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Our new Me to You Valentine’s teddy bears are now in stock!

Browse the collection on our web site and choose yours – they’re already selling fast, so I would recommend you order now. You can book your delivery for Valentine’s Day if you don’t want to have your bear delivered right away.

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When I was young, apart from Christmas, my birthday was just about the most exciting day of the year. And I know my kids now feel the same; they start talking about their birthdays months in advance.

But everyone’s enthusiasm for birthdays began to fade as the numbers increased. I also found that a big birthday would suddenly arrive and remind me just how quickly time passes.

Yet when I was talking to a good friend of mine, my attitude towards birthdays changed again. Her next big birthday has appeared on the horizon and she isn’t the least bit bothered, in fact she’s quite looking forward to it.

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This year, several celebrities are celebrating landmark birthdays. Simon Cowell turned 50 in October and Liz Dawn, better known as legendary Coronation Street actress, Vera Duckworth, turned 70.

While A-list celebrities might spend millions on a landmark birthday, most budgets are considerably lower. But Big Fat Balloons, the online balloons and gifts store, has put together its top five ideas for celebrating like – if not with – the stars.

Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons, said:

“We believe that special birthdays deserve a special celebration. There’s no need to spend a fortune, it’s the little touches that make all the difference and turn a special birthday into a really memorable event.”

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Despite reports that the economy is starting to recover, many households are living with the effects of the worldwide recession. It’s forcing many people to cut back on their spending for Christmas or face going into debt through credit cards or other loans.

Online balloons and gift store, Big Fat Balloons has come up with a list of budget Christmas gift ideas to help families stay in the black over the festive season.

“There seems to be an expectation that we must all spend like crazy in the run up to Christmas, yet for some families this leads to financial problems that last well into the New Year. However, we don’t believe that Christmas has to be so expensive. By shopping smart and planning ahead you can cut your costs without cutting down on the fun,” said Sophie Baxter, managing director, www.BigFatBalloons.co.uk.

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I love Christmas. But it gets more expensive every year.

As the kids grow up, the presents seem to be getting smaller but the price becomes greater!

When the festive season comes around again and the kids look at you with those longing eyes, any promises to keep my budget in check fly out the window as fast as the cash flies out of my purse.

So this year, I thought I’d put together an article with some handy hints and tips on budget Christmas gifts and advice on how to stick to your budget and make your money go further.

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If you want to avoid disappointing Christmas gifts for the kids this Christmas, check out what not to buy this Christmas, an article put together by Netmums.

Following their members’ suggestions they have put together a list of toys people wished they hadn’t bought.

Certainly worth a read so you don’t make the same mistakes! The TV ads or the manufacturers’ blurb looked good but the products proved rather disappointing. It may be useful to avoid Christmas Day disappointment and in some cases a horrendous mess!

New Tatty Teddies holding My Blue Nose Friends are now available from our web site.

The 6″ bears are made of the characteristic shaggy grey fur and have patches on their head, body and under their feet. They are sold on blue presentation stands.

The range includes:

Tatty Teddy Holding Chalky – a white polar bear with a cuddly nature – to make you feel safe and cared for.

Tatty Teddy Holding Jingle – a thoughtful grey reindeer with blue antlers who loves giving gifts and will always put you first (pictured left).

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Seasame Street celebrated their 40th anniversary on the 10th of November with an anniversary show featuring the USA’s First Lady Michelle Obama.

Google featured the loveable muppets on their logo for a full week – see all Google Sesame Street logos.

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Everyone needs friends. Tatty Teddy felt lonely and dreamed of a wardrobe full of friends.

My Blue Nose Friends, a collection of loveable characters for Tatty Teddy to meet, is now available to buy from Big Fat Balloons.

Each one has a name, number and personal profile. All of them with patches and each with a little blue nose.

Continue reading 'New My Blue Nose Friends by Me to You'

Follow Tatty Teddy’s Dreams…

Tatty Teddy’s Wonderful Dream (Part 2)

Tatty Teddy Dream 2 – illustrated story (PDF file)

>> Visit My Blue Nose Friends official web site.

>> Buy My Blue Nose Friends Online