I've been very lucky to work with mental health charity, Mind, over the last few months and without doubt, one of the nicest projects I've picked up is Crafternoon. Mind's Crafternoon is a fundraising event whereby supporters sign up as 'hosts' and hold a Crafternoon with friends / colleagues / neighbours who all get together … Continue reading Have yourself a merry crafty Christmas
5 ways I’m going to use mindfulness to improve my Christmas
This is my latest Metro UK piece - and very apt given how absolutely worn out I am right now after a challenging week! So I was pleasantly reminded of this advice that I wrote a few weeks back for Metro's Christmas lifestyle blogs. It involves wintry walks, mindful eating and the obligatory scented candle. … Continue reading 5 ways I’m going to use mindfulness to improve my Christmas
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Naughty Elf
When the snowman brings the snoooooooowww Well he just might like to knoooooowwww He’s put a great big smile on somebody’s fa-ace… du du du du dudu dudu du du du Snowmen, Santa Claus, Rudolph, the elves… turns out, they’re just human beings too, and no amount of sparkle, tinsel and Christmas magic can save … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Naughty Elf
Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
Illustration by Alfie Joey of BBC Newcastle/The Mimic Men (@alfiejoey #AlfArt ) Every single year I try desperately to conjure up the epitome of Christmas. But it's 2016. Santa doesn't exist and the old fashioned paper chains and snow globes I keep stockpiling don't actually have the power to transport me back to a Victorian … Continue reading Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
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