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Stories
10 top tips for banishing Christmas stress
Christmas can be a time of major stress for some people. Families are brought together and spend hours cooped up in a small enclosed space (even the largest living room seems small with an irritating relative in it). Issues that have ...
Stories
The psychology of gift giving and why home made presents are best
We are getting close to Christmas and it seems that the present shopping is gathering a storm. We might be in a recession, but it doesn’t seem to be stopping the Christmas shopping frenzy. But is shopping the only way to celebrate ...
Seasonal
How to decorate the table at Christmas
We all know the story, you get the decorations out and they look sad and tired, and you want to go and buy new ones. But, stop! Don't do it. These videos will show you how to create stunning festive table settings with stuff you can ...
Seasonal
Making junk mail Christmas trees
Making paper Christmas trees from junk mail and old magzines is easy peasy and they will make a stylish addition to your seasonal decorations.
Events
Take our Christmas personality test
Christmas is upon us once more and love it or hate it, it isn't going to go away. For some people plans are well underway already, whilst others take a more laid back approach. We all have a different take on Christmas. What's ...
Seasonal
Video guide to making your own Christmas cards
There's no need to spend loads of money buying shop cards when you can add the personal touch that shows you care. We've pulled together these short video tutorials to take you through the art of making your own creative Christmas cards. ...
Stories - Well-being
Tips for a carefree Christmas
Make it and Mend it member Beardog shares her top tips for having a trouble free Christmas, along with blissfully simple instructions for making bathsalts (a great present) and a link to her recipe for "very easy roast turkey". ...
Food
Recipe for simple roast turkey (and gravy)
This recipe is from Make it and Mend it member Beardog, of Beardog and Jools. She swears it's so easy it involves little more than bunging it in the oven - and she includes a simple recipe for gravy too! Ingredients 4 oz butter 2 ...
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