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Birthday gifts for men the quest for uniqueness (Birthday Gifts for Him)
Giving really unique Birthday Gifts for Men means pulling out all the stops; and the Ferrari Circuit Driving Experience is the perfect gift, blending speed and style. Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 as Scuderia Ferr... 28 August 2008
Great Christmas Gifts For Any Bah Humbug Boss (Christmas Gifts)
The figure of 'the boss' has often taken a pummeling in history. Everyone remembers David Brent and his frequent hapless attempts at cool bonhomie. The infamous Ebenezer Scrooge set the iconic role of the boss at Christmas in Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as he grumbled and grumped his way ... 28 August 2008
Make the most of little time - Last-minute shopping online (Christmas Shopping)
We have all been there when it comes to Christmas gifts. We have relaxed all through December, and now Christmas is very much looming large on the horizon we have finally decided to make a start on the dreaded Christmas gifts shopping. Just the idea of all those jam-packed shops with their snaking q... 27 August 2008
What better gifts than individually personalised calendars? (Personalised Gifts)
If you've been thinking of a special gift to give someone, and you are at a complete loss as to what to give that will be meaningful and shows you care, what about thinking of an Essential Personalised Calendar? Turn each page of this unique calendar and your choice of name is spelt out in twelve st... 27 August 2008
Hitting the Big Four O with 40th birthday gifts for him/her (40th Birthday Gifts)
40th Birthday Gifts for Him and/or Her are usually a nightmare to come up with, aren't they; as you want to give a special gift that really means something special and is not run-of-the-mill? Why not give a London Hotel and Theatre Break for Two? They will receive top priced seats to one of the ... 26 August 2008
Make Someone a Star of Wonder this Christmas with a Personalised Calendar (Christmas Gifts)
Calendars have long been traditional Christmas gifts to hand over at the festive season as we wind down from one year and start making plans to celebrate the onset of the new one. The arrival of the Advent Calendar in the nineteenth century marked the beginning of a new tradition of counting down th... 26 August 2008
The Mystery Unwrapped - How to Successfully Buy Gifts for Women this Christmas (Christmas Gifts for her)
So, Christmas time rolls around and, once more, you are stranded without a clue how to buy Christmas gifts for the beloved ladies in your life. I know, I too am male, and as such seemingly bound by an inability to empathise with and understand just what Christmas gifts wives, girlfriends, mothers an... 22 August 2008
Why only on Christmas Day when there's 364 other Days in the year? (Experience Day Gifts)
Contemporary society generally views family as a haven from the world, supplying absolute fulfilment. The family is considered to encourage intimacy, love and trust - a place where warmth, tenderness and understanding can be expected from a loving mother, and protection from the world can be expecte... 22 August 2008
The Proof's in the Christmas Pudding! How to Plan the Perfect Christmas.. (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas - it's the most wonderful time of the year and that must be true if Andy Williams sang a song about it. But the lead up to Christmas is half the fun, (well that and the Gifts) and there are a variety of ways in which you can plan ahead to ensure that this Christmas is perfect. Goodw... 21 August 2008
Experience days for her are the perfect gift for any occasion (Experience Day Gifts)
Do you feel as though buying gifts for her have almost been a nightmare to choose in the past? Well, fear no more as, among a wide range of fabulous, indulgent Experience Days for Her are just a few for you to tempt the lovely lady in your life. Feel the stress melt away with a stunning Health S... 21 August 2008
Any Excuse - Why do men hate Christmas Shopping? (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas time is by far one of the stressful and hectic times of the year. Whether last minute Christmas gifts need to be acquired, or a dinner menu to be planned for the not-so-traditional families, Christmas involves a lot of rushing, planning and most of all spending. For men, this is a waste of... 20 August 2008
Finding the right birthday gifts for him (Birthday Gifts)
Getting the perfect Birthday Gifts for Him has never been so easy! Get into the swing with this stunning Golf Gift Pack that includes a golf lesson and a round of golf. Let him brush up his golfing skills by having a lesson with a professional. Then he can put into practice what he has learned b... 20 August 2008
Unusual gifts for those special people in your life! (Unusual Gifts)
When you are stumped to give that special someone a present and you just don't know exactly what Gifts to give, why not choose from these exciting and unique options? There are personalised calendars, personalised mugs, pocket garden gifts, Spaceform keepsakes, grow it gifts, gift tins, personalised... 19 August 2008
Looking for Unique Christmas Gifts? Tips on how to sort the Holly from the Ivy (Christmas Gifts)
As any seasoned shopper will know, there are times when shopping can be fun, times when it can be hard work, and times when it can be practically impossible. Shopping for yourself isn't always such a problem, at least you have an idea about what you do and don't like; but when shopping for others, s... 19 August 2008
The 12 Days of Christmas - Christmas Experiences You'll Never Forget (Experience Day Gifts)
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve flying lessons, Eleven spa treatments, Ten theatre dinings, Nine gliding launches, Eight wine tastings, Seven poker days, Six family portraits, Five spy games, Four off road drives, Three rock climbs, Two paintball days, ... 18 August 2008
What he's not got - 7 hot Christmas gifts for a man who has it all (Christmas Gifts)
You have spent year after year giving him every Christmas gift you could possibly give him. Now you have come to the point where you wonder what is left to give! Finding Christmas gifts at Christmas time is difficult because it seems as though every single person in the world is out shopping. Not kn... 18 August 2008
Where Did it all Start and why do we do Christmas Gifts? (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas is, for many people, their favourite time of the year. Taking away the fact it is a time of rampant Christmas gift giving and stress, it is also the time of year when families most often come together and see each other. For others, it is the joyous occasion of celebrating Christ's birth, ... 13 August 2008
Exclusive! The A-Listers of Christmas - Baby Jesus, Santa, Rudolf, Frosty - Reveal their stories (Christmas Gifts)
When it comes to the biggest characters of the Christmas season, you might initially think of all of your television favourites. After all, what Christmas would be complete without at least the possibility of sitting down in front of the TV - post-lunch - and enjoying a repeat of ET, James Bond, Ind... 13 August 2008
Never Mind Two Front Teeth All I Want for Christmas is a Personalised Gift (Christmas Gifts)
Every December as the bells jingle and the nights become silent the Christmas season arrives. Each year the 'season to be jolly' creeps up almost unnoticed until it is upon us, and many people find themselves overwhelmed by what is a stressful and extremely busy time. One of the main stresses of ... 12 August 2008
Gifts with the Wow Factor for the man in your life (Experience Day Gifts)
However the man in your life gets his thrills; give him Ultimate Experience Days gift. Whether he wants a drive in a dream car, spin out in a cockpit or literally jump for joy in... 12 August 2008
Look no further for birthday gifts for her (Birthday Gifts)
Do you feel as though Birthday Gifts for Her have almost been a nightmare to choose in the past? Well, fear no more as, among a wide range of fabulous, indulgent gift ideas h... 11 August 2008
What no socks? Something a little unusual this Christmas... (Christmas Gifts)
Are you tired of trawling around the sock rack on Christmas Eve trying to find last minute Christmas gifts? "Should I go for days of the week or something funny?" you ask yourself while trying to remember what it is you bought last year. As the clock counts down, the rest of the family (already havi... 11 August 2008
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine, champagne, whiskey - What's your Christmas Tipple? (Christmas Gifts)
The season of goodwill; a beautiful and spiritual time filled with magic, laughter and the gentle fall of snow across the ground. A time when families can while away hours together and really ponder the meaning of life. This might well the be the case, but it's also likely that you'll be having a fa... 08 August 2008
How to find exciting and original birthday gifts for him (Birthday Gifts)
Struggling to find perfect birthday gifts for him? Sick and tired of the same old, same old? would be a stainless steel hip flask engraved with your special message? Imagine ... 08 August 2008
Seasons Greetings Pop Pickers! Here's the Top 10 in Fun Christmas Gifts (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas is a time of celebration a time for families, a time for friends and, most importantly, a time for fun. Perhaps it's the holidays from work, or even the thought of opening up all th... 07 August 2008
Ding Dong Merrily on High with Romantic Christmas Gifts (Christmas Gifts)
There are certain times of year that just give us that warm and cosy feeling. When it comes to romance, Christmas has to be the winner. Maybe it's the thought of crackling log fires and the smell of mulled wine or even the sparkling lights of the Christmas Tree and a huge box of chocolates to hand. ... 06 August 2008
From halls decked with holly to tacky Christmas lights Why we decorate at Christmas (Christmas Gifts)
At Christmas time, being tacky and filling our homes with kitsch, is excusable. Colourful lights, various ornaments and mistletoe provide a joyful environment for us to hide our Gifts under the Christmas tree. Above al... 05 August 2008
Why are women best at Christmas Shopping? (Christmas Gifts)
It's a well known fact that most men would rather watch sports, play computer games or head down to the local pub as opposed to going shopping. Many women on the other hand would pick shopping over all these activities. They may have battled in the courts to gain their rights and to have equality in... 04 August 2008
The Beach Christmas versus the White Christmas: Ensure your gifts are suitable (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas is the time of year for cold weather, snow, mistletoe and beautiful Christmas Gifts exchanged around a roaring log fire. Where a traditional dinner is served, and you get... 01 August 2008
Tell me what you want, what you really really want: Girl power Gifts (Birthday Gifts for her)
Girl power, a term popularised in the 1990s that was once heard everywhere. It didn't matter whether you were tuning into your favourite television show or radio programme, everyone out there was talking about it. With apparent links to a third wave of feminism, the movement that was Girl Power w... 01 August 2008
Once a Baby, now a Young Lady (Birthday Gifts for Her)
Kids grow up so quickly these days. It often seems like only yesterday that they were born; a time when they were completely dependent upon you for all of their needs, and where all they needed was warmth, love and food. And then they start to grow and this amazing little bundle of love starts to de... 31 July 2008
How to live the high life (Experience Day Gifts)
Fly me to the moon Let me sing among those stars Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars (Frank Sinatra) Flying is the act or process of flight. Since man first looked up into the skies and saw the stars, heavenly bodies and creatures above him, he ... 31 July 2008
On foot or online - stressing or chilling - you decide. How to avoid seasonal shopping strain... (Christmas Gifts)
Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration, relaxing and spending time with the family. But often the 'season to be jolly' can descend into a chaotic rush of parties, shopping and buying expens... 30 July 2008
Marking your 21st the celebrity way (21st Birthday Gifts)
Even today, when the occasion doesn't have any legal significance, most people want to make a big deal of their 21st birthday. For those with fame and fortune, it seems a ceremonial key to the door and a bottle of champagne aren't enough in the way... 30 July 2008
Now that they're old enough the Gift of being eighteen (18th Birthday Gifts)
18th birthday gifts are probably the trickiest birthday gifts to choose. You need something that's big enough to mark the occasion but still shows you've put some thought into it rather than just splashing the cash. You've also got to pick something that's grown-up enough to be suitable for an 18th ... 29 July 2008
Unwrapping the Mystery - as we get personal with the Stig (Personalised Gifts)
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious identity of the Stig? This legendary masked racing driver from the long-running series Top Gear is known for his performance behind the wheel of a car, but very little else. He never speaks; he never takes off his helmet. The only thing that is really know... 29 July 2008
The high street is set for the high road this Christmas as online shopping overtakes (Christmas Gifts)
From the first of December, and often earlier, the high street becomes transformed. We are not just talking about fairy lights and garish decorations here. In pursuit of the best Christmas Gift... 28 July 2008
The Party of your dreams: 21st Birthday Bash Themes (21st Birthday Gifts)
A 21st birthday party is a truly special occasion, and there's plenty of pressures to not only choose appropriate 21st birthday gifts, but to come up with creative theme... 25 July 2008
18th Birthdays: How'd you celebrate yours? (18th Birthday Gifts)
While some societies have momentous coming of age ceremonies (boys in Papua New Guinea wear a conical hat draped in leaves which reach to below the waist), we in Britain stick to the tried and tested routine of open... 25 July 2008
The ups and downs of 18th birthday celebrations (18th Birthday Gifts)
As well as giving 18th birthday gifts, it's traditional to mark the occasion with a special celebration. If you're stuck for ideas, you might be able to take some tips f... 24 July 2008
Jingle Bell Rock The Gift of Music at Christmas (Christmas Gifts)
Have you ever met anyone who can honestly say that they hate music? From heavy metal through classical to laidback easy listening jazz, everyone has their favourite types of music, bands and artists so why can it be such a challenge to find musically the... 24 July 2008
Try someone else's shoes for size: Experience another Lifestyle (Experience Day Gifts)
The Journal of Mundane Behaviour is a scholarly sociology journal devoted to everyday behaviour and experiences, devoted to the study of the "unmarked" - those aspects of our everyday lives that typically go unnoticed by us, both as academics and as everyday individuals", i.e. the overlooked trivia ... 23 July 2008
21st Birthday Gifts fit for Celebrities (21st Birthday Gifts)
Singers, sports stars, actors and other celebrities just seem to be getting younger and younger. These days if you haven't made it to the big time before you turn 21, you might feel over the hill. Those who do hit the big time can earn so much money and live the high life that it must be tough to pi... 22 July 2008
Gifts for him and why boys of all ages love their toys (Birthday Gifts)
Boys will be boys - it's a popular saying and I'm sure it's something that has been said by many parents around the world. Often regarded as more boisterous than little girls, boys can often be seen playing around with their toys; whether alone or with friends, they are never far away for a gadget o... 22 July 2008
Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future: How Christmas has changed over the years (Christmas Gifts)
Contrary to what you might think when listening to older relatives recount stories of past Christmases - you know the ones, where they tell you about the good old days and explain that things are not quite like what they used to be - the festive season has indeed changed. Things are not the way they... 22 July 2008
Christmas is coming! Is it ever too early to start Christmas shopping? (Christmas gifts)
Christmas is supposed to be a peaceful time of year where you can relax and make the most of a week away from work with the family. Whether you prefer to stay at home and put your feet up or travel somewhere exotic and warm it's all about having fun. However, Christmas has unavoidably become more an... 18 July 2008
What Personalised Gifts for Him really say about him... (Personalised Gifts)
The giving of Gifts can be a very revealing experience as it can often say a great deal about the gift-giver, including what they think about the person they are buying for. The monetary value of the gift can sometimes... 18 July 2008
How to host the ultimate Personal Party (Personalised Gifts)
The fantastic social gathering that is the house party changes form depending upon the host's stage in life. The very first parties are likely to take place during the tender teenage years and might only be possible at the parental home when certain disapproving individuals are away on holiday. Late... 17 July 2008
Stocking Fillers Fill Your Boots With Perfect Christmas Gifts (Christmas Gifts)
Even the most ardent believers that Christmas is a time for giving and not receiving will readily admit that the anticipation of finding a stocking full of goodies whether they be of any practical use or not and no matter how old you are - quite enchanti... 15 July 2008
The Best Laid Plans of Brides and Grooms - (Wedding Gifts)
Statistically, there are so many things that could possibly go wrong with the planning and execution of a wedding that only 0.04 per cent of them should succeed. So why do we even try? The answer is, of course, obvious: because we'll overcome all sorts of difficulties to tie the knot with the one we... 04 July 2008
The 'who's who' of a wedding do (Wedding Gifts)
Weddings are about people. The fact that people are gathered here today to celebrate the couple's public declaration of love makes wedding ceremonies special. But a successful wedding depends on the presence of many people who have come together in unison to make sure the day runs smoothly. Have a... 27 June 2008
Whats, Wheres and Vows: 21st Century Weddings (Wedding Gifts)
What is a traditional British wedding? No doubt for many inhabitants of these islands, the standard wedding will somehow involve a church, fancy cars, some hired penguin suits, a teary mother and a tiered fruit cake. It's amazing how vivid this imagery remains despite much of it no longer having a p... 23 June 2008
From Who, me? to I do: marriage, step by step (Wedding Gifts)
Whilst no two marriages are the same, there are certain features common to any relationship that lead up to this eventuality. They are worth exploring if only to see if you might be on the path to wedded bliss yourself, and if so, how far along it you are. If you're shopping ... 20 June 2008
DIY: Dad's Irate Yelp? (Fathers Day Gifts)
Every now and again we see a handyman's van whizzing busily around town. And quite often they'll advertise their services along the lines of Cleaning, carpentry, drains, DIY, repairs. This is a bit weird when you think about it, because DIY means Do It Yourself, something you're patently not doing... 09 June 2008
There's no time like the present for buying gifts ... (Gifts)
Dads might wait with bated breath for that longed-for occasion that comes all too infrequently on the third Sunday of June, but why should they have to? Sure, Father's Day is a great occasion on which to lavish praise, adoration ... 09 June 2008
Bring out the Tiger in him with a Father's Day golf gift (Fathers Day Gifts)
Until you've experienced the ping of a well-struck golf ball and then with every sinew in your body willed it to land in the right spot, you will probably look at the game as a pointless obsession taking up acres of space. Critics joke that golf on the BBC is really several hours of shaky televised ... 30 May 2008
Back-of-the-net Father's Day gifts... (Fathers Day Gifts)
Does your dad's devotion to his football club come a close second behind his family? Or do you suspect he'd probably cash you in for tickets to the cup final? Either way, it's an obsession that needs feeding. And what better way to feed it than to get him football the... 27 May 2008
Modern Day Monograms for a Personalised Father's Day (Fathers Day Gifts)
Personalised Gifts have come a long way, haven't they? It doesn't seem all that long ago when a handkerchief with the recipient's initials embroidered on the corner was consi... 22 May 2008
When Sunday comes Sporting Father's Day gifts (Fathers Day Gifts)
Father's Day is basically about making dad feel great for a whole Sunday before he goes back to work on Monday to start another year of feeling miserable. And if there's one thing guaranteed to satisfy the average dad, it's sport. In fact, something with a sporting theme has been the mainstay... 21 May 2008
Knock his socks off this Father's Day! (Fathers Day Gifts)
Father's Day Gifts should be memorable, shouldn't they? Every time Dad thinks about the gift you've bought him, even years later, he should automatically smile and think of the magnifi... 21 May 2008
100% proof that they are number one! (Personalised Gifts)
It's not clear why champagne is the drink most readily associated with celebration and triumph. Perhaps in another universe they celebrate with Liebfraumilch or even blueberry smoothie (although this is probably too extravagant), but as far as earth is concerned, the bubbles, the pop and the frothy ... 19 May 2008
Personalised Father's Day gifts make happy dads...(Fathers Day Gifts)
It's funny how we all think we know our fathers well - until the time comes when we have to buy Father's Day Gifts for them. All of a sudden our minds draw blanks. We have ideas that se... 16 May 2008
Father's Day always falls on a Fun Day!
Every dad in the world places great value on a sense of humour - especially their own. True, its deployment usually induces more cringes and red faces than the belly laughs he feels it so richly deserves, but as long as it entertains him and nobody gets hurt, he can get away with it. Some dads even ... 16 May 2008
The importance of Father's Day
There's an idea about Father's Day that still gets an airing every so often but really needs to be stamped out once and for all. What is this dated, negative notion? It's the idea that Father's Day is a commercial enterprise invented by card shops, whiskey distillers and slipper tycoons in a dubious... 16 May 2008
Sliding, Sampling, Scrambling and Smiling - Experience Days
Gifts should be memorable, shouldn't they? Ideally, any gift bought for someone you care for should be something that they probably wouldn't buy for themselves or they would probably already have one. When do you see people buying a big box of chocolates with a huge flouncy bow wrapped aroun... 08 May 2008
Starting Points For The Perfect 40th Birthday Gifts
Forty certainly isn't as old as it used to be, but it's still a great excuse for a celebration. For the 40th Birthday gift-buyer, though, it can be a troublesome age to buy for. The recipient is neither a spring chicken nor middle aged, and is probably rethinking a few aspects of his or her life, ho... 25 April 2008
When is Fathers Day?
Unlike Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Pay Day, Father's Day's place in the calendar is difficult to pinpoint because it changes from year to year and, indeed, from country to country. You might think that this gives you a legitimate excuse to forget it, but now you've found Getting Personal you... 25 April 2008
Fathers Day Quotations - Wisdom and Wit
Given the important roles fathers have played in the development and success of many a successful person, it's hardly surprising that they often feel the need to honour them in poem, prose and performance. The greatest literary minds in particular have put pen to paper to express their love and r... 22 April 2008
You are on a roll with Paper Anniversary Gifts
Admit I'm right. When you were first told that a couple's first anniversary would be celebrated by the gift of paper, you laughed, didn't you? On the face of it, your mirth was probably justified... 22 March 2008
Oops. I thought it was your Paper Anniversary
Oops. I thought it was your Paper Anniversary. It's nice to have a set of guidelines detailing the substance you're expected to base your anniversary present on as each year of wedded bliss passes. But let's be honest; it doesn't exactly show off your wisdom, imagination or wit, does it? And wh... 12 March 2008
The Fathers Day Gift Dilemma
What do fathers like? It's impossible to answer, of course. For every football-loving, beer appreciating, socialising dad, there's one who's more at home in the potting shed or clambering up icy rock faces. For every techy electronic gadget aficionado, there's a collector of hammers. And yet for ... 09 March 2008
Birthday Gifts for Birthday People
The population of the UK grows by over 300,000 a year, and as far as birthdays are concerned, it can sometimes seem that all these newcomers are related to you. Throw in the friends, partners, colleagues and other acquaintances and you end up with a lot of birthday gifts to buy over ... 26 February 2008
The Internet Shoppers Guide to Christmas Gifts
It's that time of year again and everyone is out to impress with the best Christmas Gifts money can buy. If you are not willing to brave the hoards of militant Christmas shoppers then ... 12 November 2007
Avoid giving really bad Christmas presents
Let's face it, the last thing you want to be known as at Christmas time is the bad present giver. There is nothing worse than being sat with your family or friends at Christmas, only to watch the false smiles appear on their faces as you hand over a pair of socks and a box of chocolates for the thir... 07 November 2007 |
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