Merry Christmas!

I hope you have a very merry Christmas!

For me, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with friends and family. No matter what you believe, I hope that you get to spend some time over Christmas with those you love. I am extremely grateful to be spending Baby Boy's first Christmas at home after his recent hospital stay.

If you're travelling and still want to attend church, you can stop by Church Online any time. There are over 60 services a week so hopefully you can find one to attend.


There will be another post up on Monday as usual, sharing some of the best boxing day and post-Christmas sales for you to spend any gift cards or cash you receive!


Try to share some of the love and kindness around, cherish the magical moments and have a happy and safe Christmas.

8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 

Luke 2 v8 to v11

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Jeanswest Gift Guide Under $100 For Him & Her

Sharing my final gift guide for the year. It's no secret I love Jeanswest! It's my go-to place for jeans (even while pregnant) and a large percentage of my wardrobe was bought there. Mostly on sale too. Below are my top picks - a few things for him and for her. Everything is budget friendly and under $100. If you're a rewards member, log into your account to get 40% off everything!

Gifts Under $50

These are great stocking fillers, little extras to add to a main gift, or ideal secret Santa pressies. Accessories are always a good idea if you don't know what size your gift recipient usually wears.

Gifts Under $100

If you have a little more cash to spend, all of the items below are over $50 but under $100. Shirts are usually a pretty safe bet for guys who work in an office as you know they will get worn.

I made a handbag gift guide if you want to check that out too. It's suitable for any budget!



As usual, I still haven't finished all my Christmas shopping despite having aimed to complete it before December. Just have a couple final gifts to get and I'm done. How is your Christmas shopping coming along?


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Marketing images used with permission from Jeanswest. This was not a sponsored post, I just love the store!

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Handbag Lover Gift Guide

The ultimate gift guide for a handbag lover - no matter your budget, there's something for everyone. This was a hit when I did it last year so I've updated it and brought it back again this year. Click the plus signs to see pricing info and visit the online stores to buy.

Budget Buys Under $50

Perfect for anyone who has more bags than they need, stocking fillers, or someone with a wishlist of bags that are out of your budget. You can enhance the inside or outside of their current bags with cute stickers, charms and pouches or card holders. I've included a wonderful example of the bag hook I've raved about before, perfect gift for a mum. And of course there's the handbag raincoat for someone who has everything!

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Mid-Range Marvels Under $200

Perfect for that special someone you have a little more money set aside for. You can get small accessories like card holders from a brand you know they love, or even treat them to a little piece of a brand they've always admired but never bought. Mini and micro bags come into this price range and make great gifts. Well worth saving up for.

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Surprising Splurges - Over $500

Perfect for anyone who has an expensive taste in bags, unwrapping one of these for Christmas would be an incredible surprise. Safest to stick to neutral colours if you're spending big. Buy for yourself after a lot of research or for someone else after receiving a lot of hinting, and maybe a lotto win!

Hope you found this useful! Will you be buying any bags or bag related gifts this Christmas?

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