Sophie Baxter

All You Need to Know About Balloons

Origins of the word balloon The word balloon was originally derived from the French word ballon, meaning large ball. This was in turn probably derived from the latin ballone, or possibly from the old German word balla, meaning ball. Other related words include the Middle English bal, which was probably from the Old English beall, both meaning ball. History of balloons Early balloons were made out of animal bladders and... (posted by Sophie 4 years 298 days ago.)

6 Simple Tips to Buy Great Birthday Gifts for Kids

Does a kid's birthday party invitation leave you wondering what gift you might buy them? It certainly did me when my three and four year old boys got invited to yet another birthday party last week. Here are a few tips that should help you buy great birthday gifts for kids - while keeping things simple and stress-free. 1- If you have children involve them – they will love to help you choose and wrap... (posted by Sophie 4 years 319 days ago.)

Solving the Father's Day Gift Idea Problem

Aren’t dads just great? They embarrass us by telling our friends how we used to run around the garden in a pair of red wellies and nothing else, or taking over the dance floor at family parties with their cringeworthy ‘dad dance’? Priceless! But then again, dads are good as a free taxi service, good at fixing things and always ready to offer sound advice – even if you don’t always want to hear it. So perhaps... (posted by Sophie 4 years 319 days ago.)