Lapland – How Much Did It Cost?

Lapland accommodation schv

Lapland accommodation schv

Lapland, Finland, The North Pole (as the girls like to call it) is one of those dream holidays that I would estimate is on many an actual or theoretical bucket lists for adults and children alike. But is it doable?

OK so let’s talk about money!

One of the most important research questions when looking at booking a trip is for us, and for the many, cost. I am talking the real full cost. Not something many talk about right?

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Happy 9th Birthday Eva Dee

Happy 9th Birthday Letter

 

Happy 9th Birthday Letter

Dear Eva

Tomorrow (at 3.46pm to be precise) you are going to be 9. NINE!

As each year passes it shouldn’t come as a surprise I know that. Yet it does. As I see it written down or am suddenly mesmerised by the huge shiny 9 balloon swaying in the middle of the lounge next to your perfectly wrapped presents awaiting you it takes my breath away. It seems so, big!

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Why We Love Our Elf On The Shelf

Elf on the shelf

Home made activity advent calendar

Elf on the shelf.

It’s a divisive festive subject isn’t it?

I’d say easily on par with important Christmas questions people get so passionate about like real tree or artificial? Turkey or gammon? Stockings or no stockings? Dare I even mention Christmas Eve boxes?? People do seem to have pretty heavy opinions about it all.

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