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The BuyMeOnce Kitchen: Build a Kitchen to Last a Lifetime

The BuyMeOnce Kitchen: Build a Kitchen to Last a Lifetime

We spend a healthy chunk of our lives in the kitchen. Here at BuyMeOnce we believe that a kitchen should be filled with long-lasting, durable products that can withstand rigorous daily use and are robust enough to pass on to the next generation. 
5 BuyMeOnce Wedding Gifts for Every Budget

5 BuyMeOnce Wedding Gifts for Every Budget

Give the happy couple something so solid it can be handed down through the generations. A gift as durable as their commitment to each other.

40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

Let’s skip the cards this year and instead show our devotion in more long-lasting ways. Why not share an experience with your loved one, like taking a weekend holiday or going out to a nice dinner? And if you’re going to purchase something for them, make sure your gift sends a message – get them a gift as lasting as your love. Here are 40+ long-lasting gift ideas to spoil your Valentine.
12 unique father’s day gifts that will last forever - Buy Me Once UK

12 unique father’s day gifts that will last forever

Father’s Day is a great opportunity to show your dad just how much he means to you - and as with all gift-giving, that means demonstrating you actually know the recipient. If you’re struggling with a gift idea, a great bet is to opt for things that are practical, well-made and useful. Here’s this year’s guide to our top twelve long-lasting, thoughtful and unique father’s day gifts - for all budgets. Cheers to that.
11 gifts for the perfect host - Buy Me Once UK

11 gifts for the perfect host

If you’re lucky enough to know someone who loves hosting, don’t go for the easy option (i.e. a bottle of wine). Hosts are homemakers and foodies - people who love taking care of and showing off to others. They’ll appreciate gifts that can make that experience even more special.

Buy Me Once’s Most Read Articles of 2023 - Buy Me Once UK

Buy Me Once’s Most Read Articles of 2023

From product reviews to decluttering tips, our blog has had more activity this year than ever. And as 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back on the articles you’ve been reading the most...
10 Reasons Why a Gift Card is Actually the Ultimate Present - Buy Me Once UK

10 Reasons Why a Gift Card is Actually the Ultimate Present

We believe there is one way to banish unnecessary, wasteful consumption - and also to give someone a perfect physical gift they will love, use and treasure forever. The answer? Gift cards. With our Gift for Life card, we want to champion the idea that the humble gift voucher is the pinnacle of conscious gifting. 
19 long-lasting gifts under £50 - Buy Me Once UK

19 long-lasting gifts under £50

Our list of best gifts under £50 contains a wide range of buy-once items that won’t break the bank.
8 questions to ask yourself during the process of gift-giving - Buy Me Once UK

8 questions to ask yourself during the process of gift-giving

Giving gifts can be incredibly stressful - and it can also be deeply rewarding. If you’re finding yourself drained by the gift-giving process, we want to help you take a step back. These eight questions will allow you to interrogate the pressures you’re putting on yourself - and help you find an approach to gift-giving that works for you.

14 Very Practical Gifts for Very Practical People - Buy Me Once UK

14 Very Practical Gifts for Very Practical People

Very Practical People need a Very Practical Gift. Something that’s well-made, built to last and so exceedingly useful that it couldn’t possibly go unused. That’s where we come in. From quality kitchenware to useful household essentials, our Very Practical Gift List has something for even the most unsentimental people. Read on.

16 gifts with a lifetime guarantee - Buy Me Once UK

16 gifts with a lifetime guarantee

You’ll find no flimsy novelties here. This is the ultimate gift guide for those looking for solid, practical and well-made presents for their loved ones - all guaranteed for life.
10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers - Buy Me Once UK

10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers

Adventurers tend to favour practicality over home comforts. Think swapping the leaky takeaway tupperware for a sturdy metal lunchbox... Or hiking socks with a lifetime guarantee. Plus, it’s not just about nice kit - choosing last-lasting stuff helps preserve the natural world that adventurers cherish.