30th April, 2012

Mother's Day Gift Ideas. Make This Year Extra Special.

Around the Howards Group Office of late the topic of Mother’s Day has been creeping in to conversations and it seems every family have their own little traditions. Breakfast in bed, brunch and lunch were spoken about but a common theme appeared; all involved sharing the day with loved ones.

If you stop to think about the role a mother plays in a family, it is an important one. She is the ultimate multitasker, a superhero. Her role includes a multitude of jobs. She becomes a chef, a cleaner, a taxi driver, a carer and a friend.

Thankfully there is a day set aside to celebrate that special lady in your family. It is a time to spoil Mum and show her how much she is loved and appreciated.
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19th September, 2011

Housewarming Gift Ideas

So your good friend or relative has bought a new home. Whether cooking is their forte or they need a little help with ‘general’ home storage solutions, you need to get them a little something to warm their new digs. What about…

Idea #1 – Something for the kitchen

Consider creating a gift hamper by packaging up a few kitchen essentials in a basket or wine bucket:

23rd May, 2011

8 Kitchen Tea Gift and Party Ideas

An integral part of the bride to be’s right of passage, the kitchen tea (the low key, sedate ‘sister’ to the wilder hens party) is making a resurgence. While some brides are keen on celebrating both, many are opting for the more relaxed approach to their impending nuptials. So what does one take to a kitchen tea? Save your money for the wedding gift. It’s not about buying large, expensive, extravagant gifts; rather, the kitchen tea is a chance to help a friend acquire thoughtful, practical items for the home (and kitchen, of course!).