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Gift Articles March 2009
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Let Him Know He's a Legend (Gifts for Him)
It's sometimes difficult to buy gifts for him to show him how much he means to you. Traditional mens' gifts such as aftershave and socks can often seem a bit bland and uninspired. Even the latest expensive gadget can be... 31 March 2009
September, December, January or June - a fresh Start Whenever You Choose (Personalised Calendars)
Come January 1st, the nation seems to undergo an incredible change. People emerge blinking from their homes and suddenly begin to start pounding the pavements, dressed in brand new designer trainers and workout gear... in supermarkets, sales of vegetables and fruit soar and suddenly the shopper behi... 31 March 2009
Raising the Bar with Old School Bon Bons (Retro sweet hamper)
Whoever decided that sweets were for kids?! We've all munched our way through those bonbons, enjoyed the heady scent of those Parma violets, and sucked away those tangy sherbet lemons. We've chewed through the twists and turns on our curly wurlys, nibbled the jewels off our candy necklaces and let t... 30 March 2009
What's Your Party Piece? (Party)
Everyone loves a good lively party and there's always a good reason to throw one! Whether it's to celebrate a birthday, a special anniversary... to see in New Year, or even celebrate a football ... 30 March 2009
A long annoying trip to nowhere? Gifts that go the extra mile. (Sat Nag)
We have all had special occasions when we look forward to the event for weeks, to meeting old friends and family and celebrating together, whether it is a wedding anniversary, birthday, office leaving do or even divorce party. But how often does it fall flat on its face because of those all too obvi... 27 March 2009
If you can't beat 'Em, join 'Em (Experience Days)
Obsession is sadly what drives many of us. If you're obsessed with your work you're a workaholic, if you're obsessed with shoes and high fashion you're a fashionista. In this world, most of us are just crazy-mad about something. Sometimes our obsessions get in the way of more pressing priorities... 27 March 2009
How to bolster your confidence with personalised sentiments (Engraved Gifts)
As time goes on we can all drift in and out of relationships; after all, friends do literally come and go. If you're finding your confidence a bit knocked and you want to make sure those old friends remember you for years to come, you could send them a personalised gift that reminds them of the good... 26 March 2009
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy - Finding Gifts That Are Far From Cheesy (Gifts)
Many people steer clear of romantic or heartfelt gifts as they sometimes run the risk of looking cheesy or tacky. Instead they often buy practical gifts that may be welcomed but never really have the X factor. However, it doesn't have to be this way, there are plenty... 26 March 2009
Now every day can be Sunday (Sun Jar)
Can you remember being a child and waiting for the stars to fall out of the sky so that you could capture them forever in a jar? You probably imagined your bedroom lit up at night by a jar full of sparkling light shining over you as you slept and keeping you safe from all those scary night creatures... 25 March 2009
Party Locations for Your Celebrations (Party)
When you're hosting a special party celebration, there's always so much to plan and think about. Firstly you need to know what sort of event you'll be holding... everything from the ages of your... 25 March 2009
How the odd or unusual make for extraordinary gifts (Unusual Gifts)
It never ceases to amaze me just how infrequently adults use their imaginations. Remember when you were a child how a large cardboard box held endless possibilities to be converted into a space rocket, lion's cage or doll's house? You had to beg your mother not to throw it away, then spent the whole... 24 March 2009
Adventurous wedding gifts for dynamic duos (Wedding Gifts)
You know how it goes. Just like waiting for a bus, there is nothing for ages then 3 come along at once. It seems to be the same with weddings and you find that you receive several invitations around the same time and panic sets in. You start to worry about finding suita... 24 March 2009
How the Right Party Supplies Provide the Perfect Party (party Supplies)
Throwing a party is always tremendous fun when it's well organised and you have all the party supplies that you need - when it goes well you should find that you're having as much fun as your g... 23 March 2009
Like the Little Black Dress - A Card for Every Occasion (Personalised Cards)
Any woman with a certain amount of fashion know-how and a sense of practicality will know the value of her little black dress. When it's time to go out on a Saturday night, or time to prepare for that special party, out come the clothes. Will it be the shiny clubbing top and tight silver pants? Or p... 23 March 2009
Experience Days for Daredevil Dads (Experience Days)
It doesn't matter what season it is. Winter, summer or autumn, all year round, dads are oddballs. Regardless of how old you are, they'll still treat you like a precious little child, someone who needs protecting, advising and sometimes even telling off. Interestingly though, fathers seem pre-dis... 20 March 2009
Glamorous and Amorous Anniversary Gifts (Anniversary Gifts)
For married couples there are two major 'loved up days' each year. There's Valentine's Day and there's your wedding anniversary. Both are opportunities to show your husband or wife how much you love them, how happy you are to be married to them and most importantly, how incredibly sexy you are. ... 20 March 2009
Unique ways to demonstrate your appreciation on any occasion (Engraved Gifts)
This article is great if you're short on inspiration when it comes to buying unique and interesting gifts. Sometimes it can be hard to find unique presents for the people who you care about. Every year millions of people return duplicate items to stores because they got two of the same thing for Chr... 19 March 2009
Congratulations and Celebrations (18th Birthday Gifts)
Turning 18 years old is exciting for many reasons. You're legally no longer considered a minor so you're responsible for yourself lawfully you're also legally allowed to smoke and drink in the UK and get married without your parents consent. Though whether any 18 year olds would want to get married ... 19 March 2009
Be quirky for their 30th (30th Birthday Gifts)
So, they're saying adios to their 20s and you're helping them? You want them to have a great time and you want to get them the best 30th birthday gifts ever! You want to see your friend or relative lau... 18 March 2009
Make Every Month One to Remember (Personalised Calendars)
At this time of year, when winter is starting to retreat, the weather is getting warmer and the days brighter, there suddenly seems to be a flicker of hope that spring and summer may return again with all the social activities and events that the brighter months bring! After all, whatever our good i... 18 March 2009
Party Supplies for Sensational Celebrations (Party Supplies)
When planning your party, have a look online and surprise yourself at the fantastic range of party supplies now available. There are so many unusual, fun and quirky Party Supplies to make you... 17 March 2009
Less commiserating - more celebrating (40th Birthday Gifts)
So, your friend is turning 40. They're saying farewell to their thirties. It can seem like a pretty big deal to them they probably start using phrases like: 'mid-life crisis' and words like 'pension' but they really shouldn't be so worried. Obviously, a pension is a good thing to worry about at ... 17 March 2009
Make Her Smile - Gifts for Her that Scream Style (Gifts for Her)
It is sometimes difficult to buy the perfect present particularly if like many of us the recession has hit you hard. Practical gifts aren't always popular, novelty presents rarely get across how much she means to you and many people find it stifling to choose a unique yet romantic gift. It is often ... 16 March 2009
Get wise - tips on planning an amazing 21st birthday surprise (21st Birthday Gifts)
For many people a 21st birthday celebrates the shift from childhood to adulthood. In the UK we generally consider the earlier age of 18 to herald that shift, partly because here, unlike the states, that's the age it becomes legal to drink alcohol. However, a 21st birthday is the first major mile... 16 March 2009
Brother, Boyfriend, Best Friend or Boss - How to Be Original When Buying Gifts for Him (Gifts for Him)
Men really don't make life easy for us do they? It's a fact that when birthdays and Christmas come around, the men on our shopping list really do prove to be the most challenging buys. They tend to be the 'no mess no fuss' gender, they like what they need and the rest is clutter. Sure, many men do l... 13 March 2009
What's In a Name? That Which We Call a Rose (Name a Rose)
Roses have long been a symbol of love, romance and devotion, have always been a popular gift - so much so that we give millions every year for Valentine's Day, and their motif decorates so many every day gifts, beauty and decorative items in our lives. It's safe to say that roses are one of the most... 13 March 2009
Fabulous finds for friends over fifty (50th Birthday Gifts)
Many birthdays come and go each year, yet we often pay more attention to the birthdays of children and young people than the birthdays of our friends and relatives who are over 50s. It's ironic in a way, because as we get older we have spent more time on planet earth and have much more to celebrate.... 12 March 2009
The Secret to Buying Brilliant Gifts For Girls (Gifts for Her)
It can often be very puzzling for a man to buy gifts for that special girl in his life. Girls can often seem like an alien species and men often find it hard to understand what a woman really wants. However, it is not as difficult as you think to find an extra special present that almost any woman w... 12 March 2009
Thrifty Gifts for Her - Make Her Feel A Million Dollars (Gifts for Her)
It's always important to make the lady in your life feel special. However, sometimes it may seem as though women want it all, expensive designer bags, perfumes and overpriced flowers. But it doesn't have to be this way you can put a smile on her face and make her feel a million dollars without break... 11 March 2009
DIY Anniversary Dates (Anniversary Gifts)
Many of us go on dates with our spouses all year round so when it comes to our wedding anniversary it can be hard to think of something original to do. The good news is it doesn't need to be original, well, not exactly. It just needs to ignite the imagination, spark the memory and arouse the right e... 11 March 2009
No Need to Improvise - The Reason for Party Supplies (Party Supplies)
Throwing a party involves a great deal of planning - particularly if it's a special one. We all remember those spontaneous parties of our youth where gatherings just seemed to erupt into a fantastic celebration with absolutely no organisation or forward planning... however, the chance was that those... 10 March 2009
Best Wishes with the Wow Factor (Personalised Cards)
Just what kind of greetings card has the power to make us say 'wow!? It would have to be something pretty special! Think for a moment about all the greetings cards you've received in the past. You'll probably find a few are memorable, perhaps a special boxed card for your 18th, or your first Valenti... 10 March 2009
No prizes for guessing (Unusual Gifts)
Everybody loves surprises. We enjoy the suspense of a twisted and convoluted plot in a movie or the unexpected love plot between two unlikely people in our favourite soap opera. It is no different when we give or receive presents. Imagine the scene. Your birthday or anniversary is fast approaching a... 09 March 2009
Avoid an Own Goal - Finding Fantastic Football Gifts (Football Gifts)
Football is an extremely popular hobby - it is more watched than any other sport in the world and it is easy to see why. The game is fast paced, exciting and full of surprises. Although the obsession with football can drive some people mad, it is a way of life for loyal fans. People from all walks o... 09 March 2009
Mamma Mia Surprise Ideas for Mother's Day (Mother's Day Gifts)
Our mothers care for us throughout our childhood. They pick us up when we're down and give us plenty of sound advice as well as delivering all the necessary care and attention we need. Sometimes as we become adults we start to take our mums for granted. Mother's Day is the one day each year where ev... 06 March 2009
Honour Your Mum She's Your Only One (Mothers Day Gifts)
Most of us only have one mother. As a child we worship her, as a teenager we consider her meddlesome and embarrassing and as an adult we respect and honour her. In many cases, people do just have one mum; one strong, loving feminine figure that raised you, cares for you and still calls on the teleph... 06 March 2009
For the one who gave you life give her the Mothers Day gift of a lifetime (Mothers Day Gifts)
She is an absolute marvel; this amazing angel in our lives. She has wiped our snivelling little noses for years and years and will continue to do so until we can stand on our own two feet. Yes, I am well aware that some of us left home a long time ago. In fact some of us even have kids of our own no... 06 March 2009
Because He's Worth It (Gifts for Him)
Everyone knows that men are harder to buy for than women - or at least, that's what we've come to believe! With girls of all ages, there are a huge array of obvious gifts and treats, and entire lines of presents devoted to their different tastes and wishes - but with men... well, the poor guys tend ... 06 March 2009
Ways to Say Thank You For Her Being So Good To You (Mothers Day Gifts)
There are lots of ways to say thanks to your mum. There are the words of thanks you breathe after a meal at the dinner table when you're feeling happy and full, the thanks you gave her in your youth when she dropped you off in the car and the huge thanks which accompanied your gratitude each birthda... 06 March 2009
Give life a lift with gifts that set the mind adrift (Experience Days)
The UK doesn't publish as many studies on stress as the US and a study over there a few years ago showed that 2 in 3 Americans have considered getting help to cope with stress. Help in this context, could be anything from taking the day off work, chatting with a therapist or counsellor, taking herba... 05 March 2009
TLC For Your FAB Mummy (Mother's Day Gifts)
It's often hard to tell whether Mother's Day should be a joyous occasion or not on the one hand it is a celebration of those wonderful women in our lives, but on the other it is perhaps a sharp reminder that it takes a bank holiday to remind us just how special she really is. It probably goes with... 05 March 2009
Rest, Relax, Recuperate (Mothers Day Gifts)
We can all appreciate how life somehow seems to flash by when you're busy doing all of those menial chores such as keeping the house tidy or pushing a trolley around the supermarket. Even if we have a fortnight's break in the summer to look forward to, sometimes it's nice to just take a step back an... 04 March 2009
Anniversary Gifts Just Got a Whole Lot More Personal (Anniversary Gifts)
It's one of the most romantic days of the year; your anniversary. The day which marks another year of wedded bliss to the man or woman you love. Anniversaries get more exciting every passing year and they're traditionally celebrated with a different significant item. There's Pearl for the 30th, Ruby... 04 March 2009
A Great Way to Start Your Day, Everyday (Personalised Calendars)
It's strange how on some days you wake up and the world seems amazing - the sun is shining, you've got enough milk in the fridge for your breakfast and you look in the mirror to find you're having a good hair day and those eye bags have disappeared after a good night's sleep.... but at the same time... 03 March 2009
A Mother's Work Is Never Done Calling Time Out for Your Mum (Mothers Day Gifts)
When she isn't sorting through the washing or cooking dinner for the family, or doing the shopping or sorting through dad's ironing, she might well be going to work or even nipping round to the grandparents' house to start all over again. A mother's work is never done and whilst she might secretly r... 03 March 2009
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Best Mum Of Them All? (Mother's Day Gifts)
With Mother's Day fast approaching, it's only right to take the time to thank that special lady in your life - your one and only Mum! After a lifetime of cleaning up after you and the rest of the family, cooking, cleaning and ferrying you all about in the car as kids - Mums now deserve a bit of pamp... 02 March 2009
Cherish a Thought: Engraved Gifts to Capture the Imagination (Engraved Gifts)
Sometimes it's hard to find the right gift. If you're struggling to get a gift that carries the meaning you want, - don't despair though. There are tried and tested ways to spark someone's imagination and offer them a constant reminder of how much you love them. After all, when you're getting so... 02 March 2009