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As Christmas approaches, parents and gift-givers across the UK are seeking meaningful presents that won’t contribute to the 5 million tons of waste generated during the festive season (Note 1). Little Starts Gift Cards offers a sustainable solution with their digital gift cards, providing access to over 20,000 children’s activity classes nationwide. With nearly half of UK adults receiving unwanted Christmas gifts (Note 2), the trend towards experience-based presents is growing. Little Starts Gift Cards enable last-minute shopping by parents, grandparents and aunties and uncles to purchase meaningful gifts for little ones from the comfort of their homes, avoiding the…

Wintry conditions pose a special kind of challenge to motorists in the UK. Visibility is poorer, as a result of night drawing in sooner, and of fog occasionally descending. Road surfaces are slipperier, too – which increases braking distance, and the likelihood of a collision. By doing a little bit of preparation, and modifying your driving style, you can minimise the threat posed by the season. But exactly how? Let’s take a look at a few key steps. Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Weather Getting a vehicle ready for winter means performing a few key pieces of maintenance. First, you’ll…

Brits are most likely to reach “peak Christmas panic” on 20th December – 2 days earlier than last year. As Christmas approaches, the days for grocery shopping, gift buying, and opportunities to visit the grandparents slip away as festive panic begins to mount among Brits. And according to analysis from courier service Gophr, the height of Christmas panic will hit the nation on the Friday before the big day (20th), two days earlier than last year’s peak of the 22nd. Coined “National Day of Christmas Panic”, the 20th December will represent the height of Christmas chaos and panic due to:…

Christmas is full of festive traditions, from leaving milk out for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer, to sprinkling ‘reindeer food’ to guide Father Christmas’s sleigh to your home on Christmas Eve.  However, did you know that sprinkling certain reindeer food in your garden doesn’t only guide Father Christmas to your house, but also PESTS! Expert warns against using OATS as Reindeer Food this Christmas Oats are commonly the main ingredient in reindeer food recipes, however, sprinkling oats in your garden can attract pests, such as rats to your garden. Grains, such as oats, wheat and rice are…

I Hate Christmas Unpacking the Reasons For many, Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year”—a season of joy, giving, and family celebrations. However, not everyone shares in this holiday cheer. In fact, for a significant number of people, Christmas can be a source of stress, frustration, and even resentment. The phrase “I hate Christmas” isn’t merely a Grinch-like stance for some; it’s a deeply felt reaction to various aspects of  the holiday season that can be overwhelming, disheartening, or even isolating. Let’s take a closer look at why Christmas might not feel so merry and bright for everyone.…

UK wholesale jewellery supplier SilverJD has unveiled a stunning new collection of Cubic Zirconia-enhanced sterling silver designs, just in time for the busiest shopping period of the year. Retailers can enhance their Christmas gift offerings with a selection of high-quality, stylishly designed rings and earrings that are sure to delight customers and maximise sales throughout the festive season. SilverJD is supported by a team of jewellery experts with over 20 years of industry experience. Since its founding in 2020, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the UK wholesale silver jewellery industry. Retailers seeking premium white-label silver…