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20 non-toy holiday gift ideas for kids
Children everywhere have already begun to give serious thought to their holiday wish-list while parents everywhere have already begun to cringe with the realisation that in just a few weeks more toys will be invading their home.
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Five gift wrapping hacks for Christmas
There are two types of people in this world, those who are amazing at wrapping Christmas presents – and the rest.
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Want to track Santa on Christmas Eve? There's an app for that
With only four sleeps to go until Santa arrives, the countdown is well and truly on. Here's how you can track his progress with your kids, on Christmas Eve.
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Fun Christmas hairstyles for festive locks
Last few days of school, or the end of year performance, or for Christmas lunch with family and at the beach on Boxing Day - there is a festive hairstyle here to try.
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Terminally ill five-year-old dies in Santa’s arms
When a terminally ill five-year-old boy in the US asked to see Santa one last time, a nurse at the hospital knew exactly who to call.
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From your childhood Christmas wishlist
Nostalgia rulez! Take a trip down memory lane and remember the toys and gifts you wrote on your letters to Santa in the 80's.
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Personalised Christmas ornaments from Nest Accessories
The word from trend-watchers is that personalised gifts are the hottest this year. These ornaments from Nest Accessories are a gorgeous way to personalise your tree, with one for everyone in the family.
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Tech toys & games for kids
These are the Christmas gift ideas for those kids who love to tinker and make things, also those that want to code their own games and build their own computers and interact with robots.
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Glazed Gingerbread Donuts
With Gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free options, these are sure to be suitable for any of your family's or school group's dietery requirements.
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Baked Peach Pancake
Try this easy summer stone fruit baked pancake - perfect for christmas morning.
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Boy, 9, left in tears after being fat-shamed by Santa
A nine-year-old US boy was left in tears after being fat-shamed by Santa during his photo with Saint Nick.
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Sticky Salmon Plank
Bring this plate to the Christmas lunch table for definite wow factor.
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20 gorgeous Christmas stocking and sack options for a stylish Christmas
It seems every year that Christmas-themed goodies for kids get less tacky and more stylish. Never has this been more apparent than in the world of Christmas stockings and sacks, with a huge number of new releases this year that the whole family can love.
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