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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.
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.
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.
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!
The History of Gin
If you know a Gin Lover then we have the perfect gifts, and we also have a potted history of the story of Gin!
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!
