Don't you just love Christmas?
It's that ultimate time of the year when you get to splash out on presents, nestle in the snow and generally have a lot of fun.
It's one of my favourite times of the year, because it's the only real time I get to spend with my extended family and finally get a break from all the hustle and bustle of what life has to throw at you.
Not that I'm complaining, I'm living the dream at the moment, so life is good.
It's also exciting for me because, this is the first time I'm running my own business from home.
Like most single mothers I wanted to return to work after raising my daughter, but struggled with finding decent and affordable childcare.
The idea came to me to go into business when I saw a program on women in business.
This gave me the incentive to start my own jewellery business and I loved it so much I started a watch and another jewellery business five months later.
When I look back at my life now, I feel immensely grateful for all that I have achieved in the last few months of dedicated hard work.
Back to Christmas, it's that time of the year when you want to give your very best gift to your family and friends, so much so on average people spend more on Christmas gifts than any other time of the year.
Choosing a present can be tricky at the best of times, but the best thing you can give someone you deeply care about is love.
Telling love ones how special they are is the best gift of all.
