Finding a 30th birthday gift that actually lands is trickier than it sounds. The person turning 30 tends to be self-sufficient enough to have already bought most of what they need, and the obvious gift categories from their twenties no longer quite fit. Here are some ideas worth considering, along with three 30th birthday gifts […]
26
Aug
Aug
Manchester has more in it than most couples make use of. The problem is rarely a shortage of options. It is finding a reason to try something different rather than falling back on the same handful of places every time. Here are some ideas for dates in and around the city, from a quiet afternoon […]
18
Aug
Aug
Ten years of marriage is worth marking properly but the tin anniversary can slip by if you’re not careful. Here’s how to celebrate your 10th wedding anniversary in a way that actually feels like you made an effort, plus a few tin anniversary gift ideas worth giving.
11
Aug
Aug
Most couples getting married have already set up home together. Which makes buying them a wedding gift a little more interesting than it used to be. The toaster and the matching towels are probably already sorted. What tends to go down well at a wedding now is something that feels chosen rather than grabbed. Something […]
04
Aug
Aug
A 60th birthday is worth marking properly. It is the milestone most people actually want to celebrate rather than quietly ignore, and the gift you bring should reflect that. If you are looking for 60th birthday gift ideas that go a bit further, here are three that tend to land well. Why the 60th deserves […]
24
Jul
Jul
If you are looking for a wedding anniversary gift and want to match the traditional name for that year, you are in the right place. From paper at the first anniversary to diamond at the sixtieth, each material has a meaning. This is a plain guide to the ones that come up most often, and […]
15
Jul
Jul
Discover why we celebrate wedding anniversaries and find the perfect wedding anniversary gift UK couples will treasure. Ideas and inspiration from A Year of Dates.
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May
May
If it has been a while since you last did something together that wasn’t just watching TV, you are definitely not alone. In fact, recent surveys show that the average couple in the UK only manages a proper date night once a month – and for parents, it is often closer to once every four […]
19
Jan
Jan
Valentine’s Day has a funny reputation. For some people, it feels too commercial.For others, it’s the perfect excuse to be romantic. And for a lot of us, it feels like a test we never quite revised for:Finding the perfect card.Making the perfect plan.Creating the perfect evening. But real relationships are not built in one night. […]
08
Jan
Jan
There’s a little secret we’ve learned over the years.And it might not be what you expect. Dating isn’t all about the date. A lot of the magic happens before you even go anywhere. It’s the moment when you realise you’ve got something to look forward to.The small spark that lifts an ordinary week.The quiet excitement […]