2020 definitely isn’t making it easy for those that like to shop at the last minute – severe postal delays, supply issues and restrictions around shopping on the High Street aren’t a great combination. So, we've come up with a few really thoughtful ideas, for both adults and children, which can be sorted out quickly and easily from home. You just need access to a computer and printer!
We’re all having to embrace a whole new Christmas shopping routine this year. And in the absence of big family gatherings, most of our Christmas gifting is going to happen by post. One way to make it easier for yourself is to choose gifts that can be shipped straight to the recipient, cutting out the middleman (you!) and minimising the risk of those precious parcels getting lost in the post. Here’s our guide to 9 of the best letterbox Christmas gifts for kids, tweens, teens and adults all sourced from independent UK businesses.
Of course, reading together is for life, not just for Christmas! But there’s something particularly special about the books we share with our kids at Christmas. Getting out the box of Christmas books is as much a part of our pre-Christmas preparations as decorating the tree.
There are so many brilliant Christmas books for kids to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here we share our top recommendations for a bit of festive reading this holiday season.
Whether this is the first year you are planning to create a Christmas Eve box or you’re an old hand, the question remains – what should you put in it? No doubt you’ll want to choose things that will add to the festive, family atmosphere and create special memories for the kids. But adding in some entertainments or distractions is a great idea too.
Christmas Eve is the perfect opportunity for kids (and big kids) to indulge in some sweet treats. Whether it’s something to nibble or to drink, going all-out on the sprinkles and decorations will just add to the fun, so we're sharing some ideas that will make the perfect addition to any Christmas Eve box or tradition.
We were thrilled earlier this week to be revealed as one of the winners at this year’s Junior Design Awards #JDA20. We’re also delighted to have been included in a few Christmas gift guides recently. Platinum magazine picked us out as a top gift recommendation for the grandkids in a feature on ethical Christmas giving in their December 2020 issue. What a fantastic early Christmas present for this small business!
My eldest just turned 11 and I know from experience how tricky it can be to find books for story-loving tweens who might be coming to the end of their middle-grade years, but aren’t quite ready for so-called young adult books. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of recently published titles that I think work particularly well for this age group.
As a mother of boys, I know how hard it can be to come up with gift ideas that don’t involve Lego, football or super expensive digital gadgets. It won’t surprise you to hear that my go-to gift for friends and family is a pile of books, but if you’re looking for some alternative ideas, here are some fantastic gifts for boys aged 8+ from some of our favourite independent brands and retailers.
A good book is so much more than words and pictures printed on a page – it’s a whole experience, one that the reader can relive again and again. Books really are the gift that keeps on giving. Here’s our guide to some of the best new chapter books for kids aged 8 to 12 that we think should be on everyone’s Christmas shopping list this year.
There have been some truly amazing books published this year by some of our favourite authors and illustrators. So, in our Christmas gift guide for bookworms, we are pleased to be able to highlight some of the best books published this year, all of which we think would make great stocking fillers.
