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The Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts (That Aren't Apples or Candy)

Looking for some great ideas on the best teacher appreciation gifts? Well, here's one thing you probably already know - most teachers get more apples and candy than they consume...

The Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts (That Aren't Apples or Candy)

By Andy Hayes

The Ultimate Tea Party Centerpiece: A Showstopper Victoria Sponge

A Guest Writer

It’s easy to get stuck in a tea party rut, particularly if you don’t want to deviate too far from tradition. But something as simple as a new twist on...

The Ultimate Tea Party Centerpiece: A Showstopper Victoria Sponge

By A Guest Writer

How to Invest In Yourself

Andy Hayes

There's a lot of talk lately about investing in yourself. Unfortunately, we almost always seem to obsess focus on the financial act of investment, not the overall concept of investing...

How to Invest In Yourself

By Andy Hayes

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Curry with Naan and Creamy Coconut Rice

Nick Church

This feature was brought to you by Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads.I was just saying the other day that although I'm not a vegetarian, when it comes to curries, I prefer to...

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Curry with Naan and Creamy Coconut Rice

By Nick Church

Letter from the Teamaker: Meet Our New Spring Signature Blend Teas

Andy Hayes

This is the first in a series of letters from our founder and teamakerwith personal stories and insights from Plum Deluxe HQ behind our latest offerings. With our monthly tea...

Letter from the Teamaker: Meet Our New Spring Signature Blend Teas

By Andy Hayes

Historic Tea Parties You Wish You Could Have Attended

Janice Bear

When you hear “tea party,” you might think one of three things: politics, Boston, or little girls with plastic food. When we hear “tea party,” we think: social hour, tea...

Historic Tea Parties You Wish You Could Have Attended

By Janice Bear

5 Dinner Party "Hacks" to Upgrade Your Night

Andy Hayes

I haven't decided how I feel about the term "hacks." We've got life hacks, dinner party hacks, kitchen hacks, sleep hacks, wine hacks, bathroom hacks... there isn't much of our...

5 Dinner Party "Hacks" to Upgrade Your Night

By Andy Hayes

Spring Cleaning for Body, Mind, and Spirit

Andy Hayes

When we think about spring cleaning (which can happen any time of year, not just spring), we tend to thing about our homes and offices and those places that we...