School examinations will soon be over and many students will be graduating.  Some will be leaving school for good and moving onto work, college, apprenticehships or university. A great way to treat a family member is to gift them a fun day out with family or friends. We’ve hand-picked a few ideas which we hope will inspire you from ‘Buyagift’   Brecon Beacons Observatory Group Stargazing Experience for Two with Dark Sky Wales £49.99 Get ready to enjoy a memorable…

Material gifts are wonderful to treasure however if you want something extra special that will leave a lasting memory, why not check out Red-Letter Days. We have compiled a list of experiences tailored to meet all tastes. We hope this gives some inspiration.                     Drive three incredible supercars at fast speed! Father’s Day is approaching so you might want to treat dad to an experience he will never forget. Enjoy a…

Love giving a gift… but hate trawling the shops or internet? You need to check out UnderWraps. This new online gift-finding service helps busy people find thoughtful gifts without the shopping hassle. By combining personal gift-shoppers, a clever bit of tech, and a curated Gift Collection that celebrates independent makers and designers, they’ll take your gift ideas and make them happen.  Here in the Cardiff-Times office we set them a challenge to find a unique and interesting gift for an…

From Babies with Love has some of the most ethical gifts on offer to parents-to-be and children this Christmas. For starters, every penny of profit is used to help abandoned and orphaned children all over the world. This, combined with the fact, From Babies with Love gifts are all made using GOTS certified organic yarn. Then add to the mix, recycling and upcycling and you’ve got the ultimate ethical gift! To date, From Babies with Love has assisted over 500…

New figures show people generally spend more on Mother’s Day than they do for Father’s Day More than 40% of people will spend no more than a fiver on their dad this year Only 21% of people spend between £21 and £50 on their dad for Father’s Day, compared to 24.2% on Mother’s Day Daughters are more likely to push the boat out on their Father’s Day gift   With less than a week to go until Father’s Day, new…

EASTER ARRIVES AT CARLUCCIO’S From bright and beautifully packaged Colomba cake to indulgent chocolate eggs and surprise treats, you’ll find something for everyone in Carluccio’s Easter range this year. Available online and in food shops nationwide from early March. Colomba Tradizionale (750g, £13.95) – A classic centrepiece to Easter celebrations in Italy, the Colomba – meaning dove – is studded with candied peel, topped with hazelnut icing and sprinkled with almonds and sugar. Dove-shaped Butter Biscuits (300g, £7.95) – Rich…

Personalise Your Easter Gifts with mt washi tape Spring forward and customise your Easter gifts with the versatile and colourful Japanese rice paper – mt washi tape.   Whether you’re entertaining and would like to brighten up your dining room table, planning an Easter egg hunt with the family or looking for something special to wrap those all important chocolates with this Easter, mt washi tape comes in a range of patterns and sizes to suit the occasion. The diverse…