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Things to Do on Father’s Day
With Father’s Day a mere two days away, we’re sure you’ve managed to grab a novelty card and secure a memorable gift – but what will you do with dad to celebrate the big day? Here are a few suggestions that might offer a little inspiration for things to do on Father’s Day… Enjoy a Family Meal They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Going out to one of dad’s favourite restaurants or preparing a home cooked feast is sure to go down well – and it’s a great way to get the family together. Go on a Brewery Tour For beer loving dads, a…
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Gifts for Dad: Exciting Alternatives to Boring Father’s Day Presents
Everyone knows that dads are hard to buy for. By the time Father’s Day rolls around (it’s this Sunday 16th June!), it’s usually a mad panic to run out and buy some socks, aftershave or whatever manly looking gift you can get your hands on. We are here to change all that with a few exciting gift ideas that are all a little bit different to the standard Father’s Day fare… A DVD is a fail safe present for any film loving dad and although it’s a great present, a tour of London’s famous movie locations lets him get even closer to the action. As well as seeing the sights and monuments…
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Father’s Day Gifts: How Does the UK Celebrate Dad’s Big Day? [Infographic]
How important is Father’s Day to you? If you’re a dad, no doubt the answer will be fairly straightforward – but what about the rest of us? With surveys suggesting that Brits spend an average of 50% less on Father’s Day in comparison to Mother’s Day, we wanted to dig a little deeper and find out where our money’s going (or not), and whether dads in the UK are getting less than they deserve. Take a look at the infographic below to see how the numbers add up, and find out how the UK celebrates Father’s Day. FATHER’S DAY in the UK The UK spends about50% LESS on Father’s Day…
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Father’s Day: Our Favourite Dad Blogs
No doubt you’ll already know what Sunday is (hint: it’s Father’s Day), so all this week we’ll be showing a bit of love to the dads – and we’re starting online. So whether you want to get the male point of view on parenting, or just fancy a quick read on your lunch break, we’ve picked some brilliant dad blogs from across the internet to get you started. Expect humourous insights, useful tips, toddler tantrums, teenage angst, good writing and a dash of fatherly wisdom… It’s A Dad’s Life – http://www.itsadadslife.co.uk/blog/ David lives in Scotland with his wife and two year old daughter Olivia (with another on the way in September).…
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Chocolatey Ideas for the Easter Weekend
As we all know Easter and chocolate goes hand in hand. Many of us give up our most treasured indulgences for Lent and as a well-deserved pat on the back, we love to enjoy a chocolate-based treat or two on Easter Sunday. That being said, here are a couple of rather chocolaty ideas which are sure to add an extra element of fun this Easter weekend… Make Your Own Easter Egg Easter eggs come in all shapes and sizes and there are plenty of tasty and innovative products readily available at almost every sweet shop or supermarket, but have you ever thought of making your own? This brilliantly sweet and…
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Mother’s Day Gift Idea Tool: Find the Perfect Present
Stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas? Click on the mums below for a bit of inspiration… Mother’s Day…Where to start? Well — right here! The Red Letter Days team will help you choose the ideal present based on the type of person your mum is… Something For Every Mum… Arty Arty some gift ideas… Salsa Dancing Potter’s Wheel Workshop Enamel Jewellery Workshop Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe London Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends Tour Latest Deals Gym Gym some gift ideas… Zorbing Introduction to Fencing Tennis Coaching with Martina Hingis Horse Riding with Afternoon Tea Introduction to Indoor Skydiving Latest Deals Wild Wild some gift ideas… Snow Zorbing Scuba Diving with Sharks…
