As last-minute gifts go, you can’t go far wrong with a book. Here are a few of 2025’s finest – on subjects as diverse as Greek myths, the ocean, bones, global food, inventing, ballet, museums and saving the planet, with the ubiquitous Potter making a box-set appearance. Discover more pressie ideas in my other Christmas guides, including Advent Calendars, Pyjamas and… View Post
Grown-up gift time – hurrah! Here are a few goodies we wouldn’t mind finding under the Christmas tree (hint, hint). Discover more pressie ideas in my other Christmas guides, including Advent Calendars, Pyjamas and Babies & Toddlers, Preschool and Reception, Age 6 to 9 and 10+. Stay tuned for books and stocking fillers. Birthstone necklace, £99, Ottoman Hands Unique unisex… View Post
To finish the age group guides we have tweens and teens – I have to do a lot of buying for this age group with a 16-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter, two teenage nieces, a teen nephew and a tween niece. Vouchers are a good option as they love to choose for themselves, but if you want to buy a physical… View Post
Lots of things to make and do in this guide – art, science and music are great ways to make sure your six to nine year olds are expanding their bendy brains – while active toys will help to burn off all that excess energy. Discover more pressie ideas in my other Christmas guides, including Advent Calendars, Pyjamas and Babies… View Post
Still my favourite guide to compile, due to the gorgeous wooden role play toys around these days (check out the modular dolls’ house and beautiful tea set). Two to five year olds love to use their imaginations, so dress up and small world toys are guaranteed to be a hit, plus it’s a good time to get them on the… View Post