CHRISTMAS- LAST MINUTE TIPS

Christmas in the AU-
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I hope you don't need reminding, but Christmas is around the corner.
Christmas only comes once a year, so I hope you're all making the best of it.
I agree that around this time of the year, things become so stressful. Its like all the bad things happen at one time, and right before Christmas. I can admit that I have become very negative lately and have had the worst of luck! Honestly I've had so many things go wrong as of lately, but theres one thing we all need to be reminded of......
We are all alive.
You may not be going so well financially or other problems may occur, BUT.. Most of us are surrounded with our loved ones and Christmas is a time for appreciating, giving and coming together.
I am going to mention the Sydney siege, as people have become so opinionated and caught up amongst the negativity. Yes its a horrible situation that has occured, but instead of pointing the finger you should be appreciating all the great things in your life and spending precious time with your family. Be thankful for your life and try to be as positive as you can. Once you avoid all negativity you will become such a happier person, and certain things begin not to bother you.
Anyway, enough of my Dr.Phil advice! I'm here to give last minute Christmas tips, yay.

Short on money?
Get in the car with your family and friends and make a night of Christmas light looking! Whether you just drive locally or make a road trip out of it, there are plenty of people out their that still decorate their homes.
Simply watch a Christmas movie. The weather in Melbournes been horrible lately (its raining at the moment), so rug up with everyone in the lounge and watch some corny Christmas movies. Hot chocolate, popcorn, snuggles... Who would complain? Personally Polar Express is my FAVOURITE Christmas movie, I don't know anyone that could not like it.
DIY Christmas crafts. Great if you have kids and I'm such a big kid I still enjoy it. Simple as making Christmas cards and writing cute little things to people. You don't know how much people appreciate something as small as a lovely message in a card. Its basic things that you can do to spread the happiness.

Money too spend?
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS, hello guys. Who doesn't want a photo with a random man dressed as Santa. Pick a nice set up in a shopping centre, if not all- majority of shopping centres have them. Yes they are pricey but who doesn't want a cute Christmas photo with their loved ones. Wear a gay Christmas sweater & a santa hat and you're set!
Christmas events like Santas Magical Kingdom. Theirs a few around, you just need to do your research and buy the tickets. I know I personally LOVED Santas Magical Kingdom, it was great.
Hold a Christmas feast. All the classic Christmas food, cute little Christmas decorated desserts. Just get all of your friends or family together and eat as much as you can!!! Christmas is all about putting back on the kgs!
Extended Christmas hours; Some shopping centres are open as late as midnight. For all your last minute shopping for gifts or even just to spend some money on yourself. Some people hate the busy rush but to be honest i secretly love it.

Also guys check out the 2014 Bandaid song. It's very touching and includes some of the best voices of 2014. 

Embrace Christmas, it's such a special time. It will honestly be over so soon so make the most of it guys xxxxx