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New Year's Eve is an exciting time of the year for many; music, lights, food, and spending time with family and friends, but it can also be a stressful time for the four-legged members of our families. While we love watching the spectacular fireworks displays at this time of year, they can cause distress to our dogs. They can easily frighten your pet who will do all they can to remove themselves from the situation. Not all dogs will be impacted, but a little preparation beforehand for those that might find it uncomfortable can make a huge difference. Dogs frightened by...

Screen-free gifts encourage children to use their imagination, play outside and build important skills while having fun. Here are some fantastic screen-free gift ideas for birthdays, Christmas or other celebrations.   Art and craft kits Children love getting creative, and art and craft kits are a wonderful way to stimulate their creativity and imagination while keeping them busy for hours! Arts and crafts are also ideal for teaching children about colours, shapes and textures. They can also help hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. There are kits available to help children create all sorts of inspiring things, from paintings and...

Discover our top 5 tips on how to choose the most thoughtful and practical baby-shower gift for soon-to-be parents or newborns. On the one hand, buying a special baby-shower gift for a loved one can be a magical experience. But with more choices online or in-store than ever before, finding the best baby-shower gift can also be a little overwhelming. To make your life easier, here are our tips on how to choose a thoughtful and practical gift for soon-to-be parents or newborns. 1. Think practically It’s so easy to be lured in by the vast array of adorable baby...

5 tips for creating a stylish and functional children’s bedroom Decorating your child’s bedroom is an exciting project. But with children growing and changing so quickly, space often at a premium and limited budgets, there’s a lot to consider before starting the project. To make your job easier, we’re sharing our top 5 tips on finding the perfect balance of achieving a stylish and functional bedroom that your little one will love. 1. Choose a style or theme To create a cohesive and stylish children’s room, have a clear direction in mind before you start. Not only will this simplify...

Housewarming gifts are a thoughtful way to welcome friends or family to their beautiful new home. With so many choices, it can be tricky to find the perfect gift. Get inspired with these fabulous housewarming gift ideas! Houseplant Houseplants make delightful housewarming gifts, adding life and colour to new homes. Not everyone has a green thumb, so look for easy-care varieties, such as succulents, peace lilies, Monstera (Swiss cheese plants) or fiddle-leaf figs. Add a pop of colour with a stylish pot to match your friend’s tastes. Just be mindful if your friends have any pets as some plants, if...

From being completely ethical to offering great value for money and being easy to clean and store, we explore four fantastic reasons to choose faux fur clothing and accessories over the real stuff. 1 - It’s animal and cruelty-free Did you know over 50 million animals are killed each year just to make real fur products? Shocking, isn’t it? In contrast, no animals are harmed in making faux fur. Faux fur products are generally made with polymers, acrylics, and modacrylics, or blends of the three. These fabrics eliminate the incidents of maltreatment of animals, while providing other excellent benefits as...

Reading is one of the most precious things you can do with your child. It opens up a whole new world to them while aiding their learning and development. From Aussie animals to outback and travel adventures, these enchanting books are beautifully illustrated to capture the attention of you and your little one.  The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland Part of the bestselling Bear series, this humorous, rhyming book teaches children the importance of listening to others’ needs and feelings and dealing with frustration healthily through the experience of a moose, lion, zebra, sheep – and a cranky...

11 Common Household Plants That Could Be Harmful to Your Dog Having recently welcomed an adorable puppy into our family, I was shocked to discover just how many plants are toxic to dogs; and how many of them I have around my home! In my quest to 'puppy-proof' our home, I have put together a list of some of the more common plants harmful to dogs that you may have around your home or garden. This is by no means an exhaustive list, so if you are unsure whether a plant you have may be harmful to your dog, your local garden...

Faux fur is an artificial fur fabric made to look and feel like real fur. It is one of the oldest known forms of clothing, introduced to the market in 1929. These early attempts at faux fur were made using alpaca hair. By the 1940s, the quality of faux fur had improved considerably. Today, it is generally made using acrylic polymers. Materials Faux furs are known as pile fabrics, which means they have the appearance and warmth of animal furs. They are attached to a backing using various techniques. The weaving technique is where the fibres are looped through and...