When in the centre of Amsterdam, there are a whole line of different canal tours that you can choose from. Some have themes (primarily alcohol), some do not have any prices listed and you need to use a QR code, and others are just set up ready to take you out on the water. We specifically picked an un-themed tour that had a price listed, called Rederij Plas, which felt like one of the older canal tours on this side of the water.
[Ad- gifted product] Our family are big fans of board games, often playing them once a week. When we saw that Wicked Uncle had selected Go Genius World as one of their featured toys for Christmas, we knew that our family would enjoy it! This is a board game all about geography and learning, with a few different twists so that younger ones can get involved.
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[Ad- gifted experience]Â It’s Christmas time, and one of the very traditional things to do in England is go to a Panto. They are such a magical experience, so I was very excited to be invited back to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, where I saw my first Panto, this time for Jack and the Beanstalk. Obviously, Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic fairy tale, with a story everyone knows and loves. At the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, before the play, we actually checked out their exhibition of drawings for the Dame’s dress, which included an entry from Amelia! She had entered and it was good enough to be presented on the showcase, which is always such a honor.
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[Ad- gifted products – Updated on November 23rd, 2025 to add more gifts] It can often be hard to think of the perfect gift for Christmas time. With so many options, so many places to look, and so many things to see, there is just a lot. I am terrible at shopping online, as everything feels so similar and I cannot seem to get a grips on what adjacent items could be a good fit. If you are looking for some more inspiration, some new ideas that may help you find the perfect gift, then here are some! This article is targeted at feminine people in general.
This jigsaw puzzle, titled “colourful harbour” is a 1000-piece puzzle that has some stunning boats across the front. It’s a fun puzzle to put together, but what makes it really special is the artists behind this piece designed it by painting with their mouth or feet, as this series is from a group of disabled artists. Grabbing a cup of tea, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
[Ad- gifted products – Updated on November 22nd, 2025 to add more gifts] When it comes to Christmas gifts, there are so many different and new toys out there. To make things a little easier, I have created another gift guide this year! This gift guide is full of toys and games that our household has enjoyed throughout the year. With a bigger focus on physical toys, instead of video games, it has been a good year for toys in our house.
