There really is nothing better than the feeling of hot air hitting your face as you step off a plane for a well-deserved break, especially if your destination is one of the countries listed on your travel bucket list. After all, travelling is one of the most effective ways to make meaningful memories with the […]
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Jul
Jul
Everyone one in a relationship should still be dating. Did you know March 20th is the International Day of Happiness? It was founded in June 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly and was first celebrated on March 20th 2013. The theme for 2019 was ‘Happier Together’ which promoted the aim of ‘Share Happiness and […]
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Jun
Jun
We’re delighted to tell you that we are one of 12 lucky winners of a free stand in the coveted #SBS Pavilion at Autumn Fair! This September we’ll be exhibiting all our products to buyers from retailers all over the country alongside the very best British gift and homeware businesses…. What an opportunity! This has […]
02
Jun
Jun
Nowadays we all seem to be glued to our phones, tablets and laptops, and you can do just about anything on a smartphone device. In fact, even businesses are adapting to the technological world which only encourages us to live in a virtual setting. It can be hard to make meaningful memories with the people […]
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May
May
The first six months of a relationship is known as the ‘honeymoon period’ and it is often characterised by a lack of disagreements and continuous excitement. After all, a couple is still learning new things about one another and this keeps the romance alive with very little pressure to impress because the whole thing is […]
If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for someone who seems to already have it all, you’ll know how difficult it can be. But don’t give up because meaningful gifts matter, there’s no doubt about that. If you’re struggling, thinking about what really makes a meaningful present might provide the inspiration you’re currently lacking. […]
Are You a New Parent? If so, how do you and your partner feel about dating? Is it an activity you don’t think about much, seeing as you have a pretty big responsibility on your plate right now? After all, it’s said that new parents get less than 5 hours of sleep per night, so […]
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Apr
Apr
After much discussion and soul searching John; my other half, silent partner and reason this business exists, is coming to join me running A Year of Dates. We’ve seen a huge growth in the last 12 months, which continues to take us both by surprise, and if we want to grow more these extra hands, […]
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Mar
Mar
It is safe to say that dating has changed drastically since the 1950’s and the way that our grandparents would approach a potential partner is completely alien in comparison to the way that young people date today. After all, the modern world has more influence on courtships than we like to believe! Here at A […]
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Dec
Dec
This is a bit of a different celebrating dating blog post, but in a lot of ways it’s the ultimate endorsement. In this blog post I’m going to let Emma do most of the talking/writing as the email she sent me really touched me and I don’t think I can say it any better… I […]