Idea #16: Charity shop challenge
Oct27

Idea #16: Charity shop challenge

The perfect Christmas day outfit is always at the top of my winter shopping list. I don’t know about you but I’m always in a mad rush to find ‘the one’ and I always spend far too much on a dress I will only ever wear once! This yearly saga got me thinking, how could we do Christmas different for 2013, how could I take all the pressure (and the cost!) out of our Christmas outfit dilemmas. The answer was...

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Idea #15: Make your own headband
Oct25

Idea #15: Make your own headband

It’s time to get creative with TIG’s mum’s step-by-step guide to make your very own wire headband. In just 15minutes you’ll have a new hair accessory to wow your friends with. No more headband headaches or sore ears, these just mould to your head and you can quite easily forget you’re wearing one! You don’t need to tie, simple twist and style. Whether you opt for ‘rabbit ears’,...

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Idea #14: Suzi Sews baby shoes
Oct21

Idea #14: Suzi Sews baby shoes

A brand new Derbyshire baby footwear and accessories designer has arrived…and she just so happens to be my very talented cousin. Susie has just launched her very own business; Suzi Sews and her new collection is out now! Susie is extremely creative and when she’s not sewing for top designers, she is creating her very own unique designs. All Susie’s shoes are made from 100% leather to ensure your baby has the comfiest...

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Idea #13: Go Ape forest segway
Oct12

Idea #13: Go Ape forest segway

Explore the forests on the latest in green technology – a self-balancing electric segway.  From two legs to two wheels, this is the ultimate hour long forest segway adventure. It’s a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest. You don’t even have to be able to drive. With all-terrain tyres and gyroscopic sensors to keep you upright, all you need to do is enjoy the ride. For Jamie’s surprise birthday treat we...

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Idea #12: Go Ape tree top adventure
Oct12

Idea #12: Go Ape tree top adventure

Fly down a huge zip wire or leap off tarzan swings and enjoy Go Ape’s high ropes obstacles in some of Britain’s most breath-taking scenery. Go Ape are all about living life more adventurously, having fun with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan! The Go Ape experience features award winning high ropes, awesome crossings, tunnels, bridges and an epic wind-in-your-face zip wire to finish. I was taken to...

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