Inspiring Reads

New Years Resolutions - How to make them work!

Well, it's very nearly January. Named after the Roman god, Janus- Divine patron of running out of cash and rubbish weather.

Jack

19th December 2024

Lazy Christmas traditions

In case you're a hermit, living in a cave (in which case, congratulations on being able to somehow rig up a Wi-Fi connection), you'll have noticed by now that Christmas is coming.

Jack

24th October 2024

Things to do on Halloween that won't rot their teeth

Do you remember Halloween? Not last Halloween, but back when you were growing up. If you're an elder millennial like myself who grew up in rural Cambridgeshire, the whole thing had an incredible glamour. It was edgy, it was cool, it was... American!

Jack

1st October 2024

It's the little things in life that make you smile

The sun beams down hot enchanting rays of golden heat onto my slightly browning skin. A faint breeze sweeps through the air, causing the strands of my ponytail to blow slightly every few seconds.

George

12th September 2024

Whoops! The TV's broke - or, getting back to imaginitive play

Like most good things, this was my wife's idea. Basically, we were bored of the arguments. It comes of having one offspring aged 7 going on 43, and obsessed with rollercoaster engineering and the other aged 3 and an Elsa fanatic.

Jack

11th September 2024

Gifts for dog lovers

Woof Woof! I hear as yet another excitable pup runs up to greet me in the park. I smile and give them a bit of a fuss before continuing with my walk.

George

2nd September 2024

What to buy for a wedding

Seeing friends and family you haven't seen in ages is great. There is also normally free food and drinks (always a winner), and a nice bit of dancing in the evening.

George

30th August 2024

Is it okay to give a homemade gift? The good, the bad, and the glittery

I have previously written about my failure as a crafter. One of the things that I dream of when starting a new hobby is giving my friends and family thoughtful, beautiful homemade gifts that will make them oooh and aaah at my talent and artistry.

Rachel

30th August 2024

What do you want to be when you grow up?

When I was a little girl, I would gather my teddy bears on the sofa and write their names on a list. I would then call their names one by one and tick them off my list. It was my own little game of playing teacher.

George

12th August 2024

What to buy for a stay-at-home mum

A lot of women (and men, and non-binary people) grow up dreaming of having kids. It is their main fantasy, their life's purpose, the reason they look for a partner.

Rachel

7th August 2024

Gift ideas for gardeners

Spring doesn't truly start in New Mexico until the middle of May. Some ballsy gardeners might plop their plants in the ground before the 15th, but they know their choice is a risky one.

Holly

2nd June 2024

Making the most of your home office

As the editorial team of this website will tell you, I am a superb procrastinator. I hope I don't sound arrogant when I say that I would rank myself as easily in the elite echelons of stuff-putter-offers and the easily distracted.

Jack

4th April 2024

The celebration of Easter in the UK

Easter hasn't always been about chocolate and chicks. It's well known for being a Christian festival, but why?

Lucy-Rose

10th March 2024

When dry January becomes dry July

Picture this. You are sat on a balcony in Greece in a t-shirt and shorts, overlooking the beach.

George

5th March 2024

What gifts do I want? Some suggestions for your adult gift list

Deciding what to add to a gift list when you are a grown-up is hard.

Rachel

26th February 2024

The subtle art of writing a grownup gift wish list

The question of what to put on your own gift list has no one-size-fits-all answer, but I am going to offer some guidelines and inspiration.

Rachel

7th February 2024

What do you do on Friday nights?

Today is a Friday and I am pondering the age-old question of how to spend my Friday evening.

George

7th February 2024

Valentines day history

If you read my Guy Falkes night post, you'll know I love a good bit of bloody, messed up history and today I thought it'd be fun to ruin Valentine's Day for you all.

Lucy-Rose

1st February 2024

Valentine's gift ideas for when you're over 30 and your back hurts

Ok, you don't have to have back pain to enjoy this article, although it will help.

Jack

30th January 2024

What to buy a wannabe Paleontologist

Fossil hunting is just a nice way to describe digging in the dirt - much like how hiking is just walking in the woods, but that doesn't sound as intriguing on a Tinder profile.

Holly

30th January 2024

It's okay to buy yourself a gift

Now we are a couple of months into twenty twenty-four and the gifting of Christmas is over, the gifting of birthdays has already begun.

George

26th January 2024

Gift ideas for audio engineers

I have to tell you about these headphones. They made me cry.

Holly

25th January 2024

Should I bring a gift back from holiday?

I've just stepped off a plane and experienced the beautiful sensation of the warmth of a foreign country's heat hitting my face.

George

20th January 2024

Birthdays

For anyone who knows me, I am a huge fan of birthdays. Always have been, and always will be.

Lucy-Rose

18th January 2024

The craft cupboard, where hobbies go to die

In the world of the wannabe crafter, the feeling of a well-stocked craft cupboard is indescribable.

Rachel

7th January 2024

Snowball Fights

The other day, I had my first snowball fight with my son. And I almost missed it.

Joseph

4th January 2024

The possibilities of the world are endless

The Sydney trip happened several years ago now when I was twenty years old. It was a graduation gift from my parents, as it has always been a childhood dream of mine and my Mum's to swim with dolphins in Australia together.

George

3rd January 2024

Why do we make New Years Resolutions, just to fail

We have all done it, gone to the gym the first week of January to see it swarming full of newbies. Freshly sweaty faces giving it their all and promising to stick to it to shift the Christmas podge and keep their New Year's resolution.

George

29th December 2023

What to get yourself for January

The month sort of sneaks up on you, like a killer in a slasher flick.

Jack

28th December 2023

Christmas in a small town

The town I grew up in has a population of about five thousand people, so is probably more of a quaint little village than a town.

George

15th November 2023

What to buy a wannabe painter

Bob Ross was a fraud. Yes, I'm talking about the "happy little trees" guy.

Holly

14th November 2023

Teacher gifts - an etiquette minefield

We are rapidly approaching the Christmas holidays. Yes, I know it's only Autumn. But do you really want another last-minute thing to worry about?

Jack

7th November 2023

Christmas; Love, Lies and The Fat, Credit-Stealing Old Man

It is impossible to avoid that glittering festive feeling that starts in earnest at some point around Bonfire Night, although I have seen Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts and tasty Christmas treats in shops since August.

Rachel

3rd November 2023

Don't hibernate this winter

Much like many other animals, as humans we get hungrier, sleepier and just generally lazier; as doing anything besides sitting inside in the warm becomes unappealing.

George

26th October 2023

Bonfire Night for beginners

On the 5th of November in Great Britain it is Guy Fawkes night. Also known as Bonfire night or Fireworks night and this is my non stop tour to this celebration. Buckle up, it's going to be a ride.

Lucy-Rose

5th October 2023

Gift ideas for fishkeepers

Goldfish are dirty, dirty creatures. Their lives are fragile and plagued by their own filth.

Holly

26th September 2023

So, you've joined the National Trust

Like joint pain, membership to the National Trust used to be one of those things that just happened to you as you got older.

Jack

19th September 2023

The underwhelmingly amazing work leaving party

As a parent of young kids, I often hear that I had better not blink or I may miss their entire childhood.

Rachel

13th September 2023

Back to school

The end of the summer holidays is coming and it's time to get ready to go back to school! Are you prepared?

Lucy-Rose

26th August 2023

Gift ideas for someone who likes too many things

For the longest time, I considered my chaotic, unfocused, and somewhat nonsensical way of life a diagnosis rather than a lifestyle.

Holly

17th August 2023

The most wonderful time of the year

Love Christmas? Like crafts? Have kids? (Ideally your own, but you could always make a parents day and borrow theirs so they can have some much needed peace and quiet.) If you answered yes to any of those questions then this is the post for you.

Lucy-Rose

12th August 2023

Damn, it's the summer holidays

You probably have fond memories of summer. Those glorious six weeks that seemed to stretch forever.

Jack

9th August 2023

Having a life when you are alone

Loneliness is sadly something that affects us all in adulthood. You move out of home, work full time and there suddenly seem to be fewer hours in the day to see friends.

George

4th August 2023

The trip that was a trip - part two

The "cafe" had left us barely caffeinated and wildly dehydrated, but we looked forward to re-entering reality⏤one that didn't include an overly-friendly waitress.

Holly

22nd July 2023

Benidorm - A tale of two cities

A rite of passage that somehow passed me by in my hedonistic youth was the sun, sea, and sangria group-of-friends-go-large beach holiday.

Rachel

21st July 2023

Bushcraft and that

It's summer. You can tell it is summer because the big orange ball in the sky is here and it's not raining as much.

Jack

11th July 2023

What to buy the friend who has everything

We all have that one friend. You know the one that I mean. The overly suave guy or girl that just oozes coolness.

George

7th July 2023

Hat buying in Ecuador

Last week we spent a chilly, rainy day at Cajas National Park and warmed up afterwards with mulled wine at a local inn. And at last I found the perfect Panama hat.

Julie

26th June 2023

Attending weddings - a crash course guide

Statistically speaking, you've been to one before. Probably as a child, probably dressed up in a weird outfit that you hated wearing.

Jack

22nd June 2023

How to host the BEST barbecue

Don't worry, I've got your back. Here is how to throw the perfect barbecue that will make all your mates want to come to yours!

Lucy-Rose

14th June 2023

London bunny - the quest for the perfect travel gift

I have sadly not been spending nearly as much time travelling as I would like. This changed last month when I got to go and visit one of my BFFs in London for 5 whole glorious child-free days.

Rachel

9th June 2023

Square dancing - alone

Hear me out. In my very loose definition of athletics, I was an "athlete."

Lisa

5th June 2023

The trip that was a trip - part one

Some getaways don't go as planned, but that's not always a bad thing. Often times inconvenience and unexpected obstacles are more memorable than a perfect experience.

Holly

2nd June 2023

A single's guide to weddings

Summer is coming around again, which means one thing: wedding season. If you are single like me this is probably a time of dread for you.

George

31st May 2023

Father's Day Gift Ideas

It's that time of year again. We're all too excited about the prospect of sunshine, heat, and holidays that we've forgotten about the day that sneaks up on us every year.

Lucy-Rose

29th May 2023

The gospel of food

Spring is for foodies. I hate the term "foodies," but I don't know what else to call us. The culinarily curious? Food explorers? Eh, there's really no term that doesn't sound dirty or cringey.

Holly

19th May 2023

I asked AI to buy my mum a birthday gift

With a week till the big day, I asked ChatGPT what I should buy for my Mum, giving it a few details about her interests.

Liam

8th May 2023

What BBQ to buy

At this time of year the British male develops an unquenchable need to barbecue.

Jack

4th May 2023

Travel Wishlist

When you are growing up you always see something in a movie, a film or a documentary and think 'I really want to travel to that place'.

George

2nd May 2023

What not to get my children for their birthdays

Before I had kids, I loved buying gifts for other people's children. I was the cool aunt.

Rachel

25th April 2023

Tomebamba Magic

It's been a frustrating morning. My writing has stalled, and my brain feels like mush, and the hall mirror said I look fat.

Julie

23rd April 2023

Be our favourite guest - how to make new parents happy

As a new mum, who previously felt anxious about the 'visiting a baby' etiquette, I want to offer my advice to put you at ease (and ensure you are the favourite guest!)

Michelle

22nd April 2023

The art of slow shopping

I recall walking away from the shop instantly thinking I'd wasted my money.

Liam

19th April 2023

The food 'thing'

Everyone has a thing, right? Some people are into coffee, some people are into gaming, others are into art.

Lucy-Rose

17th April 2023

When kindergarteners make you feel like a fraud

Those tiny humans might not have much in the motor skills department, but they sure do know how to band together and ruin the substitute teacher's life and self-esteem.

Lisa

13th April 2023

Sustainable kids toys

You used to be able to sit down on a sofa without first checking for bits of plastic.

Jack

11th April 2023

The Mom Sense

This time of year, two things are on my mind: Taxes and Mom's Birthday.

Holly

9th April 2023

Why you should buy Grandad a card this Fathers day

What about the other relatives who love you unconditionally and teach you so much? When is their day?

George

6th April 2023

Holidays and Weddings and Birthdays, Oh My!

There are so many occasions that warrant gift-giving that my head is spinning just thinking about it.

Chêrénique

3rd April 2023

Cuenca Ecuador

Carnaval is a few days of fun and celebration before the Catholic season of Lent.

Julie

24th March 2023

I had it, I lost it, I want it

It was three years ago, deep in Covid lockdown times, that I found something monumental.

Chêrénique

21st March 2023

Easter - Bunnies and Zombies

I was brought up as a half-assed Protestant Christian. My family sometimes went to church, and I went to Sunday School, through choice!

Rachel

20th March 2023

Easter traditions

I don't know about you, but as soon as spring arrives immediately, I am a better person

Lucy-Rose

16th March 2023

The Haircut

For all my adult life I've had a bad habit of letting my hair reach wizard-like lengths before the annual hack to my shoulders.

Holly

13th March 2023

The one where we had half term at the grandparents

As a child who was shipped off to her grandparents for at least a week every summer holidays I have many fond memories of being with my grandma.

Lucy-Rose

10th March 2023

The top 5 worst things about being an adult

As someone in the official mid-thirties club, I wanted to express my grievances about being an adult and how it's not all that it's cracked up to be.

Jess

7th March 2023

It's okay to do nothing

I've always enjoyed those lazy Sunday mornings when you wake up feeling sleepy and content in bed with nowhere to be.

George

4th March 2023

The gift bag experience

I LOVE doing a gift that means that people get to share or gives them an experience and so to do this I make themed giftbags.

Lucy-Rose

24th February 2023

If you're not laughing, shut your mouth

We've all been there - paid the price of admission and gotten the show we didn't actually bargain for.

Lisa

20th February 2023

Do you see what I see?

The sky was turquoise and peach and purple and yellow and red with glowing edges.

Rachel

16th February 2023

My complicated relationship with garden furniture

At a certain point after acquiring a garden, you will be overwhelmed with an itching urge to fill it with stuff.

Jack

13th February 2023

Travel during the Covid era

Of all the times to sell your home and set off on a life of perpetual world travel, during a global pandemic doesn't seem ideal.

Julie

10th February 2023

Heartbreak: The good and the bad

Sometimes you know it is going to happen, other times it comes out of the blue.

George

8th February 2023

What to get blokes for Valentine's Day

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so food is always a safe bet. Beer is always nice.

Jack

7th February 2023

Why I unashamedly love Valentine's Day

My first ever dinner party was on Valentine's Day, it was well before any of us had our first kiss.

Michelle

6th February 2023

Why my parents are my best friends

My name is George and my parents are my best friends, and I couldn't be prouder.

George

4th February 2023

Why Valentine's Day should be embraced and not shunned

There are cynics in the world that try and make out that Valentine's Day is a holiday thrust upon us for commercial reasons only.

Selina

1st February 2023

#WhatDoYouValue

I wanted to discuss social media - and how much I hate it.

Chêrénique

21st January 2023

Gift vouchers - the gift of time

If there is a universal truth when it comes to gift giving it's that there is a lot of people that feel uncomfortable giving gift vouchers as presents.

Selina

18th January 2023

Off the menu

As a lifelong eczema sufferer, I secretly toyed with the idea of cutting out dairy, but never took it very seriously.

Rachel

17th January 2023

Choose your adventure

Did you ever play a game in your mind, maybe as a child, where you imagined being on a deserted island?

Julie

15th January 2023

The instant pot of spite

People always tell me, "You can cook anything in it! It's so easy! Just put it in the pot and push the button!"

Holly

11th January 2023

The path to black belt

After watching Blade, my housemate and I decided it'd be a great idea to learn a martial art - the rum & coke helped.

Rob

7th January 2023

I love a bit of good advice

The last time I was in this situation was as a newly qualified teacher but now, years later I'm moving on to a new venture.

Jess

5th January 2023

Hobbies for the heart

As I approached my thirties I started to feel as though my life was becoming all work and no play.

Michelle

3rd January 2023

Cultural epiphany denied

I have been to a lot of places around the world. I try really hard not to be a travel bore, because travel stories can often come across as outright bragging.

Rachel

30th December 2022

When life becomes a gamble

I've never been much of a gambler. I'm too responsible. And I'm too broke to throw any money away.

Lisa

28th December 2022

Black and white or gray?

Recently in life I have been spending a lot of time with some very driven people. It is fascinating and also confusing to me.

Chêrénique

27th December 2022

We all have toys

We had just finished playing through our second skirmish of a new tabletop miniatures war game he had introduced me to - and I was hooked.

Joseph

23rd December 2022

Why "me time" shouldn't be a dirty word

My husband, Jason, and I recently went on holiday for a week without our 16-month-old son.

Lauren

21st December 2022

Plitvice preserved

When you travel full-time, running into someone you know, even slightly, is heartwarming because it's so rare.

Julie

20th December 2022

A marathon isn't just 26.2 miles

Forty minutes and fifty-three seconds is the time it took me to run my first 5k.

George

19th December 2022

December birthdays suck

I hate having a birthday in December, and it has nothing to do with astrology.

Holly

15th December 2022

Give in to brands

As someone who works in advertising, I almost certainly spend more time thinking about adverts than the average person.

Liam

10th December 2022

My best friend is better than your best friend

A year ago, I was Maid of Honour at my best friend's wedding. She asked me if I would do a speech and I gladly accepted.

Jess

6th December 2022

Post-Christmas crisis

Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed. I'm not going to lie, I hate winter, it's cold, I don't want to go outside and quite frankly I wish I was a hibernating creature.

Lucy-Rose

1st December 2022

New year, new me?

I've always been a lover of New Year's Eve. As a family we have always celebrated it. We'd all pile into my Nan's house for a big party.

Dionne

30th November 2022

No Year's Resolution

About 25 years ago I made a New Years Resolution. And, unlike most people, I have kept it.

Rachel

29th November 2022

The Shitbox Shuffle

When one gets a flat or the engine flutters, it sends a distress signal to its brethren.

Holly

24th November 2022

Mysterious, Magical Budapest

Names can be magic. Your first crush. Your soulmate. Overheard in a crowd or resurrected in a dream, their names pluck strings of memory, waking us to forgotten love and heartbreak.

Julie

17th November 2022

A reunion with rejection

If you don't have gruesome stories about your pre-teen years, tales of true survival, then have you really lived?

Lisa

12th November 2022

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, do you know how annoying you are?

Did you use to enjoy uninterrupted sleep, lay-ins, time to think, time to pee, time to shower, and food?

Jess

9th November 2022

Doing less this year

It's happening. Christmas is coming. The shops are full of mince pies, panettone are piled high and crisps now taste like pigs in blankets.

Liam

4th November 2022

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Party Edition

The entire month of December I am constantly exhausted as it is a juggling act of every person I have ever known wanting to meet up to celebrate Christmas.

Michelle

1st November 2022

Building up to Christmas

The faint smells of mulled wine and spruce tree pines have begun to circulate around my home once more.

George

30th October 2022

The lazy uncle's guide to Christmas

Looking for a gift? As a good rule of thumb, nothing that's large, or noisy, needs batteries- or, God forbid, all three.

Jack

28th October 2022

The biggest gift to us is your presence at our wedding

"The biggest gift to us is your presence at our wedding" - why this is the biggest lie.

Michelle

27th October 2022

Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia

One of my most prized possessions is a cracked plastic snow globe. Inside a Dalmatian puppy holds a Valentine which reads "I'm Yours".

Julie

23rd October 2022

Am I ruining my son's childhood?

I'd be surprised if there's a parent out there who hasn't privately wondered at least once or twice if they'll be the cause of their child's future therapy bills.

Joseph

20th October 2022

My name is Lauren and I'm a flamingo addict

I can't remember the first flamingo item I owned, but I think it might have been some party lights.

Lauren

19th October 2022

Caffeine fuelled gifts for coffee nerds

I'm talking about that person who drags you to coffee shops off the beaten track. The shops with more options that you know what to do with.

Liam

17th October 2022

Changing seasons

Take me back to a few autumns ago, I was a brand-new mum in the middle of November with absolutely no idea what to do with myself and the screaming bundle of joy I'd brought into the world.

Lucy-Rose

16th October 2022

Joe

Some of my most treasured memories are of nights out with Joe. He was the life and soul of the party and seemed to attract people like a magnet.

Dionne

14th October 2022

Holiday struggles of a chronic dabbler

As soon as the 100-degree days slow to a cool, breezy 95, holiday plans begin to arise.

Holly

12th October 2022

How a wish list changed my mindset

I don't know about you, but I was first introduced to the idea of a wish-list app last year, a few months before Christmas.

Chêrénique

11th October 2022

My 73-year-old college roommate

Most high school students glamorize college life-dorm life, the parties, the independence.

Lisa

9th October 2022

How to run a secret santa

It's that time of year again when the pubs start getting emails about group bookings, and calendars (much like the wine) get thoroughly mulled over.

Jack

7th October 2022

Give the gift of wine this year, support a teacher

I can't remember giving any of my teacher's gifts when I was a child. I'm not saying it didn't happen, but there certainly wasn't pressure or expectation like there seems to be today.

Jess

6th October 2022

Halloween - The joy of chaos

As the days get shorter and colder, my mind turns to three things: whether I need a new jacket, if there is time to have a staycation before the weather gets too grim, and the marvellously strange celebration that is Halloween.

Rachel

4th October 2022

Autumnal reset

I've always loved autumn. Cosy jumpers, leaves crunching under my boots and the gorgeous colour palette of chocolatey browns and burnt oranges.

George

15th September 2022

The Platinum Jubilee

So depending upon where in the world you are reading this from, you may have heard about the Platinum Jubilee that is being celebrated in the UK this week, and you may well be planning a celebration of your own.

Lexy

1st June 2022

Mother's Day, Father's Day & Grandparent's Day

Mother's Day is an annual celebration of our Mother's. But is there any history behind its significance and its introduction? Similarly, we have Father's Day and more recently the introduction of Grandparent's Day

Lexy

9th May 2022

Springtime and Easter

April is without a doubt my favourite month of the year, I'm sure I've mentioned it in my blogs previously - I just love it.

Lexy

2nd April 2022

Alternative Wish List uses & alternative gifting ideas

Is gifting the only function of a wish-list? It's such a handy tool, there surely must be other uses for it?

Lexy

4th February 2022

What do kids want for Christmas in 2021?

Every so often, I like to check in on what "the kids" are into these days. As a (reluctant) adult with an interest in video games, my interests occasionally line up with those of "the kids", and I get to see how quickly their attention can move from one game or toy to the next.

Rebecca

3rd November 2021

A Brief History of Gifting

Despite it being inherently normal to bestow someone with a gift for an occasion (and sometimes expected) it must have started somewhere. Mustn't it?

Lexy

29th July 2021

The Gift of Giving

I bet like me, when you think of gift giving, the thoughts of neatly wrapped parcels, big bunches of flowers, high street stores and the stress of 'I don't know what to buy' spring to mind.

Lexy

4th May 2021

Gift advice for "her" birthday

If you willingly clicked on the link to this article, it's probably because you're stumped on what to buy your significant other. I'm writing this piece in the context of my own girlfriend's birthday, but you could apply this advice to any holiday or relationship.

Luke

2nd April 2021

Why it's okay to want

For a long time, I've been afraid of recognition, praise, and gifts. I criticize myself endlessly. I expect better of myself, and I think - no, believe - that gifts and money are wasteful.

Luke

17th February 2021

Valentines Day in isolation

As we approach a Valentine's Day made distinct by social distancing, it's time to prepare a celebration that renews passion between lovers, but also reminds those other acquaintances what they mean to us.

Luke

22nd January 2021

Holiday Revelation

For someone who wrote for a gift-list site, I admittedly was never one for giving gifts. Call me frugal, call me dull, call me a grouch, call me what you will, but I would call myself content.

Luke

5th January 2021

New Year, New Gift-List

It seems that every January starts the same: new goals, raised expectations, and enough motivation to finish a PAX wardrobe from IKEA even after you lost the instruction manual.

Luke

17th December 2020

Holidays, by the books

I think I speak for most people when I say the upcoming holiday season will be a quiet one - figuratively, of course. Mariah Carey will still blast out of every stereo in our house, and I assume your local shopping centre will have the same spirit.

Luke

2nd December 2020

Funding Your Next Holiday

As hard as Things to Get Me tries, sometimes gifting isn't easy. It's hard to tell what others want. Sometimes, it's hard to tell what you want! And sometimes, people don't want a gift at all.

Luke

18th November 2020

Shopping for the Kid in You

Few of us are immune to retailer's many ploys to create artificial moods, myself included. I purchased my first pumpkin spice coffee last week because it came in an enticing orange container.

Luke

27th October 2020

Halloween During Covid

It's October! So not only does this mean (hopefully) crisp autumn mornings and darker nights drawing in, but it also means Halloween is approaching!

Lexy

22nd October 2020

It's beginning to look a lot like virtual Christmas

Yes, I agree, it is too soon. The sun still shines. The birds haven't even started packing for the journey south. And rumor has it Santa is taking a vacation in Ibiza.

Luke

10th September 2020

How to do back-to-school shopping when there's no school to go back to

It's back to school, mid-covid. So what would a student need then? What should you be shopping for now? Well, here's my list.

Luke

28th August 2020

Cut The Clutter

I propose the following clutter-reducing, joy-spreading message: respect the wish list!

Luke

7th July 2020

How to shop online with the world in mind

It's 2020, and these days you'd be hard pressed to find a company not taking strides to lighten their carbon footprint.

Luke

15th June 2020

Mother's Day Gift Ideas She'll Love

It's soon to be Mother's Day in the UK. Prosecco glasses will be clinking all around Britain when the big day comes as people toast to the special ladies in their lives.

Janah

28th February 2020

Thoughtful housewarming gifts (that won't break the bank!)

Here are some ideas for an amazing housewarming present that both your bank balance and the new homeowners will appreciate!

Janah

1st February 2020

Christmas Party Essentials

'Tis the season and if you're the host of a Christmas party this year, your planning is probably well and truly underway. But if you've left it to the last minute - don't fear. We've got you covered with these quick tips!

Janah

4th December 2019

How to save time and money at Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching, and the excitement is almost getting too much! The Christmas markets, the gifts, the lights and decorations, the mulled wine… all the lovely things that come along with the winter season are well and truly here.

Janah

30th October 2019

Reasons to give a gift list a try

My Mum and I have always put a lot of thought into buying gifts for one another. Birthdays and Christmas are exciting for us every single year, because we always go out of our way to make sure we get each other something we've never bought before.

Janah

4th October 2019

Cool ideas for your next Halloween party

Attending a Halloween party? If you want to bring a little present for the host, a bottle of something spiced would be perfectly on-theme and of course, go down a treat with the guests.

Janah

4th September 2019

House Warming Gift Ideas

Moving house can be stressful, but is also a very exciting time, especially if you are moving in to your first home.

Lexy

31st July 2019

Baby Shower Party Games

No baby shower is complete without a few games to bring all the guests together and have some fun!

Janah

26th July 2019

Easy Fathers Day Present Ideas

As the Summer months draw closer, another special celebration is on the horizon, and as with most special celebrations, the choosing of gifts will be in order!

Janah

17th May 2019

Why the act of gifting is important

It's just a way of life. With birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, religious celebrations, housewarmings, births and just about any other special occasion you can think of - comes gifting.

Janah

7th May 2019

Wedding Registry Gift Idea Inspiration

No matter what season you choose, or in fact the weather, your guests are going to be asking you about gifts you would like for your big day.

Lexy

11th April 2019

Easter gifts that stand out

Easter is a much-loved celebration here in the UK. With all the feasting, chocolate, gifts and of course, the glorious bank holiday weekend, it's no wonder why!

Janah

6th April 2019

1st Birthday Inspirational Ideas

Your little one turning one is a special occasion. After counting all these months we finally got to 'first big candle on the cake' moment.

Lexy

11th March 2019

How to choose a Mother's Day gift that wows

As the Spring season draws closer, you'll probably notice that we have a lot to celebrate over the next few months.

Janah

2nd March 2019

Baby Shower Gift List Ideas

If you are wanting to steer away from the essentials and are after a more unique gift idea, how about nursery decor or first toys?

Lexy

2nd March 2019

Last minute ideas for a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift

It's almost time for the annual celebration of love - Valentine's day! But are you prepared?

Janah

11th February 2019

How to add value to cheap gifts

When things are tight, and your budget isn't huge - how can you add value to a cheap gift?

Janah

22nd January 2019

Hobby-based original Christmas gift ideas

You're probably about half way through your Christmas shopping list and at that stage where you're stuck for ideas on the last few tricky people.

Janah

29th November 2018

Christmas Countdown: Gift buying methods

We're just weeks away from Christmas! That means it's time to get organized and start thinking about how you're going to get all those gifts for your family and friends.

Janah

7th November 2018

Ways to bend the rules of gift giving

Did you know that there are certain unspoken rules when it comes to present-giving? That's right - there's a whole gift-giving etiquette!.

Janah

24th October 2018

How soon is too soon to start buying Christmas gifts

Summer is slowly transitioning into Autumn and it's approaching that time of year when we start thinking about our Christmas plans.

Janah

19th September 2018

What Should I Include In My Baby Wish List

Expecting a little one? I'm sure you already know you'll need a lot of stuff. Luckily, you're not expected to deal with that all by yourself and a baby gift registry is the best way to allow your friends and family to help you out with those all-important baby care items.

Janah

1st August 2018

How to host the BBQ of the summer

Summer has well and truly arrived with clear blue skies and lovely warm heat. That means one thing - it's barbeque season!

Janah

26th June 2018

Beating the holiday blues with souvenirs

I recently returned from a holiday to Barbados. I've been many times before, but this visit was a little more sentimental to me.

Janah

31st May 2018

Giving experiences as gifts

Experiences can make incredible gifts - if you get them right. I like to give and receive experiences as presents and I find gifting them to be super useful when I really can't think of anything else to get someone.

Janah

28th April 2018

How to be a better gift giver

I've always tried to be an overachiever when it comes to gift giving - there's nothing quite like seeing a person's face light up when they've opened a present from you that they love. Equally, the polite smile that spreads across your loved one's face when they're less than impressed with your gift is something I never want to be the recipient of, which also drives my determination to put a lot of thoughts into my gifts.

Janah

15th April 2018

Reasons to give homemade gifts and how to get them right

Not all gifts have to come with a hefty price tag to be special. In fact, some of the most touching and memorable gifts can be created by you, in the comfort of your own home, for hardly any money.

Janah

4th April 2018

Don't forget these essentials if you want to throw an unforgettable party

I've been to a lot of parties and thrown a fair few in my time. They take a lot of planning - and in the midst of figuring out where you're going to throw it, who you're going to invite and how you're going to decorate, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed.

Janah

20th March 2018

Gift-buying on a budget: how to make the thought count

I've had a lot of friends give birth over the last few years, and a subject that's popped up time and time again is push presents. 'He got you a what?' I exclaimed, the first time a friend had told me she'd been given one. But once she explained what a push present was, I instantly liked the idea of them.

Janah

4th March 2018

Why cards are just as important as gifts

I've kept every single card I've ever received since childhood. Maybe that's just a quirky habit of mine, but I can't ever bring myself to throw them away - there's something so special about them to me.

Janah

27th February 2018

Lifting the lid on 'Push presents'

Janah

21st February 2018

All the things to love about personalised gifts

I love buying gifts. I think I love buying gifts more than I love receiving them! Here are some more wonderful reasons to love giving and receiving personalised gifts.

Janah

13th February 2018