by Maria Tumolo | Nov 25, 2022 | Christmas, Festivals, Lifestyle
My kids still look forward to seeing what’s in their Christmas stockings and under the Christmas tree. We diligently put a mince pies, milk and carrots for Santa and his reindeers by the fireplace on Christmas Eve. In the run up to Christmas, they draft an extensive...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 10, 2022 | Christmas, Lifestyle
No doubt this Christmas many of us will feel the pinch of jacked up prices. Still, if you’ve been squirreling away pennies, you may be able to treat your dearest to a small pressie . I’ve been keeping an eye on this year’s festive goodies, so I can tell you all about...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 2, 2021 | Christmas, Fashion, Lifestyle
… and just like that, it’s Christmas jumper season. Love or loath you must admit, if you don’t have one you experience FOMO. I adopted the Christmas jumper shenanigans years ago because it truly brings to festive cheer. Then, a couple years ago I began looking for...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 18, 2021 | Christmas, Festivals, Lifestyle
Just as exciting as receiving as pressies at Christmas is the presentation. Good wrapping and a nice card builds up the anticipation for the gift. I dare say, receiving a card that makes you feel seen melts the heart and makes the present feel that more special. This...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 5, 2021 | Children's Toys, Christmas, Lifestyle
I don’t want to confess how much put we poured into the claw machines at the arcades on Isle of Wight trying to win a ‘Baby Yoda’ (The Child from the Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian)! Alas we never won. He’s so adorable. It’s easy to see why he’s one of the top...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, Expat, Festivals, Lifestyle
I’m not sure how I came I across Symone’s insta account, but I’m so glad I did. It’s a joy to have a fellow expat island girl to connect with. Now, as Christmas approaches, I could think of no one better to share their experience of Christmas...
