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…
Posts Tagged ‘gifts’
Personal Gifts for Pet Owners
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Making Mother’s Day
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Mother’s Day (this year on March 14th) was traditionally called Mothering Sunday, and dates back to the 1600s when children already working away from home as servants would be allowed back home half way through Lent.
After church, the children would gather flowers from hedgerows and present them to their mothers, sometimes along with Simnel 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…
Does Buying Fairtrade Make a Difference?
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Yes, absolutely!
Many people now buy some fairtrade goods during their normal supermarket shop meaning that those small producers are now receiving regular income. Fantastic! But there is a whole world of other products available with a Fairtrade Guarantee.
The artisans producing gift types of products are almost always marginalised or in small groups and unable to More…
What is Fair Trade?
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Essentially, fair trade is a business partnership between a producer or supplier of goods and a purchaser of those goods.
But it is much, much more than just a business contract. People not profit, trust & respect are the basis for a fair-trade partnership!
This partnership has set rules which both parties must adhere to to qualify More…
Easy Steps To Beautiful Skin with Handmade Soap
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Naturally beautiful skin often seems unobtainable but there are some quick fixes that will help you look your best.
These are easy steps to reveal everyone’s natural beauty with minimum effort, for smooth, silky skin that’s replenished and hydrated. The secret to revealing skin’s beauty is to start with a good cleanser and Handmade Soap, in More…
Soy Candles : The Best Aromatherapy Candle Revealed
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Soy Wax: The best base for essential oils giving you the best aromatherapy candle.
The art of aromatherapy uses pure essential oils.
Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy which can be used to promote, physical, mental and spiritual health equilibrium.
Hippocrates, the Father of medicine, claimed that the way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a More…
Soy candles- Your natural choice for your perfect romantic night
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Build a Stronger RelationshipHave Romantic Nights In
It could be said that a night at home with your loved one is the ultimate in romance – it takes planning, care and imagination. Whereas a meal at a restaurant followed by drinks at a bar couldn’t be more formulaic. Here’s how to make your home a haven More…
Natural soy candles- The clear natural choice
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Have you discovered soy candles?
Natural candles handmade from a renewable resource sound good – just wait until you hear the benefits of soy wax and you’ll be truly converted by this new kid on the block in the candle market.
Q. Aren’t all natural wax candles, such as beeswax, the same? What makes candles made More…
Soy Candles- Everyones Favourite Candles
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009The popularity of natural soy candles has come about because it brings the solutions different candle lovers are looking for.For the environmentally conscious- soy wax candles is made from hydrogenated soy bean oil a natural and renewable re-source.For those who getting value for money is important – it is a long lasting candle, which means More…
