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A few of my favourite things to receive as gifts on mothers day

February 24, 2026

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it’s the one day in the year when mums are more than allowed to ask to be pampered! More than on their birthdays, anniversaries, and even Christmas!

I know I want to feel luxurious and spoiled on Mother’s Day, so I don’t hesitate to drop a few hints on what I’d love as presents. So I thought I’d share some of my favourite gifts to receive in case you’re looking for a bit of inspiration and wondering what gifts to ask for.

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Thoughtful gifts for mamas who seem to have everything

December 17, 2025

Gift-giving can be tricky especially for mums who seem to have everything and we all know a few of those mums! How do you find something that’s thoughtful, personal, and guaranteed to make them smile? And it’s not just about Christmas gifts, it’s about any gift for those who are difficult to buy for. It can be tough to find the perfect gift but believe it or not, there are some gifts that are pretty much almost guaranteed to make your recipient happy.

These are the kind of presents that people actually want, things that feel special, comforting, or fun without being over-the-top. So, if you’re looking to nail your next gift, here are some ideas that are sure to hit the mark, no matter your budget.

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What will your child write to their future self?

May 23, 2016

Whenever we have school holidays coming up, I always try and order at least one new book for Anya. It’s just something I started doing a while ago but now it’s become a holiday habit. The holidays have somehow become my prompt to get her some new books and with half term coming up next week, I went looking. I don’t always get a story book but it can be an activity book, a joke book, an art book or anything that looks interesting and will keep her occupied for a while.

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Friday chat: How often do you say thank you?

January 29, 2016

“Have you said thank you?” is the line I often find myself saying to my seven year old when she receives a gift or she’s leaving a party or a play date. She’s a well mannered child and does remember to say thank you most of the time but I still remind her just in case. It’s our job as parents not only to teach our kids good manners but more importantly to lead by example. I’m sure most of us are polite and always remember to thank our friends and family for the obvious things like gifts, their hospitality and their help. But what about the little things?

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A beautiful Djeco craft kit for a rainy day

January 12, 2016

December is a month where we accumulate far too much. Anya has her birthday and then a couple of weeks later it’s Christmas. Apart from giving stuff to charity, I also don’t let Anya open all her presents at once. Do you do the same or am I the only mean mama? I seriously don’t think any kid can really appreciate 10-15 presents in one go or even 5. So she is allowed to open the wrapping but not the gift itself. I keep them away and come a rainy day in January/February when it’s too cold or wet, she always has something to do. Last week on one such day she opened this beautiful coloured sand Djeco craft kit and she was hooked for hours.

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Ebabee Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Gifts for under 20

November 30, 2015

Sometimes when time is short and you’ve left stuff to the last minute, it’s handy to have one place to go to, to find all your gifts. That place for me is Little Flea – a one-stop place where you find all the best baby and kids brands from small, independent retailers. Rather than trawl the entire web looking for christmas gifts for kids, I find it a lot easier to go to Little Flea where I still get lots of choice but save a lot of time too.

In our home, Anya’s birthday is just a little before Christmas. That means December is full of presents for her – sometimes too many. So what we do is give her a big present for her birthday and small, inexpensive stuff for Christmas. I always get her birthday present organised in time but with everything going on the little Christmas gifts often get left till the last minute. So today I headed to Little Flea to make a list of possibles for Anya and while I was there I picked out some of the best little gifts that you too can get for under £20 with many that are under £10 too. Here are my picks for the best Christmas gifts for under 20:

P.S. I have lots more gift ideas you can take a look at including gifts for babies, some fabulous book gift ideas and more.

Ebabee Christmas gift guide 2015: Books

November 24, 2015

Books are my favourite gifts to give kids. For birthdays, for Christmas gifts, for any occasion at all. With so many fabulous kids books out there, it’s not hard to find the perfect book for any child. Here I’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite books – some of which we already have and others that are on our wish list. I’ve mixed up the selection to include picture books, art books, activity books, educational books and more.

Anya’s Christmas gifts always include books and usually a selection of different types like the ones I’ve suggested here. The one that I am looking most forward to buying her this Xmas is The School of Art which I have browsed through and it looks great not just for kids but for adults too. The books I’ve picked are for a range of ages from toddlers to 10 year olds so there’s something for everyone. The ages though are just rough guides, not set in stone.

Here are my best kids books gift suggestions for this year:

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Ebabee Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Gifts for boys

November 17, 2015

Yesterday it was all about the girls so my next Christmas gift guide, has got to be all about the boys. If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that I don’t do plastic toys, battery operated toys or anything like that. Instead I prefer toys that require imagination and encourage creative play. So you’ll find lots of fun wooden toys, games, crafts and more. Many of these gifts would work for girls as well, including things like the superhero dress up set – after all girls can be super heroes too, right?

Here are some of my favourite Christmas gift ideas for boys:

P.S. If you want more Christmas gift inspiration, take a look at our Christmas gift ideas for girls, baby boys and baby girls.

Ebabee Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Gifts for girls

November 16, 2015

With Christmas fast approaching, I thought I would share my next gift list. This is a list of lots of gift ideas for girls aged mainly between 4 and 7 years. I’ve tried to mix up the suggestions as not all girls like girly things so I’ve included building toys and superhero stuff too. There are quite a few crafty things too as I always believe in giving gifts that encourage imagination and creativity. So here are my top Christmas gift ideas for girls:

P.S. Here are some Christmas gift ideas for baby boys and baby girls.

Ebabee Christmas gift guide 2015: Gifts for baby girls

November 9, 2015

Earlier today I shared some adorable Christmas gift ideas for baby boys. Now it’s the turn of the baby girls. I had such fun putting this list together because everything is so, so cute! While I’ve called this a baby girl gift list, there are lots of things here that would work just as well for a baby boy too.

I’ve picked a selection of toys, clothes and useful things all with gorgeous design and lots of cuteness for babies aged 0-2 years. So here are my favourite Christmas gift ideas for baby girls: