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It's the season of Bank Holidays....and We Love it!
We've just had Easter and the long weekend, and now we can look forward to May with the two traditional long weekends but for 2023 the bonus day in honour of King Charles' coronation! Thanks Charlie xx
Garden Lovers Tips for Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and for gardeners, this means it’s time to start preparing your garden for the growing season. Getting your garden ready for spring can be an exciting time, as it’s a chance to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and start planting new life. Here are some tips on how to get your garden ready for spring.
Get A Spring in Your Step and Plan Your Garden.
With Spring fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to dust off those wellies, get those scruffs on and get digging.
Ooh-Box has a collection of gardening gifts and gifts for gardeners that will bring a smile to your green fingered friends. From Seed Sets to Bee Hotels we have some "blooming" great gift boxes!
What Makes a House A Home?
Whether you are buying, renting or it's a temporary arrangement, the roof over your head, your castle your home should be a place of sanctuary and happiness.
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!
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...
Struggling with Your Houseplants? Handy Hints to Keep Them Happy
Plants are so so important for our mental health, our food, our air quality, our wildlife and the planet. Let’s play our very small part to help them out.
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.
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.
Sunshine, Strawberries and Champagne. How to throw a killer Wimbledon Party!
Nothing says Summer quite like the start of Wimbledon. In fact, it was such a staple in my house that I used it as a countdown timer to the Summer...
It's BBQ Season. 7 Tips to Host the Best Party
Forget the burnt bangers and rubber burgers, set a little time for planning with our handy hints and you'll be a professional outdoor chef in no time.
