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5 Festive Gift Wrapping Ideas

Zahra Mukadam

Gift giving is a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation for someone special. And while the gift itself is undoubtedly important, the presentation can make the experience that extra bit special. So, why settle for plain gift wrapping when you can create something that will have your loved ones in awe? In this...
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Adam Wilkinson

The Sunflower raises awareness of hidden disabilities and exists to encourage inclusivity, acceptance and understanding for everyone. Not all disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are immediately obvious to others which can sometimes make it hard for people to understand or believe that someone, with a “non-visible” condition genuinely needs support. At The Original Factory...
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Mini Christmas Stollen Bites

Parveen Chandi

One of the best things about Christmas is the abundance of eating and drinking, and there aren’t many menus that don’t feature sweet cakes and breads studded with candied fruits and nuts; but the hallmark of Christmas baking is a seasonal stollen. Packed with festive flavours (cinnamon, cardamon, mixed peel and spiced rum, what’s...
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Family Air Fryer & Slow Cooker Recipes

Parveen Chandi

What’s better than warm wholesome meals on a cold autumn day?! No fuss warm wholesome meals! We’ve got two family favourite recipes you can create at home using your Slow cooker and Air Fryer. This Sticky Toffee Pudding is super easy to do and equally as delicious. Plus you don’t want to miss out on...
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DIY Home Improvements On A Budget

Parveen Chandi

As the saying goes don’t move, improve! We’re all for making affordable improvements and updates to your home to maximise your living space and to give your home an instant refresh. It needn’t be expensive, you just require some creativity, imagination and a little DIY know-how. Here’s how you can make stylish and savvy updates...
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How To: DIY Christmas Centre Pieces

Parveen Chandi

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Shops are already adorned with Christmas decorations and gifts, and the festive feeling is starting to set in. A few things will automatically come to mind when thinking about the holidays, like Christmas trees and magical lights to festive inflatables and charming tableware to help set the joyous...
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