Those lovely little tweenie tweens are equal parts delightful and depressing. No one does he sulk better or holds a grudge longer than a tween. Especially a tween who wanted an Apple watch but received a calculator instead (this may or may not have happened at our place). Which is why getting the gifts for …
Gift ideas
I love giving books for presents and this Christmas everyone is getting the perfect cookbook. You know it, there’s a cookbook to suit everyone – no matter the age, gender, personality or cooking prowess. There’s even a perfect cookbook for people who hate cooking. Apart from the deliciousness of giving someone the gift of both …
Sending a small gift is a lovely way to let someone know you are thinking of them. Even better if it’s a beautiful homemade gift you’ve carefully created. It is so special knowing that someone has taken the time to create something just for you. In this extract from her gorgeous book Futuresteading, author Jade …
If you’re looking for group gift ideas for teachers, it means only one thing: you drew the ‘class parent’ short straw and have been fielding emails about whether it’s a mufti day tomorrow all year. I feel your pain. For some reason, I am a chronic over-volunteerer and my current posting is class parent for …
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to give cheap but meaningful Christmas gifts for under $10. Yes, I’m a cheapskate, but I’m a happy one. I’ve always been into improving my life, and if I can help the loved ones in my life do the same, without spending a lot, I’m very …
I get it, coming up with acceptable gift ideas for tween friends can be next to impossible. When the kids are younger and you say to them, “What should we get Eugene for his birthday?” they give you a mile-long list of all the things they know Eugene would love. Of course, these are secretly …