As it ever edges closer, I have some more Christmas ideas aimed at the man in your life. (You can take a look at my first guide here). I always find men harder to buy for, I think when I’m buying for female relatives and friends I tend to opt for things I would like myself, but for the men in my family, I find it a little more difficult. This is especially true for my dad, who is one of those people who neither need anything or particularly want anything. So this list today is dedicated to the men who neither want or need anything in particular, but you…

When it comes to the 1970s, there is a lot to thank the decade for. It is considered to be a golden age for television and film, with Upstairs Downstairs, The Sweeney, Porridge, Fawlty Towers and A Bouquet of Barbed Wire all keeping audiences glued to the small screen, and The Godfather, Star Wars, Annie Hall, Mean Streets and Taxi Driver packing them into the cinemas. Music had some brilliant moments too. It was the decade that saw the emergence of Bowie and Elton John, Kate Bush and Blondie and Punk, Ska and Glam Rock. Music and the movies merged brilliantly with Saturday Night Fever and Grease. But when it…

Most of us couldn’t survive without our car. It’s what gets us to work, gets our kids to school, allows us to do our shopping, visit our family and friends, get from A to B, and even takes us on our holidays. Last year it was estimated that there were 32.5 million cars on UK roads, and this was a number that had risen, despite the fact that we keep hearing about issues in the new car market. Our cars are as much a part of our family as our kids and pets it seems, and certainly some people love their cars more than anything. But how much do you…

If you are currently buying your Christmas presents, and have suddenly found that the budget is stretched to say the least, then you need to take a look at PoundToy. PoundToy is a one stop shop for Christmas, with a range of presents, both of the larger variety, stocking fillers, goodie bag and party bag ideas, and gifts that would be perfect for secret Santa’s. The great thing about PoundToy is the affordability factor. Christmas can become very expensive. We have the double whammy of wanting to spoil our children, but also having lots of other people to buy for in the wider family circle, and friends, some of whom…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Birmingham. The lights are on, the German Market is in town, and this weekend saw the Festive Gift Fair return to the NEC and bring a wonderful festive mood with it. From the minute you arrive at the hall hosting the Fair, you are greeted by Christmas. Festive music is playing, there is a wonderful display that is perfect for posing for pictures or for selfies and you could sign up to a competition to try to win some seasonal goodies. The display changes each year, and this year included large alarm clocks that had been decorated in a festive style.…