December felt like living inside a snow globe — full of sparkle, chaos, and heartwarming moments. From festive feasts to Elf on the Shelf mayhem, and a couple of solid audiobook listens, I wrapped up 2025 with a tired smile and a heart full of gratitude.
Tag: Family Life
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 29/12/2025
This week’s Chapter Check-In is coming a little early thanks to festive chaos, birthdays, and the upcoming Yearly Wrap-Up. With zero reading progress (oops), a lot of family time, and plenty of post-Christmas contentment, this check-in is all about slowing down, reflecting, and easing into the New Year — snacks, musicals, and all. 📚✨
Day 24 – Goodbye, Elves! Christmas Eve Magic & Farewell Boxes 🎁❤️
Elvis and Toffee wrapped up their Christmas mischief with sweet farewell gifts for the kids, turning Christmas Eve into a cozy, festive celebration filled with traditions and fun. Looking forward to next year!
Day 19 – School’s Out! Elf Party Time 🎉🎓
Elvis and Toffee threw an epic end-of-term bash, decking the house with decorations and festive vibes. It was a fun, easy setup to celebrate school’s out and holiday freedom!
Day 15 – Bear Crossing Ahead! 🧸🍬
Bear-y cute crossing patrol 🐻✨ 🧝♀️ What They Did Today, Elvis and Toffee are helping some very important friends make it safely across! The elves have set up a bear crossing — complete with gummy bears on parade and one elf holding a “Bear Crossing” sign like a proper lollipop man. They take their festive road safety duties… Continue reading Day 15 – Bear Crossing Ahead! 🧸🍬
Day 11 – Operation Booby Trap (Cheeky Elves at It Again!) 😳
Elvis and Toffee, the mischievous elves, hilariously ended up sitting in a bra on display. Quick to set up, this cheeky idea definitely brings some holiday giggles!
Day 2 – Deck the Halls (and the Elves!) 🎄✨
Elvis and Toffee turned decorating day into a hilarious mess instead of helping. Despite tangled tinsel and lights, the family embraced their festive chaos and colorful Christmas spirit!
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 26/11/2025
A midweek pause for books, vibes, real life chaos & little comforts Midweek already?! This week feels like one of those quiet-but-busy ones — lots happening, lots ticking over in my head, but also a few surprisingly organised moments (who is she?). So here’s a little check-in on what I’ve been reading, how I’m feeling, and the… Continue reading 📖 The Chapter Check-In: 26/11/2025
🍽️ Home Comfort Classics: Our Family’s Top 3 Favourite Meals!
A little peek into the top 3 home-comfort meals my family loves most — the nostalgic, cosy dishes my boys always ask for and the ones I hope they’ll come home craving when they’re grown. 🍲💛
📚 October Wrap Up
October was a chaotic blend of pumpkins, half term fun, and cozy moments. Finished no books but enjoyed little wins, delicious snacks, and some much-needed relaxation.
The Reading Nook 