It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas. Okay so it's still November. But as I explained in last Thursdays post - our Christmas preparations typically start just after Remembrance Sunday. This year we are doing things a little differently. And also, in some cases, the same. Christmas always kicks off with charity at Chez Wright. ...
Charity
Decluttering / The Feel Good Factor
There's a natural high that accompanies decluttering. However, it may be the thought of embarking on a major cull is daunting and overwhelming. Some might procrastinate, as I do, at getting started. But as with most things worth doing, and doing well, the resulting sense of achievement, upon completion, makes the process so worthwhile. There are books, ...
Charity Begins At Home
Charity most certainly does begin at home at Chez Wright this week. Not because we are putting ourselves first, but rather because my 8-year-old has organised her very own fundraiser (at our house!) for this Saturday. It's the same 8-year-old who is currently off school sick, hence there was no kicking off Christmas post Monday as promised - it'll be ...
Is It Too Early To Talk Christmas?
Is it too early to talk Christmas? (It is November after all) For me, it is a little too early. I have a schedule of how things run this time of year. You may remember it from last year? Christmas planning, at Chez Wright, typically begins once we have attended the village's Remembrance Day parade. This is also around the time the Christmas chutney gets ...