As we are already passed the middle of the year I am well underway with the purchase of Yule and Xmas presents. Now there is usually always someone who is difficult to buy for within family or friends. This is one of the reasons I start purchasing gifts early, gives you more time to think More…
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Personal Gifts for Pet Owners
Thursday, July 29th, 2010The People Aspect of Christmas
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Christmas is the perfect time to re-connect to friends and family who we may have lost touch with. I personally feel that this festive time is not so much about giving and receiving but about connecting and remembering.
Maybe take a look through your address book, are there any people that you haven’t spoken to in More…
E-cards addendum
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Another e-card example: Tilly didn’t want to be left out and sends everyone a Miaowrry Christmas!
Make-your-own e-cards
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009I’m sure that many of you lovely ooffoo-ers are already making your own recycled cards, or using the myriad of sites that now kindly let us send e-cards for free.
Since last year, I’ve been making my own humorous e-cards, with the help of my little "Santa helpers", Harry (pictured) and Tilly. It combines the More…
Preparing for Xmas
Monday, December 14th, 2009There is a lot more to preparing for Xmas than just wrapping presents and putting up decs.
Here’s a few things to think about
SPARE ROOMIf you have family or friends coming to stay over the Christmas period, now is the time to air out the spare room and get it ready. If it is More…
Natural tips for beating the Christmas ills
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009We are surrounded by slowly chilling weather, a rush of Christmas shopping, the panic of getting the house ready for visitors, the worry of financial strain and many other stresses all of which are great for lowering our immune system and making us tired and rundown.
Here are some effective natural suggestions for dealing with some More…
Christmas Eco Tips
Monday, November 30th, 2009Christmas is a wonderful time of year. You can spend good quality time with your family, enjoy festive food, express your love through the exchange of gifts, and enjoy the high spirits within your community.
We want you to enjoy all these marvellous things at Christmas, without having to worry about waste, so we’ve highlighted More…
Ethical Christmas Gifts from the Ooffoo Marketplace
Monday, November 30th, 2009The Ooffoo Marketplace is a collection of more than 100 ethical suppliers and their gorgeous products. And we’re pleased to tell you that we’ve had a surge of activity over the last month, giving us the confidence that many consumers are snubbing the high-street this year in favour of more sustainable alternatives.
To help you More…
Evergreen – Ethical Gifts and Cards This Christmas
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009Christmas is an ambivalent affair for many. The joy of watching eyes light up with excitement is counteracted by discontent with mass consumerism, waste and irresponsible excess. The result seems to be jaded adults merely conforming to societal and family pressures. Many of us become so bogged down with the hype that the knee-jerk reaction More…
Make a Christmas Kissing Hoop
Monday, November 16th, 2009A kissing hoop makes a beautiful and unusual centrepiece for mid-winter celebrations. It can be made from natural and recycled materials and may not even cost a penny if you have the plants growing in your own garden. Hang it over the table where you will be feasting or wherever there will be plenty of More…
