because they want to save time and make their lives easier – and that’s why I always say that organised people are lazy! I include myself in this – I’m (usually) organised and it’s definitely because I want to make non-fun tasks take up less of my time and energy. It’s not […]
How to create a Christmas action plan
How to create a Christmas action plan In previous posts I’ve talked about reviewing Christmas and noting down what went well – and what could be improved next time. If you did that, grab your notes and have a read through to remind yourself how you felt immediately after the festive season. Didn’t get around […]
The best apps for Christmas organising
While I love notebooks, ring binders and paper lists, I’m also a fan of apps that make my life easier and help me get organised for Christmas. I’ve tried out lots of apps in recent years – and in this blog I recommend some of my favourites. If you want to give the apps a […]
Coping with the post-Christmas blues
By now you’ll know that I LOVE Christmas! So when the festive excitement is over, life can feel a bit flat. We’ve had months of build-up, preparation, planning, shopping and celebrating – and suddenly, before we know it, it’s all over. We go from being allowed to sit on the sofa, watch films all day […]
Review this Christmas and make next year even more fun!
Wow, that’s Christmas over for another year. It always goes so quickly after the big build up! How do you feel it went, for you and your family? Perhaps it was very different for you this year due to the pandemic and associated restrictions? It certainly was for me – I enjoyed a quiet and […]
How to make the most of the days between Christmas and New Year
You’ve had a wonderful Christmas and have eaten, drunk and had lots of merry times. Then 27 December arrives and people’s ‘best behaviour’ starts to wear off. Bad habits, moodiness and tensions creep back in as the festive excitement wanes and boredom sets in. As a result, it can be a difficult time for some […]
Last minute Christmas gifts for the hard-to-buy-for
It’s not long until the big day! How did that happen? December always seems to fly by – and, for me, this year has certainly been no exception. How are you doing with your festive preparations? I have a few last minute bits and pieces to buy – and quite a few presents to wrap […]
How to plan your way to a stress-free Christmas
What do you really want for Christmas? If you’re anything like I was a few years ago, it’s more time and a lot less stress. And after an extremely difficult 2020, we all deserve a bit of fun this December. With so much to do in the run-up to Christmas, it’s easy to end up […]
How to create Christmas magic with festive traditions
There’s no doubt the history books will look back on 2020 as a year of huge challenge and change. And that’s before we know exactly how Covid-19 will affect the Christmas build-up and the big day itself. But – let’s face it – it’s looking unlikely that we’ll be getting together with friends and family […]