Best baby advent calendars 2024
The festive season is a magical time for families, and introducing your little one to the wonder of Christmas is a momentous occasion. But when it comes to advent calendars, finding something suitable for a baby under 1 can be a challenge. Fear not, because there are some truly delightful and age-appropriate advent calendars designed
Christmas gift For All
FOR THE HOMEMAKER WHO LOVES BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS he Driftwood Designs’ offering of beautiful objects was born from Lizzie Spikes’ passion for creating colourful illustrations that can be translated to all sorts of homewares. From oven gloves, chopping boards, aprons, cushion covers, lampshades all the way to clocks. Catering for any budget, stocking fillers or Secret
Ocado Christmas Delivery Slots 2024: Everything You Need to Know
As the festive season approaches, families across the UK are preparing for the magical moments that make Christmas truly special. One essential part of the preparation is ensuring you’ve got all the festive food and treats delivered right to your door. With Ocado’s Christmas delivery slots being one of the most sought-after, parents are already
The Christmas Mouse review: Carolyn Compton returns with charming tales
Carolyn Compton’s ‘The Christmas Mouse’ brings joy and cheer to children this holiday season This children’s book celebrates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a little girl and a mouse Author Carolyn Compton returns to the world of children’s literature with the release of “The Christmas Mouse” (published by WestBow Press). This charming
Adult Christmas Gift Guide
Get ahead of the shopping for Christmas Here are a few ideas for the adults in the family Bling2o | Adult Swim Goggles | RRP: £24.99 | Stockist: Bling2o Introducing the Bling2o Adult swim goggles as the perfect Christmas gift to add some bling and sea-rious fun to swimming! Taking glamour and elegance to the next level,
Paultons Park: Halloween and Christmas!
Thrills for the whole family at Paultons Park this Halloween and Christmas Tickets on sale now for Paultons Park’s Halloween and Christmas events Paultons Park, the UK’s number one family theme park and home to Peppa Pig World, guarantees festive thrills for all the family with the return of its Halloween Spooktacular and Celebration of Christmas events. The entire park, including Peppa
Braintree Skating is back for Christmas
Braintree Village’s ice rink is set to return later this year as part of the Essex-based outlet’s Christmas celebrations, offering guests a truly magical skating experience for a second year. Set to create an enchanting environment for guests to enjoy throughout the fun-filled festive season, the 550 metre undercover ice rink will open to the
Smart Gift Ideas for the Whole Family this Christmas
Smart Toys and Games reveal its Christmas heroes for 2024 Smart Toys and Games, the leader in multi-level logic games and inspirational toys, is delighted to present its Christmas heroes for 2024! Committed to crafting entertaining and educational toys and games for all, these firm favourites are sure to spark joy this festive season. 1)
Baby’s First Christmas Gifts and Christmas Eve Box Ideas
Christmas gifts to ensure little ones are enjoying their first Christmas! Infantino 7 In 1 Kick N Keys Gym | RRP: £60 | Stockist: Argos With a soft playmat, a musical piano, a tummy-time bolster, a seat positioner, and hanging toys, your little one will never run out of things to do. The take-along musical piano is
Introducing Terence the Turkey: Adopt a Feathered Friend at Kent Life – the ultimate festive gift for animal lovers
Kent Life Heritage Farm is excited to introduce the newest member of our Adopt an Animal scheme, just in time for the festive season – meet Terence the Turkey! Terence is not your average turkey; he’s a charming and handsome feathered friend ready to steal hearts. Living at Kent Life with his mum, Denise, Terrence’s
The Gruffalo & Other Stories Gift Guide
The Gruffalo is the delightful story of a brave little mouse and his journey through the deep dark wood, evading prey using his imaginative story tellling abilities! Enter the world of the Gruffalo with these special gift ideas. With a range of price points and activities available, there’s products for crafting, playtime, adventure and more.
Hachette Children’s Books
Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children. The Group aims to cater for every child, with baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, series fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed
Razor announces UK launch of must-have electric go-kart
Global scooter and ride-on brand, Razor has given parents the perfect gift idea this Christmas with the brand-new UK launch of Ground Force Elite (RRP £599.99). Ground Force Elite is not only the brand’s newest release, but also their most powerful electric go-kart yet (aimed at ages 13+), offering the perfect gift for adrenaline chasing
Orchard Toys spreads festive cheer with NSPCC donation
For every Christmas Eve Box purchased online at orchardtoys.com in November, Orchard Toys will donate one to the NSPCC for Christmas. Orchard Toys will match purchases with a like-for-like donation to the NSPCC “Together for Childhood” project, and ensure the Christmas Eve Boxes are delivered to children in plenty of time for the big day.
Festive Fun with Christmas-Opoly
With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to gather with loved ones, share laughter, and create lasting memories Cheatwell’s Christmas-Opoly is a great game this season. This heartwarming twist on the classic real estate trading game is designed to capture the magic of Christmas, offering a unique and joyous experience for players of all
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Christmas at Blenheim Palace launches in style as crowds flock to Sleeping Beauty spectacular The much-loved Christmas experience returned in style at Blenheim Palace with visitors enjoying the enchanting themed state rooms inside the Palace and trail in the world-renowned gardens. Both experiences, which run from November 17 to January 1 and present an unmissable
Shire Horse Magical Carriage Rides
Are you looking to start a new Christmas tradition? One that involves horses, crisp air and some magic? Then I would thoroughly recommend Richmond Park’s Operation Centaur carriage rides. Travel in a traditional carriage drawn by two rare, majestic, grey Shire horses (there are fewer than 200 grey Shires in the world*) upon a six-person
Christmas Party Hair
Love it or hate it, the Christmas party season is upon us. So let’s give your hair the much needed TLC. We’ve tested Philip Kingsley’s Bond Builder range, which repairs dry and damaged hair from within. Hair structure is made up of layers, so repair needs to help inside the cortex, and to protect against
Have Yourself a Shark Christmas
This Christmas, more than ever, I’d recommend adults have practical presents. Not wanting to sound like a housewife from the 50s, but how about a nice vacuum- please! Anything to make my life easier and give me more time to enjoy myself. When it comes to gift giving, it’s easy to fall into the trap
Wicked Christmas Toys
As Christmas steadily approaches, every parent will begin to think what toy or game will children want this year? Well, at Wicked Uncle (cool name), you have a reliable toy expert on hand, well online. Wicked Uncle, is a UK-based toy company committed to providing the best toys online for children. Every toy is tested
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