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We had such lovely and poigniant comments about orangutans that we just had to share them with you: karenwmkOrangutans with big arm spans sit in trees and eat lychees  and   Orangutan.... Orang hu...

“Conservation is more than protecting a species, it is about saving nature which includes us, 'the fifth great ape

Birth flowers and their meanings. What is your birth flower, and what does it symbolise?

A best friend is something that is hard to find and for some people, it takes years to find that connection with someone so it’s important to remind them how much they mean to you.

We have our winner for the first in the first of our series of adopt a spirit animal competitions. 

In true Marvling Bros style we have created a charming miniature version of this heartwarming story. Here's the history of this wonderful book that epitomises the magic of Christmas.  

 This is a post for those of you that enjoy the jokes more than the toys inside the crackers, so raise your glass to 60 of the best Christmas cracker jokes ever!

Here’s the history of the beloved Christmas cracker and how it became a favourite of many around the world. 

To celebrate Halloween, we have put together some of our favourite weird and wonderful spooky vintage matchbox labels.

The clocks go back on the 31st  October, and at Marvling Bros we are all for using that extra hour to catch up on some well earned snooze. 

With Christmas approaching and Santa’s sleigh getting ready to set off into the night sky, there is not a better time to write a letter to Santa. 

‘Twas the night before Christmas’ was originally a poem written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. You may also recognise the poem as it also goes by the name “A Visit from St, Nicholas.” 

Here is science behind giving the perfect gift this year, so you can be the person who gets the present right every single time. 

Blowing out a candle based on your age is something that is a tradition for many people around the world. So what is the history of why we blow out birthday candles? 

Here are a bunch of undeniably valid reasons as to why we love to roast marshmallows.

The sloth is one of the most loved animals in the world, but what many people do not know about sloths is that they are not as lazy as everyone makes them out to be.

Koalas are arguably one of the cutest animals in the world and are loved due to their teddy bear-like appearance, but did you know that koalas have another side to them that is extremely protective?

Most people do not realise that tigers are humble animals to one another and their courageousness often comes in handy in the wild. That is just one of many facts people do not realise about tigers.

The wolf is one of the worlds favourite animals due to its striking personality and appearance, but what many people do not know about the wolf is that it is an extremely caring animal that is high...

Orangutans are creatures that although seem intimidating due to their size, are very calm and collected. Here are 21 amazing facts about this stunning animal.

Check out our handy tips to stay organised this Christmas

Here are some memorable messages to put a smile on someone’s face on their special day!

Organising Christmas can be chaotic and stressful. Download our handy Christmas Planner 2021 to help make life a little easier. 

From matches killing people and causing deformities to matchboxes being used as stocking fillers, you can say that a lot has changed over the years. 

There's nothing like a good hug to lift your mood and make you smile.

The average person gets around 20 cards per year, so why not make yours stand out with a funny message. 

Here are some perfect phrases to use that will put a smile on anyone's face.

Friendship quotes to add to cards, gift messages, or just to let a friend know how much they mean to you.

The importance of milestone birthdays, and reaching a 'memorable' age, deserve an extra special card message.

What's your spirit animal, and how does it reflect your personality?

Birthstones and their meanings. What is your birthstone and what does it symbolise?

Not only is there a shortage of pasta and loo roll, but there is also a growing HUG crisis on our hands. There's no shortage of hugs, but people are stockpiling them everywhere, with no one to give...

Free gift wrap and message card with every little hug in a matchbox.  And for the chance of a free hug, we are giving away A Little Hug In A Matchbox every day for three months. Just like one of  o...

It has been a busy Summer for Marv and Ling preparing for their first tradeshow - Top Drawer. Weeks were spent making scale models, drawing up plans, discussing strategies (i.e. Ling arguing with ...

There was much consternation this week at MBHQ when it was discovered that the School Dinner in A Matchbox menus had been printed without the actual menu on them, just a nice picture of a dinner la...

Celebrations at MBHQ as Marvling Bros was awarded Best Retail Business of the Year 2016 in Havering. The team donned their best frocks, grabbed their other halves and headed straight for the Prosec...