We’ve lunged through every PE with Joe, baked countless loaves of banana bread, and literally watched paint dry over the past 12 months just to fight off the boredom. But now, finally, the wait is over – freedom is on the horizon! As the country begins to emerge from lockdown, we’ve put together a roadmap of all the key rule change dates you need to know about from now until June 21st. From exploring the Great Outdoors in April, to fine dining in May and a night at the theatre in June, this experience guide is sure to help you with your post-lockdown planning and get you ready to make…

Ah, pubs. How we miss you. You really can’t beat a cold one down at your local. But while the doors of Queen’s Heads across the country remain closed for the time being, who said you can’t learn how to brew beer at home? While it may at first sound like an intimidating and expensive hobby, nothing could actually be further from the truth. Making beer at home is easy and fun. And once you’ve got the magic hop touch, a beer brewing kit will actually end up saving you money! To help you on your way to crafting the perfect pint, we’ve consulted master brewers Woodforde’s, who are banging…

What do you get for the bookworm that’s read them all? Do you risk buying a page-turner they’ve already devoured? Instead of scouring Richard and Judy’s Book Club and second-guessing the Sunday Times Bestsellers list, it’s time to think outside the box to thrill the bibliophile in your life. With World Book Day just around the corner, we’re here to help you avoid a book-related faux pas with our handpicked list of the best gifts for book lovers in 2021. You’ll definitely want to bookmark this one! Best personalised gift for book lovers The Personalised Book About You Forget Mr. Darcy and Mary Poppins, shake up their reading list with…

Living sustainably is top of mind for more people today. In fact, a recent study found that the environment was considered the third most pressing issue in the UK by a quarter of the population. However, working out how to live more sustainably can be a bit tricky. It’s likely you’ll face a number of hurdles, including finding eco-friendly gifts to suit your friends and family’s interests. We’ve put together a list of some effective yet simple sustainable living tips that will help you reduce your carbon footprint and improve your life. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration for sustainable presents throughout that are ideal for anyone. 1. Ditch single…

Running out of ways to beat off the winter and lockdown blues? For most of us, the TV has been our favourite companion, turning us into avid armchair travellers. In fact, together with streaming videos, TV is believed to have consumed two hours and 53 minutes of our days on average during lockdown. But if you agree it’s time to shake up the weekend plans, treat someone you know is having a hard time, or make a birthday that bit more special, we’re here to help. Lots of brilliant brands have come up with innovative lockdown gifts that put the fun back into our living rooms, and for a change…

Let’s face it, endless Netflix and homemade banana bread were fun at first. But this latest lockdown has us, and our taste buds, looking for something new to try. And just because eating out at a pub or restaurant isn’t possible right now, doesn’t mean our inner foodies have to go ignored. In fact, since the beginning of lockdown, there have been some fascinating changes to the way people cook and eat. According to the IGD, a research and training charity at the heart of the food and consumer goods industry, over 37% of people have been cooking more from scratch than they did before lockdown. The dining room table…