The date
Dear 2020, What was that about? We started off well – booking holidays, arranging a weekend away with the girls, looking forward to a family wedding in 2021 and generally excited for what was to come… And we ended it, well, where we have been for the last 9 months, at home! Don’t get me […]
Soft lights, cosy nights, all the food… Christmas isn’t just magic for children it tends to make even the least romantic soften around the edges (it could be as it’s also the only day drinking at breakfast is legit!). We know Christmas is the time when romance re-surfaces – how many babies do you know […]
We love that our customers share their experiences on social media, it genuinely makes us smile. So we were delighted when one couple agreed to share their year of dates story (so far) with us. Kirsty Grant and Katie Rushton completed a date a week from A Year of Dates classic dating box after Katie […]
We always want to show our friends how much they mean to us, but when it comes to buying presents, sometimes knowing somebody too well can make it harder than buying gifts for someone we barely know. We like to think we know our best friends inside and out. Sometimes we think we know them […]
We’ve enjoyed our A-Z’s during the last few months, and we hope you have too! We felt there was one more we could add – as things change again a look back, maybe with some element of rose tinted glasses? Whether lockdown has been business as usual, furlough or home schooling there is bound to […]
Birthday presents used to be full of wonder and excitement. As children, we always had something new to look forward to whenever it was our birthday. It could’ve been a video game, a toy or even some new clothes. But as we age, the amazement starts to wear off and you’ll find yourself asking for […]
We’ve introduced a fun way to win some discounts this festive season – we’re not doing Black Friday but we’re adding our own personal touch and some excitement to your shopping experience. You may see a ‘Spin to win’ wheel appear on your screen, this is your chance to receive a discount on your purchase, […]
If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for someone who seems to already have it all, you’ll know how difficult it can be. But don’t give up because meaningful gifts matter, there’s no doubt about that. If you’re struggling, thinking about what really makes a meaningful present might provide the inspiration you’re currently lacking. […]
Are You a New Parent? If so, how do you and your partner feel about dating? Is it an activity you don’t think about much, seeing as you have a pretty big responsibility on your plate right now? After all, it’s said that new parents get less than 5 hours of sleep per night, so […]
We did it! On the same week I picked the envelope we did the date, I’m in shock!! I had heard about a place in Lancashire (so nearby I thought) that did a picnic table afternoon tea – it had rave reviews and after a quick Google The Garden Kitchen at Holden Clough Nursery came […]