The Hugs Blog

How We Deal With Kids Wanting to Buy Everything!
When we first opened our store, our kids were only 9 months and 3 years old so they have literally grown up with Mum and Dad owning a toy shop....
How We Deal With Kids Wanting to Buy Everything!
When we first opened our store, our kids were only 9 months and 3 years old so they have literally grown up with Mum and Dad owning a toy shop....

Winter Weather Vs Student Performance
With the coming of the winter weather, I had a pretty disturbing discussion with our kids regarding what happens at school on wet weather days. All I could really glean...
Winter Weather Vs Student Performance
With the coming of the winter weather, I had a pretty disturbing discussion with our kids regarding what happens at school on wet weather days. All I could really glean...

10 Big Gifts That Will Change Their World
Choosing the right gift can be stressful. Whether it's a birthday, special occasion or Christmas and be it your own child or not, you want to make sure that the...
10 Big Gifts That Will Change Their World
Choosing the right gift can be stressful. Whether it's a birthday, special occasion or Christmas and be it your own child or not, you want to make sure that the...

Using The Four Gifts Christmas Rule? Start Shop...
But it's July, I hear you say. Yes. But sticking to the 4 Gift rule means you have very little room to move if you leave it too late. In...
Using The Four Gifts Christmas Rule? Start Shop...
But it's July, I hear you say. Yes. But sticking to the 4 Gift rule means you have very little room to move if you leave it too late. In...

7 Reasons To Start Your Christmas Shopping Now
If July sounds a bit early to deal with Christmas shopping, please reconsider. Putting off buying presents till nearer the big day implies you'll likely spend more than you need...
7 Reasons To Start Your Christmas Shopping Now
If July sounds a bit early to deal with Christmas shopping, please reconsider. Putting off buying presents till nearer the big day implies you'll likely spend more than you need...

5 Outdoor Ideas For The School Holidays
Previously we talked about how to keep the kids occupied indoors while on holidays. But sometimes, you just NEED to send them outside, don't you. So here's some...
5 Outdoor Ideas For The School Holidays
Previously we talked about how to keep the kids occupied indoors while on holidays. But sometimes, you just NEED to send them outside, don't you. So here's some...