It is much easier to suggest someone what to pick up for the others. But when it is your turn to shop around for the ideal gifts for her you feel being in a tough problem. It is not that there are not enough fascinating items in the market. The fact that troubles you the most is the task of taking the best picks from the huge collections of the appealing gifts, each of which is a real eye-candy. Try to follow some suggestions before starting...more
Being a mother is hard work. First, there is pregnancy, which does all sorts of strange things to your body, leaving it feeling saggy, baggy and like it will never return to its former glory. Then, there is childbirth (really, the less said about that the better!). Then finally parenthood arrives. A mother's instinct fully kicks in as she lies in a hospital bed, feeling enamoured and overwhelmed by a rush of hormones as she cradles her 'bundle of...more
When it comes to buying gifts for dad, there is more choice on the market than ever before. But despite an ever-expanding range of unusual and original gift ideas, how many of us are guilty of taking the lazy option when it comes to buying presents for the old man? Socks, ties, slippers and CDs all continue to top the best selling gifts list in the run up to Christmas and also sell unfeasibly well as birthday gifts for dad. With so many other options available, why do we sons and daughters continue to plump for such lame options when buying gifts for daddy dearest? Quite frankly, there's no excuse. Today we have the opportunity to choose from such original gift ideas as flying lessons and hot air balloons, so quite why the old faithfuls continue to sell by the bucket load is somewhat perplexing. Whether it's down to habit or just plain laziness, the fact is that a great number of us are taking the easy option in the gift buying stakes.If you are looking for gifts for dad that will really make an impact, it's time to forget the one-size-fits-all approach to gift buying and get a little more personal. Whether he's 40 or 80, your dad is not just a father, but an individual with...more
Let's face it buying anniversary gifts isn't generally an easy task. Buying a present that's supposed to please one person can be hard enough, but finding one that will appeal to two is a major task! Anniversary gifts are for a couple and so they have to be pleasing to two different sets of tastes and interests, rather than just one. This means you...more
They may annoy, infuriate and embarrass us at times, but let's face it - deep down we adore our old dads. Once those painful teenage rows are out of the way ('It's all your fault! I didn't ask to be born!') we can start to appreciate our dads for the unique individuals that they are and hopefully build an adult relationship that is based on more...more
Getting the right gifts for grandad can be difficult because they know what they like. If he has reached a ripe old age and deserves something to suit his experience and demeanour, then you as grandchild can assume your cluelessness, unless he has passed on words of wisdom. Whether it is a birthday, Christmas, or Father's Day, you will want to give your gifts for grandad a classy edge to appeal to their refined tastes and give them something they will want to show off. Here are some ideas for grand gifts for grandad, so that you can find something to suit them, no matter how fussy they are.Does your grandad always know best? Is he a source of authority on many different subjects? Does he own the remote control for the television, have the last say on what everyone else is doing and put people in their place? Or perhaps the case is quite the opposite of all of this and he deserves a little more respect! If your grandad lords it around, or if he would like to but doesn't get a look in, then the gift of making him a Lord may just put things right. What could be better than making him an official Lord, by giving him his own piece of land in Scotland for a gift. You could even buy him a...more
It can often be difficult to express in words how much your mum means to you. After all, this is the woman who brought you into the world, who suffered unimaginable pain to give you life, who nurtured and nourished you, fed, bathed and clothed you....more
Surrounded by friends and family laughing so hard your sides are splitting and tears are streaming down your face; that is possibly the best way to spend any special occasion. So why don't you get the party started next time you need to buy someone...more
So, it is your boyfriend's birthday and you have been frantically searching for gifts that'll give him a day to remember, but, your mind is blank and you can think of nothing. Or, perhaps it is your dad's birthday, and short of buying him another...more
Unlike birthdays, there is a somewhat handy tradition attached to anniversaries that gives us a vague outline or inspiration for what gift to get our loved one when the anniversary of our wedding day rolls around. Whilst some are well known and...more
Generally speaking, mothers tend to be reliable souls who can seemingly withstand all that life has to throw at them. On rare occasions, however, mothers can be seen shedding a tear or two at something that is especially funny, emotional or painful:...more
Saying thank you, congratulations, happy birthday or merry Christmas when it comes to finding gifts for grandad, you may come across a tricky feat. Grandfathers don't often want for anything and can become quite fussy about what they do get. But do...more