Collaborative post Giving a gift is a key part of celebrating a friend's birthday. But even if you have a clear idea of what they like, it's not always easy to find the perfect gift that also suits your budget. If you're struggling to find the right gift for a friend, edible treats are always a nice option - especially if the friend in question has a sweet tooth. It's relatively easy to find a product that matches your budget, and you can ...
Birth month flowers: a guide to your birth flowers and their meanings
What's my birth flower? Do you know what your birth month flowers are? If I were to ask you what your birthstone – the gemstone assigned to the month you were born in – is, there’s a good chance you’d know it, or at least understand that there is such a thing. But you might be surprised to learn that every month also has birth flowers. Are birth flowers a thing? Absolutely. Birth flowers as a concept have been around for a really ...
The Non-Parent’s Guide to Birthday Gifts for Kids
Collaborative post If you’re a parent and your child’s birthday is coming up, the chances are you’re already quite organised and clued-up when it comes to presents. Whether they’ve left you one too many hints to ignore, or you’ve seen something you’d know they’d love, you’ve probably got it sorted. But what about all the uncles, aunties, friends-of-friends, godparents, and network of wider family members? Obviously you can ask the parents ...
August birth flower: Gladiolus & Poppy
Do you know what the August birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets - making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself! If your birthday is in August, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with an ...
May birth flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
Do you know what the May birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets - making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself! If your birthday is in May, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a May ...