Hello there, how are your festivities going? We enjoyed a lovely, relaxed Christmas and Boxing Day at home, and this year it is all about the crafty gifts. I received a new mindfulness colouring book and a set of pencils, … Continue reading
Merry Christmas, my friends! I have spent the weekend with my family, and in true Hargreaves tradition (my maiden name), I sat up late and watched a scary ghost movie with my mum on Saturday night. It was Winchester, if … Continue reading
I believe there is a subtle change in the air. This year, I feel completely relaxed and not at all worried or stressed about preparing for Christmas. Usually by this time I would be frantically writing Christmas cards and wrapping … Continue reading
December has finally arrived, and now we can fully throw ourselves into the Christmas spirit. It has been here for a few weeks, and we did already visit Santa Claus at the local church Christmas fair, but now we make … Continue reading
This year I am offering reiki for Christmas. Well, ok, there are presents for some people, because I just can’t help myself. And my children would be devastated if Santa didn’t visit. But I have learned how to use this … Continue reading
It was nice while it lasted! We finally had a sprinkling of snow here in the North West, and it stuck. Our youngest daughter was amazed to see real, proper snow that she could walk around in and make snowballs … Continue reading
Christmas has finally arrived! We have had a busy month preparing, attending nativity plays, visiting Santa’s Grotto, writing and delivering Christmas cards, wrapping presents, and all the associated chaos. We even fit in a bout of the winter sickness bug, … Continue reading
It is now just ten days until Christmas, and I feel very disjointed about the whole affair. I have taken some time to be alone, and have meditated on my thought processes and all the overwhelming emotions that are currently … Continue reading
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