Jack and the Beanstalk at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

[Ad- gifted experience] It’s Christmas time, and one of the very traditional things to do in England is go to a Panto. They are such a magical experience, so I was very excited to be invited back to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, where I saw my first Panto, this time for Jack and the Beanstalk. Obviously, Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic fairy tale, with a story everyone knows and loves. At the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, before the play, we actually checked out their exhibition of drawings for the Dame’s dress, which included an entry from Amelia! She had entered and it was good enough to be presented on the showcase, which is always such a honor.

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Women

[Ad- gifted products – Updated on November 23rd, 2025 to add more gifts] It can often be hard to think of the perfect gift for Christmas time. With so many options, so many places to look, and so many things to see, there is just a lot. I am terrible at shopping online, as everything feels so similar and I cannot seem to get a grips on what adjacent items could be a good fit. If you are looking for some more inspiration, some new ideas that may help you find the perfect gift, then here are some! This article is targeted at feminine people in general.

Jigsaw Puzzle “Colourful Harbour”

This jigsaw puzzle, titled “colourful harbour” is a 1000-piece puzzle that has some stunning boats across the front. It’s a fun puzzle to put together, but what makes it really special is the artists behind this piece designed it by painting with their mouth or feet, as this series is from a group of disabled artists. Grabbing a cup of tea, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Kids

[Ad- gifted products – Updated on November 22nd, 2025 to add more gifts] When it comes to Christmas gifts, there are so many different and new toys out there. To make things a little easier, I have created another gift guide this year! This gift guide is full of toys and games that our household has enjoyed throughout the year. With a bigger focus on physical toys, instead of video games, it has been a good year for toys in our house.

TAMAGOTCHI Angel

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Geeky Date Night at The Dice Box King’s Lynn

While I was in King’s Lynn for a work event, Dann and I decided to check out the local area. We were recommended The Dice Box, which had recently opened in the area, and was actually running some sort of event night. We have our local Geek Retreat and have been to similar board game themed places like the Loading Bar in London, so wanted to check this out! The Dice Box is a franchise, like Geek Retreat, so there is a system to it and similar ones across the country have the same vibes.

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Christmas at Kew Gardens – Art focused Light Trail

We are big fans of Wintertime Light Trails in our house! Kew Gardens always has tons of fantastic events on as well. We’ve been to their Halloween at Kew Gardens event and their Orchid Festival around Valentine’s Day, but wanted to see how their Wintertime Light Trail would be. This light trail is one of the more expensive ones, but also has Christmas in the name; Christmas at Kew Gardens. Everyone was pretty excited for opening weekend, so we headed into London, opting for a ticket that had included parking for the convince of things.

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