Xmas

Two-hour Westgate blitz!

Yes, doubters, it can be done! Memorise Muddy’s brilliant gift buying masterplan, grab your credit card, face mask and let’s do this.
How to ace Christmas lunch

Worried about your turkey timings? Pondering over your roast potatoes? Nail your festive feast with 11 Michelin-starred tips from Le Manoir de Quat'Saisons.
Get sprucing! Christmas tree farms are open

It's nearly December and that means it's time to drag a 7ft tree into the house and cover it with sparkly plastic! Here's where to go to make it happen.
How to save Christmas 2020

Christmas cancelled? Not on our watch! It might look a little different this year, but here's how to make the most of the festive season in 2020.
Gotta have it! Bonkers baubles for your Christmas tree

Forget subtle sparkle and colour co-ordination - this year we're embracing kitsch and dressing our Christmas trees with the most bonkers baubles we can find! Which is your favourite?
11 cracking Christmas wreath workshops

Deck your door with boughs of holly! These local festive craft classes taking place in December are hugely popular so book now and get your porch gussied up for Christmas.
Your alternative advent calendar guide for 2020

Move over, chocolate. From gin to jewellery, and options for men and minis, here are the best alternative advent calendars to count down the festive season.
Best beauty advent calendars for 2020

It's beginning to look a lot like advent calendar season! We've rounded up the top makeup, skincare and fragrance picks to get your hands on before they sell out.
My possibly not that helpful Xmas survival guide

Are you a notorious festive failure? I hear you. Here's how I muddle through (spoiler: lashings of booze).
J’adore/ J’abhor

Homemade Christmas decorations - part of the festive fun or a totally twee step too far? Two Muddy staffers duke it. What do YOU reckon?
#InLoveWithLocal gift guide

We're absolutely mad for indies here at Muddy and we have some super-gorgeous brands and businesses across Bucks & Oxon - flex your credit card and local creds right here! #InLoveWithLocal
5 of the best… festive boozy buys

Time to stock up your fridges and cellars! Whether you're buying for others or yourself (hey, you deserve it), you can't go wrong with these five divine drinks.
How to have an eco-friendly Christmas

'Tis the season to banish waste, tat, excessive plastic and all things unrecyclable and laden down with air miles. Here's how to have a more sustainable Christmas this year. Does anyone know where you can buy halos?
How to tablescape like a pro

Tablescaping basically means making your dining table look nice in case some bugger Instagrams it. Here's how to wow your guests this Christmas.
Gift Guide: For nippers

Treat the little people! 26 brilliant pressies to wrap under the tree for kids this Christmas.
Christmas gift guide: for him

What to buy the man in your life? Hey, easy peasy! Here's our curated 'Best for Blokes', as chosen by Muddy editors across our 22 gorgeous counties.
Christmas rapping

Watch out John Lewis! IKEA's and M&S's Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.