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christmastime
Since growing up Christmas has taken on a new, more important meaning to me and to so many of my friends and family. We may not wake up at 6am, rushing downstairs excitedly to see if Santa has been, since we now cherish those lie-ins. There are no Scalextrics, bikes and Baby Born to open,...
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crisis at christmas
Every year I give myself a limit on how much I will spend at Christmas. Every year I go over it. I do really enjoy buying Christmas presents for people. I love surprising my loved ones and exceeding their expectations. That’s not always showering them with lavish gifts. This year I think one of the...
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In recent years it seems that the Christmas jumper has made a significant reprisal and the common rule being; the uglier, the better. From Joe public to Joseph Gordon-Levitt everyone’s getting in on the act, sporting an array of knitted snow scenes and clever Christmas puns – what’s not to love? Walk into any store...
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Every year I fall into the same trap. As I’m browsing through gift ideas, I see one so perfect for one particular family member that I can’t not buy it for them. Unfortunately, I already have a present for that family member, so now they’re getting two presents. Then I have to get two presents...
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