First dates – it’s something we all have to do – some many times! – and most of us have cringey memories as well as those more fondly remembered. Whether it’s for the right or wrong reasons they’re something that stay in our memories. We asked and you happily shared your first date stories with […]
When we launched our recovery box, A Year of Strength we knew it was more than just a box we could sell, given the last few months, it was a box that could do a lot more good to people beyond our reach. As a way of getting it out there, where it was needed […]
Asking someone for their hand in marriage is sure to be one of the biggest moments of you and your partner’s lives. It’s a memory that’ll stay with you both forever, which is why it’s important to make this incredibly intimate occasion as unique as possible. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a candlelit […]
Making new friends as an adult feels a lot more complicated than it was as a child, and this is why the majority of long-lasting friendships often began during our formative years. After all, children are very inquisitive and tend to talk to anybody and everybody. With this said, a stranger really is just a […]
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year as you are actively encouraged to spend time with your nearest and dearest whilst taking time off work. Whether you prefer to gorge on ungodly amounts of food or secretly look forwards to exchanging gifts, many people can attest that their best memories as a […]
Before long the ground will be covered in leaves, woolly jumpers will emerge from hibernation and the dreaded countdown to Christmas will be on, which can mean only one thing: it’s almost Autumn! As one of the most scenic and activity-packed times of the year, Autumn is bursting at the seams with incredible things to […]
A journal provides you with a private place to express your innermost feelings. In fact, there is no limit to what you can write about as there are a variety of different types of journaling routes to take. For example, you might opt to keep a diary of your day and use a journal as […]
Here at A Year of Dates, we want to place emphasis on the importance of platonic relationships as well as romantic ones. After all, the friends that we surround ourselves with can have a big impact on the way that we navigate the world and may often be the closest thing that some people have […]
Celebrating the anniversary of one’s birth is something that is carried out in a variety of different cultures. In fact, some religions like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism will even celebrate the birth of their founder or religious figures, whereas Jehovah’s Witnesses chose not to celebrate their own birthday at all due to the belief […]
Have you ever had to buy a gift for a couple but have been caught between buying the perfect gift for one rather than the other? His & Hers gifts are a popular range that spans thousands of gift ideas but these gifts often feel more like Him or Her rather than a gift that […]