Our favourite Christmas sweets - Swizzels sweet hampers

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One of my favourite family Christmas traditions is to snuggle up on the sofa with the family and watch Christmas movies as we munch on Christmas sweets. 

The sweets we always enjoy for Christmas movie moments are from renowned sweetmaker Swizzels Matlow.

Loved since 1928, Swizzels are best known as the inventors of Love Hearts, Drumstick, Parma Violets, Fizzers and Refreshers bars which have all been enjoyed for generations around the world. 

Animal Crossing inspired gifts from Amiibo Coins

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We are big fans of Nintendo and as showcased in our gaming section we love the Nintendo Switch. As we love the switch we are always on the hunt for Nintendo Switch accessories. 

As the boys are gaming mad their wish lists are filled with all things gaming. They want games, gaming accessories, merch and gaming collectibles…..anything connected to gaming and the games they love such as the incredibly cute and fun Animal Crossing game.

On my hunt for unique and amazing Nintendo Switch accessories, in particular Animal Crossing inspired products, I found this wonderful one stop shop for the best Nintendo Switch accessories that showcases the most amazing range of Animal Crossing merchandise - Amiibo Coins.

Mother's Day gift ideas

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As we embrace Mother's Day as a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood and maternal bonds, many people take the opportunity to a give a gift of love and thanks the mother figure in their life.

Whilst honouring and appreciating mum does not require a bought gift if you are looking to get your mum a loving gift this Mother’s Day here are just a few ideas of wonderful gifts.

Eco friendly Christmas gift ideas

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The Baby Hamper Company - Really Useful Hamper review

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As we await the arrival of baby number three to help the boys bond with baby and be excited about their little brother we’ve been looking for the perfect baby gift that they can give him.

However finding the perfect baby gift they can give him has been tricky. To help them feel like great big brothers giving their new little baby brother a lovely gift we wanted to find an original, practical gift that looks and feels special.

Thankfully The Baby Hamper Company came to the rescue.

The Baby Hamper Company

Following the arrival of baby Harry in 2011, mum Chloe and granny Christine decided to fill the gap in the market for unique and cool newborn gifts that new mums would want and appreciate. A year later The Baby Hamper Company was born.

Five gifts for her that are sure to delight

Whether you’re celebrating a friend, mum, or yourself, I’ve compiled a list of five gifts for her that are sure to delight.

1) Jewelry: What lady doesn’t love to receive jewelry? Whether it’s a ring, earrings, bracelet, or a charming necklace, many delights are sure to be found in beautiful jewelry.

Gift ideas for adults

Have a cracking Easter with St David’s

Easter fun for all throughout April

If you are in and about Cardiff and popping to the shops at St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping centre with the children this Easter then make sure to enjoy the Easter activities happening there.

Make the most of the Easter weekend at St David’s Cardiff with jam packed days of fun activities to keep the little ones entertained!

From 8th April, families are invited to hop along to the centre and take part in a number of exciting events for free, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter parties and creating your own Easter companion!

Birthday gifts perfect for my 5 year old boy.

With Bug's birthday fast approaching in only a matter of weeks my thoughts have turned to what gifts to get him to celebrate the big day he turns 5.

Thankfully he has not reached the age where he is demanding one particular extra special thing that if he did not get his birthday would be ruined. He is quite an easy going child with a lot of different interests and a few predictable loves. To help us decide what to treat our boy to he has marked out a few toys and products in the catalogue which he would love.

As I have been delayed on present buying thanks to the sickness bug from school hitting the whole household hard, with poor Bug getting it a second time a week later thanks to the bug still circulating in school, I thought I would create a gift wish list for Bug's 5th birthday to help me decide what to get him.

Gifts for Her - Christmas gift guide.

With Christmas fast approaching I have been thinking about what gifts I would like. Here are a few of my favourite gifts for her (take note Lee – hint hint).

Gifts for Him - Christmas gift guide.

I always find it a little tricky deciding what to buy the men in my life. With Christmas fast approaching (plus my man’s birthday landing just before Christmas) I have been looking at gifts perfect for him.

Gift giving.

I love Christmas. There is something very uplifting about the festive season. I love the magic of Santa and visits to Santa’s Grotto. I love seeing the joy of Christmas on children’s faces. I love sparkling decorations and twinkling Christmas lights. I love Christmas markets and Christmas shopping. I love Christmas inspired crafts. I love Christmas treats. I love everything about Christmas!

One of the things I love most about this magical time of year is gift giving.

Whilst I am a believer of being there for friends and family all year round and that Christmas should not be the only time to be kind and give to others I do love the excuse of Christmas to give my loved ones a thoughtful gift that I know they will love.

Even though I prefer giving to receiving gifts, I do love it when I loved ones are kind to give gifts to me too. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to receive a number of lovely gifts that I have loved receiving.

Festive t-shirts with Lush T Shirts.

Even though we are in October and have Halloween to enjoy, Christmas is fast becoming prominent and people’s minds as shops and websites showcase their Christmas wares and people across the country start (or for the very organised finish) their Christmas shopping.

As shops start to sparkle with all things Christmassy from decorations to gifts, I can’t help but get caught up with the festive excitement and as such I have been enjoying all things festive.

One thing that I find always marks the start of the festive season for me is the sight of festive themed jumpers and t-shirts.

To help people get in the Christmas spirit Lush T Shirts have a great range of merry novelty t-shirts available from their festive Christmas shop.

Father's Day 2015 - crafting and gifting.

Having grown up without a dad I’ve never had a reason to celebrate or take note of Father’s Day. That all changed when I met Lee and we started our family. Whilst we do not go all out on Father’s Day with extravagant gifts, I’ve always helped Bug give his daddy a token of his love with a small gift.

As Bug is getting older he learning about the importance of gift giving, learning that it is kind and lovely to give gifts as well as receive them. Learning about giving gifts has meant that no day of celebration can go by without Bug wanting to give a little gift. This Father’s Day was no different he wanted to give his daddy a present.

Daddy was gifted a gorgeous handmade card from Bug. A colourful fish card made at school with a heartfelt message inside written by Bug himself.

The Bluebeards Revenge - new range of hair products.

Looking for a stylish gift for your dad this Father’s Day?

Take a look at The Bluebeards Revenge and their new range of hair products that can tame the manliest of manes.

Premium men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge has unveiled three brand new hair-styling products designed to tame the manliest of manes, adding a pomade, matt clay and matt paste to its already impressive grooming repertoire.

The perfect Father's Day gift for hands on dads.

With Father’s Day only a matter of days away and Bug being keen on creating a little gift for his Dad we have busy crafting a token of his love for his dad for him to give him this Sunday. Also with Father’s Day on his mind and already thinking of Jelly Bean as part of the family, Bug has been asking what baby is going to get for Daddy this Sunday.

As we are getting Bug used to the idea of a new baby being in the house very soon and always encourage gift giving I’ve been looking for the perfect gift for baby to give to Daddy this Father’s Day and thanks to MamaBabyBliss I’ve found the ideal gift!

MamaBabyBliss’ “Daddy’s Magic Bag of Bathtime Bliss” is the perfect gift for hands-on daddy’s and will be the perfect gift from baby to daddy this Father’s Day so that bath and bedtime can be a special time when daddy and baby can enjoy some special bonding time.

Here’s some information about this lovely gift set -

Containing the award-winning and paediatrician approved Splash Baby Bath Wash and Hugs Natural Baby Massage Oil, a rubber duck, soft flannel and special Dad’s Baby Massage Guide, this is the gift that every hands-on daddy will want for Father’s Day this year.  What’s more, the kit comes in a high quality natural cotton drawstring washbag that dad can use!

Last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

Even though Valentine's Day is very nearly upon us there is still time left to organise a thoughtful gift for your loved one. If you want to get a gift instead of or as well as the usual flowers, chocolate or perfume why not think about getting a gift subscription or experience to give to your Valentine tomorrow.

Thanks to the internet there's still time to buy a subscription or experience day ready for a day of romance tomorrow.

Whilst there is not enough time for a subscription package to arrive in post or have an experience day planned for tomorrow, to showcase your thoughtful gift of an experience day or subscription you could print off a little certificate showing what present awaits them.

As there are so many experience days and gift subscriptions available on the market there is something for everyone so you are sure to find the perfect gift for your loved one.

To get you going here are a few ideas –

Magazine subscription 

If your loved one enjoys reading a particular magazine on a regular basis why not buy them a subscription of their favourite magazine so they can have it delivered straight to their door month after month. A magazine subscription is a Valentine's gift that can be enjoyed on a regular basis and one which will remind them of your love and thoughtfulness.

Experience day

Giving your loved one the gift of an experience day can be a very thoughtful and well-received gift. With a huge array of experiences to choose from including pampering, driving, food and drink, adventure, photo-shoots and makeovers, you will be able to select the perfect experience for your Valentine. Whilst the gift cannot be experienced on Valentine’s Day the upcoming experience will be something that they can look forward to.

Subscription Box

A subscription box is a gift that not only shows you love and care for your loved one on Valentine’s Day but that you do so all year round as they get treated to a fabulous box perfect for them month after month. With a huge choice of subscription boxes available including food, drink, beauty and fashion why not let My Voucher Codes and their Valentine’s Subscription Box Finder help you find the perfect subscription box for your Valentine.

So with the clocking ticking down to Valentine’s Day get looking for that perfect last minute yet thoughtful experience day or gift subscription for your loved one.

Have you bought your Valentine a gift subscription or experience day?

Gifts for the man I love this Valentine's Day - Debenhams Valentine's Day blogger competition.

Whilst we do not celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts, trinkets of love or by going out for a special night out – mainly due to money and lack of a babysitter – I do love to treat the love of my life when I can.

So when I recently saw a Valentine’s Day blogger competition by Debenhams where entrants had to create a moodboard of gifts you would love to give the man in your life from Debenhams this Valentine’s Day it gave me the perfect excuse to dream about what I would love to get my man if money was no object.

enail personalised nail polish.

If you are looking for a lovely last minute Christmas gift for friends and family who love beauty products in particular nail polish then look no further than enail.

Passionate about nail polish, enail are nail polish specialists who have worked in the industry supplying brand labelled varnishes to high street stores, salons and top nail polish brands since the 80’s.

Using their expertise in the nail polish market enail now provide customers with salon quality nail polish via their website www.enail.co.uk

enail’s nail polishes which are made in the UK come in a gorgeous gift set. Customers can choose 3 nail polishes from a choice of colours, personalise the nail polishes with their own custom label and choose what gift box to display the nail polishes in.