This year marks the 50th anniversary since man first landed on the moon.

Apollo 11 launched into space from Kennedy Space Center on July 16th 1969, with three astronauts on board - Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Micheal Collins. 

On 20th July 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin landed the Apollo Luna Module 'Eagle' on the moons surface. Six hours later, Neil Armstrong became the first man ever to step onto the moon. Aldrin became the second, just 19 minutes later. 

As they explored the moons surface, Collins flew the command module in orbit, which would later return all three men safely back to Earth. 

After spending more than 8 days in space, the men splashed down into the Pacific Ocean on 24th July 1969.

To celebrate this historic event, we are offering 20% off any of our moon products from 16th - 24th July 2019 with code the code MANONMOON

You will find an array of moon inspired products, perfect for celebrating different occasions here. There are moon phase prints for those looking for a sentimental wedding gift, to the moon and back cushions to celebrate anniversaries or birthdays, cufflinks for the man in your life, items perfect for a nursery or as a Christening gift and even decorations to celebrate a first Christmas (yep, we said the C word in July!). 

We're sure you'll find something the recipient will be over the moon with! 

Back in March the UK was treated to two big events, first was the amazing sight of a total solar eclipse, and second was the introduction of our beautiful and unique 'I love you to the moon and back' moon print!

This weekend we are in for another special treat from above! A very rare combination of both a total lunar eclipse AND a super moon will fill the skies. This combination was last seen in 1982 and won't be seen again until 2033 so make sure your set your alarm! You can get the complete lowdown on this event here in this great video from NASA...

To celebrate this very special event here at The Drifting Bear Co. we are offering customers a 20% discount on all our moon products this weekend (26th-28th September). Simply head on over to the Space section on our site, choose your product and personalisation, and place your order. Use discount code MOON20 to receive your 20% discount and then head on out to watch this spectacular sight.

The clock is ticking! Like the eclipse, our super moon discount is fleeting. Sale starts here at 0.01am on 26th September and ends at 12.59pm on 28th September. 

I love the Summer holidays, lots of walks on the beach (the ones I'm allowed on of course) and chances to lap up spilt ice cream at the seaside. It seems that I'm not the only one who's a fan of Summer as the lovely team at The Drifting Bear Co. are having a Summer Sale here on the website! So while you're basking in the sun why not take a look at all the lovely prints and gifts you could buy at a bark-tastic 20% off! Simply use the code SUMMER2015 when you get to the checkout, simple as that.

Perhaps you can use your 20% to help celebrate a friend or relatives academic success with our new Graduation Coordinates Print. Displaying the coordinates for the University, along with the course and grade awarded, this makes a unique graduation gift to cherish. You can also display the name of the diligent student, the University name or any other special message. I know a few pups that have recently passed their agility courses so will definitely be helping them celebrate with this print!

 Also new this month is our New Baby Phase of the Moon Clock. Designed with the exact moon phase on the night of the baby's birth, this clock would be a lovely gift for new parents and a beautiful addition to a nursery wall.

The clock can be personalised further to show the time of birth using a large star for the hour, and a small star for the minutes. When the hands align with the stars the clock acts as a unique reminder of the special moment a child entered the world.

Woof! I've just spotted a break in the rain here in sunny Devon so I'm off out to track down some ice cream.  

Sydney x

p.s - don't forget our Summer Sale!