Life around us is subject to the whims and caprices of the worlds of fashion and trends. This is usually most noticeable with clothes, as the world of fashion turns on a sixpence and dictates what is "cool" to wear at that particular time. The same thing does happen too with gadgets, toys and all other type of gifts too. I'm sure people of a certain age will remember the crazes that swept the gift world; Playstations, Tamagotchis, Gameboys, all had their moment in the sun which had people clamouring for them. The question here is what exactly at the moment are some of the must-have gifts that are not to be missed? Now, there are many different types of gift, which makes it hard to just pull out a select few. However, one thing that is definitely worthy of a mention is experience days. Experience Days are not necessarily a new phenomenon, but they are something that are gaining credibility and popularity as a thoughtful, brilliant gift. Experience Days, as the name suggests, are trips that tend to offer up an experience that is not usually undertook in the normal, day to day life. These type of gifts can range from the hectically energetic to the gloriously sedate, with gifts...more
Is the man in your life a mad footie fan, unable to tear himself away from the ins and outs of the UK's most popular and beloved of sports? Telltale signs to look out for include any or all of the following: firstly you finding yourself alone every Saturday afternoon as he heads down to see the match, or - even worse - finding him and his friends...more
You just cannot wait for your baby to arrive, but you have little choice but to sit back, put your feet up, relish the peace and quiet and dive head first into the soft centre section of a family size box of chocolates, preferably when you have the place to yourself. You had a fantastic time making the list of baby essentials, decorating the baby's...more
Generally, personalised gifts receive far more appreciation than non-personalised ones because they carry more meaning. The real power of personalised gifts is to address the person whom you're giving them to directly, making them feel incredibly happy. You can easily personalise almost any product you buy, but there are some which work better than others. For example a personalised poodle would not go down as well as an elegant pair of engraved cufflinks!You can also buy personalised gifts with the engraving or adjusting added to the price which is a really easy, quick and cost effective way to get good presents for friends and family. Everything from personalised mugs and calendars to champagne flutes can be bought this way easily and you don't have to hunt down an engraver or printer to add the personal touches if you buy them as part of the product.Giving Great GiftsObviously, personalised gifts are more personal! So they provide a much more touching way to celebrate. If you really care about someone you want to affect them emotionally and make them brim with joy. It's easy to do that if you pick personalised gifts which tie in to their hobbies or interests and add a message to...more
Going in to a gift shop and looking for the perfect gift for someone is like searching for a needle in a haystack! So, don't bother. Instead, try to think of something they'd really like. These days personalised gifts are a lot more sophisticated...more
There is an old adage that mainly pertains to Christmas, but does hold true in a universal sense, that it is better to give than receive. Now, I am not going to critique the ins and outs of this byzantine moral debate, but what I will say is that it...more
A 21st is an important birthday and is a special occasion which marks the transition to adulthood. However an 18th is nowadays celebrated more. This means many people will have already received conventional gifts such as tankards and hipflasks....more
Gifts for mum that allow her to experience a little fun are considerably worthwhile purchases. Indeed, mothers often pick the short straw when it comes to finding opportunities to let their hair down and enjoy themselves once in a while. Instead,...more
Gifts for mum that will make her feel fabulous are entirely worthwhile. The average mum will spend much of her life running around after children who do not realise the stress and heartache caused by their actions, which tend to be perfectly natural...more
Baby blankets, picture frames, personalised plates! Throughout the years, christening gifts have always been thoughtful and sentimental and if you're trying to find one for a new arrival in your life then we're here to help.There are as many...more