Marvling Blog

‘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...

Marv was shocked to find Jane in the office practising headstands this week instead of packing the new Marvling product - Let's Glow - a party preparation kit in a can. It transpired that w...

With lots of new products on the horizon, much of this week was spent photographing said products, many of which involved food. There were lots of volunteers to help with the shoot, particularly t...

Tea break is an important part of the routine at MBHQ so a number of people have been involved with the supply of provisions. Mostly this has focussed on cakes and chocolate biscuits so when Annie,...

This week the Bros have needed handmade matchboxes made up for the new personalised products now out. The last time they did this task between them it ended up in tears (Marv) and tantrums (Ling) a...

It's getting pretty dangerous at MBHQ these days. Along with several oversized guillotines, and a creasing machine there is now a badge press, a ribbon printer and most frightening of all a hot wir...

It's been a busy month for the Bros. As well as the immensely successful January Sale, Marv and Ling have been busy developing new products and this has led to some very interesting packages contai...

Happy New Year - Employee of the week: Ling... Ling is alone in the office workingThe rest of the team are all out twerkingThey are all having New Year funwhile Ling takes orders 'cos the sale has ...

It was excitement all round today as Hot Stuff was examined by Eamonn Holmes and handled by Holly Willoughby. The whole team incumbent at MBHQ gathered round the computer and watched agog as Hot St...

As Black Friday hit In A Matchbox, it was all hands on deck as the orders flooded in. By midday there was over 500 orders but the MB team were unfazed. Indeed Donna took multi-tasking to a new leve...

The health and Safety officer was out in force this week. Shirley, in a magnificent effort to prove she was not just a golden girl, boxed up Hot Stuff until she was sick her usualy area of expertis...

On Thursday a £250 order came in with the post due to go in just half an hour. Marv, Moll, Nell and Jane all agreed that, with a concerted effort, they could easily produce four personalised gift b...