November is a month for slowing down, showing kindness, and getting cosy as the nights draw in. It’s the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and start preparing for the festive season ahead. Whether you’re crafting heartfelt homemade gifts, stirring up the Christmas pudding on Stir-up Sunday, or filling a kindness jar with thoughtful acts, this month is all about warmth and gratitude.
I have been trying to send you these Newsletters with activities earlier so you can plan them, so I have already talked about Guy Falkes, and Remembrance Day
Why not start on this year's Christmas gifts? Instead of buying everything, why not have a go at making something? I am a big fan of homemade gifts. I enjoy making them, and I hope people enjoy receiving them. So pop the kettle on, gather the family, and enjoy a November filled with creativity, comfort, and a little festive sparkle.
Embracing the Seasons
My life transformed when I decided to live in the present and embrace the joy of each season and month.
These 50 winter activities for kids are perfect for this time of year and are all pretty low-cost or even no-cost. You could make a winter bored jar with them for times when the kids just need a little kick start to get them started.
Kindness Jar
The idea is that each of them is kind to each other and when we notice the act of kindness we put a heart into the jar.
We used this kindness jar of hearts as a sibling project, but it is also a fabulous class or whole family project.
Time to Make that Christmas Pudding
Stir-up Sunday falls on the last Sunday before Advent, so this year 24th of November. When families traditionally gather to mix and steam the Christmas pudding. I have been making Christmas Puddings using this recipe since before the boys were born!
Reverse Advent
We have been doing a reverse Advent for years and years, but instead of doing it during December, I now do it over November and drop it at the food bank earlier. Find out what is great to add here and more.
