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    If you know someone who loves Afternoon Tea and Big Cats, you could give them a really delightful experience in the beautiful Kent countryside at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, near Ashford!

    BuyaGift.co.uk have got the Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent - a purrfect combination for anyone who adores both indulging in Afternoon Tea and admiring big cats.

    The afternoon tea features exclusive recipes created by Paul Holllywood (who does not attend himself).  

    Paul Hollywood created the Afternoon Tea.   Someone is clearly very tempted!
    Paul Hollywood created the Afternoon Tea, although he does not attend the experience.
    Someone is clearly very tempted!

    There's great views of the Asiatic lion enclosure to enjoy whilst you're indluging in a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and treats.  For an extra special occasion, you can upgrade to a galss of Prosecco or a cocktail.

    After you've tucked in, take a leisurely stroll around the sanctuary and discover how gorgeous the resident endangered big and small cats are. 

    There are lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, leopards, snow leopards and pumas.  The Sanctuary is a participant in the International Breeding Programme, and it's got a number of breeding pairs. 


    The sanctuary is home to a number of endangered big cats, everyone very special

    Your voucher is valid for two people and it's available Thursday to Sunday year round, excluding event days.  You need to arrive at 12pm for your afternoon tea and you can then wander round the site until 2:30pm. 

    Tuck in to a Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary

    Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary
    £130.00 from BuyaGift.co.uk

    Visit BuyaGift to find out more

     

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    Personal gifts make for great momentos, giving frequent reminders of a cherished moment together or experiences over times – special moments, occasions and those times you had a good laugh, shared a moment together, experienced something – or just enjoyed the moment.

    Inkifi has products such as photo printing, retro prints, square photo prints, personalised photo books and personalised notebooks!

     The Caption Photo Book means you can add text alongside the photos

    They’ve also got calendars  You can create your own cards, too, including Christmas cards to send.


    This is the Classic Frame

    This is the Montage Gallery Frame

     This is the Moments Frame (the one right at the end of the hall)
    It takes 52 photos - perhaps one for each week of the year?

    This is the Inkifi Walnut Desktop Calendar

    They use products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (the FSC for short).  They’re also a member of the 1% for the Planet foundation, so 1% of their annual turnover goes to environmental causes.


    Visit Inkifi.com here.


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    It is amazing how a small acorn can lead to a huge tree.   And one chance meeting can lead to a something which brings about lasting relationships which help everyone. 

    Let me tell you about Paper High because this chance meeting is how this company started.   From an acorn, Paper High has grown into a big tree.

    Paper High sell unusual products which have been skilfully crafted by artisans in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.  They include photo albums, notebooks, gloves, hats, socks, throws, bags, rugs, Christmas decorations, garden decorations and more!

    Paper High began when Mark and Claire (who are behind the company) went on a round-the-world trip.  The seed was sown as a result of a chance meeting with a paper maker which came about as an unexpected change in a destination, a longer stay in Kathmandu.  Today, Paper High work with a strong network of relationships with small family businesses, charities, community incentives and accredited Fair Trade organisations.  Everyone benefits.  All their products are hand made from sustainable materials which - wherever possible - have been recycled.

    And they've got a special offer for you!  Use the code:

    GIVINGGIFTS for 12.5% off!*

    These are recycled newspaper photo frames and gifts.

    Some of these materials are unusual.   For example, how about a photo album which has been made mainly from elephant poo?  Or a photo frame which has been made from recycled newspapers? 

    How about a large Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook?
    How about a large Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook
    or other elephant dung gift?

    They’ve got goodies made of recycled plastic, natural cork, recycled leather and recycled newspapers.  And of course elephant dung has gone through the elephant already.  They've also got mango wood items:

    There are socks to help keep your feet warm!~
    There are socks to help keep your feet warm!

       

    They've got a great selection of animal hats!
    Koala, giraffe, donkey, sheep, leopard, frog, crazy cat,
    cow, penguin & more!

     How about some Christmas decorations, such as this felt penguin in a Santa hat?
    How about some Christmas decorations, such as this felt penguin in a Santa hat?  
    See more Christmas decorations here 

    Visit Paper High here to see all their beautiful products!


    *The code GIVINGGIFTS gives you 12.5% and the T&Cs are...

    • one use per customer.
    • cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.
    • excludes sale items.
    • minimum order spend is £25 excluding delivery fees.

     

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    Green People are based in the lovely county of West Sussex and they produce organic beauty products.

    They’ve got organic beauty products for all the family, from babies and toddlers, to teenagers, and adults, men and women.  Many are award-winning (they've won over 300 awards now) and they can also help with skin problems – Green People have a “Problem Solvers” section on their site with skin concerns, sun concerns and hair concerns.

    They’ve also got travel sized products, so you can take them on holiday with you.   And if you’re going somewhere warm or you’re in the sun a lot, why not take their SPF quiz to see which product is right for you?

    There's a Alexandra Kay Time to Relax Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
    There's a Alexandra Kay Time to Relax Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
    for £20.00.   Relaaaaxxx....!

    Amongst their range, they have a number of scent free products.  You can care for sensitive skin with a range of gentle, scent-free products made with mourishing plant ingredients and no essential oils. 

    Cleanser, shampoo, conditioner, eye cream, a day moisturiser, sun lotion, deoderant and hand wash are amongst their goodies! 

    How about a Jade Gua Sha Massage Tool?
    How about a Jade Gua Sha Massage Tool?
    For £14.50, it's a home spa tool! 

    I’ve been using Green People for a long time now.  I’m not a lippy and make-up sort of girl, so it was a huge swap for me to  go from soap to using their cleanser and moisturiser.  One of the things which swayed it for me and makes me feel good when I buy their products is that they support a number of charities, such as the Marine Conservation Charity and the World Land Trust whose supporters help with land purchase for conservation groups around the world.  Green People also support Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as the Founder’s daughter, suffered from this little known illness.   Their team have volunteered at team food banks, beach cleans and are constantly looking for other ways to help out.  

    There's a Soothing Hand Essentials Set
    There's a Soothing Hand Essentials Set
    for £25.00, with revitalising hand cream, softening hand cream
    and nourishing hand cream. 

    The Green People Beauty Club mean you can earn points as you shop, and actually you can convert these points into donations from one of the charities mentioned above - just imagine helping to preseve tropical rainforest as you shop !  You can also get points for referring a friend, signing up to the newsletter, creating an account and more!

    There's a Citrus & Ginger Shampoo Bar 50g
    There's a Citrus & Ginger Shampoo Bar 50g
    for £16.50.  It comes with a recyclable cardboard case
    which can be used to store your bar in between washes!

    Head off to Green People here

     

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    Well, that time of year is approaching at a real gallop - so fast, especially with everything that's going on in the world - and many of us will already be looking to plan and buy for Christmas and the holidays.

    And if you're looking for something special for your dog and/or cat, and the idea of an Advent Calendar is a consideration, take a look at Lily's Kitchen!   They make delicious recipes for dogs and cats to keep them in the best condition and give them food they will love at the same time! 

    They have an Advent Calendar for cats AND one for dogs and so while you're devouring chocolate after chocolate or huge slices of Christmas cake, your cat or dog can enjoy the treats Lily's Kitchen have put in their Advent Calendars.  (Chocolate made for people is very dangerous for dogs so please don't give them chocolate treats meant for human consumption.)

    From meaty bites for dogs to crunchy pillows for cats, each calendar has high-quality ingredients that make December extra special!   For both cats and dogs, the treats are made from natural ingredients and they are grain free.

    This is the Advent Calendar for Cats
    This is the Advent Calendar for cats for £11.99. 
    (The treats have ingredients of chicken, salmon and turkey.)


    WOOF!  And here's the one for dogs...
    There's an Advent Calendar for Dogs, too!
    There's an Advent Calendar for Dogs, too!  Also for £11.99
    Fetch more information here.
    (Ingredients are of turkey, chicken and beef)

    There are Festive Trests with Turkey for Cats
    There are also Festive Treats for Cats for £3.00
    They are made of natural ingredients with freshly prepared turkey,
    a touch of sweet potato and cranberries!
    Yummy!

    There are Christmas Bedtime Biscuits for dogs

    There are Christmas Bedtime Biscuits for dogs for £3.50.
    They are full of natural ingredients, with a touch of festive cinnamon,
    chamomile and ginger, just the thing before bedtime!

    This is the Christmas Stocking Fillers for Dogs
    This is the Christmas Stocking Fillers for Dogs.
    1 x Christmas Turkey Jerky
    1 x Christmas Bedtime Biscuits
    1 x Chew Sticks with Turkey
    1 x Cracking Pork with Apple Sausages
    1 x FREE Pocket Tin

    Give your cat "Christmas Dinner with Your Cat"
    Give your cat "Christmas Dinner with Your Cat"
     It's got:
    4 x Christmas Turkey and Ham Feast
    2 x Festive Treats with Turkey
    1 x Chicken Treats
    1 x Salmon treats

    And that's not all!   Lily's Kitchen are giving £20,000 to charity this Christmas;  £10,000 to the Dogs Trust and £10,000 to L.I.C.K (London Inner City Kitties), which will help pets in need to enjoy the season as well.

    Their website also has a Pet Care section with help and advice for cat and dog owners, including tips from Rory the Vet, feeding your pets, insurance - there's even a Game Time section to keep your dog active, indoors and out!