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Loggin’ This Christmas: A Simple, Creative Festive Craft Anyone Can Try
Feeling creative this Christmas? Before the Brussels sprouts steal the spotlight, try loggin’—a calm, stylish, and sustainable festive craft. Using a simple branch, a touch of paint, and a hint of gold leaf, you can create a beautiful Christmas log centrepiece for your mantel or table. It’s budget-friendly, nature-inspired, and the perfect hands-on pause in…
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The Joy of Jigsaws: A Mindful, Low-Carbon Hobby for Every Puzzle Lover
Discover the calming joy of jigsaw puzzles—a mindful, low-carbon hobby that helps you unwind away from screens. Learn how to choose the right puzzle, organise your pieces, avoid common pitfalls (like the dreaded missing piece!), and create the perfect puzzling setup. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned puzzler, this guide will help you enjoy…
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Labour Christmas Party 2025: Sparkles, Scones & Scouse Festive Fun at the Sandon
Celebrate community spirit at the annual Labour Christmas Party hosted by Councillors Billy Marrat and Lena Simic at the Sandon’s Acorn Suite. With glittering outfits, festive bingo, lively entertainment from Steve Jones, and plenty of Scouse humour, this year’s gathering delivered sparkle, laughter and unforgettable local charm. From raffle prizes and dance-floor moments to a…
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Reindeer versus Diesel
Christmas isn’t all twinkling lights and jolly “ho-ho-ho’s” — just ask Santa. After a night of global gift-drops, endless milk offerings, runaway reindeer, and children demanding high-tech gadgets the North Pole could never mass-produce, Santa finally snaps. From astronomical vet bills to a whisky nearly stolen in New York, this is the real story behind…
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Making Christmas More Meaningful: Simple Traditions, Less Waste & Proper Family Time
If Christmas usually leaves you knee-deep in wrapping paper and family chaos, this guide is for you. Explore easy ways to make the season more meaningful — with homemade touches, thoughtful gifting, peaceful get-togethers and cosy winter outings the whole family can enjoy.
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10 Essential Items Every Runner Needs in Their Winter Kit Bag
Stay warm, safe, and motivated this season with the 10 essential items every runner needs in their winter kit bag. From waterproof gloves and high-visibility gear to eco-friendly deodorant and the perfect pair of running shoes, this guide covers everything to help you conquer cold-weather miles with confidence.
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Presents for the Despised: A Gift Guide for the People Who Drive You Mad
A hilarious, no-holds-barred gift guide for the people who drive you absolutely mad — from insufferable in-laws to over-talking bosses and gossiping neighbours. Completely satirical, utterly outrageous, and guaranteed to make you laugh at life’s most irritating characters. These presents aren’t real (thankfully), but the humour is painfully relatable. Dive in for the ultimate cathartic…
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🌟 November Round-Up at alisonlittle.blog – News, Reviews, Guides & Stories
November has been a busy month on alisonlittle.blog — from the breathtaking River of Poppies in Port Sunlight and a powerful review of Chris Shepherd’s Anfield Road, to guides on the best winter gloves, sustainable living pledges, and Christmas jumpers you can wear all season. I also share a personal account of workplace culture inside…
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My 18 Months Working for Chums: An Insider’s Account of Workplace Culture, Inequality and Daily Humiliation
My 18 months working for Chums exposed a workplace culture built on strict control, inconsistent rules and unnecessary humiliation. From being disciplined over tailored shorts in a heatwave to witnessing staff dismissed without fair process, the experience revealed deep problems in management, timekeeping policies, and employee treatment. Shockingly, outsourced staff in the Global South enjoyed…
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The Best Christmas Jumpers You’ll Wear Well Beyond December
Discover the best Christmas jumpers you can wear long after December. From sleek minimalist knits to cosy Alpine patterns and versatile hoodies, these all-winter styles bring festive charm without feeling seasonal. Perfect for brightening cold days and staying stylish right through to spring.
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