Christmas Cookies: Cinnamon Stars (GF)
Only ten days to go until Christmas! Plenty of time left to bake some more Christmas cookies, and there's another German Christmas cookie staple that I have to share with you. Because Christmas simply wouldn't be the same without them
{Denmark} Travel with Kids – 48 hours in Copenhagen
This year, we've been trying to make Advent an extra special time. So on the first Advent weekend, we baked cookies and mulled some cider. On the second Advent weekend, we went on a steam train ride. And this past
Make Your Own Christmas Tree Blanket
Happy St Nicholas Day everyone! So, with December now in full swing, it's time to talk about Christmas trees. In Germany, traditionally you don't put your tree up until Christmas Eve, which is how we used to do it when I
{Berlin} Historic Steam Train Ride
Yesterday, we marked the Second of Advent with an historic steam train ride around wintery Berlin-Brandenburg. We'd taken The Boy on the same ride three years ago, and it was just as atmospheric as we'd remembered it. For Mr Fox,
Butter Cookies (GF)
It's the Second of Advent already, how time flies! We're off on a festive Advent steam train ride today, through wintery Berlin-Brandenburg. There are rumours St Nicholas will drop by too! When we come back, we'll probably have afternoon tea
November Snapshots 2016
November in snapshots, according to my iPhone (mostly)… My Friday date - he gets out of school early on Fridays and we have an hour to ourselves before picking up little brother. Sunshine yellow in the kitchen to battle the November greys. My favourite
Advent Calendar fillings for a new mum
Following on from yesterday's suggestions on filling an Advent calendar for kids, I wanted to share some suggestions with you today on filling an Advent calendar for a new mum! Because new mums can always do with a little bit of
Advent Calendar fillings for 6 & 2 year olds
Yesterday, I shared our Advent Book Calendar with you, and today I wanted to share some suggestions on how to fill a more traditional Advent calendar, such as the DIY I posted about last week, or this beautiful hand embroidered
Advent Book Calendar
Happy First of Advent, everyone! The first candle on the Advent wreath is lit, we have some festive music playing, and this afternoon we're planning to bake our first Christmas cookies of the season. However, since Advent starts so early
Xmas crafts book review & DIY Advent calendar
So, the countdown to Advent and the pre-Christmas period is on! If it feels to you like it's come early this year, then you'd be right - the 27th November is the earliest possible date the first Advent Sunday can
Hooray for Hat! Birthday Cake Decor
Another week, another birthday. In November, birthdays are a bit like buses in our house - you wait for ages, then two come along at once! Having made such an epic cake for his big brother just over a week before,
Apple & Almond Oat Cookies (GF)
When temperatures plummet and those crisp Autumn days really start kicking in, there's nothing better to come home after a walk in the park than some yummy home baked cookies. We made these apple and almond cookies last weekend and