As a child, I’d often sit transfixed by the television adverts and marvel at the spectacular toys on offer and, like many children, nag relentlessly to my parents to buy them for me for Christmas.One year, Action Man underwent a… Read More ›
Christmas
Christmas Cards
For me, Christmas stress starts when you decide to send Christmas cards.Firstly, there’s the embarrassment you feel when you always hand over £10 to buy twenty 2nd class stamps and wait patiently for change before the cashier asks for more… Read More ›
Advent Calendars
Ah, Advent Calendars – your days are numbered.Well, maybe not…Invented in Germany and later popularised by Cadbury’s in 1958, the advent calendar has become a Christmas staple.Recently, cunning marketing executives have seen a window – or door – of opportunity… Read More ›
New Year’s Resolutions
I am constantly being asked what I’m going to give up for my New Year’s resolution.For inspiration, I thought of all the things I had successfully given up in the past, like wearing a nappy, sucking a dummy and playing… Read More ›
Christmas Toys
Christmas is a time for children. With this in mind, I have been frantically trying to find out what presents children are likely to want.I recently saw an advert on television for a baby doll that has a runny nose… Read More ›
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