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Last-minute gifts, day-out ideas and a BIG holiday giveaway!
Fatherās Day is this Sunday. And whether youāre celebrating a dad, a grandad, a stepdad, a husband, a partner or a brother, or someone whoās just been that person for you or your kids, hereās a simple guide to making it feel thoughtful without the last-minute panic.
These are all available with quick delivery, so thereās still time!
š» For Him
For the one who says he ādoesnāt want anythingā, but really loves a proper gift.
Thoughtful, useful, properly chosen ā gadgets, grooming, something for the garden, a good book, a nice aftershave. The kind of gifts that actually get used.
š§ From the Kids, Under Ā£25
Little gifts they can proudly say they picked themselves.
Funny mugs, silly socks, sweet treats, something handmade-feeling ā all under Ā£25 and all guaranteed to land.
š§© For Grandads
Because Fatherās Day is for them too.
Classic, comforting and the kind of thing thatāll be appreciated ā puzzles, plants, a tin of something nice, a framed photo of the grandkids (always a winner).
š³ Fatherās Day Ideas
If doing something together is more your thing, how about:
A long walk followed by a nice pub lunch
BBQ in the garden, funny apron optional
Coastal day trip with fish and chips on the seafront
Go-karting, mini golf or bowling with the kids
F1 Arcade or Topgolf if youāre near one
Cinema trip for peace and quiet
Cooking his favourite meal at home with the kids
Or honestlyā¦ a quiet morning with no to-do list given
It doesnāt have to be elaborate. Sometimes just doing something together is enough.
š A Little Reminder
Fatherās Day doesnāt have to be perfect.
It can be quiet. It can be simple. It can be homemade.
And if this weekend feels complicated, youāre not alone in that either.
However you spend Sunday is enough.
āļø A Holiday Giveaway To Say Thank You!!
To say a proper thank you for hitting 1 million followers, Iāve teamed up with Neilson Holidays to give one family a 7-day beach club holiday this August.
Flights. Transfers. Accommodation. Most meals. Water sports. Kidsā club.
All included. And the best bit, you choose the location: Greece, Sardinia or Croatia.
Itās live on Instagram now. Like the reel, follow me and @neilsonholidays, and tag someone who properly deserves a trip away.
I genuinely canāt wait to give this to a family, my kids love the activities. Honestly, thank you for being part of this š
šļø Podcast Drop - Ronni Ancona
This week weāre joined by the brilliant Ronni Ancona ā BAFTA-winning comedy icon, EastEndersā Bea Pollard, and a self-proclaimed āover-lovingā mother.
Fresh off a school mumsā night out that cost her a tooth and a serious hangover, Ronni stripped back the famous masks and gave us the raw, chaotic truth.
We talk about her late ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, the years of masking and people-pleasing at the peak of UK fame, and 12 years of children who simply would not sleep. Plus the casual sexism of 2000s telly, what it was really like making a hit comedy show with her ex Alistair McGowan, and the time Posh and Becks invited them to a partyā¦ to coat-check the guests.
Honest, hilarious and properly heart-warming.
š Small Business Shout Out - Fond
This weekās small business is Fond, a beautifully curated shop in Lymm, Cheshire, founded by Laura, championing UK-made gifts from small, independent makers.
Every product has been chosen because Laura genuinely loves it. Think craftspeople, artists and micro businesses, all making in small batches, all properly made.
And the timing couldnāt be better ā theyāve got a dedicated Fatherās Day edit live now, full of things you wonāt see everywhere else. Plus, lovely treats for you too!
Hereās to the dads, the grandads, the stepdads, and all the special people who quietly hold it together. Have a lovely weekend š¤
Louise x
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