Archive for the 'Gift Gossip, Ideas & Tips' Category
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
It’s probably predictable, but my top of the list “baby gift” has to be the new baby balloon that a friend sent me through the post. I was so impressed with it that it gave me and my husband the inspiration for setting up Big Fat Balloons!
Now, I know that most new born baby gifts don’t result in life-changing decisions, but some can be more useful than others.So you might find hints and tips about buying new born baby gifts quite useful – especially if you don’t have children.
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
With Father’s Day looming on the 20th of June, it’s time to start looking for gift ideas for your Dad, Grandad or Stepdad. If you have young children you might want to help them make the day special too!
Here’s a list of resources to help you find the right Father’s Day gift and ideas to show Dad he is valued on the day.
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Father’s Day is a chance for children to spoil their Dad and show them how much they are loved and thought of. While expensive gifts are always welcome, often it’s the little things that mean the most to a Dad on Father’s Day.
Starting the day off right by treating Dad to breakfast in bed can be followed up by giving Dad control of the TV remote control for the day. Taking over those summer Sunday chores, like cutting the grass, can also be a welcome gift.
Yet, many children will also buy or make a card and Father’s Day gift for their Dad.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2010
While researching the article ‘Big birthdays and what they mean’, I was surprised at the variety of landmark birthdays celebrated throughout the world and by different cultures and religions.
The age at which ‘coming of age’ birthdays are celebrated varies enormously. In China a child’s first birthday, known as ‘zhua zhou’ is considered a coming of age birthday, while in Western societies, coming of age is usually celebrated during the teenage years. Yet the exact age is dramatically different depending on exactly where you live and the religion you follow.
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
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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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
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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Monday, October 12th, 2009
We have added several new articles to help you with gift ideas and party tips on the Big Fat Balloons web site.
Why not have a read while you’re enjoying a cuppa or have a spare 5 minutes. You may find some useful advice – or at least enjoy a good giggle! See all the subjects covered in the full article.
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
They deserve a medal!
I know how hard my sons’ teachers work. Every day both children can’t wait to go to school, they love the environment and adore their teachers, which makes it so much easier for me!
It also means that I’m more than happy to send a thank you gift at the end of the school year. And I know that most mums and dads out there agree.
In our final blog on teacher’s gifts, I’ve come up with some more ideas to save the teacher from yet another cupboard full of bath foam and chocolates.
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Clubbing together with other parents to buy the teacher a gift voucher as an end-of-year thank you is a great idea. But what if you don’t know the other mums and dads well enough to suggest this approach? Or, what if you work full time and rarely visit the playground to meet other parents?
Well, what about something practical?
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
That time of year again!
The end of the school year is approaching fast and that age-old question has arisen yet again: what do you buy your child’s teacher?
This phenomenon only seems to affect infant and junior school children but it’s one that can’t be ignored.
In the last week of the school year, every staff room in the country must resemble a strange cross between Interflora, Boots and Thorntons.
I’m as guilty as the next mum or dad for rushing round at the last minute trying to think of something different – and I often end up with the usual chocolates or flowers. However if you get a little organised you can come up with a more original gift idea – and hopefully one that your child’s teacher will remember.
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