Struggling to Find Interesting and Unique Gifts for Father's Day? Check Out These Ideas.

Struggling to Find Interesting and Unique Gifts for Father's Day? Check Out These Ideas.

Buying for the men in your life can be notoriously difficult. Here at OohBox you'll find lots of practical gifts from Notebooks and Desk Mates, Car essentials, Commuter Gift Box, Pet gifts and Glassware, through to our BBQ Sizzler, Men's Grooming and Indian Spice. If you’re looking for something special that won't cost the earth, and want gift box ideas containing bespoke carefully selected quality items, supplied gift wrapped and delivered to the door then look no further!
Struggling for Teacher’s Thank You Gifts – Check Out these Great Ideas.

Struggling for Teacher’s Thank You Gifts – Check Out these Great Ideas.

Don’t leave it up to the kids to decide on a great gift for their teacher, take a look at our wide gift selection and show them you care by sending well thought out and beautifully gift wrapped box that simply says “Thank You”!
Looking for Last Minute Gift Ideas? Relax Oohbox are here at your rescue!

Looking for Last Minute Gift Ideas? Relax Oohbox are here at your rescue!

Do you have a special occasion that is happening sooner than you thought?  Maybe a birthday, anniversary, leaving party, christening, it can be such a pain trying to find the right gift with no time!

OohBox are committed to bringing you affordable, beautiful items from small sellers, gorgeously presented and shipped within the UK for free on next day delivery.  You can’t say fairer than that!

Five Reasons why Teachers are so Important

Five Reasons why Teachers are so Important

I think it’s important to remember what teachers actually do for us, and especially our children, both when they’re in school and when they aren’t.  Here are a few reasons why we should be thanking our child’s teacher this Summer.
Gifts a New Student Will Appreciate - Don't Struggle We Have You Covered!

Gifts a New Student Will Appreciate - Don't Struggle We Have You Covered!

Everyone loves the Summertime.  The days get longer, the nights get lighter, and Bank Holidays start popping up all over the place!

But for some the Summer brings around a not so laissez-faire attitude.  Those people are coming to the end of their Further Education journey, and are completely inundated with coursework deadlines, revision, and the ever-dreaded exams.

Mine were a long time ago now (I won’t tell you when so don’t even ask), but I remember very distinctly the huge sports hall we had to sit in, all in rows.  The silence was deafening, apart from the slow clack of the adjudicator’s heels on the floor.  It’s anxiety-inducing even thinking about it even now, let alone if someone you know is about to face it this Summer.

The thing that got me through it was the thought that, all going to plan, I’d be off to university in the Summer.  That excitement was enough to keep me focussed and get through the stress of getting all that work done and knowledge revised.

I remember being part of all the Facebook groups for my course through the Summer, getting to know the people I’ll be living and working with, and saving money for the all-important freshers week.  I suddenly started nagging my Step-dad for easy to cook recipes, and was at the shop’s every weekend looking at bed linen.  I was a changed girl!

Of course, if you’ve got someone in your life going away to study for the first time, it’s worth thinking about something you can send off with them that they’ll appreciate.  They’ve probably got the big things covered, but something a little different might be just the sort of thing to show them you’re cheering them on.

Our ‘The Student’ gift box has had a lot of thought put into it to give them a little boost when they take off in September.  Our sleek and stylish insulated water bottle makes it easy for them to keep hydrated through long lectures (or after a heavy night), and the student cookbook supplies them with cheap and easy (and healthy) meals to help them look after themselves.  Our gorgeous bamboo notebook and pen is sustainable and lovely to use, complete with hand sanitiser to keep on top of fresher’s flu.

There’s also a pack of cards included, so that your loved one can be the main person in halls with ring of fire privileges.  And the piece de resistance, our 16GB USB attached to a smooth ballpoint pen.

To go a slightly different way however, there are plenty of ideas for the student who will be commuting from home!  If they’re driving, our ‘new car’ box is a lovely trip to make those cold Winter drives onto campus a lot more cosy.  Or for those catching the train or bus, our ‘Commuter’ or ‘Mini Commuter’ will have them riding the rails in style!

Or, for the post Zoom world we’re all living in, a home office is perfect for any remote lectures that will be taking place.  Why not hit your new student up with our ‘The Desk Mate’ or ‘Mini Desk Mate’ to make sure they’re well prepared for home study?

This Summer is bound to be a Summer of high emotions, so treat them to a useful going away present to see them through the stress of exams to the excitement of September!

Looking for Gift Ideas for Someone you Don’t Know Well?

Looking for Gift Ideas for Someone you Don’t Know Well?

Buying gifts for work colleagues, or friends of friends, can be a real political headache.  So what’s the solution? Lucky for you, you’re reading a blog written by professional gift givers, so we can answer that pretty easily for you!
Five Ways to Comfort a Friend After a Breakup

Five Ways to Comfort a Friend After a Breakup

Breakups are so hard.  Whether you’ve been broken up with, or you’ve done the breaking up, it’s never easy.  And when someone you care about is fresh out of a relationship, it can be difficult to know what to do or say.

Here is a helpful guide to help you offer your support..

Entertaining Toddlers? All the Ideas You Need

Entertaining Toddlers? All the Ideas You Need

If you’re stumped for ideas for what to do with your kids at home, the main thing is to not worry.  Children are resourceful, and as long as their imagination is fuelled, the possibilities are endless.  Read on for a few easy to achieve activities in the home.
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.