Nothing better to kick off this feast of Christmas themed blog posts then a beautifully decorated Christmas Tree over at This Mid 30s Life. Appropriately tittled Meet Our Christmas Tree. We're big fans of the pig!
Northern Mummy With Southern Children has shared with us her letter to Santa - Sorry to both you Santa. I like the bit where she questions Santa on how he decides who goes on the naughty list and who goes on the nice.
I wrote a post over at Bornfree Mum & Dad on How To Survive Christmas With A Baby. We had a 8 month old last year so we happily shared some tips and advice that helped us get through it.
Me , Him & Then talks about how she hates Christmas Cards and Christmas Drama with the in laws. So which one do you relate the most? I think mines the hatred of Christmas cards.
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Geeky Mummy has had a idea put to her by Geeky Hubby with A Solution to Christmas Present Overload.
These Christmas Decorating Tips from Norcutts from Transalatic Blonde is the perfect post for the beginner 'Christmas' decorator such as me. I look forward to using it to help me make my house look more festive.
There's a Christmas Panic going on at The Boy And Me and I don't blame her for her panic at all, no oven at this time of the year puts my no washing machine to shame!
I have two recipes to share with you from The Madhouse as I just couldn't decide between them both. There's Not so gingery gingerbread which looks rather yummy and An alternative to salt dough ornaments which will look great on the Christmas tree.
I wondered what to expect when I first saw JoJo's post A real man is not just for Christmas but it actually made my heart melt, reminded me of how lucky I am to have two gorgeous men in my life that would do anything for me.
Cherished By Me has a post about Gifts that make a difference and these Christmas gifts really will make a difference as these gifts give back to charity when you purchase them. So how about giving whilst giving this year?
Main Meal
Tattie Weasle shares with us 5 things not to do if you want the perfect Christmas. I couldn't help but to giggle at the thought of number 5.
Oooh, I'm a believer says Who's The Mummy. Find out how Sally has kept the belief going for her daughter Flea.
I've learnt all about Round Robins over on Jessica Milln's Blog who has a post called Don't you just hate Christmas Round Robins?
Not a Notting Hill Mum has the story of her daughter's First Christmas to share with you. This made me both smile and cry, but mostly cry so get the tissues at the ready!
Reading this A Very Muslim Christmas post from Ghostwritermummy is a guaranteed heart warmer. This post really did make me think about the real meaning behind this time of the year.
A place of my own asks whatever happened to gift giving in her post Thoughtful gifts.
Kate from The Five Fs Blog has some fab ideas for Easy Christmas Party Food this party season. I love the fact she has recruited some of my favourite tweeters to chip in with some party food ideas.
I didn't really realise how important flowers were at Christmas until I read A Mother's Ramblings post about Flowers at Christmas. I'm going to make it my mission tomorrow to bring some kind of flower into the house be it holly or mistletoe!
New Mummy's Tips has a round up of Christmas 2010 toy reviews and discounts from it's review blog which is the only parent review blog to of made it into the Tots 100.
Ella from Notes From Home has a lovely post on Christmas Traditions were she has shared status updates from the days leading up to Christmas last year. You just cant help but get excited about this years run up to Christmas after reading it!
Mummy From The Heart has always wrote about Family Christmas Traditions and Celebrating Advent where Michelle talks about how commercialism has gone mad.
Here's a Vegetian option for you guys from We Don't Eat Anything With A Face. They have on offer for you a Vegtian Christmas Day Menu and a post about Brussel Sprouts.. love them or hate them? *whispers* I love them!
Super Amazing Mum is sharing her Christmas Memories - Through the years with us and invited us to share ours with her.
This post from Nickie at Typecast will have you howling with laughter and shaking your head at how cruel parents can be at the same time. Will be remembering this threat from What Does Father Christmas Bring Naughty Boys? for when my son is older.
If you're not to full up with this feast then Cafebebe has the ultimate round up of Christmas themed posts with her Countdown to Christmas - O Christmas Tree post.
Dessert
Over on the Cheeky Wipes Blog is a recipe for some scrumptious Home-Made Christmas Honeycomb (Cinder Toffee). I plan on getting the ingredients to make this as soon as the snow allows me too!
From rat racer to positive parent has shared a fabulous Christmas competition where you can win £500 from B&Q and how you can get a letter from Santa for your little one at the price of a stamp.
I'm not the only one who is not prepared for Christmas! Making It Up talks about how she isn't ready for the Season of goodwill but has taken a step back to think about what this time of the year is about. I think I'm going to do the same before I make a start on my Christmas cards.
You will not be able to resist wanting to make these Simple Christmas Decorations With Oranges from A Thrifty Mrs just to find out how good they will smell.
Glowstars talks about Me and My Sparkles which to me is rather festive. You cant beat some sparkles at Christmas especially when they come in the form of sequined leggings!
We always hear about every one's favourite thing about Christmas but how about hearing from Day to day living in the nut house about her 2nd favourite thing about Christmas .
Mummy's Shoes has shared some fantastic Christmas photos from The 11th and 12th Day of Christmas. Tell me I'm not the only one jealous of Carly's starbucks in the last photo!
After Dinner Drinks
Prem to Pram has the perfect after dinner party activity for you with The Christmas Pound Game.
Late Entry for the Christmas Number One over at Mum's Gone to.. who has newly-converted DVDs of her boy when he was little, so adorable! Head over and get your fix of Christmas songs.
Another post from MammyWoo which actually made me LOL (laugh out loud for those not knowing teen speak). I love the way she's always so truth about life and how she reflects on it, this And the bells were ringing out for... oh bloody hell is no different.
Jo Ind is wondering about Who put the word 'merry' next to 'Christmas'?
We all need to head over to MummySquared and help her find her festive mojo which she has lost in Countdown to Christmas Day 14 - No Tree for Me. We need to help her re-discover her yuletide magic which doesn't involve eating a whole pack of mince pies in one sitting.
This post from Cocktails at Naptime had me in stitches. Gifts for New Mums are Full of Folly is guaranteed to make you giggle too. I totally plan on buying the Pee-pee Teepee for a friend who is expecting a boy.
We all need to head over to MummySquared and help her find her festive mojo which she has lost in Countdown to Christmas Day 14 - No Tree for Me. We need to help her re-discover her yuletide magic which doesn't involve eating a whole pack of mince pies in one sitting.
This post from Cocktails at Naptime had me in stitches. Gifts for New Mums are Full of Folly is guaranteed to make you giggle too. I totally plan on buying the Pee-pee Teepee for a friend who is expecting a boy.