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Tracy Jackson

Tracy grew up in and is resident in the UK, and is a mum of one, blogger and professional content writer. She now works freelance to fit in parenting, work, travel and cycling, and enjoys writing about a variety of topics to keep things fresh. Tracy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology so you can see her contributions to our Fun Facts About Science here. Tracy currently lives on the south coast of England but has resided all over the UK, and spent a year living in Australia. In fact she would definitely describe herself as an Australophile, due to her love for all things Australian!

Christmas Toys for 2 Year Old Girls: Our Top 15 Ideas

toys for 2 year old girls

When my daughter turned two, I quickly realised something: this is the age when toys suddenly become a big deal. She’s not a baby anymore, but she’s also not quite a big kid yet. She wants to do what everyone else is doing, she’s curious about everything, and she somehow manages to turn absolutely anything … Read more

Christmas Toys for 10 Year Old Girls: Our Top 15 Ideas

toys for 10 year old girls

Shopping for 10 year old girls at Christmas can feel like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. One minute she’s crafting with clay, the next she’s belting out karaoke, holed up with a joke book or doing cartwheels on the trampoline. Tweens are wonderfully unpredictable — and that makes choosing the right present … Read more

Christmas Gifts for 10 Year Old Boys: Our Top 15 Ideas

gifts for 10 year old boys

Let’s be real – shopping for 10 year old boys can feel like a minefield. One minute they’re into LEGO®, the next it’s gaming, sport, or whatever YouTube trend is hot this week. I’ve bought for enough of them over the years to know that the “safe bets” change fast… but I’ve also figured out … Read more

Christmas Teddy Bears for Summer in Australia

Christmas Teddy Bears for Summer in Australia

Christmas teddy bears make great festive gifts for kids and adults of all ages. A well chosen Christmas bear is also the ideal present to post overseas, as it’s light in weight and won’t get broken while winging its way to the UK, US, Canada… or somewhere across Australia… wherever your friends or relatives are … Read more

Cat and Dog Christmas Costumes for the Festive Season

dog Christmas costumes

We all like to dress up during the festive season, whether that means dressing the baby in a super cute Santa Claus costume, grabbing yourself and your daughter matching Christmas dresses or buying Dad a festive shirt to gift as part of his Christmas Eve box. Or – a Christmas dress for the cat. Yes, … Read more

Minecraft Gifts to Buy for Christmas

Minecraft gifts

If your household is anything like mine, Minecraft is more than just a game, it’s practically a second language. My kids have been obsessed with it for years, and I’ll be honest, I’ve even caught myself getting curious about how it all works. It’s not just creepers and blocks anymore. Thanks to Minecraft Education in … Read more

Corporate and Work Christmas Gifts for Colleagues

corporate Christmas gifts

Corporate Christmas gifts can sometimes be a challenge. What do you buy that will really show your appreciation to colleagues, partners and staff? It needs to be business-like, yet memorable and fun too if at all possible. Whether you’re looking for employee Christmas gift ideas or business to business Christmas gifts, this guide should help … Read more

Christmas Eve Boxes for Him

Christmas Eve Boxes for Him

Why should Christmas Eve boxes only be for children? We’ve already covered making the perfect Christmas Eve box for her, so why not pack a container filled with festive gifts for him too? You can’t really leave your Dad, partner, son or grandad out of things. After all, it is Christmas. Many people think that … Read more

Gifts for Dog Lovers in Australia that You Will Love!

Festive Gifts for Dog Lovers in Australia

What can you buy as Christmas gifts for dog lovers in Australia? When you know someone who’s completely devoted to their furry friend, giving an appropriate gift seems the obvious choice. Having covered presents for the cat lovers you know in a separate guide, we’re now turning our attention to the canines. So how do … Read more