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Why I DIY my advent calendars

Now, if you're my age or thereabouts, you've seen the evolution of the advent calendar from a piece of card with pretty pictures behind the doors, to ones filled with chocolate (although it was crappy chocolate, but we were kids and it was still chocolate!) to significantly better chocolate ones, all the way to OMG ones that cost more than any other present I intend to buy this year.

Making Christmas Memories - even during half term!

The autumn half-term always sneaks up on me. The summer holidays are so long and need such meticulous planning, I totally forget that six weeks later there's another break.

With the sunny days being shorter in supply and energy levels being a little lower after the return to school hours, everyone relishes the opportunity to hunker down at home and get COSY. The perfect opportunity to get creative and plan out some Christmas magic!

How To: Destination Prints

24 Genius Advent Calendar Filler Ideas for Teens to Adults

Planning a big milestone birthday event

There’s a certain expectation if you’re the spouse, child or best friend on the planet of someone who’s approaching a BIG milestone birthday. You need to make an occasion of it, possibly throw a party, definitely make it memorable and unique. And I have to tell you, the bigger that birthday number gets, the harder it can be. If for no other reason then they have been there and done that on previous birthdays!

Top 10 Token Gifts for Dads (perfect for Father's Day, Christmas or just because!)

Our Dads are unique, and quirky, and fun, and they always say they don't want anything for Father's Day!

The question I have to ask myself is, do they *really* not want anything for Father's Day, or do they just not want any more comedy socks?

Father's Day 2022 - Gifts as unique as he is.

Let's find something unique and meaningful together in our Father's Day collection. And, btw, if you can't see quite the thing you're looking for then do get in touch. We're the experts in creative gifts and we love a challenge.

The end of year gifts that teachers REALLY want.

As we approach the end of another school year, our thoughts turn to teacher (and teaching assistant!) thank you gifts. Choosing the perfect way to say thank you can be tricky, and sometimes time consuming, so here's what we know.

Wooden Flower Gifts for Mum on Mother's Day.

Anthology 09 - 4th February 2022

Anthology 08 - 9th January 2022

Is Decemuary a thing? There's the whole "twixtmas" bit between Christmas and New Year where I never know what day it is, but now I'm feeling that the whole of January is just an extension of late December!

Gifts for Travellers this Christmas

Whether it's you and your significant other who have the travel bug, or a friend or relative that always seems to be booking their next adventure. these gifts are the big wins this Christmas.

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