Never has a country held such unforgettable yet profoundly different memories for me. I’ve been to Greece three times over the last twenty-odd years and experienced three very different countries. Looking back, I get the feeling that it wasn’t the country that changed so dramatically, it was me. Here’s my…
They’re a funny old species Dads. We know that they come in all shapes and oversized but they also come in weird and wonderful types.
I have an embarrassingly poor memory. I’m terrible at recalling facts, figures and faces. It’s only got worse as I’ve…
Hi, my name is Maggie and I’m a recent graduate. Actually, it’s been almost three years since my graduation, but…
With Mother’s Day coming up fast on May 9th, it’s time to strap on our thinking hats and get to…
This Friday, the 2nd of April, is International Children’s Book Day. This worldwide event centres on getting kids reading and,…
2020 has been a year to remember, but one which many would probably prefer to forget. For The Book of…
A month ago we asked our customers for personal stories about amazing people who would be an inspiration to us…
This week’s blog is by Jessica Still, a mental health advocate, writer, and all-round wonderful person. She explores the subject…
Whether you’re a newcomer to the Jewish “Festival of Lights,” or you’ve been celebrating it every year for as long…
“That great little camera…gorgeous bracelet…adventure holiday in Japan…sweet little Chihuahua….would make a lovely gift for someone, wouldn’t it Jonny?” Followed…
Christmas is not cancelled. Any time of the year when biscuits come in really big tins cannot be legally cancelled.…
Last week I was with the kids as we drove past the hospital where they were born. I thought it…
Bumps, ear-pulling, nose-greasing, or just a good belting. Where did the idea of celebrating your birth start? The ancient pharaohs…
Let’s start with the most fundamental reason of all. 1. It’s impossible to sing. Granted, I’m borderline tone deaf so…
Hooray! Sorry for the burst of sickly enthusiasm, but it’s Positive Thinking Day and out of all the years, 2020…
I’m not talking about the usual physiological slippages such as paunches, pop bellies and body parts migrating south. Or grey…
(Note: this blog talks about the passing of loved ones. Some readers may find it too sensitive and may want…
🎶 Near, faaar, whereeever you are, the heart does go ooon. 🎶 – Celine Dion The long-distance relationship (LDR) was…
Let’s start by stepping back into the history of romantic gifts… Medieval romance. Anyone? The tradition of anniversary gifts dates…
The appearance of a camera has a tendency to divide humans into peacocks and hedgehogs. The peacocks come to life…
If there ever was a year where Dad could do with a gift to lift the spirits and make him…
They’re a funny old species Dads. We know that they come in all shapes and oversized but they also come in weird and wonderful types.
Hello everyone, I hope you and your families are safe and well. It’s that time of the year when our…
This week we talk about a side effect to the largest home working experiment in human history, family businesses and a new wedding anniversary gift idea for lockdown. Enjoy.
Hello everyone, I hope you and your families are safe and well. This week we will be covering a way…
I hope you are all keeping both safe and finding ways to break free from the Groundhog Day of lockdown. …
How are you all doing? I hope you and your loved ones are safe. I don’t want to make light…
How are you all doing? I hope you and your loved ones are safe. As a result of so many…
How are you all doing? After a strange old summer, we’re still all battling away. As individuals, families and communities,…
After 48 hours of coronavirus lockdown, I have a newfound admiration for 3 things: Single parent families. Monday was chaos.…
My mother spent many of the final years of her teaching career in trouble with Ofsted, the UK governing body. …
