Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
While flicking through Easy Living magazine last week I came across this birthday gift idea from Holly Tucker and Sophie Cornish, owners of www.notonthehighstreet.com.
“If there’s one small thing your friend likes, whether it’s tulips, or a particular chocolate bar, buy the same number of that favorite treat as the age she’s turning. For special birthdays, such as 30ths and 40ths, why not give 30 Lottery tickets or ice 40 fairy cakes? It makes for a really imaginative, but thoughtful present.”
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
A few weeks ago Selfridges allegedly sent out a press release announcing there were “Only 143 shopping days until Christmas”.
Twelve days ago the Daily Mail was lamenting about the commercialisation of Christmas announcing, “With more than a third of the year still to go and the summer holidays in full swing, Harrods and Selfridges launched their Christmas shops”.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
Last week I went to buy presents for my friend’s 3 year old twins’ birthdays. With over a week before the party, I had plenty of time to find gifts - so far, so good.
After dragging my own two screaming little boys out of a toyshop, I decided to buy her children clothes. As I struggle to keep control of my kids’ ever-expanding collection of toys, I thought my friend would be grateful for not adding clutter to her house.
Smug with my idea, I bought a pink body warmer for the little girl and some pyjamas for her brother - so far so good (or that’s what I thought).
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Monday, August 14th, 2006
Are you often stuck for good gift ideas for friends and family?
Maybe you just don’t have the slightest idea what to buy?
You can now learn to make gift buying enjoyable (or at least a bit easier) - and find out how to buy thoughtful and original presents for friends.
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Thursday, July 27th, 2006
How is that some people always get it right?
Earlier this week I posted a list of “bad gifts“, I’d gathered from friends and family. As I like to focus on the bright side of life I also asked them to rack their brains for the best gifts they have given or received. One idea led to another and it struck me that it would be great if we could also find out what makes a great gift - and how people who buy great gifts do it!
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Monday, July 24th, 2006
I was once discussing “unexpected” gifts with a friend when she recalled being intrigued by the unusual shape of a wedding gift from one of her close friends.
She couldn’t wait to return home from Honeymoon to discover the exciting contents.Finally, two weeks later, my friend and her new husband sat down to open the gifts they had received. Leaving what they thought was the best until last, they opened all the other gifts before turning their attention to the funny shaped gift that had intrigued them both so much. As they tore off the wrapper their faces dropped. The unusual wedding gift was actually a wind up hamster, complete with its own plastic ball!
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