Christmas in July: The Time is Upon Us!

Christmas in July: The Time is Upon Us!

My second favourite time of year has arrived. There’s no telling my first, surely? Dust off your Santa hat, winter in the midst of summer is digitally here. And no, this isn’t a hallucination from heat exhaustion, I’m being serious! Mulled wine or a slush puppie? Hey, what’s wrong with refreshments? I know what you’re [...]

What Helps You Unwind?

What Helps You Unwind?

Busy day; brain wired; consuming thoughts; anxiety; excitement - how do you find your inner calm? So much is going on in not only our lives but the world. It can make it difficult to gain perspective and take a breather for a moment or two for yourself. Your mind may feel like it’s racing [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

Post-Lockdown Holidays: Smart or Naive?

Post-Lockdown Holidays: Smart or Naive?

'Sun, sea and mojitos' sounds like a glimpse into heaven. But is it too early to be booking your next vacation? Once lockdown lifts, people are gonna be moving erratically. Just think of shopping malls on Christmas eve, but leaving all the gifts and grocery shopping until 30 minutes before closing time. Yeah, that kinda [...]

Christmas Already? Yes, Yes and YAAASS!

Christmas Already? Yes, Yes and YAAASS!

The C word is being mentioned more and more in conversation. And no, it's the good C word... well it should be! CHRISTMAS!!! If you know me, you'll know I'm a Christmas freak. It's never too early. And if it is... your new name should be grinch! And with the new season arriving, that calls [...]