Above: Mackenzie Foy as Clara. Image credit – Walt Disney Pictures
By: Simone Cathryn
Rated: PG (Would not recommend for children under 8 years old)
For me, just the word ‘Nutcracker’ evokes images of a magical world full of impossible things becoming possible. It conjures scenes of beautiful glittering trees, perfectly crafted vintage toys and the scary Mouse King through my mind. Read more
Above: Luda, an Operation Christmas Child ambassador.
By: Clare Bruce
For a little girl called Luda, growing up in Ukraine in the 1990s wasn’t easy. The Soviet Union had collapsed and many nations in the region sunk into poverty. Read more
By: Hope Media
It’s that time of year again: time to take a special shopping trip, pack a shoebox of Christmas gifts for a child in a developing nation, in preparation for Operation Christmas Child. Read more
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 30 | Prep Time: 00:30 | Cooking Time: 00:15
Gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas treat. This healthy paleo version of gingerbread has a slightly soft and chewy centre and is topped with homemade white chocolate icing. The icing dresses the cookies up for Christmas but best of all it makes them taste so good! Read more
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
As the family gathers together at Christmas, patience is one of those things you need in spades. Read more
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Today is the perfect time to unwrap what it means to be generous, as we walk through the 12 days of Christmas. Read more
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Magazines may portray Christmas as a time of peace and harmony, but we all know it can be a long way from that. This Christmas I’m unwrapping 12 days of gifts you can give to your family that won’t cost a cent. Read more
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 30 – 32 | Prep Time: 00:10 | Cooking Time: 00:00 | * plus melting and setting time
These Chocolate Buttons are a perfect no-bake, no-fuss healthy treat. They can be made in minutes, then put aside to set in the fridge or freezer. No stress here, just a colourful treat to share over the holiday season. Read more
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Most of us see Christmas as a time of good cheer. But cheerfulness isn’t a given when you are the parent of teenagers. As part of the 12 days of Christmas, today I’m looking at how to cultivate a cheerful spirit in your family. Read more
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 24 cookies | Prep Time: 00:25 | Cooking Time: 00:08
Christmas cookies free from wheat, gluten, soy, nuts, eggs, refined sugars and dairy (ghee used), with a yummy shortbread flavour. A great Christmas treat option for children with allergies. Read more