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With the end of term approaching now is the time to start thinking how you can thank your child's teacher!  An article, in the Mail Online recently caught our attention which included some interesting facts about buying gifts for teachers. It's hard to believe that teachers now receive end of term gifts worth around £77 million! Parents now spend between £10-£20 on buying a present for their child's teacher.  A great many parents said whilst they thought their child's teacher deserved a present almost half admitted that they felt pressured into having to buy a gift.

We're delighted to share with you the recipe for our red velvet cookies with cream cheese and white chocolate. It's inspired by the Hummingbird Bakery's Red Velvet Cake (a place my daughter had great fun working in over the Summer). Here's our version... Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese!

The Lost Art Of Handwritten Cards And How To Master It

Have you ever realised that you have lots of things to be grateful for? There are tons of everyday things that we take for granted: nature, our friends, and our family are just some of them. And when someone does something nice for you, the natural reaction is to be grateful. Gratitude is a positive attitude that we should all be wanting to cultivate, as research has shown that grateful people are more likely to be happy, healthy, and cope with stress better. But how to express gratitude? Yes, you can say thank you, of course. Wouldn't it be more special to make sure your gratitude leaves a lasting impression though? You can do that by sending a thank you card. Handwritten cards may seem old school, but there is something charming about them too. If you'd like to find out the value of a well-written thank you card or if you need some inspiration about what to write in a thank you card, keep reading. 

We are so excited to celebrate your fifth wedding anniversary with you! It's been five years since you took your vows, and we hope they've been filled with happiness, love, and laughter. What better way to celebrate than with a gift that reminds you of how important and special your relationship is? 

Your mid-week comfort food fix is here! French silk pie is one of those desserts you can't help but love. It's silky smooth and creamy, with just enough to make it feel decadent. It's also easy to make—all you need is a few ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time, and you'll be able to enjoy this treat whenever you want!

It's that time of year again! The nights are drawing in and many of us are starting to think about Christmas and wondering what on earth to buy our loved ones this year. It can be so hard to think of things to buy people - adults especially. We think that one of the best presents you can buy anyone - even the fussiest person who has everything - has to be a Christmas hamper! Here are seven reasons why ordering a luxury Christmas personalised hamper really is the perfect gift...