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Tag: Christmas
Santa Claus is coming to town…
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) The countdown continues and it’s now a mere five sleeps until Santa hits town, so with any luck you’re more organised than I am for the big day — after…
Pressies from the other side for tricky types
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) With just a dozen sleeps until Christmas I’m proud and somewhat astounded to announce that I’ve done half my Christmas shopping. This is unheard of for me. My usual Christmas…
Xtra wishes for a very merry Christmas
This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Are you ready for Christmas yet? There are just 11 sleeps until the big day and for some reason, I’m more organised this year than I’ve ever been in the…
Hey Turleen, it’s a wrap
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Usually it’s about now, with three sleeps to go, that I’d begin to think about making a start on my Christmas shopping. However, this year I’ve excelled myself. It’s all…
He’s online
(This is part of the Online column, written for The Southland Times) The jolly old bloke in the red suit has put his tech-savvy elves to work and they’ve come up with a website to be proud of. Santa Line is…
Stuck for a pressie? No ducking way
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl this year and would like to submit my list of Christmas requirements for your perusal. My poor, long-suffering husband says I…
No toasters but sponges
So, that was Christmas (apologies to John Lennon for mangling his wonderful lyrics). I’m pleased to report there wasn’t a toaster, or any other unwelcome kitchen appliance, to be found under the oh-so-fake tree on Christmas Day. Instead, I was…
Looking online for presents
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Now that it’s a mere nine sleeps until the 25th, I think it’s safe to start thinking about Christmas presents. Successful gift shopping isn’t as easy as it looks so…
Checking Santa’s travels on the web
Every conversation I’ve taken part in lately seems to contain the question: “So, have you done your Christmas shopping yet?” The short answer is no. In fact, it’s the only answer. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Christmas. It’s…