Why hello. How are you this week? Welcome back to my House Chats series in which we have a little discussion around a certain topic, share tips and ideas or simply get to know each other a little bit.

Since it’s the season, this week – my last post before I clock off for some festive fun – I want to talk Christmas hacks.

I’ve already been down the rabbit hole of tricks via Instagram in which I’ve been entralled by gadgets to make wrapping easier, bauble organisers and the like. But what things do you do that are worthy of a share?

I’ve shared my top tip before in my previous ‘magazine life’ but it’s a good one so I’m doing so again: use the slow cooker for mulled wine. Gently heat it up, keep it on a warm or low setting and let people help themselves. Easy peasy.

What’s your best Christmas hack?