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Christmas is only five days away now, and that means those that haven;’t finished their shopping are dealing with pushy crowds, and the stress of finding something that isn’t as basic as some socks. We can always try to convince ourselves that Christmas shopping is going to be better this year, but it never is. There’s too many people in the exact same situation who think they deserve the last toy on the shelf more than you do. Along with that you probably will lose every piece of your sanity and still haven’t even started wrapping your gifts yet. So we have some tips to make these last few days before Christmas as simple as possible so you can make all your friends and family happy.  Something you may think is so obvious but a lot of people just brush over this. A list. Make a list of everyone, with a budget, and some ideas too. It will help you budget exactly what you;re spending. Plus when you get those ideas together and you need to head down to the shopping centres, you ca...

You know that moment when you go through November thinking you had plenty of time till Christmas and next thing you know, it is 19th December and you still have gifts to buy? It's okay, we've all been there. If this is you now, check out our quick fire list of last minute gifts! Without buying those dreaded aftershave packs! Flowers & Plants  Nature goes a long way. You can find some beautiful unique plants for that special someone. This alternative gift will spice up their room and will have them speaking about it non stop! Here are some suggestions: Waitrose & Partners stock a variety of indoor and outdoor plants. For example a Yucca elephantipes (Shown below). Hamper: Are you struggling to think of one main gift for someone? This year put together a handmade hamper. Go to your local convenience store and get a basket. Then will it with loads of sweet items. This could range from stationary, hot chocolate, a gift card, clothing, and much more! Thes...

Christmas is right around the corner and it is time to get decorating! Whether it is at home or in the office, you can never have too much. Office  Amazon Snowflake Stickers When it comes to decorating the office, you have to try and make it as easy as possible! Below we have included some of our favorite office decorations to bring the spark to your day! These snowflake stickers are the perfect office decor. They are easy to stick to the window and even easier to remove! You can put as many or as few of these up as you like and they will continue to look fantastic. Your colleagues will adore this little addition to the office. Best Artificial Christmas Tree Best Artificial Christmas Tree An essential when Christmas decorating is making sure you have a beautiful statement tree. The best way to go about this task is getting an artificial one. This is a must if you're in charge of decor. The last thing you want is someone being allergic to the t...

Summer is almost over and the rain is making an appearance again. If you're like us, we have been hunting for fun, indoor activities to cheer us up! We will be finding new things to do every week; make sure to check us out. Today, we have found the best trampoline parks near London; to bring out the child in you once more. However, before we jump into it, let's check out the health benefits of trampolining. Did you know that 10 minutes of trampolining burns the same calories as a 30-minute jog? You can burn up to 1000 calories per hour! What better way to exercise than to have fun while doing it?  According to AirHop trampolining is a "Low impact activity that provides you with high impact results. Your core is constantly being worked as you move around and adjust your balance". Now you know some of the benefits, let's see what parks are the best!  AirHop First up we have, AirHop in Guildford, just over an hour away from London. This one is outside of t...

Christmas Markets in London Hyde park winter wonderland  Hyde Park gets glammed up once again with its annual Christmas additions. The park will be kitted out with rides and attractions, including a Giant Observation Wheel and two circuses, plus the famous ice rink. The market sells decorative sweets and festive treats as well as traditional German crafts and food. Southbank Centre The traditional German-style wooden huts of the Southbank Centre Christmas Market return to Queen's walk along the river this season. The market offer a great location, surrounded of London Eye and Big Ben you will enjoy both the market and the views. Browse a large selection of toys and gifts, and sample a variety of festive food and drink. There is also a Designers Makers Christmas Market from Dec 16 to Dec 22, with over 50 British designers selling jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homewares, and prints .   Natural History Museum Ice Rink Go ice-skating at th...