This morning, for the first time in twelve years, neither of my children had to dress up for World Book Day. Yes, it was a little less stressful, but also tinged with sadness – it feels like the end of an era. Luckily, plenty of children are still dressing up. I thought we should have a look at some of… View Post
World Book Day 2026 is just a week away – it’s next Thursday, 5th March (seriously, how does it come around so quickly?). Here’s my guide to easy WBD costume ideas that can (and, in our case, often have been) rustled up at the last minute (children are so fickle!). Don’t forget to check our previous galleries of your amazing… View Post
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