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Top things to do on Christmas Day

We couldn’t be more excited that Christmas is upon us. We’re decking our halls, hanging the stockings and jingling our bells in anticipation for the big day. As it’s the most wonderful time of the year we wanted to help get the most out of it. So here are our top things to do on Christmas day.

Secret Santa

It’s not too late to set a secret Santa up for everyone who will be at your house on Christmas day. Set a small budget and a theme – perhaps all gifts must be under £5 and hilariously funny joke gifts.

Games

Whether your family is a traditional Monopoly family or prefers a bit of trivia, we think games are a must on Christmas day! If you’re yet to add this fun tradition to your Christmas day festivities, you’re missing out. Yes, be prepared for board flips, arguments and intense frustration – it’s all a part of Christmas.

Movie time

This is the time where everyone has eaten far too much, food babies are out and about, and the Baileys and whisky are in full flow. Pick a Christmas favourite – we love Home Alone or Love Actually and hunker down in the living room with blankets, pillows and fairy lights. Dad is sure to fall asleep and start snoring, and someone will be eating popcorn far too loudly, but that’s what it’s all about.

Eat

I mean, come on, this one is a given. Christmas is the one time of the year where we all become glutens. It’s the time of the year where anything and everything goes – chocolate and cheese, sure. If you’re going to do it, you must do it right. Be sure to start off with a fairly light breakfast; in preparation for the main event of course. After you’ve stuffed yourself with your roast dinner, dessert is a must. Then we advise that you give yourself at least an hour or so to feel full but not stuffed. Then it’s selection box chocolate time, followed by cheese glorious cheese, followed swiftly by a lot of snacks, crisps and dips. We’re talking going ALL out. It’s Christmas after all.

So, they’re our favourite traditions, what are yours? Let us know in the comments below – we’d love to hear!

We hope you have the most wonderful Christmas – filled with all the best things and people in life.

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Black Friday Deals on Catalink

As we’re sure you’re aware, it’s Black Friday week! We thought we lend you a little hand and let you in on all the sales happening across our clients onsite – and, boy, they’re good.

We’re going to give you a little something that will suit every need and taste, so get your wallet at the ready and get ready to shop Black Friday style.

Clothing

Whether you’re looking for those AW18 lines, want to kit out the family for next year or really fancy being that cute couple with the matching Christmas jumpers, we’ve got you sorted.

Lands’ end has a huge range of clothing for the whole family – and its top quality. This Black Friday week – as in, right now – they have 40% off full price items across the whole website. That’s not up to either – it’s a solid 40%.

If it’s the girls you’re looking to buy for, Yumi has a beautiful selection of clothing for women and girls and they’re offering up to 60% of selected lines this week.

Looking to suit up in time for the festive season lads? Moss Bros have you covered (in the most stylish suits around) with an extra 20% off everything sitewide.

Drink (the strong stuff)

What’s better than discounted food? Erm, maybe discounted alcohol!

Rude Wines have some unmissable deals on their wine selection this week, with some cases offering savings of 40%. What’s not to love?

Homeware

If you’re hoping to have your living room fresh in time for Christmas and can’t find anywhere that guarantees delivery and fitting in time for Christmas, we have the place for you. United Carpets and Beds have up to half price off on beds, carpets and mattresses. Plus, they ensure they’ll have your carpet fitted in time for the big day.

Fancy some décor that’s a little bit different from the usual boring homewares? Culture Vulture has a delightful 25% off different categories all week long. Don’t miss out, head over there now.

Health & Beauty

Protocol Beauty is known for their expertise in collagen – that’s the stuff that makes your skin feel and look more youthful. Their Black Friday deals are still a big surprise, but they’re advertising some big expectations. Head over to their site to have a little look at what you might like when the discounts drop.

Looking to keep that cold at bay this year? Now, you may not think about spending your hard-earned cash on medication this black Friday, but you’re wrong not to do so. Let’s be honest, you’re bound to get a winter cold right? Medication is expensive! So, get yours on sale this week at Pharmacy First and prepare for that likely event. They’ve got a random, but impressive, up to 62% off.

Gifts

With Christmas coming up, it’s the best time to use Black Friday to your advantage and get some great bargains on those gifts.

Head over to Angels Face for the cutest little girl’s tutus. Your little girl is sure to love a handcrafted tutu or a pretty new dress to show off to the family at Christmas time. They’re offering up to 80% off – we know, it’s an unmissable deal.

Buy your lady (or treat yourself girls) a beautiful set of lingerie or maybe even opt for something a little kinkier. Either way, Playful Promises have an incredible collection of lingerie to choose from. They’ve got a bunch of sales across site right now – including great discounts on their famous Gabi line.

Trim and tame that beard in time for Christmas lads. If you’re yet to invest in some high-quality shaving equipment, now’s your change. Pop on over to Executive Shaving’s website for a sneaky 25% off their incredible products.

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How to throw the Ultimate Christmas Party

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re so excited to bring you our Christmas Party guide. We’re including all our must haves for the ultimate Christmas party – whether it’s on Christmas Day or a friendly gathering.

Decorations

If you’re the host this year, you’re going to want to impress – right? It’s easy to set the scene for a Christmas Party. You’re going to need to put up a tree, choose a colour theme and put up some garland and lights around your house. If you’re looking for some festive but completely unique ornaments, Angel and Boho have exactly that. Check out their gold string leaf lights or pick up their precious pine cone baubles. If you love their stuff, be sure to sign up for their incredible updates and offers, here.

Drink

After you’ve decorated the tree, hung the wreaths and strung the lights, it’s time to think about the drink. What’s a Christmas party without an array of festive alcohol?! We’re going to go with the most obvious and say a pot of mulled wine is a great statement drink for a Christmas party. We’re going to give you a little how-to, don’t worry.

Pick a red wine that delights, whether mulled or not. If you’re struggling, Rude Wines has the most incredible selection of fine wines. Plus, they have incredible deals at this time of the year.

  1. Add the mulled wine to saucepan with half an orange (sliced), 60g of brown sugar, a bay leaf, one cinnamon stick and a teaspoon of grated nutmeg.
  2. Heat gently until all of the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Et Voila – you’re finished.

This simple yet show-stopping mulled wine will really set your party apart from the rest. Sign up to the Rude Wines newsletter to get incredible wine deals, direct to your inbox.

Food

What’s a party without delicious food? If you’re looking for ease, party food is the way to go, but if you want something a little more warming and personal, it’s not much harder to make a huge batch of chilli. Throw some potato wedges into the over and leave your chilli simmering on the stove-top. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

If you’re looking for a special addition to your delicious chilli, head over to Spicers to choose yourself an affordable but super luxury Christmas hamper. Because who doesn’t like delving into a salted caramel hamper?

Entertainment

This is a great one because, in all honesty, you don’t need to do much to entertain people. Once they’re surrounded by friends and family, enjoying their food and have the drinks flowing, people tend to keep themselves entertained.

Make sure you throw some classic Christmas music on maybe leave out some instruments (if you have any), so people who can play, will play. Everyone loves a good sing-along! If you’re wanting some backup entertainment, get the Mr and Mrs game out, play some heads up (Christmas themed) and let the arguments begin!

So that’s it, that’s your Christmas party plan done. You can layback, grab yourself a drink and delegate now.