I received the products listed in this Mother’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me. Seriously, you should see some of the stuff I didn’t accept. An app does not scream Mother’s Day presents, neither does arse cream. No thanks. I genuinely think that all of these things are fab and that […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and let tell you what, I’m fed up of slogging away writing gift guides for kids, and for partners. This time, I’m taking the glory. If you’re thinking of buying me a gift, then here are some ideas. Although, not these exact things – as I already have them. But if you
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This post was written in collaboration with by Wicked Uncle, the home of brilliant children’s presents. I have worked with Wicked Uncle several times; to see my review posts go here. It is now November, and therefore I do decree that it’s officially acceptable to mention (not DECORATE for, MENTION) the C word. (On this occasion, I do in fact
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This is a collaborative post: It always feels good to surprise a loved one with a gift or experience, and what better time to do this than on their birthday? If there is one time of the year that you can definitely pull out all the stops to let your partner know that you love and appreciate them, it has
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Shopping for the men in your life can be difficult. There’s the husband who already has everything that he wants or a boyfriend with weird and inconsistent preferences. There’s also that guy friend who convinces everyone that he’s content with anything or nothing at all (as if that makes things easier). Brothers are also hard to shop for, especially if
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This is a collaborative post: One minute its autumn, and you’re wrestling with a pumpkin to carve a terrifying face. And then next minute, your friends and family are rushing around revelling in the festivities and stockpiling their presents. In comparison, you may have noticed the ground under your tree is looking a little sparse. It felt like you had
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This is a collaborative post: Who doesn’t love a handmade gift? The personal touch and the time, effort and thought that goes into a DIY gift far outweighs the value of any store-bought gift, no matter how expensive. After all, giving someone a thoughtful gift isn’t always about spending money. There are plenty of gifts you can create yourself at
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