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Family/Home -
You and Your Home
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Burglar Proof your Home
During the Christmas season, more than any other month, people are tempted away from their homes for a night out with friends. Despite the colder weather and the inclination to stay warm indoors, we venture out to take part in the festive celebrations but how do you keep your house safe from burglars to prevent a nasty surprise when you come home? |
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Family/Home -
Relationships
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It's a difficult job coming up with new and exciting gift ideas, after all who wants to receive socks or body lotion every year? We have put together some suggestions for the whole family to suit every budget. Hopefully you will find our lists useful. |
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Food & Recipes -
Christmas recipes
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Christmas is a time for families, giving and receiving presents and of course a festive tipple. Many people splash out on a bottle or two of good wine to go with Christmas dinner but how do you know whether your money has been well spent. We are pleased to recommend some locally available wines that are ideal for Christmas entertaining. |
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Family/Home -
Children & School
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Christmas Day Activities
Christmas day arrives and with it come the guests. You already have the table laid, the meal is prepared and just needs finishing off so how about making your Christmas extra special this year by organising games and activities for the whole family both before and after your turkey dinner. |
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Food & Recipes -
Christmas recipes
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Whenever you think of a Christmas dinner the first thing that pops into your mind is the turkey, well if you've always been nervous about cooking a whole turkey then this article is for you. We have put together advice on choosing the right bird, how to thaw one from frozen and cooking it for your Christmas feast. |
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Travel -
Spain
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courtesy of www.cavecova.org
Spain has more national fiestas in December than any other month. As a predominately Catholic nation you would expect them to celebrate Christmas but did you know that this month they also celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary, along with the pagan celebration for the winter solstice, the democracy of spain and a type of April Fools day called Santos Inocentes. |
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