Earlier, we brought you ten bargain buys for your little ones’ stockings and sacks, now we’ve got 30 ideas for fillers between £1 and £3. From stationery to puppets, via keyrings and puzzles, there’s something for everyone. Piyo Mini It sticky notes, £1.30, Lethbridge Cards. Wooden Apple Juice, £1.50, Play Merrily Toys. Compass […]
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Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Stocking Fillers £1 and under
Our final set of guides are for those all important little things that often turn out to be the most popular pressies of the day: stocking fillers. We’ve got 100 super-stylish ideas for you, all under £10, kicking off with ten for a pound or less. Mini Retro Boat, 45p, Niddle Noddle. Cat […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Saria, eight
We’re hand picking gifts for our children this year as part of our gift guide, and we have already shared what’s on Kitty, Alfie, Lola’s, Finn and Nia’s lists. Up next is eight-year-old Saria, BG’s eldest child and Nia’s big sister. Saria’s in her own little world and her love of small world hasn’t changed […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Nia, six
We’re hand picking gifts for our children this year as part of our gift guide, and we have already shared what’s on Kitty, Alfie, Lola’s and Finn’s lists. Up next is six-year-old Nia, Nat and Em’s feisty little one. Nia is a passionate reader who gets up early each day to read quietly on her […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Books
2015 has been a vintage year for children’s books – I could literally have listed 100 here, but I’ve limited myself to 20. From big books on history to little books about friends, via repackaged classics, poems, alphabets, numbers and beautiful illustrations, there really is something for everyone. I’m investing in the epic Timeline […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Finn, two
We’re hand picking gifts for our children this year as part of our gift guide, and we have already shared what’s on Kitty, Alfie and Lola’s lists. Up next is two-year-old Finn, Claire and Phil’s crazy little lad. Finn is obsessed with anything and everything that comes with wheels – rideons, strollers, cars, buses, tractors…. He […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Lola, six
The 2015 Christmas gift guide continues with the entire BG gang hand-picking their favourite pressies. We’ve already seen Alfie and Kitty’s wishlists so now it’s over to six-year-old Lola, Claire and Phil’s firstborn. Lola continues to love all things small world so Playmobil and scene-scapes are always a winner. Lola’s stepped away from the vehicles she […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Kitty, three
The 2015 Christmas gift guide continues with the entire BG gang hand-picking their favourite pressies, plus our pick of the best books, pyjamas and stocking fillers. We’ve already seen her brother Alfie’s wish list, now it’s the turn of three-year-old Kitty, Lu and Harry’s smallest person. Kitty, three, still loves playing with her babies and […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Alfie, six
While we’re busying ourselves at the pop-up, we thought you might like to see our 2015 Christmas Gift Guide. As with last year, the entire BG gang have hand-picked their favourite pressies and we’ve also got our pick of the best books, pyjamas and stocking fillers. First up is Alfie, son of Lu and Harry […]
Christmas Gift Guide: The Papas
And, finally, we couldn’t forget the BG dads. Here’s what they’re hoping Father Christmas will bring. [slideshow_deploy id=’74233′] Emmon (Saria and Nia’s daddy) Aesop Rejuvinate intensive body balm, £69, Selfridges. Mahabis classic slipper with detachable sole, £49, Mahabis. A projector – he’s still undecided but possibly the Epson EB-S03 SVGA 2700 Lumens Portable 3LCD Projector. […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers
Stockings are probably my favourite thing about Christmas, which is why my mum still puts my pressies in a pillowcase, despite my advanced age. Here’s a round-up of amazing goodies for your little ones’ stockings, ranging from £1 to £10. Check out last year’s guide for even more ideas. [slideshow_deploy id=’74271′] Bicycle bell, £1, Tiger […]
Christmas Gift Guide: The Mamas
Now you know what the kids want (you can see them all here), it’s the mamas’ turn. Here’s what Nat, Lu and I would like to find under the tree. After all, we have been very good girls this year. Honest. [slideshow_deploy id=’74220′] Nat Original chelsea boots, £80, Hunter. Marc by Marc Jacobs Electro q lil ukita bag, […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Saria, seven and a half
Saria, seven and a half, is the original inspiration for Bambino Goodies and a bookworm that wants to be an author and illustrator when she grows up. She loves dolls both big and small, with a particular love of Lapin & Me woodland dolls and anything a bit quirky. Like her little sister Nia, she’s […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Alfie, five and three quarters
Alfie, six in April, is a budding scientist – he loves all things experimental and space-related. He’s a real nature boy and is never happier than when he’s exploring the great outdoors, but he’s also heavily into board games and puzzles. We’re also a house of bookworms and now Alfie’s able to read on his own there’s no stopping him – […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Nia, five and three quarters going on forty
If Nia, five and three quarters going on forty, had her way, she’d be in dressing up gear morning, noon and night. Loving everything from role play costumes to animals, to dressing up as royalty, whether that’s in traditional African clothing or full-on princess gear, she’d probably do all of this while eating sushi, sipping […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Lola, five and a bit
Finn and Kitty (with the help of their mamas) have shared their gift lists, and now it’s over to Lola. Claire: Lola’s never really been in to sparkles and dolls, until this summer that is. She’s started to become obsessed interested in all things princess and dress up. That’s not to say she doesn’t love a car […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Kitty, two and a half
Second in our Christmas gift guides is Kitty, two and a half. You can see Finn’s list here. Lu: Kitty adores babies, dashing about and dressing up, so her choices reflect that. She also loves playing memory games with big brother Alfie and superheroes. [slideshow_deploy id=’73934′] Deuz mini tent, €56, Shak-Shuka. Sweetheart doll, £19, Little Citizens Boutique. Shusha Moon & […]
Christmas Gift Guide: Finn, 16 months
This year, our Christmas Gift Guides are taking a new format, featuring our own children. It’s a mix of their requests to Father Christmas, alongside our own thoughts on what they would love. First up is the youngest member of the BG family, Finn, 16 months. Claire: We’re really looking forward to Finn’s first ‘proper’ Christmas. […]
The BG Christmas Gift Guide: Mamas
[slideshow_deploy id=’65866′] Finkle Street Handcrafted Red Leather Bag with iPad Sleeve £165, Blanket Row. Super stylish, practical and handcrafted in England using thick hardworking cowhide. Urban Ranch Canyon Locket, £95, Joulberry. Copper hammered locket has a rustic beauty and a great alternative to the classic locket. Selected Notions Box Set, £42, Merchant & Mills. A beautiful embossed […]
The BG Christmas Gift Guide 2013: 5-7
Ages five to seven are an interesting time as kids often start asking for random stuff that they’ve heard about through their mates at school and you start saying stuff like, ‘But you don’t want to be having the same stuff as everyone else!’ We’ve got educational buys where they can learn about the human […]
The BG Christmas Gift Guide 2013: 4-5
Another age group I’m extremely familiar with, four to five year olds are incredibly imaginative – try to encourage pretend play with shops, dolls’ houses and fancy dress. They also want to get involved in grown-up activities, so a quality set of gardening tools or baking set is a great gift. Construction toys are king […]
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