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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.

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.

10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers - Buy Me Once UK

10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers

Adventurers tend to favour practicality over home comfortsThink 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.
15 top-quality gifts for baking lovers - Buy Me Once UK

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 - Buy Me Once UK

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 - Buy Me Once UK

10 Thoughtful and Long-Lasting Gifts for Mum

Find something your mum will cherish for years to come with this edit of long-lasting gifts.
15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers - Buy Me Once UK

15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers

You would think that finding gifts for a foodie would be the easiest task in the world, but when it comes down to it someone with impeccable taste can be a nightmare to buy for. But never fear! BuyMeOnce has gone scouring the earth for the crème de la crème of kitchenware and accessories, so read on for an array of food-related gifts perfect for the foodie in your life. Because let’s face it, it’s in your best interests to encourage their love of cooking.
9 Unusual Long-Lasting Gifts for Her - Buy Me Once UK

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!