And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is up, the Santa hats are out and the first doors on our advent calendars are open.

I love this time of year. It is my favourite. And it’s one of the few times still full of magic even as an adult. I’m going to be soaking up every minute of joy the next few weeks bring and I hope December is full of moments of joy for you too.

Happy December! 🎄
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Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

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We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
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Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing the Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing these updates every week but I like having somewhere to put all these photos!

They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
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Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

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I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

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Blogging · January 1, 2015

New Year = New Blog!

Happy New Year everyone! I am excited to start this new year with a sparkly new blog. Move over Redhead Babyled, there’s a new kid on the block.

So here we go, a new blog, a new design (thanks Zoe!) and a slightly new direction. The aim of this new space of mine is to veer a little away from babies – as LP and Little Man are definitely not babies anymore. I want to do more food and lifestyle posts to vary the content a little bit but deep down this will be the same space it has always been – me, writing about… stuff.

I’m looking forward to this new chapter. I don’t see this blog name changing ever again and that’s exciting for me – it will be great to have a permanent space that can grow with us as a family. I’m planning on updating the header image every year or so, whenever it starts to feel dated but apart from that I’m looking forward to this new start.

Here’s to a new year and a new blog – What the Redhead said.

New Year = New Blog!

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Comments

  1. Zoe Corkhill says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:37 am

    I’ve already said this – but I’m so pleased you like it! Hopefully it will save you lots of time on the admin side of things too 🙂

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 1:17 am

      It really will! x

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  2. Jaime Oliver says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:50 am

    Loving the new name and the face lift 🙂 good luck and happy blogging for 2015 🙂

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 1:17 am

      Happy blogging for you too Jaime! x

      Reply
  3. Kim Carberry says

    January 1, 2015 at 1:28 am

    Love it! I love the new name and layout!!
    My first visit to a blog in 2015 was this one……I’ve been dying to see it!!
    Good luck and all the best for this new year xxx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Kim, happy new year! x

      Reply
  4. Lauren (@laurenbigeejit) says

    January 1, 2015 at 1:46 am

    Squeal!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Lauren 🙂 x

      Reply
  5. Lucy Bishop says

    January 1, 2015 at 2:11 am

    I absolutely love the new name gorgeous girl: excited for the new year & lots more lovely blogging!! 🙂 May 2015 be the year we get to meet up lots, eat our weight in cake & drink gallons of tea! Woop woop! Xxx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Yay for meeting up, eating cake and drinking tea – let’s make it happen! Happy new year Lucy! x

      Reply
  6. Seychellesmama says

    January 1, 2015 at 3:19 am

    Wooo congratulations I love it a Donna!!! It looks fab 🙂

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Chantelle, Happy new year to your gorgeous family x

      Reply
  7. Lucy DearBeautiful says

    January 1, 2015 at 6:12 am

    Ahhhh, I love it Donna. The new name is great, it’s still you just a little more grown up, if you get what I mean. And the new design reflects that too, with the nod to your old name and design, but a more fresh lifestyle feel. x

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Lucy, I love the nods to the old name and it feels so ‘me’ already! x

      Reply
  8. The Reading Residence says

    January 1, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Love it! Great name and it looks fab. Happy new year to you all & looking forward to reading x

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn, Happy new year to you too! x

      Reply
  9. brummymummyof2 says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:03 am

    HOLLA!!! Wahooo my beaut one. Fab name and it looks fab. Here’s to a top ten blog in 2015. You work so hard and you should be so so proud. I have plans for this year. They probably will fail but you know what? That’s cool as that’s what blogging is about. You can do what the hell you like! xxxxxxx

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      You really can! Happy new year Brum, looking forward to meeting you in a few months! x

      Reply
  10. Another Bun says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Aaah fantastic! Good luck with the new blog – I love the name too!

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks lovely, happy new year! x

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    January 1, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Yay! I love it – here’s to another year of blogging, I hope we get to meet up again sometime this year xx

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      So do I!! Thanks for everything in 2014 and a very Happy New Year! x

      Reply
  12. Tracy Nixon says

    January 1, 2015 at 8:34 am

    You blog looks wonderful! Well done and thank you! Happy new year to your and your faily, Donna!

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Thanks Tracy, happy new year to you too x

      Reply
  13. Beth Twinderelmo says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Eeeep!!! You’re live! A brand new shiny blog. Absolutely love the new name & love the new look – but ultimately just love your blog in general!!
    Good luck (like you need it!) and happy 2015. Thanks for the help & advice you’ve given me – I really appreciate it xx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      It’s been a pleasure Beth, look forward to meeting you this year x

      Reply
  14. becky says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Ohhhh Love it! Happy New Year and Good Luck in all you do (not that you need it, your fab!)

    X

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks Becky, Happy New Year! x

      Reply
  15. Emma T says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Looks great, love the name and great that you’ve found a blog name that’ll be able to grow with you. Waiting on Zoe to get back to me on tidying up my blog, so hopefully she’ll be able to do as good a job on mine as she’s done on yours.

    Happy new year

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      I’m sure Zoe will work her magic on yours too! Happy New Year Emma x

      Reply
  16. Caro says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Love the new design and name. Happy new year!

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Caro, happy new year to you too x

      Reply
  17. Fiveadventurers says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:31 am

    The site looks fabulous, I can see why you were so excited! 🙂 Love the name too, heres to a great 2015. xx

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks so much, happy new year! x

      Reply
  18. Hayley Aldis says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:32 am

    HNY Family W! Love the spots and the font choices. Congratulations! X

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Hayley – HNY to you and your gorgeous girls too! x

      Reply
  19. Jenni - Baby Chaos says

    January 1, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I love the new name and the new blog!
    I loved reading your old blog, it was one of the first blogs I started to follow when I started in to the world of blogging back in August, and I am looking forward to reading in future!

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Jenni, Happy New Year – and so glad the prize arrived! x

      Reply
  20. Colette B says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Fabulous new header and blog name 🙂 Looking forward to lots more of the same from you though 😉

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      There will definitely be lots more of the same! x

      Reply
  21. Colette B says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Aw and I just spotted myself in your love to read bit on the sidebar! Thanks lady! x

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      You are more than welcome! x

      Reply
  22. Natalie says

    January 1, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Congratulations on the new blog – it looks gorgeous!

    LOVE the header image too. What a great photo!

    Happy New Year and I look forward to reading all that the Redhead has to say 🙂

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Natalie, happy new year to you too x

      Reply
  23. Zara - Mojo Blogs says

    January 1, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    It’s so cool! I really love it. Grats on the new look! Huge fan. x

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    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Zara, I’m a bit biased but I love it too, Happy New Year! x

      Reply
  24. Lily Lau says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Yay for this new blog! Happy New Year Redheads! 🙂

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks Lily, happy new year to you too x

      Reply
  25. Hayley @hayleyfromhome says

    January 1, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    It looks fantastic Donna, love the new name and the header is gorgeous! Ooh it’s an exciting new start to the year for you, I look forward to reading more 🙂 xx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks Hayley, it feels like ‘me’! x

      Reply
  26. Hurrah For Gin says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    AHH Donna i loves it!! Super fancy you pro blogger you!
    Looking forward to reading and wishing you and yours a very happy 2015 xxx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Katie, I loves it just a little bit too 😉 Happy new year to the lovely Mr and Mrs Gin and the Ginlings! x

      Reply
  27. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Thanks lovely, happy new year to you too x

    Reply
  28. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    It feels natural to me too, it’s so me, it’s like I’ve grown up 🙂 x

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  29. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Thanks Hun, it feels so right! x

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  30. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Thanks lovely, happy new year! x

    Reply
  31. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    I think this Redhead says far too much! hehe, Happy New Year lovely x

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  32. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks Helen, happy new year! x

    Reply
  33. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    She really does! Don’t know what I would have done without her x

    Reply
  34. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Thanks lovely! x

    Reply
  35. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Thanks lovely, Happy New Year x

    Reply
  36. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    To you too Kerrie! x

    Reply
  37. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    Thanks Em, Happy New Year to you too! x

    Reply
  38. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    Thanks! Happy New Year to you too x

    Reply
  39. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks lovely, happy new year x

    Reply
  40. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Thanks Lorraine 🙂 Happy new year – it’s gotta be better than the last! x

    Reply
  41. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks Lauren, happy new year! x

    Reply
  42. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    You too Aby, Happy New Year! x

    Reply
  43. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks Bex, happy new year to you too x

    Reply
  44. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks Carie, it really is, happy new year! x

    Reply
  45. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks Hannah, Happy New Year to you too! x

    Reply
  46. Donna Wishart says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks lovely, happy new year to you too x

    Reply
  47. Emma Shilton says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    I love it! Fabulous blog lady, looking forward to reading more from you in the New Year xx

    Reply
  48. Laura Corrall says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:40 am

    Love it, and loving the name. Really looking forward to reading all the fab things this year. All the best for 2015.

    Reply
  49. Charlotte says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Love the new name! Happy new blog day! xx

    Reply
  50. Katie @mummydaddyme says

    January 2, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    As I said on twitter it just looks fab Donna, it really reflects you as a family and I love the header. Your blog is one of my favourites as you know, but I now love your new grown up look even more! Here is to an amazing blog 2015 for you! xx

    Reply
  51. Tracy Nixon says

    January 4, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Hello! Love the new name and look! I am sure it will be as successful, if not more, that Redhead Babyled! Good luck xxx

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      January 4, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Tracy x

      Reply
  52. Carol Cameleon says

    January 4, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Wow, so many comments! Your blog looks fab, so fresh! Looking forward to 2015 Donna:)

    Reply
  53. Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Congrats on the new blog! It looks great, and as a fellow redhead I very much approve of the name too 🙂

    Reply

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