Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd have a little fun thinking up things that I might like for Christmas (or my birthday) this year. I am probably quite tricky to buy for as I don't often share what I would love to get (outside of this blog). So these are some things that I'd love to get for myself or receive. A Little Harry Potter Love I found these classic … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Now that all the gift ideas have been shared, this week I thought I'd share some fun ways that you could wrap your gifts this silly season. Here are my favourite gift wrapping ideas for Christmas 2014. Colour Your Own Gift Wrap This is a great printable that you can even get the little ones helping with (or keep it in black and white) Original Post … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Santa Mason Gift Jars
Every year I try to come up with something new and different for what I call our family gifts. These are small gifts that we give to my Dad's siblings and their families (that we see during the holiday season). I need to make 10-12 of these each year, so it can be a challenge to stay within budget but also give something that's fun to find under the tree. Last year I made … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard to Buy For
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I'm wrapping up my Christmas gift ideas for this year and finishing up with gift ideas for the hard to buy for! This one was tricky for me to come up with ideas for, as you can never really know what those people who already have all they need would like. They often keep their wish lists close to their chest, so I like to go with fun things that … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for another set of Christmas gift ideas to help you get all your shopping done nice and early this silly season! This week it's all about gift ideas for kids! Sometimes they are the easiest to buy for with all the shops sending out catalogs, but sometimes it can still be tricky to find just the right thing. Here are my suggestions that could … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Paper Snowflake Wreath
*This Post is part of the #Brothergoespink Campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation I was recently asked if I'd be part of the #Brothergoespink campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and as it's a cause that's very dear to my heart, I jumped at the chance. They asked if I could create a Pink Christmas themed project and supplied me with one of their nifty … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back this week with another gift guide for the all important people in your life and this week it's all about the ladies! Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, this group can be quite tricky to find the perfect gift for. I hope this week's round up gives you some ideas. Bracelets Jewellery always makes for a lovely gift and Christmas … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for The Guys
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back with another round up of great Christmas gift ideas to help get you (and me) ready for the silly season. This week it's all about the guys in your life and what they might like. These are for both teen boys and adult men, as I think these gifts go well no matter their age. Here are my picks! Star Wars Notebook This is not only a Moleskine … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
Hello! Happy Saturday! Christmas is getting closer, (only 10 weekends to go!) so I thought as I'm well on my way with my Christmas shopping that I'd share some fun ideas with you for the different people you might need to buy for this year. This week I'm starting with the teen girls in your life with 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls and will be following with the others in … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Last Minute Gifts Kit
No matter how organised I try to be, the closer it gets to Christmas time, the more chances there are that I will forget to organise a gift for someone and I feel really stressed about it. There are also those times where events that need gifts (like a last minute secret santa, or a fundraiser that everyone needs to contribute to) pop up unexpectedly and I am rushing around to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Garden Party Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's Spring in my part of the world and now that football season and most kid's sports are over the time has come to spend some time in the back garden with some friends and a whole lot of laughter. Today I thought I'd round up some ideas to get you thinking about having your own garden party! Here are some great posts to get you started! Mini Pizza … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Australian Treats Gift Box
Around this time last year one of my closest friends (who just happened to guest post for me last Tuesday) moved back from 5 years living overseas. She lives in a different state to me and I wanted to surprise her with a 'welcome home' gift box upon her return. I decided that I would buy her some Aussie treats that she missed whilst overseas with a note about how she could now … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Australian Made Gift Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! This month we're rocking a new theme and that theme is: Australia! Each week I'll be sharing some great picks that are either made in Australia (like this week) or that will help you get more of an Aussie feel in your home, no matter where in the world you are! This week is all about products that are designed and made in Aus. It has a birdy and fruity … [Read more...]
Make 2014 an Organised Christmas (free printables)
Christmas might seem like it's still ages away, but with the pace that this year seems to be moving, I fear that it will be here before we know it. Once again I'm going to jump in quite early and try to get everything sorted before the end of September - if not everything purchased, at least have gift ideas that I can implement as the weeks roll on. That's just 5 weeks from … [Read more...]