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Explore our latest tips and trends for your home.

Our Team's BBQ Side Must-Haves (And a chance to win!)

There’s nothing better than a summer BBQ - smoky air, garden chatter, cold drinks, and of course, the sides. Whether you’re a crisp salad devotee or a carbs-all-the-way type, the right side dish can steal the show.In honour of our Big Green Egg BBQ + £1500 giveaway, we asked the Spruce team to share their go-to BBQ sides - the ones they bring to every garden gathering, family cookout, or casual grill night with friends. Here's what made the cut!

The Thoughtful Guest Gift Guide Little luxuries to bring so you’re not arriving empty-handed.

There’s something special about showing up with a gift. Not for show, not for obligation, but because you know what it’s like to host. The refilling of glasses, the lighting of candles, the last-minute clean, the is this enough salad? Spiral.

☕️ Show us Your Mug Personality?

Because your morning cuppa deserves a little self-expression.We’re firm believers that the right mug just hits different.So, we asked the Spruce team to pick the mugs that speak to their hearts. From countryside charm to pared-back minimalism, there’s something here for everyone. Which one are you?

Our Team’s Go-To Dinner Party Recipes

We asked the Spruce team to share their tried-and-tested favourites, the dishes they turn to when friends are coming over and they want to impress (without spending 5 hours in the kitchen).

Father’s Day Must-Haves (That Aren’t Another Pair of Socks)

Socks are fine. But this year, we’re aiming higher. Whether your dad’s a BBQ hero, garden tinkerer, post-gym stretcher, or low-key lager critic. We’ve pulled together 8 gift ideas that’ll go down a treat. They’re practical, premium, and just the right amount of fun.

4 Must-Try Ninja CREAMi Recipes (Plus a Chance to Win Your Own)

When the weather’s warm and the blender’s loud, it’s officially frozen dessert season. And if you’ve had your eye on a Ninja CREAMi, now’s the time to pounce, we’re giving one away in our exclusive Ninja CREAMi prize draw, ending Friday 13 June, 9am.

4 Crowd-Pleaser Pizza Recipes (Plus a Chance to Win a Ooni Koda 16 Essentials Bundle)

Make pizza night unforgettable with 4 easy recipes, plus enter to win an Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven bundle with Spruce. Perfect for home hosting.

4 Spotify Playlists that Nail Every Summer Mood (Plus a Chance to Win a Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II)

Your barbecue’s lit, the rosé’s on ice, and the courgettes are charring nicely, but the vibe’s only official once the right playlist kicks in. We’ve whittled our soundtrack down to four tried-and-true Spotify mixes, each matched to a classic garden-party moment. Hit play, crank the volume, and let the good-living commence.

Launching Spruce!

Launching this week with over £3,000 in prizes ready to go!