While fruit baskets are fitting solutions for various occasions, there are some scenarios where they shine exceptionally bright, showing thoughtfulness and care. For instance, fruit baskets are excellent housewarming gifts. Why? Simply because they’re practical. A new homeowner would appreciate fresh fruits amidst the chaos of unpacking and setting up their new and often empty […]
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We have the unenviable predicament of two very big family celebrations occuring the same weekend. One is a massive birthday and the other is an equally huge wedding anniversary. At once time I could go to the high street in my local town and take my pick of the selection of department stores. Two of […]
Introduction When we think of gift-giving, we often strive to choose something unique, thoughtful, and delightful. In the realm of perfect presents, fruit baskets emerge as a fresh and delightful option that never fails to impress. Bursting with vibrant colors, flavorsome aromas, and a touch of nature’s elegance, fruit baskets make the ultimate gift choice […]
Ah spring time is always linked to lots of birthdays, in my family anyway. Of course we have Easter in springtide and although this is a sombre time for real believers but it is also celebrating the start of new life from the Ascension onwards. I always think of one particular house we lived in […]
Nothing puts the pressure on the poor old working guy than the rapidly arriving birthday of the partner /wife / daughter / mother / mother in law . . . . in fact all of those have been known to fill me with dread over the years. There are certain unspoken rules that do not […]
The strange thing about the recent two year lockdowns in most of the world, it has completely revised our shoppng habits and the way we look at clothing and gift buying in general. We had to rely on delivery companies if we were unable to visit the shops in person. This caused major disruption to […]
A pal and I took a trip out to our local lake side shopping development recently. It surprised us to see many stores that have chosen not to re-open when they could after the months of lockdown which halted their spring into summer programme. It has been such an enormous task to try and keep […]
Before we went into these extremes of lockdown, where we’re not really allowed out for more than an hour a day for exercise, or to go out for emergency medical or shopping . . . . we used to be able to browse the shops and take in the sights and sounds of a high […]
This is just the time of year when the tv advertisers are doing their upmost to get us all organised in our lives. This can be by way of changes of lifestyle i.e. giving up smoking, eating, driving and instead taking the smoking challenge and dietary changes – gym membership and fat club groups abounding. […]
With no travel being legal for the majority of us, it’s getting jolly exciting to think we may be moving into a generally trouble free spate of holidays before too long. I go every year to stay with a great pal on an island in the Med. . . . it’s always hot and I […]