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The second of this year’s age-related gift guides is dedicated to preschoolers and reception – role play, small world and dressing up play a major part in learning, as well as first dips of the toe into music and art. In addition to gorgeous gifts, there’s a great giveaway, thanks to EDX Education. Discover more […]

Finishing off the week with the first of this year’s age-related gift guides – for babies and toddlers. Think texture, sound and monochrome schemes for sensory stimulation, plus sculpture wooden toys to help develop motor skills and, of course, a cuddly toy or two! Twenty gorgeous gift ideas and, thanks to the lovely folk at […]

The gift guides are nearly done. Stocking fillers and books (great last-minute pressies) still to come, but today is about the people who make it all happen – the grown-ups! Ossie gold/matte black bag, £75, Holly M Tanzanian Handwoven Throw, £85, Aarven Limited-edition journal, £25, Mary Benson

It’s the final age-related guide and I’m looking at gifts for the over elevens. It’s a good idea to focus on their interests – whether that be sport, art, music or baking – and clothes and beauty/grooming goodies are always welcome. I think the Boot Bananas are genius – and will benefit the whole family. […]

The third age-related gift guide focuses on Infants – children age between five and seven. Role play and dressing up are still big news at this stage, while STEM and number-based toys will build on concepts introduced at school. You can instil a love of nature now with animal-watching kits and pretend play sets, plus […]

The second of this year’s age-related gift guides is dedicated to preschoolers – think role play, dress up, small world and introductions to music and art. As well as lots of inspiration there’s an amazing giveaway, thanks to tonies!

Hurrah! It’s the first of this year’s age-related gift guides! Today is all about babies and toddlers – lots of fabulous pressie ideas and, thanks to the lovely folk at BIBS, some gorgeous giftable goodies to give away to a BG reader!

Number three of my 2022 gift guides… Is there any point in buying fabulous pressies if you don’t have something gorgeous to put them in? I’ve been trawling the web to find the most beautiful stockings and sacks available.  As always, my advice is to buy well and buy once – Kitty and Alfie’s Christmas […]

The Christmas Eve box (containing pyjamas and a book – and, for the past few years, a soft toy and a hot chocolate spoon!) is one of my favourite festive traditions. I spend a lot of time researching the coolest PJs to make those Christmas morning photos pop (K will be opening the M&S Hedwig […]

Well, I’ve put this off as long as possible, but with the launch of the John Lewis ad, there’s no denying Christmas is around the corner. So, let’s kick off the 2022 BG Christmas Gift Guides with a round up of the best sugar-free advent calendars. From traditional picture-a-day paper versions to refillable wooden and […]

It’s been another tough year for parents (still haven’t recovered from the trauma of homeschooling!) so I’ve hunted down some well-deserved treats for us mamas and papas. Leave open on your laptop to drop a hint! Have others to buy for? Check out all our 2021 Christmas Gift Guides! Scalloped nude mini dish, £28, Liv […]

We’re reaching the end of the BG gift guides for 2021 (I need to go and do my own Christmas shopping!) but not without first sharing 50  (yes, really) stocking fillers for under £10! As they are lower value items, I’ve included three from each store to make the postage worthwhile, although many offer free […]

I know the Books guide is a lot of people’s favourite – it’s certainly mine, although it’s definitely the most time-consuming to put together. I try to include something for all age groups and interests, plus a few quirky titles you may not have come across – there are over 40 this year as there […]

Today, it’s the turn of the juniors – children aged eight to ten. Kitty falls into this group and a few of these items (including the Velvetiser) are on her list already.  Kids this age often have specific hobbies they love, craft kits are really popular and they may well have started getting into clothes […]

Today, we’re moving on to infants: children aged five to seven. In my experience, this age group still loves role play and dressing up, plus you can kick start a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors with a den kit or mud kitchen.  Science and technology toys can help build on concepts learned at […]

Today’s guide is all about children aged from two to four: the preschoolers. At this age, every day is and adventure and children need a lot of stimulation – physical and mental. Dressing up, small world, ride-ons, building blocks, simple crafts are all great for this age. As always, we’re looking for great gifts the […]

Hurrah for the the first of the age-related gift guides and it’s all about the smallest, but often the most discerning, members of the family – the babies and toddlers. Things to shake, stack, pull, push and roll are popular with the under twos, as are music makers and all things soft and cuddly. I’ve […]