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(‘Gesundheit’ Isn’t Super Relevant Unless You’ve Got Allergies. It Just Sounds Like Fireworks To Us). Time is a construct, enjoy it while you can. The years fly by! And this one has been no different. It has been a feathery-winged soaring doozy! All the colours of the rainbow. You know what we mean.  Now it’s time to pack away the year that was with some lovely ribbons and get on with the relaxation protocol. Enjoy the well-earned rest and get to the opposite of work!  The History of Summer Holidays, anyone? The popular theory was that, in the 19th century, children...

Yin’n’ Yang, Black’n’White, Xmas ’n’ Birthday. Sometimes Things Just Go Together, And We Don’t Even Know Why.  Bafflement! The dilemma of having to get two gifts for the same person on roughly the same day. And by the way, you also have all your family and friends' gifts. It has long been established that there are always so many birthdays around Christmastime. Lucky for some! The unique Christmas kids get double the fun. But when your brain is fried from end-of-year fatigue, all you want is for someone to come along and tell you what to do …  Well, you’re...

Pick a Card, Any Card. You Might Want To Make It A Christmas Card.  We’re at the pointy end of the year now. You all know what that means. It means thinking about December 25 and everything that can be done before that date arrives. Got buddies and family living overseas? Want something more for them than a fancy Facetime session? Or something more impactful than a digital message with loads of celebration emojis? Like a real thing they can put up on their tree, Venetian blinds, or mantlepiece? If yes, then read on.  Christmas cards. You need them now....

Are You a List-Maker? If not, you could be. You should be! It's List Day, my dudes. To-do lists, shopping lists, bucket lists, best-of lists, inventory lists, brainstorming lists, checklists, timeline lists, and top ten lists. And for the season’s sake, we must not fail to mention Christmas lists! No matter the theme, concept or subject, it’s a fact that lists make us Better People. “How?!, Why?!” I hear you think to yourself (we’re known for our mind-reading skills) … Let’s make a list of all the reasons, shall we?  1 1. Your Brain Is Hardwired To Make Lists  Yep, that’s...

Like the ever-trending mullet, we’ll begin this week’s blog with business at the front, and then we can party at the back end, OK? Let’s go! For all your notebook needs when travelling over the holidays to see your family (or *awkward cough* get away from them), this longer-than-usual list will do you no wrong. No need to choose wisely - just choose- because every option here is exceptional:  Season Paper Small Notebooks and Journals Karst Pocket Journal Karst Twin Pack Journal A5 / Plain + Ruled - one for you, one for your friend.  Blank Brown Paper Journal Large...