There is a knack to buying great gifts, some people seem to have it and others don't. Some people tend to give touching, thoughtful, and personal, yet funny and unusual gifts that really make the recipient smile. Others give well meaning yet bland and unoriginal gifts. However, it is not ... Read more (789 words)

A christening is religiously symbolic of a child being religiously cleansed and sanctified, but it's also an opportunity to celebrate their birth, officially announce the child's Christian name and to allocate godparents to them. Godparents can then take care of the baby should anything happen to its birth parents and ... Read more (752 words)

Long recognised as the ultimate in decadence and luxury, the sparkling sumptuousness of champagne symbolises big celebrations and really special occasions. Sharing a bottle of bubbly with close friends is one of the best ways to celebrate someone's big news and the social nature of the tipple goes a long ... Read more (771 words)

The question of just how much should be spent on birthday gifts is always at the front of our minds. It seems as though there is a constant stream of approaching birthdays, what with the family spread far and wide, and giving a birthday gift is a great way of ... Read more (837 words)

Expecting a baby is an exciting and somewhat scary prospect, but once your little bundle of joy has arrived the whole experience is refreshing, challenging and rewarding. Seeing your baby for the first time fills you with such strong instincts to protect, nurture and love the tiny being that all ... Read more (815 words)

In this article we're going to talk about some of the things you can add to your plans to make the party go with a bang such as champagne, fairy cakes and Mexican pinatas. You could include some entertainment such as getting in a local band and what you serve ... Read more (799 words)

Thrill seeking 60 year olds deserve 60th birthday gifts that really knock their socks off and get them excited. Not everyone quietens down as they reach this exciting milestone and some of us still like to party, let our hair down and go wild. If you're looking for a present ... Read more (762 words)

Growing up, we've all done it; we've all come home from school with personalised cards that we made with our little hands. Their construction usually involved glitter and too much PVA glue and they may or may not have been fully dry when we slid them, greasily in to their ... Read more (787 words)

Christmas gifts, roast turkey, alcohol, fun, laughter, more Christmas gifts and general merriment the festive season is all smiles, no? Unfortunately, while most people can look forward to a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas period, for many this time of year will signify anxiety, financial stress and loneliness. Indeed, Christmas signifies ... Read more (783 words)

Blue for a boy, pink for a girl, and white for either; that is the tradition in the UK, but where on earth did it start and why did we follow those rules so closely? It is an automatic reflex that if you see a baby dressed in blue you ... Read more (810 words)