Little tokens of affection can provide a simple way to let our loved ones know we're thinking of them; a small gift can make a big impact on someone's day or outlook, just as much as a phone call or postcard sent with a loving kiss. Although we're programmed to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, Mother's and Father's Day (among other key dates,) it can be restrictive and lends us to forget all those other opportunities to say 'thank you', 'how you holding up"' or simply 'I saw this and thought of you'. Whether it?s my fiancé bringing me a bottle of Diet Coke and a Creme Egg home from the petrol station, a text from a friend to ask if they can help with anything during a turbulent time, or my sister finding a book she knows I?ll love, it?s those little things that put a smile on our faces and let us know we?re not forgotten.
Right now Jo Malone are running a campaign called ?Just Because? that really struck a chord with me; little gifts given ?just because? can make such a difference to someones day, brightening their outlook or ensure they know there's always someone at the end of the phone. I?m always on the lookout for bits and pieces for my friends and family to ensure they feel loved; that could be a candle for my Nan?s fireplace, a pack of donuts for my Grandad or a novelty mug for my tea-loving sister, but it could also be a hand written card for them to open, a phone call when they least expect it or a bunch of flowers delivered to their door. It?s not ab...