Do your kids get restless when you take them shopping on the high street? Don’t panic, there’s an alternative. Shopping for children’s clothes and toys through a catalogue provides you with more choice than ever before. First up, you’ll be able to spread the cost of any purchases you make in affordable instalments. You’ll also … Read more
Long before I moved to Peterborough in 2012 I remember coming shopping to Queensgate with my Mum. The overall look of the Centre hasn’t changed that much over the years, new shops have come and gone, the clock was moved and there are more ‘Pop-Up shops’ on the lower mall but it’s still the place I remember … Read more
It’s so easy when shopping online to check out all the fashions for yourself but it can be fun to look at clothes for your other half and put together style boards. We have a busy couple of weeks ahead of us with a few dates on the horizon to look forward to so I … Read more
Having worked in offices dealing directly with clients and retail for all of my working life before I went on maternity leave in 2008 I can tell you that Customer Service is one of my biggest bugbears. I always prided myself on providing good customer service and do you know something, it wasn’t a tough … Read more
Since the 5th October 2015 the UK has gone slightly mad over the Carrier Bag charge, sure it’s going to take some time to get used it (I’m always cursing when I get into a shop and realise I forgot to take bags with me again) but it’s been the norm in Wales for some … Read more
Yes the Summer holidays really ARE drawing to a close. I have seen on my Facebook page that some schools actually went back over two weeks ago, it seems crazy how different some school holidays can be. So are you ready? Have you bought all the essentials to send them off to school in style? … Read more
I first discovered Choice Discount stores about 8 years or so years ago when someone told my Mum about one at Bar Hill near Cambridge, we then found one at The Galleria in Hatfield (which has a separate homeware store too) and one on holiday near Clacton-on-Sea. You won’t find one on every high street, … Read more
If there’s new stationery around, I want to know about it. It’s been my guilty pleasure since I was a child. I am a hoarder of stationery on a HUGE scale and so I was delighted to be sent a bundle of goodies from Smiggle.co.uk which are awash with bright, fun and funky colours. Being … Read more
Since dawn, men have been notoriously hard to buy for. They’re either too fussy or not fussy enough, driving you crazy during every holiday and special occasion. So, we thought it was about time we had a set of rules to follow when attempting to buy gifts for the man in our life. Do put … Read more