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    Christmas Gifts for Adults 2022

    22nd November 2022

    Gifts for adults can be boring and predictable, so let’s change that this year. Gone are the socks, Lynx giftsets and bunches of flowers that we buy the parents, grandparents and old family friends.

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    Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022

    29th May 2022

    Father’s Day is the 19th June this year, -have you already bought your gifts? For those who haven’t, don’t worry, I’ve done the research for you!

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    Win a £60 TrendHim Voucher

    23rd May 2022

    Father’s Day is fast approaching, so how about winning the man in your life £60 to spend at TrendHim? TrendHim offer a great range of products for men, from bags, ties, jewellery, to beard care and watches.

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    Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    11th February 2022

    If you tend to leave things until the last minute like I do (I blame my ADHD), then these Valentine’s Day gift ideas might just help. For the loved ones in your life, I’ve managed to find a handful of last minute buys that will hopefully get to them just in time for the 14th…

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    Father’s & Caregivers Day Gift Guide 2021

    12th May 2021

    This year Father’s Day is 20th June 2021, one day before we are apparently given our freedom in the UK! I recently posted about buying presents for your co-parent, as I find letting my son search gift sites online as an easy way to do this.

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    Easter Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

    26th March 2021

    Easter doesn’t just have to be chocolate, and it’s not just for kids! Yes traditionally we overeat on chocolate, some give up things for lent, and kids have a lot of fun, but adults can too.

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    Valentine’s Gift Guide 2021: For Him, Her & Them

    28th January 2021

    Last year I compiled a Valentine’s Gift Guide for Him, but this year I thought I’d open it out to everyone. Finding a gift for him, her, them or couples can get tougher as each years passes, and it’s even more so when we’re currently all stuck at home with many shops closed. So I’ve…

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    Giveaway: Win a £50 Voucher for TrendHim Gifts & Accessories

    12th November 2020

    If you’ve seen my previous gift ideas for men posts this year, you will know some of the great products TrendHim offer. With Christmas on its was, how about winning a £50 voucher to spend with them?! I’ve recently been sent Black Sheep Leather Driving Gloves from TrendHim and they’re perfect for our British winters!…

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Hiya, I'm Claire..

Mum of one, step mum of two and dog mum to Yogi. A veg-growing, food-loving, trashy TV addict. I write openly about life, parenting and my quest to be healthier in mind, body and bank balance. Now a bride to be!

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