Wednesday, 30 August 2023
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Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Create a fantastic Christmas ambiance with Hillarys Blinds
So how can you create the feeling of Christmas all year round? Check out Hillarys Blinds. They have a lovely collection of blinds and drapes that will help you to be able to enjoy the Christmas feeling all year round.
Hillarys points out that you can create a "Nordic Nest."
In fact, Hillarys says: "You'll be able to Deck the halls and bring joy to your home with our expert advice, beautiful imagery and home hacks for Christmas."
Isa "Candy Cane" Chadburn, who is an interiors influencer and a member of their Interior Squad says:-
“To create a neutral Christmas inspired living space, I like to use lots of natural items. Firs, wood and pine cones are great accessories working well with extra soft subtle textures like cushions, throws and rugs all in neutral colours.”
To learn more please visit https://www.hillarys.co.uk.
Monday, 28 August 2023
That's Food and Drink: Home frozen bananas make an excellent treat
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Why Not Try Crafting for Christmas?
And you will be able to gift loved ones unique, handmade gifts and also save on money, too.
There are many retailers that sell crafting kits and equipment. National chain stores, Etsy stores, Amazon (where many people selling crafting items are in reality “Mom and Pop” operations working from home) and local retailers from your own town also sell crafting items. Large chain stores and some supermarkets also have crafting departments so they are worth checking out, too.
What can you make? If you have never crafted before you can check out crafting videos on YouTube and see what other people have made or are making. (Unfortunately some TikTok channels carry "faked" crafting videos so are best treated with caution, in our experience, as you might never be able to achieve the results they claim to have achieved.) Incidentally, some crafting supply stores and crafting kit manufacturers have videos on their websites to show what you can do with their products.
They also sometimes have demonstrations and classes at their local branches with experts displaying their skills or teaching crafting techniques, so these are worth looking out for, too. Some local colleges also have arts and craft courses, so check with them to learn what they have to offer the aspiring artist or budding crafter.
What can you try your hand at? What about Knitting, crochet, painting, glass or ceramic painting, woodworking, sewing, baking, cheese making, wine and beer making (obviously checking on the legality of this where you live) upcycling furniture, resin crafting including embedding items such as flowers, etc, origami, air dry clay crafting, embroidery, tie dying, cyanotype printing, upcycling clothing, paper crafting, DIY wall art, macrame, quilting, sewing, woodworking, gluing, etc, etc.
If you start now, in late August, you’ll be able to learn new techniques and to perfect them well before Christmas when you will be able to gift your perfected handmade presents.
You can also buy crafting kits as gifts for people in your family and your group of friends who you know will appreciate such a “crafty” gift.
That’s Christmas has already covered the innovative company Sugru who offers a wide range of crafting items for you to use to create fantastic gifts, or for you to give out as Christmas presents for other people.
There’s their Kintsugi Repair Kit in Gold or Silver, Multicolour Wool Clothing Repair Kit, Fix & Create Kit by Sugru all of which you’ll be able to learn about at this post, here:
https://thatschristmas.blogspot.com/2022/10/gift-them-art-of-repair-with-sugru.html
The following retailers/companies sell craft and crafting items, so why not check them out?
https://www.theworks.co.uk/c/art-and-craft/craft-supplies
https://www.coltoncrafts.co.uk
https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-supplies
https://www.etsy.com/uk/c/craft-supplies-and-tools
https://www.littlecraftybugs.co.uk/craft-supplies.html
Growing concern for elderly loved ones’ self care as increased worry about need for more personal support revealed, especially at Christmas time
A majority of adults are more concerned elderly relatives of 75 and older will be lonelier, according to new research, with two in five admitting they'd need more personal support. With 7 in 10 seeing relatives this age over the Christmas and holiday break, and over a quarter hosting them at home, the insights highlight a significant concern for their wellbeing and the overstretched care sector.
The research, commissioned by Ageless Innovation LLC, who develop Joy for All® Companion Pets for older adults, also found many spotted increased signs of forgetfulness, a decline in mental sharpness and even signs of possible dementia in 13% of cases, increasing worries.
Ted Fischer, who is CEO of Ageless Innovation, said: “This highlights the significant concerns many have for their aging loved ones, both in terms of how they feel after the fun and togetherness of a family Christmas and festive time, plus the signs spotted over this time that they are becoming more vulnerable.
“There are also many other ways to provide comfort and companionship to those who need it most. We believe the care sector and other care experts can provide valuable guidance to address this important issue.”
Analysis of the data also revealed 58% of adults aged 35 and under were concerned their elderly relatives wouldn't be able to cope with living on their own, now. One in five were concerned elderly relatives were frailer in comparison to the last time they saw them, with the same number also believing their elderly relatives will be doing less exercise once they went home after the festive period.
Developed with extensive input from older adults, Joy for All ® Companion Pets look, sound, and feel like real pets and can create a personally rich experience by delivering joyful moments to aging loved ones.
Research was conducted via One Pulse in the second week of January 2023 with 1032 UK adults over the age of 18. Ageless Innovation commissioned it, understanding the concerns and worries of close relatives for aging parents and grandparents who might be more vulnerable and in need of support following a time of excitement and family gatherings, such as Christmas.
Peer-reviewed research, including a recent study from the University of Plymouth, has shown robotic animals can alleviate loneliness among older people. Researchers have found that this technology can significantly reduce anxiety levels and provide calm and comfort.
Actually, we at That's Chirstmas feel that these Companion Pets could make ideal Christmas presents for vulnerable people.
To learn more about Joy For All Companion Pets, visit https://joyforall.com.
Ageless Innovation is a global company whic is devoted to developing fun and engaging products for older adults. Beginning with the award-winning line of Joy for All Companion Pets, Ageless Innovation is focused on creating products which promote fun, joy and play while reducing the cost of care and creating meaningful connections for older adults, their families, and caregivers.
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