Today is ‘12th night’, when traditionally you may be taking down your Christmas decorations. Let’s face it, it’s not as fun as putting them up. However, taking an organised approach means we’ll make things easier for our future selves next Christmas. Being organised can also make the task more fun. Read on for our top […]

It’s a standard practice to declutter the house as the holiday season approaches, to make the home feel and look new without the usual somewhat disorganised appearance it may have throughout the year. With 1 in 2 Brits admitting to keeping belongings longer than necessary, it is fair to say that decluttering can be challenging, but […]

Is Christmas feeling crowded already? The fact is that most households will be acquiring some stuff over the next week or so. However, in order to stay in control of your surroundings, there is no better time to think about what is superfluous to requirements and actually just cluttering up your home. Do you need […]

Well, for those of us who celebrate Christmas, it’s a month until it’s Eve (I’ve always though Christmas Eve the most magical day).  Decluttering and organising for Christmas can add to the fun, we promise! To help you avoid clutter and get organised, I’m excited to share this blog by Caroline (A Tidy Mind – […]

In 2017, the term ‘Festive Stress’ was coined. Whilst Christmas can still be a magical time, it’s not all twinkly lights and laughing children. It can highlight difficulties and cause unrealistic expectations. Caroline, owner of A Tidy Mind – West & South Yorkshire shares her heart warming take on the season in this blog. It’s […]

It’s that time of year when we over-buy large boxes of cards (to use next year) but we still have a box stashed away somewhere from last years ‘use next year cards.’ Has sending Christmas cards simply become a chore? And is it outdated or a precious tradition? Craig, owner of A Tidy Mind – […]

Are you in the midst of a gift purchasing nightmare?  If you’re stuck in a rut or perhaps looking for a way to shake things up this year, here are 5 ideas which could make things easier – from Victoria (A Tidy Mind – Midlands) Give the gift of an experience and you’ll never run out […]

I hate to break it to you, but it’s a mere 7 weeks until Christmas day. And even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s 8 weeks before the end of the year. It creeps up doesn’t it? And many of us are incredibly busy through the year, trying to keep many plates spinning at once. […]

Regift verb gerund or present participle: regifting riːˈɡɪft/ give (an unwanted gift that one has received) to someone else as a gift. “do you think she’ll regift that horrendous vase?” I think regifting is a great idea!  And I think it’s resourceful rather than cheap. Is it rude? Not if you are genuine about graciously accepting […]