Christmas Chat & Two Big Rants - Spend The Day With Me

[@juliepotter7995]

Hi Caroline, I feel exactly the same as you about Christmas and new year, never the same when our children left home 🥰

[@minkgin3370]

I enjoy Christmas very much, but New Year completely passes me by & always has done. It’s just another day to me & I treat it as such. I have always refused to go out & ‘mingle’ on that night & much prefer to stay at home & don’t even stay up for the Midnight shenanigans.

[@sueprice4082]

Christmas is getting harder as I get older. My parents now both gone and the second Christmas without my husband of nearly 50 years. I know it’s life and I have a son and his family (100 miles away but will be with them) and we have to adapt but all the November Christmas adverts are really getting me down - we are not all in the “happy family” space. Sending love to all who are feeling this way ❤ Sue

[@Joan-COYI]

I don’t have any family left but I see Christmas as a day to enjoy nice food and be grateful for the good things. I have such good people in my life, my partner and I have been together for 35 years, my close friends and my carers are kind, thoughtful, trustworthy and have integrity. They also have superb and ironic senses of humour. I feel supported and loved. It’s good to have a time to be thankful for being alive especially when remembering those who we’ve lost. They would want us to live the best way that we can. Because I’m older I do still send Christmas cards to older friends who don’t use the internet. It’s a good way to keep in touch and I too write them all early to send mid December. My hand aches from writing because I never write much anymore. Young people think it’s mad to send cards. Thanks for a lovely video Caroline.

[@maureencomley7909]

I still love receiving and sending Christmas cards it is only once a year and I think with the decorations the cards make it more Christmasy 😊🎄

[@DonnaAntenucci]

Me too :) every year I say to myself can I get this done - & yes I get it done making me feeling amazing!!

[@karenlowes7802]

Sorry to hear your not mad about Christmas. I love everything about it .We no longer exchange gifts but the snow, the lights, the beautiful Christmas carols and choirs...and celebrating Christ's birth is all so meaningful to me.😊😊❤

[@CarolineMrsM]

I'm not sure where you live but I'm a bit envious of the thought of snow at Christmas - I'd love to live somewhere with a guaranteed white Christmas, I think we've had one in my lifetime!

[@barbarasteel8805]

Thanks for a lovely chatty vlog again Caroline. I know what you mean about Christmas. I too am not a fan, having never had children and worse this year as we lost our precious dog. So, you asked if anyone is doing anything different this year for Christmas. Having just returned off the Queen Anne, we were looking today to see if there was a Christmas as cruise for a about 12 days and the Victoria is doing one to Lisbon and the canaries, so we might do that. The thought of being here over that period doesn’t thrill me this year and sitting down to roast turkey also doesn’t! So, I’m working on my husband to see if we can book this cruise which leaves on the 16th. Perfect. You’ve got your Queen Mary to look forward to. Are you doing it the same way again, NYC to s’hampton? We did it the other way so would be keen to do a return trip at some point. I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time and I look forward to your vlog about it. Have a great weekend x

[@CarolineMrsM]

@@barbarasteel8805 Sounds wonderful, the Christmas cruise, just perfect. Yes, we are doing the same transatlantic journey - we love the busyness of a few days in the city followed by the relaxing journey back home by ship.x

[@anneross5347]

Oh Caroline, I totally agree with you about Christmas, it’s too commercial now, and all these influencers putting their Christmas decorations up even before bonfire night!! Bah humbug😂😂😂😂😂

[@carolynhamilton3316]

I still love Christmas, even tho sometimes I spend it alone. The Christmas music, the decorations, the commercials, the movies, etc, all make a great season. My mom no longer with me, and I so miss her, and my kids are grown , but I love buying gifts for grand children, even tho my spending has become smaller since I’m retired. Now. I love your videos, and how you spend your day. Love your sweet kitty. I wish I could travel as much as you. ❤️

[@jacquiliddell7680]

I love to receive Christmas cards, because sometimes (especially these days ) you don’t hear from cousins and friends as often as we used to and I keep them after and read them properly and love the verses . Then I recycle for next years Christmas cards that I make or junk journals . So yes I’m like your mum , don’t want to lose them. I love seeing Ron , sweet old guy you love him so much I can tell ❤

[@adriannewathan4101]

So admire the way you stand by you principals.

[@caththyssen2730]

Love this vlog. Christmas has always been a whole family gathering of around 30-35 people, which is lovely. We’ve rotated around a handful of families to host. Last year it changed for reasons I won’t go into and I celebrated Christmas with my husband and 2 young adult children, still living at home. I was feeling a little anxious at the thought of our day being just us but it was wonderful. So relaxed, intimate and a quality day together. I send Christmas cards to my extended family and good friends. I love the tradition of writing them over several nights the week before December. I take the time to reflect on the year spent with the person I’m writing to and try to personalise my message. I like to enjoy a bottle of Baileys while I write! My gift list has dramatically reduced, only giving to my hubby and kids and close friends. It takes the stress out of Christmas. Gift giving should be enjoyable but I found it a chore when trying to buy for everyone. Spending time with people you care about is what’s important, I feel. I have put the teeth whitener on my wish list for this year! Love Twixmas! You have no idea what day it is, no expectations or structure. It’s wonderful!

[@janetteparker472]

Aww Ron is adorable. 🥰🥰😻 I too am not a big fan of Christmas but I love to decorate the house ❤❤

[@Sunshinesetter]

Really enjoyed your video and agree to decorate before you go as it will be so nice to come back to a christmassy house.I find a ginger biscuit or buttered toast really helps on the Mounjaro nausea days.Plus a mint green tea at night.Ron looks like a lovely character 😀

[@millystapleton6603]

Caroline, I agree with everything you have said about Christmas and the run up to the 'big day' It's only one day in my mind so why all the fuss! The family, who is hosting, who to leave out etc is the conversation in our house every year. Just chill I say!! Love the 3D printer! Love your videos and chats.

[@raelenejones]

Oh I do love a good rant!

[@crossygirl185]

I absolutely love the dark nights autumn and winter I always have

[@janettesinclair6279]

Thanks for inspiring me to get my Christmas cards written earlier this year. This will save a lot of stress later on, when I am organising gifts and food etc. My dad died when I was 21, and I have kept the birthday card I got from him and my mum on that birthday over 50 Years ago.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oh that's so lovely, I love that you kept it, it must be very special to you

[@janettesinclair6279]

@@CarolineMrsM It is the only thing I have with his handwriting on it.

[@jeannekenny8654]

Loved the 3D Printer Caroline, it’s so clever and the items you made were so good 😊

[@marionmcmenamin429]

I love your vlogs Caroline. 💜💜💜

[@Bulldogandtea]

Lots of things I agree with you on - no wonder your channel is so fab! ☺ xx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Thank you!

[@opus0070]

Hi Caroline, totally agree about xmas, definitely not as much fun as you get older especially if you've lost loved ones. But my first grandson was born last month so this xmas will be the start of a new era for us. Re presents, we only buy for immediate family but we do play "Bad Santa/White Elephant" on Christmas day which is hilarious and great fun way to replace the traditional gift giving activity on xmas day. It's nice to have presents under the tree too!

[@mellissamaynard7340]

Never had children but always enjoyed christmas up North in Staffordshire with my grandparents and family - all my relatives have sadly passed but we still go up there and stay in a rented apartment in a lovely manor house in the depth of the countryside - I love it! Especially as I have 10 days off work!

[@mellissamaynard7340]

I like doing Christmas presents with immediate family and I also do enjoy receiving especially them ! Especially candles, perfumes and nice toiletries as I don’t feel I can treat myself on my NHS wages!🤣

[@jacquiliddell7680]

Hi Caroline it was such fun seeing you so pleased with yourself at what you had made on the 3d printer you were like a little child, how lovely it was worth you trying it just to see you like that ❤

[@DeeB4261]

I'm definitely with the viewer who said to decorate before you go! Your future self will thank you!

[@ElizabethGriffiths-j9o]

This year is the first Christmas I have felt excited for a long time! That is because we are away on a cruise! We always go away just before but have made the big jump and being absent for the big day. I am not a Christmas person and not a New Year fan either. What a grump I sound! Xx Liz

[@CarolineMrsM]

Fabulous - have an absolutely wonderful time!x

[@whatjulieloves9921]

Thanks for the mention Caroline and glad you enjoyed the video. I find it very interesting how people approach Christmas 🤶 x

[@louisemilne6335]

I love the build up to Christmas, I have 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren so it’s an exciting time …and as a family we go to the pantomime on the 27th December after that we don’t celebrate new year but like you I always welcome a brand new year.🎉

[@sandrahodgetts3739]

Thanks for sharing all your thoughts. X

[@sunqueen4080]

caroline when you put the hand cream on rub the two backs of hand together before rubbing it into the palms of the hands backs is where it needs its most x

[@margaretirving4551]

Thank you for doing the review of the 3d printer and its ease of use. Very tempted to buy one for hubby for Xmas. Always look forward to your videos.

[@nicolewalker3653]

Totally agree about Xmas not the same when your children grow up. My sister and I have decided not to exchange gifts but go to an event be it theatre, concert etc instead. I think it’s more important to make memories than have presents you don’t really need. x

[@kathtaylor5544]

Enjoyed your chat Caroline. Love a bit of this and that.

[@gwynethowen1511]

Ooh! Your new printer looks fab. As an ex teacher, I would have loved one of those. My eldest daughter is now a teacher too and is still in that very enthusiastic stage that I once was. I am in total agreement with you about Christmas. Two granddaughters do make us make an effort, but that is the rub. It is an effort. I also have my birthday on Dec 22nd (as does my youngest granddaughter) and find that it gets lost in the build up to the big day. By the 26th, I am exhausted! My husband, son in law and two daughters do help, but I still feel enormous pressure. Self inflicted, I know. Yes, we are cutting down on Christmas cards this year. Postage costs are ridiculous. It’s the same with Christmas presents. Immediate family only. And on that bah humbug note, I wish everyone on here a very happy Christmas. 🎄

[@roxydoughnut]

Hi Caroline totally agree with you about Christmas..had to smile at the headphones I bought some for the same reason trouble being I start to sing and I certainly don't have the voice of an angel thanks for sharing always a pleasure

[@roswilson8490]

Hi Caroline, I have hosted Christmas every year since around 1989, 10 being the fewest and 16 being the most ( that was a bit like eating in a bus queue 😆). This year we’re in the middle of building work to extend our kitchen which wont be finished until early in the New Year. So this year we’re going to my daughters and her partner. We have a six yr old granddaughter who is already beyond excited. Apparently I’m still head chef but who knows……..this may herald a change for the coming years. As I have frequently pointed out you don’t know you can’t do it unless you try to do it 🤷🏻. Here’s hoping. I wish you and yours a very happy time together. Give your dad his place. He will still be a part of you all. There’s no greater blessing than a good dad. 🙃🎄

[@Mollylife-6666]

Yes different this year as away on new year on a short cruise with friends can’t wait , xmas with family and grandchildren ❤

[@jackiemonk3542]

Good Morning! Yes, I still do mail out Christmas cards. I enjoy sending handwritten cards & letters as well as receiving them. As nice as the emails and such are, I still prefer the old fashioned way.

[@fionafrazer8820]

I am sad about the demise of Christmas cards, but understand it. I am an artist, and one of the things I enjoy most is painting each card individually - and I know the recipients appreciate them too. I live away from my home country, so keeping in touch with my family is of the utmost important (at least to me!!). Christmas is a melancholy time for the two of us - and brings into focus how difficult the situation is with divorced children. Not that it was ever easy - we were always passed over for the other family, never invited, as we were the easiest to placate - and that was always miserable. This is the first year I have ever thought that I might not bother to decorate. It seems so pointless - although I may change my mind. The 3D printer looked like so much fun - great gift! May I just say that your post was such a welcome respite from what has just happened in the US - thanks!

[@BChecker56]

Love your pink top. It’s gorgeous and the necklace too 😀 agree about Xmas. Lovely when children are young and excited for Santa coming😀shame about the grey velvet dress. It’s gorgeous fabric. Do love Xmas cards. Usually send a letter with a few of them

[@DonnaAntenucci]

I love Christmas, although I am exhausted lol, it's all worth it to me having my family altogether 😍

[@michellebarriball1536]

Hi Caroline, I’m absolutely with you about Christmas ☹️. XxM

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

Lovely vlog, Caroline. I’m doing my usual Christmas - just me and my cats. I only send a present to one person - the Holland & Barrett advent calendar. And she sends the same to me. Well, H&B delivers them. We both enjoy opening one day at a time during December. With other people, we’ve agreed not to exchange gifts because it’s easier to buy what we need for ourselves. It’s a friend’s 70th next year so I’ll make an exception for that. I’ve more or less given up sending cards because of the cost of postage. I’ll send a few, but not many. I’m always kind of relieved when it’s all over.

[@christinecoates2499]

I totally agree about Xmas. It's lovely when you have small children.

[@shirleydunn8050]

That printer looks incredible! They have really come down in price. I don’t blame you for getting cards and decorating done before you went away. I’m a Virgo too going to write my cards this weekend bought most of my presents.

[@chrisroylance3109]

For us Christmas isn’t the same these days, 1 son lives in Essex and 1 not far from us. Sometimes we go to Essex and if we stay home we nip to our sons to see the grandchildren but there are 8 people living in their small home and it’s a bit cramped and noisy and we live in an apartment which isn’t big enough to have them all here. To be fair we both like a quiet Christmas at home, comfy chair, watch what we want, eat what we want when we want. It’s different these days that’s all.

[@pamelapowell8445]

I’m the same about the air buds but I’ve got a pair that hook over the ear as well and I love them they were only cheap from Amazon but I wear them all the time .

[@AlysonK88]

Loved the vlog, thank you for that. When you were showing the 3d printer what jumped into my head was it would be good for cake decorators as they could make their own cake toppers. I love decorating the house for Christmas but my Christmas’s in general are a lot quieter as 2 of my three grown up children live abroad and don’t get back (does save me a load of cooking though 😁)

[@marycummins3301]

Hi Caroline as I watch you now I am making my own Christmas cards those I send them to love them and I love to make them to be honest, I do make personalised greeting cards but I only get a few orders for Christmas cards usually for Granny's etc or Baby's first Christmas, I like sending cards though, there is something so tactile about them and a really nice one for any occasion makes me smile !! great vlog as always Caroline!

[@margaretanne7762]

We are spending Xmas day with our daughter son in law granddaughter and a brand new grandson due on 11/12/24.I find the run up to Xmas a bit stressful.I enjoy Xmas day but my favourite is boxing day.chilling out eating left overs and watching movies.

[@sharonheppell8378]

Always enjoy your channel Caroline!!!!👍🙏

[@CarolineMrsM]

Thank you!

[@barbaralake4023]

Hi Caroline. I'm exactly the same about Christmas, it seems to go on forever. Also not a lover of winter at all. Please take care with the weight loss injections as I've read about some nasty side effects. Love your channel and always look forward to your videos. X

[@traceypaterson]

Love what you created with the printer. I’m in two minds this year whether to send cards or not, maybe just a select few. You’re so right about delivery drivers they assume you are home leave your parcel and go 😡.

[@cathym9603]

I think it’s a fab idea to decorate before you go, just imagine you are both relaxed and refreshed, you open the door plug everything in and that’s it done, open a bottle of wine and enjoy. Have a fantastic holiday. 🎄 xxx

[@lisagriffiths1343]

I love Christmas it gets you through the dark Winter days.We go to all the stately homes decorated up in our area.My hometown has a Christmas festival and Christmas market as do lots of the surrounding towns My birthday is boxing day which l adopt the whole glitzy concept as my birthday celebrations.We go to the coast and have a walk along the seafront and fish and chips.New Year we go to a Viking festival with Vikings,fireballs and torchlight procession,setting fire to a longboat with food and drink and a massive firework display at midnight.So l love the whole time.But l live in Yorkshire and they love it here!

[@CarolineMrsM]

Viking festival sounds amazing!

[@stellaswancounselling]

No usual thing spending it with family. I love love Christmas ❤❤. I get it’s not everyone’s favourite time. I have 3 sisters and we love playing games ❤ and usually have a wonderful time ❤❤. Totally agree re cards. Always enjoy your rants go Caroline. ❤

[@annfevans6923]

I agree about a remark made without, medical proof/testing. I also love to send and receive Christmas Cards, like you it brings forward memories , some good and some sad but a great way to spend a couple of hours. That velvety dress would look good a casual top with leggings for the holidays. Oh do love your hair when up pin it up on top. You do have nice hair. Have a happy holiday season. Oh I too think it would be a good idea to decorate before you leave when you get home you may feel spent and not decorate and miss the meaning of Christmas celebration. Ann from south Coastal North Carolina, USA.

[@crossygirl185]

I'm so with you on Christmas. I like the lights and I used to like it when my kids were small .tbh I never really liked it as a child which is strange.

[@TheHikercrone]

My hubs & Ashley are just 3 weeks apart in age - Happy 60th to both. ) This Christmas am really just not feeling it. We'll do a movie & pizza night on Christmas Eve, and football for the boys on Christmas Day (I'll work). I agree, was seeing Christmas items out in the stores before Halloween. Way, way too soon. Very cool decorations you made!

[@annemackle3625]

Loved the 3D printer. I bought the pens as I was looking for a set that write on glass and stone to do things with my grandchildren so thanks for discount. I think there's always too much build up to Christmas and then its over. I have 5 grandchildren and of course its fun with them. If you like perfume have you read Jo Malone's autobiography? Its not new,been out a few years but very interesting how she started making perfume and sourced how to do it and then selling her business.

[@mandyrussell772]

Hi Caroline. Great vlog. I enjoy Christmas because of the‘getting’ together and spending quality time with family and friends. I too have greatly reduced my spending as we now do a family secret Santa and just buy for the young children otherwise, this is so much easier. I haven’t sent cards for years choosing to make a charity donation instead ( a few really). I can’t imagine an educated person making such a dangerous statement and absolutely agree with you that she doesn’t deserve your time. As always take care xx

[@soniauk4284]

I must admit when I was on saxenda the nausea wasn't very nice. Makes you feel awful. Currently on a, Sky Princess cruise in the med, catching up with my favourite you tubers. I looked at your clothing vlogs for cruises and it was so helpful xxxx I get back from the cruise on 16th November so I'll need to get in the Christmas mode. I'm actually hosting for the first time since 2016 so I'm quite excited that we don't have to travel 😁😁🙌🙌

[@karenharris3123]

We recently returned from a cruise on the Sky Princess- 32 days to Canada & New England with 2 days in New York & 2 in France!! It was our first ever cruise so I too watched Caroline’s videos for ideas for what to wear on the formal nights😊. Great advice!! As first time cruisers I needed some ideas of what to pack!! 🛳️

[@traceyowers9095]

Sorry Caroline but you will thank me when you come home and you only have to turn the tree lights on and get cozy, your welcome lol

[@CarolineMrsM]

Haha, if I get round to doing it before I go, I definitely will thank you, you're right!

[@Mizzy5]

I had a new crown yesterday and they make it from a 3D printer in porcelain while you wait. Amazing

[@lindatyler7056]

Another Lovely vlog Caroline😊i will probably only post one xmas card this year to an uncle we never see - cant afford to post anymore as its soooo expensive!! I enjoy all the Christmas festivities in the lead up to Christmas 🎄🎄and twixmas is always fab .... especially never knowing what day it is !!😂🥰

[@muriel240]

Hi Caroline. Totally agree about Christmas. Hubby's birthday is Christmas Day. Children grown up so just us two Christmas Day which suits us just fine. We've nobody to please but ourselves. Expensive time for presents for us as we have 5 children between us, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren ! I also think Christmas cards are a dying thing. I love a card but I too have cut down on the amount I send. All my presents wrapped and cards wrote. I would be inclined to decorate the house before you go away xx

[@sunqueen4080]

wow caroline last week had a conversation about three d printing but not really understood it im tempted to buy myself one great video x

[@lindaallen78]

Just me then.... but I absolutely love Christmas. 😅❤😊

[@gaylehunter6187]

I’m with you Caroline, I am always glad when Christmas is over. The hype, over indulgence and pressure to have the perfect time is just too much for me. Ours is going to be quiet as usual (kids all grown up), roll on January 1st. Bah humbug 😂😂

[@annsmith1922]

Always stayed at home Christmas, so the boys could play with there toys. We always went out new year and the boys stayed with their grandparents. Having said that, I couldn’t stand New Year’s Eve. Going out in the dark, the cold and stupid drunk people and the anti climax to 12 o’clock!!!! I think I will start celebrating myself getting through another rubbish year🍷🍷🍷🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@josephinetimm560]

Hi I’m doing something different I’m 81 and I’ve had fabulous christmases I’ve 3 children 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren I’m truly blessed and after a lifetime of family christmases never went for the friends our house or yours not for us I lost my husband 11 years ago so that changed things but again the family stepped up but this year I want to spend Christmas on my own with my faithful little dog my family are horrified but to be honest I’m quite looking forward to it 😊

[@yolandatubin8126]

Agree with all your comments on Christmas, feel the same way kids grown no grandkids so it’s very different. This year we will take a vacation in the sun for Christmas and New Years. Also never been a big New Years person tend to be home with glass of wine and some nibbles then usually dose off before clock strikes 12 😀

[@susieann63]

I agree with you about Xmas and new year not a fan like the build up to Xmas but the actual day always feels disapointing. !!

[@HorsesFashionBeauty]

Agree with this feel more christmas on the run then actual day is so anticlimactic.

[@Jolivia762]

You’re right about getting older and Christmas is not as exciting. Our family is going on a cruise the week of Christmas. Quite a big difference from normal.

[@moirajack]

Lovely video as usual. Definitely related on Christmas cards, found it very upsetting writing them last year after loosing my best friend the month before.

[@rodheap9793]

My husband never been a fan of Christmas was in the navy and we didn't have children l did like hosting it for every one on both sides of the family Christmas eve after all preparation done my mum and dad and l would go to our family church service and take communion rod would come with the dogs then we would walk home and have sherry and mince pies then mum and dad would depart till Christmas lunch those are my treasured Christmas memories 💞🙋🏡🌲

[@lovejoypeace7288]

The grey dress looks really lovely on you.

[@jilltaylor3855]

I thought i saw on the news that Body Shop had gone into administration, don't quote me on that but it's in my head for some reason 🤔xx

[@Bealot123]

Enjoyed that thanks. Living in Spain I find Christmas really hard. Overthink the ones where my daughter was little. Difficult to fly over as its so expensive and nowhere reasonable to stay. Actually going end Nov bit for some reason I want to act like Mrs Claus and give pressies to her in readiness for the big day..honestly put so much pressure on myself. May just do a M&S run and get some nice festive foods for them? Christmas can be lonely here though we try our best to see the City lights etc. feeling very low at the thought. Usually planning the tree decs. Meg is visiting us next week so I may put the tree up on the 17th Nov so she can enjoy my decs. Crazy eh! I feel a little jealous of her going to her partners parents every year and having the big family Christmas day but nice to be here away from the commercialism..does that make sense. Anyway conflicting emotions. Love listening to you Caroline and your day in the life of xxx

[@evatroughton7360]

I went to Hong Kong last year and returned 8th December. Put my decorations up before I went. It was lovely to come back to. Certainly helped with holiday blues 😢 Greta vlog Caroline as always .

[@PamTaylorBarker]

That’s a Brilliant piece of Tech I’d like it for myself x X I still enjoy Christmas I go away for a break after Short trip to the south coast x 😊

[@kathtaylor5544]

I feel the same as you about the grey dress, I don’t like where the seam sits on the bust. It would be better just under the bust.

[@pipmc7927]

Know what you mean about Xmas not being quite the same without little ones Caroline. Our twenty something sons and their respective partners, along with my husband and I, take turns to organize a semi secret (not always kept) fun, light hearted pre, or post Xmas family activity. Last year it was all painting our own version of a reindeer on small canvases, ( the results were varied and hilarious) and this year I hear whispers of a family sand castle competition on our local beach. We live in N.Z so summer for us. It's such a blessing to have two adult sons who are thoughtful and connected, and value family time, and who both have lovely partners who are just as connected to our family. If in the future they have children, then I guess things will become a little more lively and exciting around Xmas, but for now, we are so grateful. These sorts of things don't cost anything, or are even free and it's so nice that they all take a part in doing the organizing to make it happen.

[@sharrongranger]

The only Xmas cards I buy now are the special ones for my kids, grandchildren and a couple of close friends.

[@nicolacsukas5127]

Dianne in Denmark is doing a 6 week get organised for Christmas countdown which I’m enjoying following to try and make the prep not too overwhelming 😊

[@susanboyce5372]

Agree with you as I don’t like Christmas or New Year .

[@BPyor1859]

Love Christmas- i dont have children or even siblings but nevertheless love it. Appreciate sadly the cost of postage is stopping some cards being sent which for some people makes Christmas not feel so isolated- buy charity ones folkS!! Xx

[@josephinerimmer6888]

I’ve never liked New Year. Not even when I was a youngster. I always looked around to see everyone having a ball, and wondered what the hell was wrong with me. The last twenty years I’ve gone to bed with Jools Holland’s Hootenanny.

[@FiReadsBooks]

I love Ron ❤

[@yumyummoany]

We are having a fake Christmas in France with our son and his family in November. Our Christmas will be just us two!

[@CarolineMrsM]

Sounds fabulous, Happy Fake Christmas, love it!

[@gillianhope7742]

With you on Christmas and I do have grandchildren , we try and delay things , definitely until Remembrance Day is over , and also have younger grandsons birthday early December to celebrate before Christmas really starts

[@JulieMayers-w5d]

Not only a dangerous comment but costly , after firearms the pharmaceutical companies won't like that. Your looking great in pink and lilac .

[@judiewoodward9756]

Looking forward to the outfit of the week video.

[@nadiab386]

Hi Caroline I had some nausea on the first day, but I’ve bought some lemon and ginger tea and put little bit of honey in and been sipping on that and it really really helps, also I’ve seen a lot of people are buying a 5 mg pen but doing 45 clicks (rather than 60, which is the full dose )so they only take 3.75 mg if they are struggling with the 5 ,as it seems a lot of people do . Not sure how as I’m still in my first week so I’ve not tried , but I’ve been watching tons of videos on TikTok and seeing people discussing this. x

[@pamelapowell8445]

I agree about Christmas we like to go abroad really but the family get a bit cross with us 🙄. We own a vacation home in florida and would rather be there in our own .

[@summerisonthursday5239]

The grey velvet is definitely your colour 😊

[@angelaelms2938]

Morning Caroline , great chat with you today . The printer is amazing ! I would love to play with that - no grandchildren required lol maybe one day ❤️ Would you not wear the tunic with 7/8 slim leg trousers ? Really suited you ❤️

[@CarolineMrsM]

I wouldn't to be honest, it's just that in between length for me - too long to be a top, too short to be a dress.

[@nete1209]

I'm also a virgo, mu hubbys birthday is also new years eve! He will be 50 this year.

[@lesleyreynolds3910]

I used do Xmas and my family Came to me But due to my partner dying last year I went to my daughters in laws last year did not enjoy This years my daughter and grandchildren will come see me Xmas morning I have chosen to spend the rest of the day with my dog and visiting my mum in the nursing home (dementia) I have invites from friends and my daughters in laws I shall get good food and a nice bottle of wine And totally chill out xxx

[@patgoodchild8045]

Christmas is for children definitely. I spent years feeling guilty about not being in the right place….when at my family home I felt I should be at my in-laws and vice versa! I make sure my sons are happy, healthy and free to do their own thing. It’s only one or two days for heavens sake and the majority of people aren’t bothered about the real religious meaning anyway!! Mad material world xxx

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

Christmas is hard as I’m alone as usual with 5 winter white hamsters. There could be babies.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Ooh baby hamsters sound exciting!

[@christinenightingale2528]

Hiya Caroline. Have you got a Boots christmas gift guide? They are doing Beanies advent calendars. You are welcome 😂😂😂

[@CarolineMrsM]

Ooh I'll have to have a look, thank you!

[@christinenightingale2528]

@CarolineMrsM you're very welcome. Have a very happy holiday in NYC XXX

[@elizabethbrown6287]

Great vlog Caroline with some top quality ranting! 😂 I love Christmas, and as somebody who didn't have children I find the concept of 'Christmas is for kids' very odd. In fact, (incoming controversial view alert) the 'childrenny' bits of Christmas (the bits that children get most excited about) are, for me, the bits that it should be about the least - presents, toys, Santa Claus etc. For me, Christmas is about that peaceful time of togetherness, reflection, feeling spiritual (in whatever way that means for each individual) etc. Hubby and I have always spent Christmas alone, enjoying each other's company, celebrating in the way that suits us best. I suppose it's all we've known as a couple but I suppose what I'm saying is that I always feel sad when people who DID have kids say they no longer enjoy it as much, when it can be such a fantastic time for adults too! Re: Xmas cards, my main concern is that many charities (especially smaller ones) raise a lot of money through selling cards. It would be a shame if that income stream was lost to them - especially with the added pressures of the recent budget having such an impact... it is a worry to me. 😢 Anyway, it was lovely to see Ron. He is so cute. ❤ xxx