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Strikes, Delivery Issues and Christmas Gifts

Whether you are one to brave the weather, the crowds and the alcohol or prefer to shop from the comfort of your armchair, I think this year, both routes could prove to be a battle field. Royal Mail strikes!

Five Gold Rings and The Beauty of a Winter Wedding

Gift giving is one of the most wonderful ways of showing your loved ones that you are thinking of them, and Christmas can be a wonderful time to show your love and commitment in the truest sense.

Ooh's Ideas for a cold Sunday

Whatever you prefer, there’s just nothing like slowing down and indulging in a bit of relaxation before the start of the week, right? Let Oohbox guide the way x

Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Big Families

Instead of buying a gift for everyone, you draw a name out of a hat, and keeping it to yourself, you only buy for that one person. On Christmas Day, all the Christmas presents go under the tree, and the recipients can try and guess who their ‘Secret Santa’ is.

The aim is to choose a budget that you can comfortably save up for without breaking the bank – you don’t want to be worrying about January, but you do want to make sure you’ve got your person a thoughtful enough gift. It’s their only one, remember!

Engagement Gifts and Ideas for the Happy Couple!

A proposal and engagement is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. They’re making a commitment to be with and care for someone else for as long as they live.

But finding the right gift for the happy couple can be a tricky thing to do. Not with Ooh!

Is it OK to embrace sadness? Of Course! Here's Why.

If sadness is visiting you every now and again, however, sometimes it’s good to leave the door on the latch, stick the kettle on, and sit down with it. If you’re feeling brave, you can even leave it a key.

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...

Reading to Children: Why It’s So Important and How Ooh Can Help

Reading is pretty much established as an amazing thing you can do for your pre-schoolers to get them learning language ready for school, but don’t underestimate the fun you can have with younger children and books!

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.

What Traditions Surround a New House? Check out some crackers from around the world.

Today, boys and girls, we’ll be having a look at some interesting, some cute and some downright strange traditions to bless a new dwelling.

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!