If you’re anything like me, when it comes to buying gifts, it’s a real struggle to think of new ideas. I have always preferred to give a personalised present to show that a great deal of thought has gone into the gift, that I have carefully considered the recipient and taken the time to find something they would really love, but as a busy Mum, that isn’t always possible. Far too often I find myself at the local shop grabbing a bottle of wine and a box of Milk Tray, a scribbled card and an apologetic, “Happy Birthday!” as I hand it over, three days weeks too late. So when I was approached by The Book of Everyone I jumped at the chance to try something that would make a lovely present as well as making my life easier.
If you haven’t heard of The Book of Everyone, it has been described as “a gigantic heart-thumping, grin-inducing, lip-wobbling celebration of the individual.” With a view that everyone needs to feel loved and unique, the books were created to create a book tailored to anyone, stuffed full of curious facts and curveball miscellany, all set against a backdrop of world events. And that’s exactly what they do.
We had some sad news last month that Lewis’s Grandad was very poorly and set to undergo several months of chemotherapy, something which has inevitably caused Lewis a great deal of worry and upset. As a parent I have really struggled with ways to comfort him, unable to promise him that everything will be okay as I usually would in most situations. And so when The Book of Everyone offered me the chance to create a book for someone special, I knew that it would make the perfect gift from Lewis to his Grandad.
It was so easy to do, Lewis, at twelve, did most of it himself, and the books can be personalised with photos, quotes and pictures. Our book arrived within the week and I was instantly impressed with the bright, glossy pages and the quality of the book as a whole. Lewis couldn’t wait to give it to his Grandad, the perfect pick me up for someone very special. He assured me that his Grandad had absolutely loved it and I hope that it is something he can keep for many, many, years to come.
Alongside this, The Book of Everyone have launched a new book just in time for Christmas, aimed at children filled with funny quotes, pictures and advice as they grow. With Lewis going through an emotional time with his Grandad, it was the perfect opportunity to give him a little something to keep his spirits up, and I made sure that his book was packed with positivity and words to make him smile. Don’t eat yellow snow was a personal favourite, that joke just never grows old.
I was really impressed with the ordering process from start to finish and the end result is something really lovely that anyone would be happy to receive as a gift, especially this Christmas. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning a book for someone special in your life, simply enter below! The winner will be notified via email on 11th December. Good Luck!!
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Katie says
How lovely. I think I’d get it for my father-in-law.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Kim Neville says
My son would love one of these books
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Rachel Craig says
Fiancé.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
claire woods says
My Dad.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
lucy higgins says
i would love to win this for my mum
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
hannah wood says
For my mum
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Ruth Harwood says
My niece Isabella xx
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Ray Becker says
Our son
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Stevie says
My 4 year old niece loves her book at bedtime. I’d gift the book to her.
Laura Dove says
Ahh good luck! xx
Dean of Little Steps says
I’ve seen this around and agree that it would make a lovely present, especially this Christmas 🙂
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Laura Dove says
They are fab! Really pleased with it! xx
clairejustine says
What lovely ideas, these will make such great presents 🙂
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Laura Dove says
Thank you. xx
Deborah Nicholas says
Oh i love this idea! What a fab personalised keepsake!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Laura Banks says
i would love to give it my son
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Rachel @ Coffee, Cake, Kids says
We love ours. We had one made for my mother in law for her 6oth birthday and she adores it.
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Laura Dove says
They are lovely books! xx
michelle o'neill says
for my daughter x
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Gemma Massey says
I’d love to win for my dad for Christmas
Laura Pritchard says
For my dad, he loves sentimental gifts like this!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Ness says
I have so many family photographs that need to be put together in a book like this.
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Laura Dove says
They are fab, would definitely recommend it! xx
Amy Ripley says
fOR MY DAUGHTER
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Ana De- Jesus says
Aww :/ poor Lewis’s grandpops hope he is better after the chemo? The Book Of Everyone looks brilliant and I like that it celebrates individualism.
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Laura Dove says
I hope so too, he’s the loveliest man. Fingers crossed. xxx
Karen Barrett says
I would love to win for my Grandson.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Keely's Nails says
I agree, it can be challenging to find a personal gift. This was a lovely story and great idea!
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Laura Dove says
I would recommend them to anyone! xx
Jo Carroll says
This would make the perfect gift for my ‘facts’ mad dad who always like quoting me interesting snippets about his life 😉 x
Jules Eley says
For my son!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Rachel says
I got one of these for my Dad and he loved it. Such a lovely unique gift x
Laura Dove says
They are great aren’t they! I will be buying more! xx
Imogen Richards says
I’d win this book for the whole family to share!
Jennifer Toal says
My friend for her birthday
Renna says
I’ve seen these on Facebook and actually started an order to see it. Love each them. They are great gifts.
Daniel Harrison says
I think it would be for me as a reward for finishing my Christmas Shopping!
Kirsteen Mackay says
I’d like to win the book for my nephew.
Su {Ethan & Evelyn} says
This is so lovely! I think I will give it to Ethan’s God Mother. Thank you so much for linking up with #FabFridayPost
Claire Bayliss says
I think this would make a nice gift for the whole family x
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Laura Dove says
Yes they are fab gifts for anyone! xx
Kara says
Looks like a fabulous book – hope it gives him some comfort
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Laura Dove says
They are fab gift ideas, really love them! xx
Fashion and Style Police says
How lovely. Good the ordering process was smooth.
Laura Dove says
Yes very easy to do, would definitely recommend them! xx
Nazrin says
I love sentimental gifts like this! I feel like more thoughts get poured into them then just the materialistic gifts.
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Laura Dove says
I agree, they are lovely books. xx
Helena says
My father received a similar book recently. #PicknMix
Laura Dove says
They are fab! Would recommend these definitely! xx
Evelina says
Definitely a fabulous gift idea!
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Laura Dove says
Yes ours was gratefully received! xx
sarah@theparentingtrials says
I love the book of everyone… i think there make for such fantastic gifts. We’ve just reviewed the Wise Words book and i have to say I was really impressed. 🙂 xx
Laura Dove says
They are fab aren’t they! Really lovely gifts too. xx
Sarah says
This is a beautiful idea. I love personalised books. We recently made a book for my sons best mate. It was really lovely. Thanks for linking up #FabFridayPost
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Laura Dove says
Me too, they are something so lovely to keep. xx
Sam Goodwin says
My mother in law. She loves things like this!
Laura Dove says
Oh mine too! Good luck! xx
Cheryl Price says
I would love to win for my little girl
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
ADEINNE TONNER says
I would like to win this book for my sister who i’m sure would love it
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Sarah Aslett says
OMG I got one of these for my 30th birthday, from my dearest and oldest friend I’ve known since I was 8 years old. It was amazing and full of stuff that only we knew and things we had shared, I love this company #stayclassymama
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Laura Dove says
They are fab aren’t they! I love presents like this, something you can keep forever. xx
Vicky Hawkins says
I would give this to my mum
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Kimberley Ryan says
would love to win for my husband, he would love this
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
absolutely prabulous says
This is gorgeous. The images are great!! Guess what? I’ve NEVER entered a giveaway…but I just have! Would love it for my sister’s 40th coming up! #stayclassymama
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Laura Dove says
You’ve never entered a giveaway?! Wowsers, I hope you win this then!! xx
Hannah Ingham says
My Dad! Think he’d love it!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
tee simpson says
I would love this for my daughter
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
tee simpson says
I would love this for my daughter
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
A Cornish Mum says
This is such a lovely idea, I’m sorry poor Lewis is going through a tough time, but he is so lucky he has you to help him through it.
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie xx
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Laura Dove says
Thanks Stevie, it’s always hard to see your children go through something difficult, worse when my own heart is breaking for both of them. I’m hoping that 2017 will see some positive news from his Grandad. xx
AnnaH says
I would like to win one for my husband
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Kat Allinson says
I would like to win for my husband
Rowena Wood says
My best friends mum, she isn’t well at the minute!
Laura Dove says
Sorry to hear that, good luck! xx
Lisa Wilkinson says
I think my Dad would love it
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Margaret Gallagher says
Id love for my sister
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Gill Mitchell says
A good friend of mine who loves this sort of thing.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Ellen Stafford says
I would love to win it for my mum
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Lynsey Buchanan says
I would like to win for my daughter
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
jo liddement says
I would love to win this book for my son
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Hayley Todd says
I would love to win this book for our eldest daughter as she is 18 next March and this would be a wonderful keepsake for her.
Laura Dove says
It would be a lovely gift, good luck! xx
Emma Davison says
Probably my goddaughter
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says
My nephew
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Derek Wilson says
My nephew Joshii.
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Victoria Prince says
I’d love to win this for my dad – he’s very awkward to buy for and would love this!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Michelle Wild says
My mother who has alzheimers, I wonder if she’d like it.
Laura Dove says
I’m sure that she would! xx
Erica Price says
My son would love the information in this book.
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Diana says
My mum 🙂
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Tammy Neal says
For my niece x
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Sion Gibby says
both of my young sons would love it if i won this!
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Paula Cheadle says
for my son
Laura Dove says
Good luck !xx
Carol Boffey says
Id like this for my son
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx
Natalie Crossan says
For my daughter xx
Laura Dove says
Good luck! xx