I love my Kindle. Admittedly with the rush of work lately I haven't had much time to enjoy it, but come next week I'll be taking time off to spend making this Christmas magical for the kids.

While browsing Amazon's list of free Kindle books to download, I discovered some real treasures which the younger ones will be sure to enjoy. Perhaps you will enjoy reading these festive Kindle freebies too!

The Christmas Angel by Abbie Farwell Brown

I've wanted to learn how to make twine hangers for my indoor plants for ages, but never got around to doing it! Luckily I came across this simple and stylish method from Lovely Indeed which explains how to make your own hangers in literally a few minutes!



Now all I need to do is upgrade my plant pots to terracotta ones =)

Via: Lovely Indeed

Had enough of only getting bills and junk mail through the post? Well, here's a great idea for you: how about receiving a monthly surprise present just for you (or delivered to someone special), beautifully packaged and hand-selected by a designer with exquisite taste?

It's October 1st and I've officially begun my Christmas shopping and preparations (though in my head I probably started months ago!).

Though it's a little early to begin decorating the house, I've begun making cross stitched decorations, saving every last penny for my gift shopping spree and sourcing recipes for my baking.

For the past few years I've managed to enjoy Christmas on an incredibly frugal budget, and I'd love to share my ideas with others so no-one need dread the prospect of breaking the bank in order to revel in seasonal celebration.

Over the next twelve or so weeks I'll be updating Glamumous with posts labelled "Can't Afford Xmas" in which I'll share the best bargains, Christmas recipes, ideas and traditions which won't break the bank.

Please subscribe (or at least check back periodically) to see what I've found, written or shared. I'd love also to learn of more tips and tricks from frugal Glamumous readers so please feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments (or drop me a line if you like!).

Happy preparations Ladies! Christmas season is on its way!

If, like me, you;'ve misplaced school newsletters and can't for the life of you remember what date the kids go back to school in September, this useful tool on Direct.gov.uk can help you find out.

Simply type in your postcode to be directed to the appropriate section of your local council website - beats manic Google searching every time!

Directgov: Find out school term dates:

It's that time of year when wasps are out in force, so here's a link to help you build a simple wasp trap by recycling a used drinks bottle.

Build This Yellow Jacket Trap for Worry-Free Outdoor Soda Sipping:

Welcome to 2012! A new year in blogging, with this first being my initial burst of energy in hoping to maintain a resolution to write more and further my ventures online.

With such an eventful (and often upsetting) year behind us, I hope this year will see a smaller share of bad luck for those close to me, replaced instead by a greater share of happiness, especially now that we have a beautiful new addition to our family.

Best wishes to all who read Glamumous, I hope the year ahead will be a happy one for you too!