Whether you are buying a gift for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day or Christmas, whatever you choose will speak volumes about your feelings for the receiver, be it a family member or friend. It is so important to choose carefully, hopefully selecting something that will be adored by your loved one. It is fair to say that most people struggle to find the perfect gift. When you are trying to impress and speak to the heart of a loved one...more
The older I get the more hectic my life seems to become. I would have expected it to be just the opposite, what with the kids having grown up and left home. I assumed that I would have more time on my hands, to be able to return to all those fabulous hobbies that I was involved in when I was younger. But what happens to the kids when they leave home? It never works out the way you had imagined it would. For a start, they toddle off, 200 miles up...more
It's a common complaint among us oldies (and by oldies I mean anyone over the age of 25...) that children and teenagers today spend too much time staring at the TV or computer screen and not enough time getting involved in family activities. Trying to lure young people away from the glare of the screen can seem like an exercise in futility, but with a little thought it should be possible to think up activities that will be fun enough to tempt them into actually spending some time away from the virtual world and into the real one. When thinking about gifts for children, it can be tempting just to go for the easy (if expensive) option of grabbing the latest computer game, but it's well worth making a little effort and trying to come up with more innovative options that will help them explore their creative side.Green-fingered types will find that most younger children are naturally curious about growing any kind of flower or plant and if it's edible, so much the better. There are some cute gift kits on the market that include everything you need to grow anything from cute daisies to fiery chilli peppers - if the child you are buying for has a naughty side, you can always appeal to...more
No matter how much we love our old dads, we can often be guilty of taking them for granted. With work, social lives and all the things life has to throw at us, sometimes we just don't get the opportunity to spend as much quality time with them as we would like. Once we've up and left the family home it's all too easy to let our relationships with...more
As old age approaches, some people just won't take it lying down. If you know a grandad who still thinks he's sixteen and hasn't noticed the seasons changing, then celebrate his youthful vigour by teasing him with some inappropriate gifts for grandad. Sometimes the best laughs come from that which is a little too true. Make sure he can take a joke...more
As famous poet John Keats once said, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" and it's certainly true that we love to treasure beautiful things. If you're looking forward to a Christening in the next few months, there'll already be a thing of beauty in the midst. Whether it's your own son, your best friend's daughter or your little nephew, an adorable baby makes a Christening into the perfect family occasion. For the first time, the little bundle of joy can enjoy bags of attention from friends and relatives of every generation as he's officially welcomed into the family.If you want to impress mum and dad on the day as well as pleasing the youngster, you'll be looking for Christening gifts that they'll treasure for years to come. Buying gifts for any occasion is never a straightforward task and Christenings are no exception. The doting parents are sure to be inundated with dozens of predictable Christening gifts like teddies, rattles and fleece blankets. But although it's easy to assume that ideas for Christening gifts barely extend beyond the confines of the pram, you'll actually be surprised at the wide range of items on offer. And whilst it's always good to give something practical,...more
Anniversaries are always full of fluttering things. Fluttering eyes meeting across a table. Fluttering hearts reliving and revelling in the memories of the early days of the relationship. Fluttering birds imagined in an image of cartoon-like...more
Taking the most perfect pick is the least easy task for us. Almost all of us love to do window shopping. The shopaholics get crazy at the idea of stuffing their empty baskets with the fancy items. But even they cringe at the thought of buying the...more
Tea gifts can also be found as retiring gifts. You can go for typically the 'High Tea' gift, as things are good for many who prefer to enjoy tea that old strategy. This particular gift comes using package plastic tray as well as a nice tea pot by...more
In short, edible gifts are my answer to almost everything life has to offer. When in doubt, give them something they can eat; they may not thank you to your face, but they'll be happy.Edible Gifts, Perfect For Any Occassion By: Janice Miller ...more
Pretty much everyone loves presents. We can't bear to imagine a special occasion where the giving and receiving of gifts is not as important as the occasion itself. Picture a child's birthday without presents, and you may as well not have one at all....more
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India celebrated by hindus with all happiness and enthusiasm. Diwali is also known as Dipawali which means rows of lamps. In most parts of India diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days. Diwali is...more