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How to switch off after a long day - Top Tips
No one, and I mean no one, is able to totally get rid of whatever happened at work that day, I’m willing to bet on that. For good or bad, the events of the day will be on your commute home, and possibly still loitering around as you turn off the light and settle into bed. Here are our Top Tips to shaking off the day.
Keeping Pets Comfortable on Bonfire Night – Three Top Tips
Remember, remember the fifth of November; gunpowder, treason and…lots of terrified pets. Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is in a lot of ways, a super weird British tradition. We celebrate a failed...
How to start Meeting Your Own Needs
I’ve recently started tracking my habits, and, in a nutshell, it ain’t good. On a typical day, I wake up when the baby shouts for me, I get his milk...
Practising Gratitude
Do you say "Thank you" to the woman holding the door for you? Do you say it to the postman? Do you say it to your SO? The more we notice who we’re thanking in the day the more we notice all the little things people do for us.
How to Slow Down and Welcome Autumn
While I love the cooler weather and the grey skies, many would way prefer to be back in July or August, sunning it up and drinking margaritas in the garden. And while I might not be able to convince you that Autumn is the best season, I think I can bring you round on it being better than you think.
The History of Curry
How did curry become such a part of our national cuisine and what does it mean to you?
For me, a curry is a staple part of our diet. Family meals both at home and in a restaurant. It’s making them at home but never quite being able to do it as well as a takeout. Read our blog for a brief history of the British Curry!
Five Daddy Day Care Ideas for the Summer
The Summer Holidays are a topsy-turvy time. Kids aren’t in school, parents are at work, and childcare can be an absolute headache. So here are five ideas for how to keep your children engaged during the break!
Ten Great Staycation Ideas for your next homebound holiday!
Summer is upon us, the sun’s out, schools are closed soon and the nights are lighter and warmer. And nothing says Summer like a beach holiday.
But if you simply don’t fancy going abroad this year, check out our top ten tips for a Staycation.
Parenting in the 21st Century - Check out our handy hints.
There are loads of parenting schools of thought that claim to tackle these modern issues, and we at OohBox thought it would be a great idea to mention a few of them here, to hopefully help childhood go a little bit smoother for you and your little ones.
"Thank You Teacher" Gifts Boxes
At OohBox, we have a whole page dedicated to saying thank you! Our "Thank You Teacher" gift box comes with a beautiful apple shaped paper weight, some luxury chocolates and a gorgeous smelling candle to really boujee up their desk. If you think they’d prefer a spa evening, or a nice tipple, we have those sorts of things too, just check out our ‘Thank You’ page on our website!
Do you give a gift for an engagement announcement?
We love the idea of Love at OohBox! The "rules of engagement" have changed a lot over the years, so is it good practice to send gifts when a betrothal is announced?
What do New Mothers Want? Gifts for Mum and not for Baby
Are you looking for ideas for a gift hamper or ways to show you care for the Mum to Be. Baby clothes are sweet but mum and dad might just need a helping hand.
