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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.
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
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.
10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers
15 top-quality gifts for baking lovers
Shopping for a bake-oholic? We’ve thoroughly tested all our outstanding baking equipment, and it’s all built to last. Take a look at our top favourites.
11 Made in the UK Gift Ideas
When picking out long-lasting gifts, do you often wonder if where the products were made should be a priority? We believe it should when trying to find the perfect gift.
To make it easy for you to purchase British-made gifts, we’ve curated a little list of 11 built-to-last buys, just for you.10 Thoughtful and Long-Lasting Gifts for Mum
15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers
9 Unusual Long-Lasting Gifts for Her
If you’re buying for my fellow practical-minded ladies out there, who want long-lasting gifts we can love for life, then this is the list for you. Everything in this edit of Buy Me Once gifts is not just hard-wearing, but also a little unusual - because no one wants to give or receive something boring!