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Our bank balances haven’t even recovered from Christmas yet - how can it be time to think about buying MORE presents already?! Well, although Valentine’s Day is normally one of those holidays that creeps up on us at the last minute, surely the love of your life is worth treating properly, right? This year we’ve got a great range of gift ideas that your boyfriend, wife, bae, par …

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Giving Veganuary a go?! Good for you! It can definitely be a challenge if you're not used to it, or haven't given it much thought beforehand. BUT, if you're successful, you can go into February knowing you saved the lives of 30 animals(!), and if you're lucky you might have noticed some amazing health benefits too.  The first week is definitely the best because you're enjoying the ch …

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No one wants to have to miss Christmas morning breakfast to slave over home-made gravy, or duck out of a round of charades to baste the turkey. When it comes to Christmas dinner (and keeping your sanity) preparation really is key.No-one’s expecting military precision in the kitchen, but being organised with your timings and maybe cooking one or two bits a couple of days before could sa …

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If you’re planning on throwing a small Halloween party for the family this year, have you sorted out the entertainment yet? There’s no doubt that the kids will already be excited counting the days down until they can have sweets & chocolate for breakfast, but finding ways to keep them entertained throughout the all day can be a whole new ballgame! Fear …

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The 14th of February (no excuses now) is quickly approaching, and this year it falls on a Friday.. How cute! It's the perfect time to go above and beyond and make a weekend of it, and it's probably expected too (sorry, not sorry). You might be planning a romantic meal, a night away, or a date day to the cinema - well done you! But what about the gift?! We've rounded up a few ideas that …

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Your tree looks gorgeous, the presents are all wrapped and you’re about to order the turkey. Few things are more satisfying than sitting with family and friends around the Christmas table tucking in to freshly prepared food. Especially when you prepared and cooked it. Wait a minute. You just remembered that three of your guests are vegan now. What do you do? Well, first of a …

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Outdoor benches complement any British garden. There are so many design ideas from wood to iron and even plastic. Have you checked out the price for a good quality garden bench? You won’t get much change out of £200 - with some up to £500 or more! Why not build it yourself? In all likelihood you will still need to construct it from pre-cut timber, so the only extra work is cuttin …

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Christmas Memory GameReindeer Ring TossChristmas CharadesFestive Alphabet GameChristmas Bingo 1. Christmas Memory GameObject of the game: Remember the most items on the tray to win What you will need: a tray and at least 12 small Christmas items, paper and a pencil for each person playingHow to play:Out of sight of those who are playing, place all the items on the tray.You can use th …

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Besides binge watching scary movies and getting to dress up as our favourite superheroes, one of the best bits about Halloween (even as adults) still has to be stuffing our faces with gooey toffee apples! Like Crème Eggs at Easter, these moreish sugary treats are only around for a limited time each year so we like to indulge while we can. Whilst …

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