It’s getting towards that time of year again! So to help, our top 12 toys for Christmas have been specially selected by our team. Each item has been chosen for its appeal and ability to become a favourite gift this Christmas. We have been mindful to pick items from a range of prices to reflect everyone’s budgets this year. Santa has also ensured us that he approves of all of these choices and quite fancies some of them himself –…
It’s so easy to let our children stay inside and watch TV or play computer games, but there are so many benefits to spending time outside (for children and adults!) Why not take them outside in the fresh air, just to play and let off steam or on a “look and listen” nature walk and talk about what you can see and hear – fun, exercise and informative! We all have days when we know the children just need to…
This week marks 25 years since Jonathan & Shirley Copeland launched Mulberry Bush Ltd. Founded in 1996, we specialise in traditional and innovative toys, gifts & games for children up to the age of about 12. Now led by son Paul Copeland, over the years, Mulberry Bush has despatched over two million toys to children across the UK and beyond. As a family business we know how important good old-fashioned service is to our customers – everyone in our team…
It’s that time of year again, the nights are drawing in and Christmas is edging closer. For anyone stuck for ideas or looking for a little bit of inspiration we have created a list of what we think will be our most popular toys and gifts this season. Our knowledgeable team are happy to help with any product queries you might have about these or any other items, please just give us a call! Here are our Top 12 Christmas…
We thought it would be helpful to provide an “at a glance” guide for which of our personalised stationery fit in to our various personalised pencil cases and tins. We’re often asked “which pencil case will I need for these pencils?” or “will these personalised pens fit in this named pencil tin?” or similar. So in this blog article we’ll attempt to answer these questions and others regarding compatibility of our personalised stationery range. With our huge range there is…
There’s nothing quite like sending the children back to school on the first day of a new school year, tears, excitement and even relief! One way to ensure the best possible start is to make sure you are ready for the big day in plenty of time. It’s so easy to slip into later bedtimes and easier routines during the school holidays, but to help everybody with the transition a gradual change to “school bedtime” is a great place to…
There are days when you just can’t convince the kids to go outside, you know a run in the park would do everyone good but they’re just not interested! There are ways to encourage them outside – try “I’m off for an adventure, who’s coming” – far more interesting than “Let’s go for a walk”. If the weather is nice take a kite or a football, organise a treasure hunt – it doesn’t have to be for treasure, you could…
Most of us enjoy chocolate eggs and sticky treats, but sometimes you want to give something a little longer lasting. Mulberry Bush can certainly help with everything from traditional wooden toys, gifts and games to the more innovative and educational toys too! You might associate cuddly bunnies and farm animals with Easter and we have a varied selection, including some that can be personalised. Younger children love a trip to the farm and these would be an enjoyable reminder to…
There has been a lot of talk about Christmas over the past few weeks and with the festive season on the horizon we thought now would be a good idea to release our Top 12 Christmas Gift Ideas. We take pride in selecting toys and gifts that are a little bit different from most retailers and our selection is based on what we think will be our customers’ favourites this season. Take a look at our selection below. Apple Tree…
“I’m bored” – the words that all parents fear hearing! No need for boredom with our list of ideas to fill rainy days! Much as we love to get our children outside come rain or shine, we all need some tricks up our sleeve to entertain and relieve the boredom of being stuck indoors. Take a look at our huge selection of games, craft activities and puzzles, we have something for all ages! Games and puzzles are a great way to…