It seems that now the Holidays Are Coming, everyone is talking about Not Talking About Christmas. But last week I spent an entire evening on Not On The High Street (NOTHS)- an online marketplace that brings together 3,800 independent small UK businesses- diligent in my pursuit of the perfect Christmas Gift. The side benefit of my night on the site was that I have filled out my Birthday (Thanksgiving, if you were interested) and Christmas … [Read more...]
Gifts in Jars: easy homemade gift ideas.
There are always jars in our home: we get through a lot of jam, pickle and chutney and though I make a lot of these things too, to refill them, I always have a few jars lying around without purpose. This time of year, my mind drifts towards Christmas and Gift Giving. It's nice to have a few gifts ready made 'just in case' and the humble jar is the perfect tool to have in your arsenal. Some things I often give as Gifts in a Jar are: Chocolate … [Read more...]
