This gift guide features some brilliant local businesses that create beautiful jewellery and clothing. I love buying from small brands like these because you get something that is truly unique and you probably won’t find many other people wearing them.…
Christmas in MK
As a dog owner, I am sure I am not alone in thinking about what goodies I’d like to buy Monty for Christmas. He has no concept of what day it is, let alone Christmas, but he’s one of the…
I’m really excited to announce that for the third year running I’ll be bringing back my Independent MK Christmas Gift Guide! My 2021 guide was the most successful guide to date featuring over 80 independent businesses with the guide receiving…
This is a short but sweet gift guide but I hope no less valuable than the others. We all have someone who is ~ difficult to buy for ~ so I hope these local adventures provide some inspiration for you…
I did not prepare myself for HOW MUCH I loved Candles until we bought a house. I love them! And I’m sure I’m not alone. I thought about merging this guide with the home and interiors, but there are so…
AD – This is a paid partnership with Frost’s Garden Centres. Frosts Garden Centre in Woburn Sands has launched a super fun dining experience for the festive season and into the new year. ‘The igloo experience’ means you can dine…
Some of you might feel that the shine might have been taken off of December with the announcement that Milton Keynes is in Tier 2, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting in the Christmas spirit in a COVID-safe way!…
In 2019, we moved into our new house with just a few weeks to go until Christmas. I kept saying that I would prioritise moving in and getting ourselves sorted before I thought about Christmas decorations. But lo and behold,…
The impact of the pandemic has hit every sector, but perhaps the most considerable impact is on our charity sector. This year, it is estimated that charities face a £12.4 billion shortfall due to cancelled fundraising events, lack of funding…









