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Gift Articles November, 2008

Take a look at our latest articles all about gifts below...

It is estimated that the average person gains around 5lbs in weight over the Christmas period. To some this may come as a shock, but to those (normal?) people who relish the taste of mulled wine, chocolates, roast potatoes, Mince Pies…(mmm!) and with the cold December weather simply urging you to ea...
03 November 2008

Lots of people joke about golf not being a real sport. Of course they're right. If you are a golfer, then it isn't a sport, it's a way of life… Is golf taking over your life? Do you find yourself spending your days planning their way through the golf sessions of the next few weeks, arran...
03 November 2008

No need to get in a sweat any more if you think that to make your gifts and cards personal you have to make them yourself. Nothing could be further than the truth. While it's the thought that counts, personalised cards
04 November 2008

Now, let's just get one thing clear, Christmas is a special time of year for a number of reasons; whether you choose to celebrate its religious meanings or simply embrace the fact that it is a time to unite with the people you love the most, but there's no ignoring the elephant in the room Christmas...
04 November 2008

Everybody loves receiving presents and there are always so many different types of people with varying tastes and interests to think of. You can easily find something to suit the sports lover, whether they are football fans, keen golfing enthusiasts, horse riders or extreme sports participants. And ...
05 November 2008

The term "stocking fillers" has its origins in the fourth century. Legend has it that the three daughters of a widowed nobleman who had fallen on hard times in what is now Turkey (then Asia Minor) were the first ever recipients of
05 November 2008

There are lots of things that colour our festive season, from the glittery baubles on the tree to the mistletoe above the doorway, but there's nothing more iconic than a cosy woolen stocking hanging by the chimney packed with
06 November 2008

When it comes to receiving presents, do you make sure you get what you want by leaving great big hints lying around the house? Do you leave magazines lying open at the appropriate page with a big red pen mark around that pair of shoes? Or are you even more obvious by announcing to all your friends w...
06 November 2008

Everyone hates it, but it's pretty hard to avoid. The morning and evening rush hours are a big pain and are definitely something everyone would rather do without. Ever sat there behind the wheel fantasising about zipping up along the inside of the queue, or maybe just having a clear road with no tra...
07 November 2008

Romantic gifts are so difficult to choose. If you are buying for your partner, chances are you already know what kind of Romantic gifts she or he would appreciate, so it shouldn't be too hard. But you don't want to...
07 November 2008

Personalised gifts have really undergone a revival recently, with a huge range of quirky, classy and shamelessly romantic Personalised gifts now available. Possibly the quickest way to bring a warm glow int...
10 November 2008

Christmas should be a time of happiness and joy; above all a time for giving. But how many of you spend the weeks leading up to the big day in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety? Christmas shopping is a nightmare, even for the most festive Christmas elves out there. The worst bits of it is that after...
10 November 2008

They say that women are the complicated ones but, actually, when it comes to gifts for him it can be so much more difficult to get it right. Men like to think they're straightforward, but actually they are a lot more complicated to buy for than most women. Maybe it's just because they're picky? Mayb...
11 November 2008

When it comes to buying presents for that special lady in your life, it's worth remembering that women love beautiful gifts - pictures, images, photos, decorations - and if these happen to be personalised gifts...
11 November 2008

We've been saying it with gifts and cards since time began, whether it is to express our love, to celebrate a coming -of-age birthday or to commemorate a special occasion. Even traditional love-tokens have taken on an added twist but still with the personalised touch. Saying 'I Love You' or whateve...
12 November 2008

You've had a long week. It's freezing outside. You spent your last £20 on a pizza last night. You just want to chill out in front of the telly. You have no inspiration for buying Christmas presents. You can't be ...
13 November 2008

The Christmas cards depicting the traditional Victorian Christmas scene are familiar to most people – ladies, gentlemen and children suitably attired for the freezing snowy weather with big long coats, the ladies with fur muffs and the gents with top hats. We can really blame the Victorians for maki...
14 November 2008

It's almost that time of year again, and it is time to get started thinking about Christmas presents. Although the holiday season is a family event, we all know that children are the priority. As with every year ...
17 November 2008

When Phileas Fogg set off around the world on a wager for £20,000 he was given just 80 days in which to circumnavigate the planet – a feat deemed almost laughable upon the arrival of the magnificent Concorde, but nonetheless an enviable adventure. Anyone who has been travelling will concede that the...
17 November 2008

There's something about Christmas that just seems to bring out the joy of music in us all. Of course, some might say that the more traditional Hymns and Carols, such as 'Away in a Manger' or 'Deck the Halls' are more appropriate for such a traditional occasion; whist others can't help but wonder if ...
18 November 2008

Imagine finding the exact second-hand car you want to buy and making the arrangements with the vendors to go and collect it from their rural Norfolk farm one Sunday morning. You arrive, check it over, exchange cash/bankers draft with the current owners, and then jump into the seat of your new ride t...
18 November 2008

It's Christmas time again; time for over-eating, relaxing and exchanging Christmas presents. But leading up to the festive period, the magic of Christmas can sometimes be hard to find when fighting your way through bust...
19 November 2008

Let's just get one thing straight – there is nothing wrong with giving someone a pair of mittens for Christmas. In fact, children are lucky in that they can still get away with that wonderful piece of ingenuity – the length of wool that holds the mittens through the coat sleeves – why don't they do ...
19 November 2008

It's that time of the year again when I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here is back on our television screens, and this season's line-up is seasoned with a veritable list of stars from the world of politics and entertainment. Some, such as the beautiful Dani Behr and Nicola McLean are no doubt early ...
19 November 2008

It would appear as though the legendary political journalist John Sergeant has taken the decision to withdraw from the hit BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing. Partnered with Russian professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff, the dancing journalist has managed to stay in the programme despite ev...
20 November 2008

This year's latest outing for the I'm a celebrity franchise has seen viewing figures stay about eight million to date, which could be one of many television Gifts for the crew at ITV; although it can't be guaranteed tha...
20 November 2008

It's hard to imagine anything more puzzling than your sister completely blanking you in the wake of Christmas. Low-key enquiries through other family members result in your father quipping in his typical clumsy manner "she was a bit upset about the book but I'm sure she'll get over it in time". The ...
20 November 2008

Stocking fillers are perhaps one of the best bits about Christmas - sure you get all those big fancy gifts all smartly wrapped under the tree too - but there's something really exciting about those personal and humorous little
20 November 2008

"The name's Bond… James Bond". The immortal words that almost every man would love to speak. It's true that James Bond 007 has got it all. In every Bond film he gets the action, the bad guys, the cars and of course, usually not one, but a few girls! A life of danger, action, glamour, style and excit...
21 November 2008

First appearing on British television screens in December 2004, the X Factor is now a worldwide phenomenon, broadcast in a whole host of different countries including Australia, Colombia, Czech Republic, India and even Kazakhstan. Winners of the show receive recording contracts, in addition to exten...
21 November 2008

They say Christmas is for children, but does it really have to be that way? We all remember the magic of our childhood Christmases, but as we grow through our teens and into adulthood, we all tend to notice that special Christmas feeling slipping away. As parents we go on to recapture the magic thro...
21 November 2008

It would appear that the BBC and ITV are in competition over a forthcoming performance by singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles. The singer who also goes under the name of Sasha Fierce, her alter ego, is reportedly booked to appear on both channels in November and December; this month (November 2008) sh...
24 November 2008

There's usually one person who seems to keep the house in check. They get everyone ready for school each morning or maybe they get you of to work with a cup of tea and a kiss goodbye. Whatever the weather, rain or shine, they're up and about sorting out everyone's washing, making sure everyone gets ...
24 November 2008

The nation's high streets could quite possibly never be the same again, after news that one of the country's most iconic retailers is up for sale for a nominal price of £1. Apparently the 800-branch company is incredibly close to bankruptcy, although a stay of execution could be possible during the ...
24 November 2008

It's a fact of life. Men and sports just seem to go together. It doesn't matter how old they are, how fit they are or even whether they actually can play or not! Sport is most definitely a male obsession which for many of us we'll never understand. The thing that doesn't make sense, it that it doesn...
25 November 2008

It's nearly that time of year again, when everything goes a little bit crazy. Despite everyone's best made plans work, Christmas parties, evening drinks and end of year deadlines can seriously eat into your Christmas shopping efforts, meaning that it can all be a bit of a last minute panic, a bit li...
25 November 2008

Diana Vickers, of X Factor fame, has received some news which could well be one of the best early Christmas Gifts she's had in years; it appears as though she's quite in demand should Simon Cowell not wish to sig...
25 November 2008

Everyone loves to see their name in print - and the latest range of personalised gifts allow you to do just that! Tea time!
There are a really wide range of personalised mugs for tea and coffee lovers! These stocking fillers are made in strong china for a traditional sturdy brew, and...
26 November 2008

With the current economic situation being what it is, it's not really a surprise to hear that one company or another is planning on cutting the odd thousand jobs or two; after all, times are tough and economies of scale have to be realised. Nevertheless, despite this sad truth, it's still a bit o...
26 November 2008

Stocking fillers eh? An old dried up orange...a piece of dusty coal... maybe a pink sugar mouse or a few boiled sweets - yes, the festive stockings of yesteryear seem like a very long time ago indeed! Nowadays if you've been good, Santa is far more likely to bring you a truly unusual selection of fu...
26 November 2008

Christmas has really always been about the kids (of all ages!) - And we can all remember how exciting it felt when we were small! For the younger members of the family, the festive season is a real whirlwind of excitement, good food, too many sweets, parties, decorations - and of course, the annual ...
27 November 2008

Whether it's the promise of presents, the good food or simply having time off work to spend with your family, there's something about Christmas that seems to bring out the joy in all of us. It might be dark and cold outside, a recession may well be looming, but if we can't have a laugh at Christmas ...
27 November 2008

Britain's long-running television programme about cars is apparently heading over to New Zealand. It's not certain that the country's local communities will be entirely thrilled by this selection of gifts from the 'home country', but Top Gear is definitely coming; and they plan to do a series of liv...
27 November 2008

The dark days of January are setting in and it's time to take all those unwanted Christmas gifts to the charity shop. Your copy of 'Learn to belly-dance in 3 easy steps' just has to go, especially considering you're 3 months pregnant. That hideous chunky multicoloured sweater has no place in your wa...
28 November 2008

This Christmas the trends, as ever, are for high-tech gadgets and gizmos. Despite the demand for technological presents like Nintendo DS's, laptops, iPods and Xboxes, there are some people who would be terrified at the ...
28 November 2008

Do you remember just how exciting it was to wake up on Christmas morning and find that Father Christmas has been in the night and left you an interesting nobbly and bumpy sock full of fantastic small gifts on Christmas morning? Who knows- perhaps you still get your festive 28 November 2008
 
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