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Explore thoughtful articles on grief, sympathy gifts, meaningful giving, Australian charities and gift ideas designed to help you support the people you care about.

Supporting a Child After the Loss of a Parent or Sibling

Jul 29, 2026

Supporting a Child After the Loss of a Parent or Sibling

Learn how to support a grieving child after the loss of a parent or sibling, and discover how Feel the Magic helps families through free grief support programs.

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Pregnancy Loss Gift: Ways to Show You Care

Jul 15, 2026

Pregnancy Loss Gift: Ways to Show You Care

Looking for a meaningful pregnancy loss gift? Discover thoughtful miscarriage gifts, practical support ideas and lasting keepsakes that honour a baby's memory while supporting grieving families through pregnancy loss.

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Person writing a heartfelt message in a sympathy card for someone who is grieving.

Jun 26, 2026

What to Write in a Sympathy Card

Not sure what to write in a sympathy card? Borrow words from five writers who understood grief, write your own simple lines, or let a thoughtful gift or act speak for you instead.

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Giving Angel keepsake, gift box and greeting card with flowers, symbolising a thoughtful sympathy and remembrance gift.

Jun 15, 2026

The Top 5 Reasons People Are Sending Giving Angels

Discover why Australians are choosing Giving Angels instead of flowers. From sympathy gifts and memorial gifts to meaningful workplace gifting, each angel supports a charity cause.

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Messy Christmas table with discarded decorations, representing the waste left behind after the festive season.

Jun 02, 2026

What Happened to Last Year's Christmas?

Reflect on what happened to last year's Christmas gifts, food and packaging. Explore the hidden cost of festive waste and discover why more thoughtful choices can create lasting impact.

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Modern office workspace with a keyboard and notebook, representing meaningful corporate gift ideas for employees and workplace appreciation.

Apr 24, 2026

Meaningful Corporate Gift Ideas for Employees

Thoughtful corporate gifting goes beyond convenience. Discover meaningful, practical and community minded gift ideas that reflect your values, reduce waste, and create lasting impact for employees and teams.

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Person wrapped in a knitted blanket, symbolising the comfort and lasting support of a thoughtful bereavement gift.

Apr 07, 2026

Why Choose a Bereavement Gift with Lasting Support

A considered look at bereavement gifts that offer lasting support beyond the initial loss. Explore why meaningful gestures should remain present through grief, rather than fading after the first few days.

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Hands gently holding warm lights, symbolising comfort, hope and support for someone who is grieving.

Mar 10, 2026

What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving

Struggling with what to say to someone who is grieving? Learn thoughtful words of sympathy, how to comfort someone after loss and simple ways to support someone through grief.

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Person receiving a thoughtful gift, representing how generosity and giving can increase happiness and strengthen connections.

Feb 20, 2026

Why Generosity Increases Happiness

Discover how generosity shapes happiness, strengthens connection and even improves physical health. The science behind giving reveals why sharing benefits both the giver and the receiver.

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Hands gently supporting one another, representing generosity, trust and the impact of charitable giving.

Feb 03, 2026

Why 100% of Your Donation Goes to Charity

Why does 100% of every donation matter? Discover how a simple gift can carry real impact, build trust, and turn a thoughtful gesture into meaningful support for Australian charities.

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Jan 15, 2026

A Thoughtful Guide to Charitable Giving in Australia

Giving to those in need, even when the decision is guided by personal feeling or lived experience, is an act of generosity that deserves respect.

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How The Giving Angel Works for You

Jan 06, 2026

How The Giving Angel Works for You

An introduction to how The Giving Angel works, from choosing a charity to delivery, and why it is becoming a meaningful signature gift for this year.

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Dried flower bouquet representing gratitude, meaningful giving and thoughtful gifts that make a difference.

Dec 30, 2025

A Letter to Those Who Chose Meaningful Giving this Year

That sense of intention is something we are all searching for. Caught on life’s conveyor belt, we rarely pause to reflect, yet meaning often appears when we finally slow down.

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Person wrapping a Christmas gift in recyclable paper, representing eco-friendly Christmas gifts in Australia.

Dec 08, 2025

Eco-friendly Christmas Gifts Australia

Australians waste more than one billion dollars on Christmas gifts that don’t get used. That means over a quarter of gifts are never worn or used.

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 Close-up of Christmas tree decorations and warm festive lights creating a cosy holiday atmosphere.

Nov 23, 2025

How to Pick a Unique and Meaningful Christmas Gift

Discover how to choose a unique and meaningful Christmas gift with simple steps that focus on personal values, real interests and thoughtful, memorable gifting.

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Dried vs Fresh Flowers: Which are better?

Nov 15, 2025

Dried vs Fresh Flowers: Which are better?

Dried flowers have blossomed as strong contenders in the floral world, offering lasting beauty and economic value, yet do they evoke the same spirit as fresh blooms.

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Two hands reaching toward each other while holding a white flower, symbolising comfort, remembrance and human connection during grief.

Nov 01, 2025

Sympathy Gift Ideas Australia

This guide helps you choose a meaningful sympathy gift during one of life’s hardest moments, offering comfort, heartfelt support and a cherished gesture that truly honours grief.

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Person holding a yellow flower behind their back, symbolising kindness, generosity and charitable giving.

Oct 15, 2025

Do Those with Less Give More to Charity?

In a nation renowned for its generosity, a surprising pattern emerges, it's those with less who give more. We explore this paradox and what it reveals about giving.

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Gift wrapped in recycled paper with a simple botanical design, representing eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas and sustainable gifting.

Oct 01, 2025

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift wrapping isn’t just decoration, it’s the first hint of the meaning within. It shows care, creates anticipation, and turns a simple gesture into a moment to remember. 

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Notebook, glasses and fresh flowers on a desk, representing a guide to thoughtful corporate gifting and professional relationships.

Sep 15, 2025

Corporate Gifts: A Guide on How and When

Corporate gifting goes beyond presents. It reflects loyalty, appreciation and consistency. Discover when to gift and how choices can strengthen or damage the workplace culture. 

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Handcrafted wooden angel symbolising hope, kindness and comfort in modern life.

Sep 01, 2025

Modern Angels Explained: The Meaning of Angels Today

Today, the modern angel has taken on a new life. We no longer see angels only in traditional or religious contexts but symbols of hope, kindness, protection and mindfulness. 

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Notebook wrapped with dried flowers beside a warm cup of coffee, representing thoughtful and budget-friendly gift ideas.

Aug 15, 2025

10 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas

Gifts from the heart carry a depth that money can’t buy. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a shared moment, or a thoughtful gesture, the most meaningful gifts are free. 

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Preserved dried flower bouquet in warm autumn tones inspired by flowers used in The Giving Angel handcrafted sympathy gifts.

Aug 01, 2025

How Flowers Inspired Our Socially Conscious Gifts

Flowers have long been a beautiful way to express care but in our modern world, is it time to pause and ask what we’re trying to say when we give them?

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