Unlike some furry mammals who are visible throughout the year until they hibernate, the common hot water bottle does the opposite. Until it senses the first signs of a chill, it lurks in the corner of some cupboard or box. Then, hey presto! continue reading »
The statues of the Buddha that adorn the Hindu temples or sit on the shelves at specialist gift shops, are representations of Shakyamuni Siddhatha Gautama the Buddha. He was born in the ancient province of Nepal around 400BC, and was the son of King Suddhadana and Queen Maya Devi. In a special dream, according to legend, the Queen saw the conception of the future Buddha. continue reading »
We tend to see less of certain furry mammals in winter as hibernation occurs, the opposite applies to the common hot water bottle. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Then, voila! continue reading »
Nearly everyone has a hot water bottle, and if not, then I would recommend looking at the large selection now available. Hot water bottles are inexpensive and they are one of the most useful items anyone can own especially in times of economic hardship. A hot water bottle can serve a variety of functions, such as the relief of pain, or just to provide comfort and warmth. continue reading »
If, like me, you were looking for something slightly unusual as a gift this year, and wanted to avoid the endless trolleying around M&S, then I might well have saved you a considerable amount of shoe leather.
Whilst doing a routine online search for unusual gifts, I stumbled upon a site packed with products that called out to me to investigate further. I noticed the reference to ‘ethical’ and ‘clear conscience shopping’, which appealed to me. continue reading »
October brings us more than Halloween as it also brings in the first real countdown to the Christmas holidays which of course means Christmas itself. Is it not too early to be thinking about Christmas and shopping around and all the stress that comes with it? It would seem not as many people have already started buying all of their gifts online already. continue reading »
