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Month: April 2009

Toys for Expatriates

Toys for Expatriates

We regularly receive orders for toys and games from overseas, or to be sent overseas, but calculating the Postage & Packing cost is frequently difficult.  The cost depends on the weight and size of the parcel, where it is to be sent, what service is to be used etc.  Given the number of countries, we have been asked to send to the permutations are enormous. We tell our customers that we will advise the actual cost of delivery, (plus a…

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Perfume Laboratory – a craft kit that makes scents

Perfume Laboratory – a craft kit that makes scents

We’re told by the manufacturers of the Perfume Laboratory that it’s going to be advertised on TV over Easter.  Leaving aside the contentious question of whether children’s products should be pushed at them in this way, I can tell you this was a very popular science kit prior to Christmas.  With its links to the National Curriculum it’s one you can buy in the knowledge that it’s educational and fun at the same time. So – if you find yourself…

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Mulberry Bush Blog Best in Explorer 7 or Firefox

Mulberry Bush Blog Best in Explorer 7 or Firefox

I’ve just discovered our blog doesn’t look right in Internet Explorer 6.  On our screens its missing all the right side, navigation etc.   If, like me, you’re a bit slow to adopt new software I can only suggest you upgrade to IE7 or Firefox at your earliest convenience.  You’re probably missing all sorts of stuff on other sites too, without realising!