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World Book Day: best gifts for book lovers 2021
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…
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Eight ways for mums to reclaim their ‘mumpaid labour’ this Mother’s Day
Ahead of Mother’s Day 2021, we’ve launched a campaign with Family Action to shine a spotlight on all the ‘mumpaid labour’ UK mums and parents have taken on over the past year. We want to recognise and thank you for all your hard work, and encourage you to go online and pledge to take back some time for yourselves – because you deserve it. To inspire mums everywhere to take the time to do something they love, we’ve put together a starter for ten, with some ideas of things you can do to reclaim your mumpaid labour. Don’t forget to go online and pledge your time, first. We want to…
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Ten ways to repay mum for all the ‘mumpaid labour’ she has taken on this year
The last year has brought new challenges for many of us, with financial insecurity, health anxiety and social isolation becoming the norm. Few have been impacted more heavily than mums and parents, who in addition to the above have had to take on essential new roles – including homeschool teacher and family hairdresser. That’s why, this Mother’s Day, we want to repay mums, parents, caregivers and mother-figures across the UK for all the hard work and additional unpaid labour they have taken on this year. If you want to join us in showing your gratitude, here are a few helpful things you can do to repay them for all that…
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7 ways to live more sustainably in 2021
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…
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Top lockdown gifts to enjoy at home
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…
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Valentine’s gift guide – the best gifts for Valentine’s Day 2021
If you think Valentine’s Day is a cliché of romantic dinners or trips to the cinema, 2021 is here to shake things up. For those in the UK, this Valentine’s Day will be in lockdown. And whether you’ve been with your partner for three years or three decades, it’s a chance to flex your creative muscles and show off your romantic side in a new way. Looking for inspiration on what you can do? From personalised gifts and luxurious hampers, to romantic getaways and daredevil date ideas to look forward to in the future, we’ve got plenty of online gifts for Valentine’s Day. For the lover of food If you’re…
