The start of a year is a good time to share what we have learned during the previous year; especially things that helped influence us. If there are 2 things, we wish for 2021 they are for the pandemic to be defeated and for families to be more open when Read more…
Covid-19 has triggered a change in parent purchase patterns when it comes to giving children gifts and experiences. Most physical, face-to-face parties and family celebrations having been cancelled in 2020 due to social distancing. Offspring have identified a shift in our attitudes to saving, with 39% of people saying they Read more…
People often save for things together as a group. Examples include birthday gifts, holidays with friends, fundraising for a school event, or funding a child’s university costs. Of course, you can save in your bank or investment accounts. But what if we could harness the power of our family and Read more…
Receiving gifts is a joyful experience but wouldn’t it be better to have some choice so you can get something you really need and helps you? Becky has a problem! On birthdays and Christmas, her son has been getting lots of presents from loving family and friends. This, of course, Read more…
“Building long distance relationships with grandchildren does take planning, but it’s worth the effort to create those joyful relationships with the grandchildren you don’t get to see all the time.” In this world of nuclear families where grandparents often live far away, distance from grandchildren doesn’t mean that you can’t Read more…
Giving gifts to people is often a minefield of problems. What do they like? Is that the one they already have? Am I spending too much or too little? Did I get them this last year? Is this a suitable gift for their age? This is made even worse when Read more…
Your child’s birthday can be one of the most stressful times of the year. You may have to plan a party, organise what guests will be attending and finally, buy their gifts and presents. However, this year make your gift-giving different and consider an alternative kind of present that may Read more…
