Hatchimals Colleggtables Advent Calendar Review
When I decided to officially launch the AllThingsChristmas YouTube channel for 2019, I was trying to figure out exactly what sort of content that people would be interested in seeing. Last year, I had a lot of fun filming and sharing my RetroSweets Advent Calendar review alongside my daughter. She just adores being in front of the camera, and sharing her opinions with the world (gosh, wonder where she gets that from?!). So I decided to spend a few Amazon Gift Cards I had on getting a few toy themed Advent Calendars for her to help me review, and this…
Baby’s First Christmas
This year has been a rather exciting one for us, 2018 has brought us a brand new, beautiful family member. Odette Edith was born on the 27th October, just in time to celebrate Christmas for the very first time. Christmas to us, is a time to spend with family and friends. A time to look back in fondness on the year that we’ve had, and having children just makes it even more special. The build up to Christmas is by far my favourite part of it all. I love to engage in all the festive activities and I just adore…
DIY Christmas Book Advent Calendar
Are you looking for a magical way to build up the excitement to Christmas with young children? I might have the perfect idea for you today especially if you have a little book worm. I still remember my eldest daughter’s second Christmas, she was just 20 months old. I wanted an advent calendar for her and a way for us to enjoy the Christmas build up together. I didn't really see how giving her a square of chocolate everyday was going to much more than get her in to the habit of expecting chocolate everyday. Then I came across the…
Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf was first introduced to me 4 years ago and instantly I loved the idea (I am a bit mad for Christmas!). Freddie was just 3 when we started the tradition and not only was it a hit for me, he absolutely loved it. We started with just one elf and we are currently on 4 elves plus a reindeer! If you are not familiar with this concept I will explain below: What is the Elf on the Shelf? At the North Pole, Santa has many helpers who make the Christmas season special! His scout elves serve as…