Mum whose family trip to Lapland was cancelled due to Covid makes epic winter wonderland in her lounge using bedsheets
A MUM whose family trip to Lapland was cancelled at the last minute decided to create a Winter Wonderland in their living room instead.
Gemma Smith was heartbroken when their dream holiday to Finland had to be cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions.
Rather than see her kids, Evie three, and Charlie one, miss out, the mum decided to ‘bring the North Pole’ to them, and used white bedsheets and twinkling fairy lights to create a magical scene.
Gemma and partner Ian, set up two tee-pees with beds, faux snowballs, Christmas decorations, a hot chocolate station and an Elf on the Shelf.
The mum-of-two shared snaps of her kids enjoying their makeshift grotto to Facebook group to Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas, where more than 1,500 people like the post.
Gemma said: “We were supposed to be headed off to Lapland UK tomorrow but instead we are in tier 3 so staying home. I decided to bring the North Pole to us.
“Snowball fights, sweet treats and hot chocolate!”
Thousands of people liked her incredible set-up, with one person saying: “Ooooh I love this so much! Looks so magical. I want to do it! Your kids will always remember this.”
Another wrote: “Looks fab, sorry you weren’t able to do what you had planned.”
A third raved: “Love this. I was supposed to be going with family to Disneyworld staying in top resort.
“Thankfully full refund. This is amazing kids dreams and memories are what you make them.”
This person thought: “Such a shame you missed your trip but what a lovely way to make the time special still.”
Another commented: “Incredible! Well done for turning the disappointing situation [into] something so wonderful!”
While someone else reckoned: “Love this. Looks amazing.”
After receiving a wave of praise, Gemma later added: “Thanks for lovely comments. Always remember these posts are a snap shot.
“Loved, fed, safe is all they actually need.”
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