Wednesday, 4 October 2023
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Cocoba Chocolate introduces Fantastic Christmas gifting range
From a very cheery Santa & His Reindeer Chocolate Bites, to a beautifully presented Hot Chocolate Bombe Christmas Bauble and delicious Hot Chocolate Christmas Puddings, Cocoba’s Christmas gifting range really has something for everyone.
Cocoba Chocolate has also created delicious, stunning Christmas Hampers crammed full of many delicious treats; you needn’t look further than Cocoba for a complete range of festive gifts to get everyone fully into the Christmas spirit.
Share some yuletide joy this Christmas with Cocoba’s Santa & His Reindeer Chocolate Bites at £9.95. Each box includes a sweet collection of bitesize festive characters, all handmade using high quality Belgian milk chocolate in the shape of Santa and his Reindeers.
Presented in a beautiful selection box, the seasonal chocolate bites make a fun and loveable gift to bring out the child in everyone this Christmas season.
Discover the magical Hot Chocolate Bombe Christmas Bauble, which is an utterly fantastic festive tin bauble decorated with Cocoba Christmas characters, containing a Belgian hot chocolate bombe that has a generous helping of yummy fluffy marshmallows. A must-have addition for hanging on the Christmas tree or a great surprise to gift as a Secret Santa present or stocking filler for a very nifty £4.95.
Bursting with a generous helping of mini marshmallows, the delicious Christmas Pudding Hot Chocolate Bombe is handcrafted from silky Belgian milk and delicious white chocolate. At just £3.95 the Christmas Pudding Hot Chocolate Bombe makes a sweet surprise for stockings, Christmas Eve boxes, or for festive hampers to delight your family and friends.
Finally, Cocoba has it all wrapped up with a collection of exquisite Christmas hampers starting out at £19.99. Each hamper is carefully put together to display an array of delicious, yummy chocolate treats, fastened with a special hand-tied ribbon to add just that perfect finishing touch.
Please visit Cocoba Chocolate’s website for more information including the lovely Christmas vegan product range. www.CocobaChocolate.com
Cocoba’s chocolate products include Belgian hot chocolate, chocolate bars and lollipops, truffles and buttons, and a growing range of vegan dark and ‘milk’ chocolate.
Cocoba’s range is available from www.CocobaChocolate.com. But if you live in Kent, why not visit Cocoba’s flagship chocolate café at the Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent?
They are also available via independent farm shops, good delis, John Lewis, Selfridges and more, besides. All products are handmade in Kent.
Incidentally, if you want a 10% deduction in the price you pay, please join their mailing list. Also, remember deliveries on orders over £35 are free, please check for details.
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https://www.cocobachocolate.com
Embrace the Joy of a Debt-Free Christmas: Tips to Make it Happen
However, it can also be a season of financial stress and anxiety, as people often overspend in the spirit of giving. But it doesn't have to be that way!
With some careful planning and a bit of creativity, you can have a debt-free Christmas and still enjoy the magic of the season. In this blog post, we will explore some practical tips to help you achieve a debt-free Christmas without sacrificing the joy and warmth of the Christmas season.
Set a Realistic Budget
The first step in having a debt-free Christmas is setting a realistic budget. Take a close look at your financial situation and determine how much you can comfortably afford to spend on gifts, decorations, and festivities. Remember that your budget should cover not only gifts but also other Christmastime expenses such as travel, food, and entertainment, too.
Create a Gift List
Once you have a budget in mind, create a list of all the people you want to buy gifts for. Prioritise your list and allocate a specific amount for every person. Be mindful of your budget and avoid the temptation to overspend. Consider meaningful and thoughtful gifts that don't have to be very expensive.
Embrace Homemade and DIY Gifts
Shop Smart
Take advantage of sales, discounts, and cashback offers whilst you are shopping for gifts. Compare prices and use price-tracking apps to ensure you always get the best possible deals. Consider shopping online to avoid impulse purchases that often happen in physical stores.
Also, do remember that discount retailers such as Lidl, Aldi, Home Bargains, The Range, B&M Bargains, Savers, The Works, etc often retail items such as scented candles, perfumes and so on, at much better prices than department stores, so do check them out to potentially save some money.
Use Cash, Not Credit
When making your Christmas purchases, try to pay with cash or your debit card rather than using credit cards. Using cash helps you stay within your budget and avoid accumulating debt. If you must use a credit card, ensure that you have a plan to pay off the balance promptly to avoid interest charges.
Plan Christmas Time Activities That Don't Cost Too Much
Create memorable experiences with your loved ones without breaking the bank. Host a potluck dinner instead of an extravagant feast, enjoy a movie night at home, or participate in community events and free holiday activities like parades or tree lighting ceremonies.
Regift Thoughtfully
If you have items that you received as gifts and never used, consider regifting them to someone who might appreciate them more. Just be sure to rewrap and present them thoughtfully, and avoid regifting to someone in the same social circle who might recognise the gift.
Re-use Christmas decorations, whenever possible. Rather than automatically going out to buy more new Christmas lights, tinsel, decorations and the like, reuse festive decorations from previous years to make your home a festive winter wonderland.
For example, my late Mother had a celluloid Father Christmas that her Father had bought which was at least 70 years old. It always had pride of place on the family's Christmas tree. And now it adorns the Christmas tree for my sister's little ones. You could start your own Christmas decorations tradition for your own family with Christmas decorations going from generation to generation, going down through the years? And how cool would that be?
Secret Santa or Gift Exchanges
Instead of buying gifts for everyone in your extended family or friends group, why not suggest a Secret Santa or gift exchange? This way, each person only has to buy only one gift and not several, and it can be a more thoughtful and meaningful present within a budget.
Start Saving Early
To prepare for a debt-free Christmas, consider setting up a dedicated savings account at the beginning of the year. Contribute a small amount each month, so you have a substantial sum by the time the holiday season arrives.
Conclusion
A debt-free Christmas is not only possible but also immensely rewarding. By setting a budget, getting creative with your gifts, and making mindful spending choices, you can enjoy the holiday season without the stress of financial debt. Remember that the true spirit of Christmas lies in the joy of giving and spending quality time with loved ones, not in lavish gifts or extravagant spending. So, this holiday season, focus on what truly matters, and celebrate the magic of Christmas without the financial burden.
You might find inspiration in a previous blogpost here https://thatschristmas.blogspot.com/2023/10/11-unique-and-budget-friendly-christmas.html
(Noel Picture courtesy of VIVIANE M. from Pixabay)
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Hope Spring launches first sets of charity Christmas eCards
The international development NGO has released a set of Christmas eCards annually as part of its fundraising efforts in the last quarter of each year, for the past three years.
The set of Christmas eCards announced is titled the twelve cats of Christmas, a tongue in cheek parody of the popular twelve days of Christmas song. The twelve cats of Christmas eCards featured one breed of popular cat breed found in British homes each day leading up to Christmas.
The dozen cats featured included the popular and most common moggy to the exotic Korat and Bengal cats.
Says Hope Spring eCard platform and social media manager Seun Olonade “Cat lovers will appreciate and enjoy receiving the twelves cats of Christmas eCard as a Christmas greetings card”.
She went on to say: “The inspiration for the twelves cats Christmas card came from a mixture of the popularity of our cats charity birthday ecards and my fondness for the twelve days of Christmas song!”
The twelve cats of Christmas and other ecards to be launched in the coming weeks, are expected to help Hope Spring water Christmas fundraising efforts. The holiday period around December is one of the busiest for Hope Spring fundraising platform and for other charities in the UK in general.
A successful fundraising campaign in the last quarter of this year, will enable Hope Spring to fund some of their outstanding well and borehole projects in 2023. You can view and send the twelve cats of Christmas ecards at Hope Spring ecards website. You will also find more information about their clean water advocacy projects on their homepage.
Timor Release a Modern Successor to the Legendary WWW (Dirty Dozen)
This watch represents the next step in our journey, seamlessly merging the past's robustness with today's elegance and functionality. And That' Christmas feels sure it will be the ideal Christmas gift for the watch enthusiast in your life.
Key Features:
Durability and Elegance: Crafted to endure the toughest of challenges, the Modern Field 100M embodies the strength and resilience required for today's battleground. Yet, its elegance and usability make it suitable for any adventure.
Specifications: With a diameter of 36.5mm, thickness of 12mm, and weight of 94g, this watch is designed for comfort. It boasts a water resistance of 10ATM (100M, 330ft), ensuring reliability in most water encounters. The watch features a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Sellita Modified SW260 movements, and is made with 316L stainless steel with an anti-glint PVD finish.
Highly Legible Dial: No more squinting or searching for the correct angle! The time is clear, day or night, ensuring that a rapid glance is all you need.
Anti-Glint Coating: The Modern Field 100M features a matte black anti-reflective PVD coating, ensuring discretion when it matters most, adding a touch of stealthy sophistication.
Water Resistance: Designed to be a trusty companion in rain, river, or during a rigorous workout. (Note: While robust, it's advised against using this watch for diving.)
For Everyone: While it's the successor to their esteemed military field watches, the Modern Field 100M is for everyone. Its simplicity, durability, and elegance make it the perfect accessory for adventurers, professionals, and everyday enthusiasts alike.
Pricing and Availability: The Modern Field 100M is priced at £990.00. Pre-orders opened today and will be shipping next Summer, 2024.
For more details and to be notified when the Modern Field 100M becomes available, visit Timor Watch Company.
Founded in 1923 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Timor Watch Company quickly gained a reputation for crafting durable Swiss watches. During World War II, Timor was among the legendary "Dirty Dozen" watchmakers that produced timepieces for the British Military.
After navigating challenges like the quartz crisis, Timor made a resurgence by returning to its roots, focusing on iconic WWII designs. Now headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Timor continues its legacy with modern interpretations of classic designs.
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