Do nothing Christmas is coming
Do nothing Christmas is coming
£6.99
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. So, rather than a chocolate Advent calendar, Do Nothing: Christmas is Coming offers you an Advent countdown with a difference. From 1 December all the way through to Christmas Day, Stephen Cotterell give you short, practical steps that you can take each day to slow down, take time out – and enjoy getting ready for Christmas.
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| Weight | 0.068 kg |
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| Dimensions | 18 × 13 × 0.3 cm |
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NB: DVD not included!
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