Gift-Giving in the Times of COVID-19: 5 Ideas for an Even Safer Christmas
The current lockdown measures are meant to end in just a few weeks, but there is no doubt about the fact that this Christmas will be a little different from…
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Practising mindfulness with Jigsaw puzzles
As a child, I used to love jigsaw puzzles. There is something very soothing about sorting all the pieces, whether by colour, or ‘edge’ and middle pieces, and methodically working…
10 Tips To Help You Choose The Perfect Gift
You might well be reading this and wondering why on earth Christmas gifts are being talked about – it is February! However, there are people out there who are organised…
Choosing the right climbing frame for your family
We had a climbing frame at the end of our back garden when I was a child. I remember the day it was installed. It had a swing, a slide,…
Christmas Gift Guide | Uncommon Goods
In typical fashion, I’m nowhere near starting my Christmas shopping yet, but I have been doing plenty of Christmas online browsing – or in other words, a spot of major…
Autumn childrenswear with Petit Bateau
Now that we are fast approaching the end of August, any summer clothes I’m buying for the children are being stockpiled for next year, and I’m turning my attention to…
Friend having a baby? How to buy the perfect new baby gift
As the first (by a long way) of our friends to start having babies, I tend to be the one people turn to for advice when they…
7 gift ideas for those you haven’t bought for yet
At this time of year, I’ve usually still got a few people to buy for (Who am I kidding – I rarely start Christmas shopping until December). Then there are…