At the chilly end of the year, indoor activities come into their own and are a great way of keeping the kids busy during the holidays. Donning an apron and heading for the warmth of the kitchen might appeal, or making Christmas cards, decorations or presents; there are plenty of Christmas craft activities to choose from.
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‘Tis almost the season to be jolly, and now’s the time of year to make sure you’ve got a few extra presents up your sleeve. It could be a Christmas present for a favourite teacher, a stocking filler or a Secret Santa gift. Here are our favourite novelty-gift ideas for everyone.
The arrival of half-term means that the Christmas holidays aren’t too far away. You may not have started your Christmas shopping yet…or perhaps you’ve already finished? Apart from the presents, here are a few of our favourite things to bear in mind as Advent approaches.
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On October 31st, it’s time to inspire with spooky extras and special effects. At Halloween, the devil is in the detail. As well as dressing up your house, think of costumes and treats that will make fright night complete.
The days are long gone when kids left a party with nothing but a lump of soggy cake sweating at the bottom of their party bag. Here are a few ideas to make sure that you fill their going-home bag with delights, but don’t empty your bank account in the process.
It’s the beginning of the year and people’s minds are filled with bargains; January sales are everywhere with deals galore. Why should planning for a party be any different? Whether it’s an imminent family birthday or a gathering to celebrate the Olympics or the Jubilee later in 2012 we offer a few ideas to help keep costs down and still throw a memorable party.
The Handpicked Collection is an award-winning collection of well-chosen gifts. There’s something for everyone, and many of the presents and treats can be personalised or embellished to make them that little bit more special. Founder Jo McGivern is a mother of three young children, and she recommends the company’s top ten presents for mums and dads this Christmas.
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Christmas is approaching fast, so you’d better get your thinking cap’s on and decide what you’ll be buying your nearest and dearest this year. Why not look at something slightly different, like a Red Letter day gift experience? We’ve discovered some ingenious experiences that are guaranteed to surprise and delight! Check them out below.
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