Christmas
Welcome to Mum’s Grapevine’s Christmas HQ!
Here you’ll find our favourite gifts for kids of every age; loads of super simple Christmas crafts; delicious festive recipes and fancy food; DIY decoration ideas and wrapping inspiration; plus tips to keep you organised through the silly season.
Ho Ho Ho xo
10 DIY Christmas baubles to make with the kids
There’s nothing quite like a Chrissy tree brimming with DIY baubles all handmade with love and care by your talented kiddos. As they grow up, these […]
14 DIY Advent calendars you can make at home
In a blink of an eye it will be Christmas which means lots of fun decorating! Starting with the Advent calendar. We’ve found some great ideas […]
15 DIY Christmas tree ornaments
Decorating the tree is one of the most fun parts of Christmas, and it’s a chance for you and your family to really make your […]
Deck your doors: 15 quirky DIY wreath ideas
Here at MGV we love an excuse to get crafty around the house, and Christmas is our chance to cover everything in prettiness! Give family […]
19 ways to fill your advent calendar (without chocolate!)
Homemade advent calendars can be loads of fun for counting down to Christmas (check out our gallery of creative ideas if you’re looking for inspiration). […]
20 ways to recycle Christmas packaging
Christmas is over and your living room is now littered with piles of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and tube rolls. Don’t throw them in the […]
11 tips for toddler-proofing Christmas trees
Christmas trees can be mesmerising for curious toddlers: with those bright baubles and tantalising tinsel, who wouldn’t want to tug, munch and explore? Luckily, you […]
14 cool Christmas tree alternatives
Christmas cheer without the cleanup! If you don’t enjoy fishing pine needles out of the vacuum cleaner for the whole of January, you can still […]
5 tech tricks for bringing Christmas alive
Feeling a little bah-humbug? Raise your Christmas spirits with these fun and quirky tech tricks for bringing Santa and the festive season alive! 1. Portable […]
8 FREE Christmas printables
If you’ve run out of wrap, cards or tags – don’t panic (and definitely don’t try to brave the madness at the shops!) We’ve rounded […]
10 clever Christmas treats
Loosen your waistband, the Christmas eat-a-thon is about to get serious! We’ve rounded up 10 delicious festive treats that are a feast for the eyes […]
12 creative gift wrapping ideas
It’s what’s inside that counts, but anyone who loves pretty packaging knows that a beautifully wrapped gift can make you fall in love with the […]
12 quirky DIY Christmas wreaths
A welcoming wreath at your door is a must for spreading Christmas cheer. Here are 12 DIY Christmas wreaths that put a spin on the […]
10 easy kids Christmas crafts
Deck the halls with glue and pipe cleaners! Nothing gets you in to the Christmas spirit like a bit of DIY craftiness. We’ve rounded up […]
10 tips for Christmas pack-up
Ever wondered how to keep the Chrissy decorations all nice and neat for next year? Avoid breaking baubles and tangled tree lights with these clever […]