National disability charity Sense are offering this British Sign Language 2023 calendar – a perfect Christmas stocking filler. The charismatic teachers at Sense Sign School, based on real people that Sense supports, feature in this wall calendar, so you can improve your sign language skills all year long.

The calendar is filled with fun illustrations which teach a new sign each month, plus bonus signs on extra pages.

Learning sign language is a great way to sharpen the mind, and break down communication barriers which exist for Deaf people. British Sign Language is a recognised language which is used by 125,000 people in the UK.

All proceeds from the calendar go towards Sense’s work supporting people with complex disabilities.

This is a great, low-expense gift which would stand out in a stocking or under the Christmas tree while supporting a charity.

The calendar can be purchased online athttps://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/sense-british-sign-language-calender-2023/ for £4 with free postage, or can be bought in Sense’s nationwide charity shops.

Christmas is all about the sparkle and glitz. When else do we get to dress up in such finery? I love the glamour of it all.

I have found the perfect party dress. This A-Line Scoop Asymmetrical Tulle Lace Cocktail Dress With Sequins. It’s so gorgeous and can be customised. If it’s not your thing they have plenty of other beautiful dresses for adults and girls. Go take a look now.

We love Joseph Joseph. Their designs are stunning and functional. The innovate brand have something for everyone this Christmas.

There’s something for everyone at Joseph Joseph, from a 4 piece chopping board set designed to avoid cross-contamination for the foodie, to a laundry separator basket to make the repetition of day-to-day tasks a little easier.

Here are six award-winning products that are perfect for Christmas.

Tota 90L Laundry Basket

Separate your lights and darks as you go with the two compartments of this handy laundry basket, meaning you’re all ready to go on wash day. This smart design includes dual 45-litre compartments for easy separation of fabrics, removable tote bags with easy-carry handles and a helper handle on the base of the bags that make emptying easy. The bags are also self-locating for easy return and the basket comes flat-packed for easy delivery.

Elevate Knives Steel Carousel

This high-quality knives carousel set includes 5 essential knives with a rotating stainless-steel block to store them in. Magnetic knife slots hold the knives securely when stored to ensure safety. With soft-grip, ergonomic handles providing extra comfort and grip, the blades are made from ice-hardened, German stainless-steel, strengthened with vanadium for increased durability.

Viva Pedestal Mirror with Cosmetic Organiser

This stylish design combines all your makeup needs in one organised unit. The large, racetrack-shaped mirror gives a better view of your face and neck and the smaller, 3x magnifying mirror, moveable for your preference, is perfect for finer, detailed work. The hidden storage compartment underneath is perfect for cosmetic organisation with the divider removable for easy cleaning.

Totem 60L Waste and Recycling Bin

The award-winning bin allows you to combine all your waste and recycling needs into one compact unity. It comes with a unique vertical design that maximises capacity in a compact space and integrated odour control with replaceable activated carbon filters. There are 2 x 30-litre compartments with a 3-litre removable food waste caddy with lid and removable buckets with liner retaining holes and carrier bag hooks.

Folio Plus 8-Piece Knife and Chopping Board Set

The best-selling Folio™ range has the iconic four colour-coded chopping boards with a sleek slimline case. Each chopping board provides knife-friendly cutting surfaces, stainless-steel selecting bars and non-slip feet. Along with this, the four Japanese stainless steel knives feature integrated tool rests that help improve hygiene and minimise mess when the knife is placed down.

Folio Steel 4-Piece Chopping Board Set

The best-selling Folio™ Steel  range has four colour-coded chopping boards with a sleek steel slimline case. The included slimline Steel case, differentiating it from the standard Folio™ range,  is perfect for organised storage, a tired design and stainless-steel bars on boards for easy selection. Not to mention the double-sided boards with knife-friendly, textured cutting surfaces and non-slip feet – a beautifully organised set for your worktop.

About Joseph Joesph

Twin brothers, Antony and Richard Joseph, grew up in a family with a long history of design and manufacturing. After both training as product designers and beginning their early careers, they founded Joseph Joseph in 2003. Since then, Joseph Joseph has launched over 1000 products in over 100 countries around the world, winning numerous accolades and awards along the way. This includes 14 prestigious Reddot Design Awards and two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, presented to them by HRH Princess Royal.

The head office in central London houses a state-of-the-art design studio with a highly skilled in-house team that oversee the development of the products. Some of their most iconic products include Chop2Pot™, the world’s first folding chopping board; Nest™ 9, a clever space-saving food preparation set; and Index™, a set of food-specific chopping boards in a storage case designed to prevent cross-contamination when preparing food. Their mission is to create desirable products that enhance everyday life and that stay true to their philosophy of creating Brilliantly Useful Design.

• Tota 90L Laundry Basket – £100

• Elevate Knives Steel Carousel – £199

• Viva Pedestal Mirror with Cosmetic Organiser – £40

• Totem Max 60L – £199

• Folio Plus 8-piece Knife and Chopping Board Set – £99

• Folio Steel 4-Piece Chopping Board Set – £90

9780571363933 | Hardback | £20 |

A cosy story tonight for a happy day tomorrow – A brand-new story collection for today’s child by the very best of Faber talent, and FAB Prize alumni, illustrated throughout by the one and only Sarah McIntyre.
The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories is a sumptuous anthology full of hope, courage and brimming with positivity. A gift of great beauty to be treasured for years to come, the collection brings together a selection of Faber’s favourite, bestselling authors and a host of rising stars.
Readers will be filled with optimism and hope by tales rooted in the magic of friendship and the natural world.
Claire Barker ‘Clementine and the Mighty Battle Honk’ Ayesha Braganza ‘Fairy Godmothers Don’t Exist’ Kieran Larwood ‘Queen Bea’
Lucy Farfort ‘Light Bearer’
Natasha Farrant ‘Abi and the Goldfinch’
Ingrid Persaud ‘Anansi and the Curse of Seven’ Emma Carroll ‘The Happiness Safari’
Ann Jungman ‘The Dinosaur’s Egg’
Reba Khatun ‘Sharing is Caring’
Lou Kuenzler ‘Do You Want to Swap?
Michael Mann ‘Bob and Pop’
Kate Saunders ‘Mooncamp’
Martyn Ford ‘Foxy Tall Tail’
Aisha Bushby ‘The Dream Jar’
Pip Jones ‘Bug’s Bake Off’
Hannah Lee ‘The Pink Palace’
Rashmi Sirdeshpande ‘When Bedtime was Cancelled’

I absolutely loved this book of bedtime stories. The cover is gorgeous and the stories are much loved by children. It’s a must have for parents. Your children will love these fabulous stories.

The Geomag (779) Mechanics Challenge Strike is available from Coolshop for £49.

Learning about the amazing world of magnets and mechanical construction with a super fun game in the Geomag Mechanics Challenge Strikel! Build the construction first, and then be ready for hours of fun either alone or in competition with others, where precision, timing and dexterity are the key to victory. With as many as 185 individual parts, both the construction itself and the subsequent gaming experience are challenging and educational for everyone involved. For 1-4 players. From 7 years.

We highly recommend this fantastic product. Great fun which also educates.

Christmas is just around the corner and I can’t recommend Liforme yoga mats enough.

Liforme yoga mats are a trailblazing product that launched a billion dollar industry and remain the best reviewed yoga mats of all time.

They are non-toxic and planet friendly. They are also comfortable and gorgeous. There are a few options:

Customised mat gift:

Their newly launched fully customised mat range is perfect for a Christmas gift as unique as your recipient.

Purchase link

RRP: From £160

Men’s yoga mats:

Liforme’s Extra Large yoga mats are 10 inches longer than regular mats, for the taller Yogis and those who need more space

RRP: From £135

Mindful Garden yoga mat:

For the green-fingered yogi in your life

Purchase link

RRP: From £115

For the Traveler

Travel yoga mats designed to fit your backpack or suitcase for practice on the road

Purchase link

RRP: From £85

All Liforme mats feature the brand’s patented Alignment design to guide your solo practice, have Liforme’s unique GripForMe technology, using high quality, non-toxic and planet-friendly materials, which maintain their grip event when ‘sweaty- wet.’ And they are the first UK yoga brand to be awarded B Corp status, proving high standards of social and environmental impact are at the centre of their business.

Love.