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40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

Let’s skip the cards this year and instead show our devotion in more long-lasting ways. Why not share an experience with your loved one, like taking a weekend holiday or going out to a nice dinner? And if you’re going to purchase something for them, make sure your gift sends a message – get them a gift as lasting as your love. Here are 40+ long-lasting gift ideas to spoil your Valentine.

6 August 2024

19 long-lasting gifts under £50

Our list of best gifts under £50 contains a wide range of buy-once items that won’t break the bank.

25 October 2023

14 Very Practical Gifts for Very Practical People

Very Practical People need a Very Practical Gift. Something that’s well-made, built to last and so exceedingly useful that it couldn’t possibly go unused. That’s where we come in. From quality kitchenware to useful household essentials, our Very Practical Gift List has something for even the most unsentimental people. Read on.

20 October 2022

16 gifts with a lifetime guarantee

You’ll find no flimsy novelties here. This is the ultimate gift guide for those looking for solid, practical and well-made presents for their loved ones - all guaranteed for life.

19 October 2022

10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers

Adventurers tend to favour practicality over home comforts. Think swapping the leaky takeaway tupperware for a sturdy metal lunchbox... Or hiking socks with a lifetime guarantee. Plus, it’s not just about nice kit - choosing last-lasting stuff helps preserve the natural world that adventurers cherish.

13 October 2022

15 top-quality gifts for baking lovers

Shopping for a bake-oholic? We’ve thoroughly tested all our outstanding baking equipment, and it’s all built to last. Take a look at our top favourites.

26 September 2022

11 Made in the UK Gift Ideas

When picking out long-lasting gifts, do you often wonder if where the products were made should be a priority? We believe it should when trying to find the perfect gift.

To make it easy for you to purchase British-made gifts, we’ve curated a little list of 11 built-to-last buys, just for you.

18 July 2022

18 long-lasting gifts for foodies.

We’re of the opinion that kitchen gifts perfectly blend practicality with the notion of treating someone.

8 November 2021

40 Best Gifts for Him (2020)

As always, we’re looking forward to helping you find something made so you only have to give it once. You may be actively shopping or just casually browsing, but we thought it worthwhile to bring you our selection of gifts suited to the men in your life.

18 October 2019

15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers

You would think that finding gifts for a foodie would be the easiest task in the world, but when it comes down to it someone with impeccable taste can be a nightmare to buy for. But never fear! BuyMeOnce has gone scouring the earth for the crème de la crème of kitchenware and accessories, so read on for an array of food-related gifts perfect for the foodie in your life. Because let’s face it, it’s in your best interests to encourage their love of cooking.

28 November 2018