We always want to show our friends how much they mean to us, but when it comes to buying presents, sometimes knowing somebody too well can make it harder than buying gifts for someone we barely know. We like to think we know our best friends inside and out. Sometimes we think we know them […]
Category Archives: Our Year of Dates
The date
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Jun
Jun
We’ve enjoyed our A-Z’s during the last few months, and we hope you have too! We felt there was one more we could add – as things change again a look back, maybe with some element of rose tinted glasses? Whether lockdown has been business as usual, furlough or home schooling there is bound to […]
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Jan
Jan
Birthday presents used to be full of wonder and excitement. As children, we always had something new to look forward to whenever it was our birthday. It could’ve been a video game, a toy or even some new clothes. But as we age, the amazement starts to wear off and you’ll find yourself asking for […]
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Nov
Nov
We’ve introduced a fun way to win some discounts this festive season – we’re not doing Black Friday but we’re adding our own personal touch and some excitement to your shopping experience. You may see a ‘Spin to win’ wheel appear on your screen, this is your chance to receive a discount on your purchase, […]
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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Sep
Sep
We did it! On the same week I picked the envelope we did the date, I’m in shock!! I had heard about a place in Lancashire (so nearby I thought) that did a picnic table afternoon tea – it had rave reviews and after a quick Google The Garden Kitchen at Holden Clough Nursery came […]
Another of mine this week, I forgot I’d come up with these, I can only remember oe more and there’s a few of mine still in there! Go to the casino, and actually play on the tables! I cleverly (yeah right!) challenged myself in this one – at the casino I always play on the […]
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Sep
Sep
Back in May I picked a date that’d I’d written (and if I remember rightly John was impressed by!): Go to the fair and eat candy floss, if there isn’t one on then go to Blackpool So one sunny Sunday in September we decided to actually go! it was a lovely day, with a small […]
Now we’re talking, I picked well this week: Go for afternoon tea And I know exactly where I’d like to go, AND we’re actually planning on doing it this week, you know the whole idea of this – to do the date on the week chosen! (We’ll not remind anyone of the forfeit threat!)… Watch […]