Blogmas Day Nine: Giving back this Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ


It’s so important to help others whenever you can, how ever you can but, there is something about Christmas time that makes it even more paramount.

As we start to plan our festivities and enjoy the odd mince pie and choc orange here and there, it’s a good time to think about those who are worse off than we are, (because there is always someone!)

It doesn’t have to cost alot, you could even give your time, to a cause in your local area.


I had a look to see what I could to do in my local area, a few weeks ago, and came across a shoebox appeal for the homeless.

You fill a box with essentials and these are handed out (safely) to those who are most in need, those who are vulnerable.

The boxes are being dropped off contactlessly and quarantined before being handed out, so it’s all safe for everyone involved.

After such a crazy year it’s nice to feel like you can help in any way possible, a little gift like this would mean the world to someone who has very little, at what should be such a special, magical time of year.


I decided to do two boxes, they are almost identical but one has a couple of female related toiletry products in it.

Here’s a little peek into the boxes:

Thing’s I included in the boxes:

  • Toiletries, Inc: Sanitary products, Shower gel, toothpaste and a toothbrush and X2 roll on deodorants.
  • Other cleansing items: A pack of biodegradable wet wipes, as well as some Hand sanitizer.
  • I also included a little pot of vaseline and a hand & nail cream as these are great when its particularly cold outside.
  • I added some treats, a chocolate orange, because its Christmas after all! As well as some large bars of chocolate.
  • I also included some dry snacks such as Cheddars and Ritz Crackers.
  • And again, because of the time of year, I chose to include a pack of cosy socks and some gloves too.

I will be dropping these off in the next few days so fingers crossed they will make someones Christmas a little better and make them smile.

Until Next Time

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Five: Some of my fave Christmas reads πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸ“š

I LOVE a festive read. I fully read festive books throughout December and this year is no exception… infact I’m trying to read even more than usual this year to really get me into thr festive spirit.

Thought I would share with you some of my favourites, as well as ones that are on my tbr (to be read) list


πŸŽ„ Some β€’ of β€’ my β€’ favourites πŸ“š


  • Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market by Heidi Swain.
  • Coming Home to Glendale Hall by Victoria Walter’s
  • A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan
  • The Secret Santa by Trish Harnetiaux
  • Sleigh rides and Silver bells at the Christmas Fair by Heidi Swain
  • Dream a little Christmas dream by Giovanna Fletcher (Novella)
  • Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland
  • Christmas with Billy & Me by Giovanna Fletcher (Novella)

❄ On β€’ my β€’ TBR β€’ list πŸ“š


  • A Christmas Wish by Lizzie Lang
  • The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan
  • Dash & Lily Series by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
  • One more Christmas by Sarah Morgan
  • The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
  • The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain
  • The Christmas Killer by Alex Pine

πŸŽ…πŸ» Current β€’ Festive β€’ Read πŸ“š


  • Hopefully Hearts at Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters

Have you read any of these??

What are your fave festive reads??

Any recommendations??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Four: Decorating our tree πŸŽ„


β€’ O’ β€’ C h r i s t m a s β€’ T r e e β€’


One of the best parts of Christmas is putting up your tree, so here’s ours!

I love putting up the tree, christmas jumpers on, christmas tunes blaring out… perfect!



From Disneyland Paris ’19
So pretty ❀🌟
From Universal Studios, Florida ’18
Our 2020 decoration from Mum
Bought at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park ’19
Our tree topper β˜†

I love the traditional red, gold and green of our decorations.

What theme is your tree??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas is here! Day One πŸŽ„


β€’ B L O G M A S β€’ 2 0 1 0 β€’


So, its that time of year again!

Blogmas is here!

If you aren’t familiar with Blogmas, it basically runs for 25 days from the 1st of December – Christmas Day, with a Festive blog post each day.

It’s a bit of festive fun to spread some Christmas cheer πŸŽ…πŸ»

I hope you enjoy!


β€’ D A Y β€’ O N E β€’


My Advent Calender

This year I went for the M&S Harry Potter Advent Calendar.

It’s Β£12 and is a chocolate advent calender with a little quiz too.

The packaging is really pretty with the see through scene in the middle.

It’s themed around Patronuses and has Harry and his Stag patronus on the middle bit.

The little chocolates are all wrapped up with animals that are patronuses. The chocolates are really yummy, milk chocolate filled with caramel.

And today’s Question…


See you tomorrow for another festive post!

24 days until Christmas πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸŽ„

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚