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Bringing sparkle to Christmas with @parkchristmass

Bringing sparkle to Christmas with @parkchristmassavings #ad
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While the big man himself gets the credit we all know that behind every magical Christmas is a parent working their socks off
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I’m writing timetables and lists (checking them two million times) from food prep, to elf antics, decorating schedules and festive experiences everything is mapped out ready.
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Spreading the cost of experience days and supermarket gift cards with Park means that the only thing you need to worry about during the countdown to Christmas is creating magic for the littles
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Why not check out my stories to see some of our Christmas memories?
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#LetTheSparkleBegin #parkxmassavings

Protecting the magic of Christmas for younger sibl

Protecting the magic of Christmas for younger siblings
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We suspect this year that our eldest boy is outgrowing Santa, he’s 8 on Xmas day and, while I think Harriet managed until 9, we know this is the final year for him.
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We don’t have some big conversation here about the ‘truth’. we answer questions with questions and let them decide. I’m a true believer in suspension of disbelief. A child will believe for as long and they want to, and I’m pretty happy that Ernie however, has held his own.
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He knows Santa is real, he fights the corner of make believe while his brother argues logic. I think we all worry on some level that the magic of Christmas will be broken by someone else, but I’m not sure we need to, a child with a thirst for it will keep Santa alive even when faced with a counter argument .
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That said, I’m having to be more careful with gift hiding this year.
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When did you/your children stop believing?
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SWIPE>> #ad Making magic with @ParkChristmasSaving

SWIPE>> #ad Making magic with @ParkChristmasSavings
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Christmas sparkle! that warm feeling in the lead up to the big day is made up of tiny moments of magic.
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The children and I have been making reindeer food this week, packaging it up ready to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve night
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These little moments of joy are what makes Christmas so special for our family.
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Park love2shop vouchers and supermarket gift cards mean even these little festive events and traditions in the lead up to Christmas can be paid for in advance. Early saving with Park at a weekly/monthly rate that suits your budget means you can buy all the ingredients necessary for a Christmas that truly sparkles
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#LetTheSparkleBegin #parkchristmassavings

School places . The time has come! we can now offi

School places
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The time has come! we can now officially apply for Gulliver to start reception class next September and, as he’s the baby of the year with developmental delays, I’m totally unprepared
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He’s our first summer born starter and I’m wondering just how ready he will be come the autumn term?!
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Time will tell but one things for sure, he will approach it as he does everything, with enthusiasm and a dimpled grin!!
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How did your summer babies get on at school?
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Advent
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The countdown to the countdown begins! I’ve not even started to plan my elf antics yet, but atleast I won’t be wrapping for book advent this year.
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For the past 2 years the children have had a different Xmas themed bedtime story every evening, it’s probably one of my favourite traditions, but in a bid to save, wrapping paper, time and money we have the most gorgeous alternative for 2020.
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A chapter a day throughout advent Winston’s Wish isn’t just a storybook, there’s also a lovely suggested activity each day for the family to do together, hopefully I can rope the elves in too and save on the prep what do you think?
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DO YOUR CHILDREN HAVE AN ADVENT CALENDAR THIS YEAR?
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@eco.lelu is an online children’s toy and clothing store, packed full of gorgeous eco friendly items for your little one. We’ve ordered some lovely gifts for our brood this year and I’ll be sharing some of their items over the festive season.
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