Mindfulness Exercises for Beginners

Mindfulness Exercises for Beginners

The 21st Century is a crazy time to live in.  We are incredibly fortunate to live in a world with so much connection, but sometimes that connection can be a bit of a curse.  Here are a few hints and tips to help get things back on track x
Springtime Babies: What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Springtime Baby

Springtime Babies: What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Springtime Baby

If you or your loved one is expecting their baby between March and June, then you or they are in luck!  Babies conceived in Summer, and therefore born in Spring, are much more likely to have a better birth weight than their baby friends born in other seasons. 
Easter activities for kids

Non-Chocolate Easter Gifts and Easter Activities for Kids!

Give me all the Easter Eggs I can fit in the boot of my car, please!  But for those cutting back on the sugar, vegan, or just fancying something different, we at OohBox have you covered!
Mother's Day Gift Ideas

What is the best gift 🎁 for Mother’s Day?

Some of the best mums aren’t mums at all.  The person who is always there for you, who supports and believes in you, and who raises you up.  Even if they’re not mum by blood, they deserve to put their feet up too. 
Decorating for Spring: How to deal with Spring Fever and the Perfect Spring Themed Gift boxes.

Decorating for Spring: How to deal with Spring Fever and the Perfect Spring Themed Gift boxes.

 At OohBox, we have a number of beautiful giftboxes that are designed with Spring gardens in mind.
Why do people send greetings cards? The joy of receiving a card

Why do people send greetings cards? The joy of receiving a card

I don’t know about you, but as I’ve got older I’ve gotten a lot less excited by the postman.  Not him personally, but what he’s delivering, as usually it’s bills.  I remember receiving my very first piece of mail when I was very young, a postcard from my grandparents who were away on holiday.  I was so excited to have gotten something when usually it was very boring looking white envelopes addressed to my parents.  As I got older and opened a bank account, I started to get more and more post, and the novelty soon wore off as I realised that most of the time it meant I had to pay for something.  But every now and again I would receive a handwritten envelope, maybe for Christmas or on my birthday, that had a well thought out and lovely written card from a relative or friend far away.  It really meant a lot to me then, and still does now.

It seems that greetings cards started out in Ancient China, where well-wishers sent cards to each other for New Year.  In the 1400s the tradition spread to Europe, where Valentine’s cards were delivered.   Fast forward to the 1800s and the first every Christmas card was sent, and since then the card industry has been providing thoughtful messages from friends and family across the world.

It’s the thought that counts, and sometimes receiving a card from a faraway loved one can be the difference between a bad day and a good one.  Sometimes the world can seem so huge, but a little message brings people that little bit closer to one another and when included with a beautiful gift box the message that you are thinking about someone is loud and clear.

We live in a digital world, where our lives are broadcast (if we choose) on social media, meaning that for the most part our friends can keep up to date on our latest news.  If we miss someone, or they randomly pop into our thoughts, we can send out a quick text in seconds, and check in on them.  This means that that huge world we were talking about is still just as huge, but so connected.  Imagine what the ancient Chinese sending their cards would think about that?!

But it also means that some of the charm can be lost in our communications with each other.  The quick text asking ‘how’s the fam?’ can be left unread, or answered briskly in between meetings, and the well-meaning message is forgotten about within the swirl of our crazy lifestyles. 

Sending and receiving cards is different.  It takes time to choose one, to write a message and to post.  When you’ve got it you can admire it, re-read it and enjoy the design on the front, knowing it was chosen with you in mind.  And it can be treasured; I have a box of greetings cards received from loved ones going back years, because I can’t bear to part with the lovely messages written inside.

We are all about connection at OohBox, which is why we offer greetings cards alongside our gift boxes.  Modern life is busy and hectic, so having a card you can hold in your hand can be such a joy, especially from a person you’ve not seen in a long time.  That’s why our cards are delivered by first class post as a single purchase, or your card can be placed in the OohBox you’ve bought for your friend, giving a great gift with an even more personalised touch.

So Near & Yet So Far: What to do in a long-distance friendship

So Near & Yet So Far: What to do in a long-distance friendship

Long-distance friendships can be so tricky to navigate.  We see glimpses of what our friends are up to, leading busy lives a million miles away.  You might not talk every day, or even every month, but you know that when you do see them again it’ll be just the same as it was in the beginning.
New Pet Owners: Top Tips! Top Gifts for Pets!

New Pet Owners: Top Tips! Top Gifts for Pets!

If you’ve thought long and hard about being a pet owner, and done your research into what you can provide for your furry companion, then it can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your whole house!
How do you get over Writer’s Block?

How do you get over Writer’s Block?

We call it writer’s block, but it can happen to anyone, no matter what we do or who we are.  Everyone has had a moment of feeling stuck every now and again.  It’s annoying, and for some it can make work stressful when it seems that an answer to a problem isn’t forthcoming.
Easy cocktail recipes for home? And we have the perfect glassware gifts to suit them!

Easy cocktail recipes for home? And we have the perfect glassware gifts to suit them!

Wherever the name comes from, cocktails are a great way to liven up an evening at home, or impress your dinner friends.  You don’t have to have a load of fancy equipment or ingredients either. Just a recipe, basic ingredients and the perfect glass!
Keen Gardeners?  Help them out with our handy Gardener Gift Boxes!

Keen Gardeners? Help them out with our handy Gardener Gift Boxes!

Each week there is a glimmer of light or is it sun?  It's the time of year when the weather can't make it's mind up and we can lunge from double figures, temperature wise down to minus and freezing! 

Is there anything more hopeful than the sight of snowdrops, daffodils and the beautiful colours of spring bulbs?

Love is in the Air.  Are you looking for the perfect Romantic Gift Box?

Love is in the Air. Are you looking for the perfect Romantic Gift Box?

Our aim is to give you some inspiration and offer a stress free way to choose and send gifts for all occasions and we have something for everyone.  Chocolates and champagne, pamper gifts and gardening, we even have gifts for your beloved cats and dogs!