Christmas Prepper

In the first episode of 2023 I delve into the history of Valentine's Day and the peculiar East Anglia/ Norfolk custom of Jack Valentine aka Old Father or Mother Valentine. Does he visit you on St Valentine's Day? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christmas-prepper/message

A mini book review episode of Russel Ince's Santa Claus & The First Christmas Eve. Previous episode mentioned in the postcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/251uPF1lXGS9w1JOoMHf10?si=ZX8aW-yVRhmTvlno96kF8Q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

In the first book review of 2022 I am reviewing ‘The Christmas Pig' by J.K.Rowling. Advent Calendar YouTube video: https://youtu.be/cVO4Rj2ufgM The Christmas Pig by J.K Rowling (ISBN 1444964917) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cryLgO Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

VIDEO EPISODE: The first episode in Season 2 of the Christmas Prepper podcast Is all about budgeting for Christmas 2022. Follow these top tips and you'll be well on your way to an enjoyable and stress free Christmas. The Christmas expenditure report mentioned in this episode is available here: https://christmasprepper.com/product-category/christmas-planning-downloads/ And here's the link to the money saving expert site: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/boost-your-income/ Follow along on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

This is the Last Christmas Prep-Along of 2021 and incidentally it's also my first video podcast for Spotify! For those on watching/listening on Spotify I have been doing a Christmas Prep-Along series using my Planner and free printables since September on Instagram and YouTube (They're available on YouTube if you'd like to catch up). This is the final Prep Along of the year and I have to apologise that I haven't kept up with the weekly episodes. As soon as the end of November hit I got very busy! And unfortunately the Prep-Alongs fell to the wayside! But I am back for one final episode and I think think what I'm talking about today is one of the most crucial aspects of pulling of a successful Christmas Day (that is if you are hosting). Christmas food, Christmas Day timings and table decor. 5 Things To Do Now To Prep For Christmas & New Year Festivities: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TwNbfh2OOh0Q3r31UagcG?si=Tt_73T6ITbqZO0G9gIRizQ Food to Make Ahead Printable: https://mailchi.mp/7979b200be88/christmas-prep-along-week-4 Budgeting for Christmas 2022 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647479189575168/about YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw Website: https://christmasprepper.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

Today I am going to be talking with the lovely Anna from Mrs Brimbles about making Christmas magical for our families. Anna has a very popular YouTube channel for her Paper crafting business Mrs Brimbles and on there she does a lot of Christmas planning themed videos. Not only that but she also has a Christmas dedicated Instagram Account: From the Workshop for sharing gift ideas that look as though they are straight from you know who's workshop. Anna's video ‘Prepping for Christmas with the Christmas Prepper' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjFSk0OQZcQ&t=52s Anna's video ‘Christmas Cake Bake Along - Stir Up Sunday' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA0h1Kqs4CA Tahnee's video ‘Christmas Cake Bake With Me' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PIf0Nopa94&t=20s Anna's Instagram Accounts Mrs Brimbles: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrimbles/ From the Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/from_the_workshop/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

Last Minute Planning Guide for Christmas (I think now we are week into December most planning going forward can count as last minute?) Here are 5 things you can do to prep for Christmas and the festive period now to help you have as stress free a day as possible. Netmums New Year article: https://www.netmums.com/christmas/the-genius-way-to-do-nye-so-the-whole-family-enjoys-it Nati Dreddd virtual concert tickets: https://natidreddd.veeps.com/stream/schedule Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasprepper Link to my planner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3crMSzb Children's Gift Guide: https://christmasprepper.com/2021/11/13/childrens-gift-guide/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

We are getting ever closer to Christmas so I thought it was about time that I was true to my name (Christmas Prepper) and released another Christmas prepping podcast. This week I'm talking about what to do to prep for Christmas in November and specifically focusing on shopping. Christmas Prep-Along Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvd41wAcwBM&list=PLL06jbMvLvGBV7FLtqpvJK1FqUd_hrnJh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasprepper Link to my planner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3crMSzb Children's Gift Guide: https://christmasprepper.com/2021/11/13/childrens-gift-guide/ Black Friday Shopping Printable: https://mailchi.mp/e96bcc1634ef/christmas-prep-along-week-10 Instagram: www.instsgram.com/christmas.prepper Facebook: www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Twitter: www.twitter.com/xmasprepper Website: www.christmasprepper.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

In this episode I'm reviewing the Christmas magazines that I have bought and read this year. If you would like a free trail of Readly sign up via this link: https://get.readly.com/WHRQcjZsY0doUUFNZ3F0ZzpjbVZtWlhKZllWOW1jbWxsYm1SZllXMWhlbTl1WHpJd01qRT0= There's no obligation or contract, you can cancel at any point. If you join via the above link you can get 1 month free and a £20 Amazon voucher (after your first paid month) - UK only. After your free trial it's just £7.99 a month (less than 2 magazines!) And full disclosure, this is an affiliate link & if you take up the offer I would also get one free month & an amazon voucher. To sign up to my Christmas Prep-Along weekly email visit my website: https://christmasprepper.com If you would like a copy of my 2021 Christmas Planner it's available on Amazon: Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=The+Christmas+Prepper&qid=1628460100&s=books&sr=1-11 US: https://www.amazon.com/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+christmas+prepper&qid=1628460173&sr=8-4 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09BC9NYPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B09BC9NYPG&linkCode=as2&tag=christmasprep-21&linkId=efb502d2a797508f9de2bc9afc865c58 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw Twitter: https://twitter.com/xmasprepper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

We're now 12 weeks away from Christmas Day and only 8 weeks away from Advent! Advent starts on the Sunday nearest to the 30th of November and goes through until Christmas Eve ending on Christmas Day! To sign up to my newsletter click here: https://christmasprepper.com Sources I used for research in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent & https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise-and-events/christingle/what-is-christingle If you would like a copy of my 2021 Christmas Planner it's available on Amazon: Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=The+Christmas+Prepper&qid=1628460100&s=books&sr=1-11 US: https://www.amazon.com/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+christmas+prepper&qid=1628460173&sr=8-4 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09BC9NYPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B09BC9NYPG&linkCode=as2&tag=christmasprep-21&linkId=efb502d2a797508f9de2bc9afc865c58 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw Twitter: https://twitter.com/xmasprepper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

In this weeks podcast episode I'm reviewing some Christmas Lit books that I've listened to rather than read: Christmas at the Cornish Cafe - Philippa Ashley, Christmas Every Day - Beth Moran, Falling for Christmas - Kate Hewitt & A Cotswold Christmas - Kate Hewitt Audible Free Trial: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp?ie=UTF8&ref_=nodl_&actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=christmasprep-21 If you would like a copy of my 2021 Christmas Planner it's available on Amazon: Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=The+Christmas+Prepper&qid=1628460100&s=books&sr=1-11 US: https://www.amazon.com/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+christmas+prepper&qid=1628460173&sr=8-4 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09BC9NYPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B09BC9NYPG&linkCode=as2&tag=christmasprep-21&linkId=efb502d2a797508f9de2bc9afc865c58 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

This episode is about all things Autumn, including a deep dive into the celebration of Bonfire Night in the UK. I'm not just a fan of Christmas, I'm a fan of all that comes with the ‘ber months really (and I go all in for Easter! But that's an episode for another time!) To sign up to my newsletter click here: https://christmasprepper.com Sources I used for historical research in this episode: https://www.historic-uk.com, https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/holydays/samhain.shtml, https://www.metoffice.gov.uk If you would like a copy of my 2021 Christmas Planner it's available on Amazon: Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=The+Christmas+Prepper&qid=1628460100&s=books&sr=1-11 US: https://www.amazon.com/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+christmas+prepper&qid=1628460173&sr=8-4 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09BC9NYPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B09BC9NYPG&linkCode=as2&tag=christmasprep-21&linkId=efb502d2a797508f9de2bc9afc865c58 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

A review of Enid Blyton's Christmas Tales. This book is one of 2 complications of Enid Blyton's short stories about Christmas. There are 25 stories in this book and they were published over a 32 year period (1924-1956) in various publications including magazines and previous story compilations. ISBN: 978-1444931136 Affiliate links: Christmas Tales: https://amzn.to/3zWabLG Christmas Stories: https://amzn.to/3tv29as Check out my website: https://www.christmasprepper.com Message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

This weeks episode is all about gift presentation - wrapping, hampers, the history of it, what we do now and some ideas for ways for your presents this year. Fancy watching some Hallmark Movies? Sign up for a free trial throw Amazon Prime (Affiliate link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/?benefitId=hallmarkuk=christmasprep21) Check out my website: https://www.christmasprepper.com And my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKtiQh716ibLbmoolB29fw 2021 Christmas Prepper: https://amzn.to/3C2K6w0 Connect with me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmas.prepper Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/christmasprepper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas.Prepper Sources for facts, historical and otherwise mentioned within the episode are: theatlantic.com, mentalfloss.com, grandviewresearch.com, Lewis & Cooper, Fortnum's & Mason & Wikipedia. The reusable gift wraps mentioned are available from: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheOathouse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

This week for the book review episode I thought I'd give Christmas a little break and review some of my favourite Autumnal books for Children. Sweep by Louise Greig & Julia Sarda ISBN:978-1405283779 https://amzn.to/37KyL5V Little Goose's Autumn by Elli Woodward & Briony May Smith ISBN: 978-1509807970 https://amzn.to/2Uiy5S2 Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper ISBN: 978-0552545105 https://amzn.to/2VYq4T5 The Very Helpful Hedgehog by Rosie Wellesley ISBN: 978-1843651987 https://amzn.to/3iQhgHu Fletcher & the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson & Tiphanie Beeke ISBN: 978-0061573972 https://amzn.to/3sjAlVO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

So, we are in August now! And I have noticed a lot more Christmas creeping out on social media…It's definitely time to get prepping guys! Follow my easy steps to plan an enjoyable Christmas without getting overwhelmed. AS mentioned in the show my planner is available on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09BC9NYPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B09BC9NYPG&linkCode=as2&tag=christmasprep-21&linkId=efb502d2a797508f9de2bc9afc865c58 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+christmas+prepper&qid=1628460173&sr=8-4 and Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/2021-Christmas-Planner-planning-organised/dp/B09BC9NYPG/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=The+Christmas+Prepper&qid=1628460100&s=books&sr=1-11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

Yes, I have already started watching Christmas movies. Not the stars of the show like Elf and Home Alone but some good old Christmas Cheese. Give me a bit of Hallmark movie goodness any day! If you fancy signing up for a free trial of the Hallmark Movie channel over on Prime Video here's the (affiliate) link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/?benefitId=hallmarkuk=christmasprep21 and if you'd like to get your hands on one of my brand new 2021 Christmas Planners hot off the press then here's the link for that: https://amzn.to/3C2K6w0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

A review of Nancy Mitford's Christmas Pudding. A charmingly lighthearted tale about a Christmas house party at Compton Bobbin in 1930's England. Book Details: ISBN - 9780241342855 Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3iVqj97 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

There are some Christmas traditions that have fallen out of favour in recent years and as I love a bit of Christmas history I though I would explore these long lost traditions on todays episode. The information sources that I have used for today's episode are: my brain, The National Trust website, Wikipedia, The Huff Post and whychristmas.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

A review of Alex T. Smith's book ‘How Winston Delivered Christmas' - A wonderful festive book jam packed with Christmas goodness! ISBN: 9781509851522 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

This weeks episode is all about the giving of gifts at Christmas time. Why we started doing it, how we did it in the past and how best to prep for it nowadays. Follow the steps within this podcast and you'll be well on your way. Sources for historical facts mentioned within the episode are: www.english-heritage.org.uk and Wikipedia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

The first weekly edition of the Christmas Prepper Book Review series. A review of Kate Young's ( https://littlelibrarycafe.com ) ‘The Little Library Christmas' recipe book. ISBN: 9 781838 937 461. Retail price £15 - available at all good bookshops be they brick and mortar or on the net. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

The Christmas Prepper podcast is all about helping you to prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. Preparation is the key to keeping our sanity! (Sometimes) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message

4 Steps you can take in July to prepare for your best Christmas yet. Yes, I know it's the middle of the Summer. No, I'm not wishing the time away. I just like to be prepared! If you have ever found yourself in the middle of December with not a single present bought and no time to think then a little bit of Christmas Prepping might be just the thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christmas-prepper/message