Category: special days

  • Fathers Day – thank you Dad

    Fathers Day – thank you Dad

    A Fathers Day Salute to my Dad Today’s post is a little different.  I want to pay tribute to my dad in the run-up to fathers day, so I’m writing about why he is such a fantastic dad & grandad.   My dad is always there My father is a quiet man. A man of…

  • What mums REALLY want for Mothers Day

    What mums REALLY want for Mothers Day

    Mothers day (in the UK) is the 4th Sunday in Lent and a day that causes children (including grown-up children!) and husbands to wrack their brains wondering exactly what mums really want for mothers day… While flowers, chocolates and breakfast in bed are all lovely to receive (and a day at the spa is even…

  • Valentine Origami Cupid’s Arrow Tutorial

    Valentine Origami Cupid’s Arrow Tutorial

    Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s day or Galentine’s day, these cute DIY Valentine origami cupid’s arrows are perfect to send to your friends or your love.  Follow along with the video below to make them. What you need to make a Valentine origami Cupid’s arrow a toothpick a square of 7.5cm square red or pink paper…

  • Why everyone should celebrate Galentines day

    Why everyone should celebrate Galentines day

    Have you heard of Galentines day?  I can’t believe I only just found out about it and it’s absolutely the best idea ever!  So in case you’re as clueless as I was, here’s the low-down… What exactly is Galentines day? Galentines day was created by Leslie Knope.  It takes place on February 13th (the day…

  • How to wrap an odd shaped gift: 4 easy solutions

    How to wrap an odd shaped gift: 4 easy solutions

    One thing we’re often asked (especially at this time of year) is how to wrap an odd shaped gift.  Well, the easy answer is to pop it in a gift bag with some tissue paper, but of course that’s not always the best solution… You may not have a gift bag to hand (and it’s…

  • 5 charming Valentine messages to write in a card

    5 charming Valentine messages to write in a card

    Inspiration for charming Valentine messages 1. Say what you mean and mean what you say Stuck for ideas for Valentine messages?  Make sure you write something genuine.  They don’t have to be your own words, but make sure the note or quote is relevant and sincere. If you’ve just started dating, keep it light, with…