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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Father’s Day celebration. According to research from Big Fat Balloons, the online helium balloon and gift store, it’s readily accepted that Father’s Day was established in Spokane, USA by Sonora Louise Smart Dodd.
While listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, Sonora, who was brought up by her father following the death of her mother, had the inspiration to establish a day to honour fathers. Her campaigning led to the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane on Sunday, 19 June 1910.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Big Fat Balloons has put together a convenient and practical guide for buying gifts for new born babies. While flowers are a traditional option, Big Fat Balloons has a host of gift ideas that will delight new parents.
“While all gifts are very welcome, some are more useful than others. Also, if you don’t have children of your own, it can be difficult to know which gifts parents will find most useful,” said Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons.
“Even gifts like flowers require a little bit of thought. Hospitals only have a limited supply of vases, so ordering arrangements in a basket or with their own water reservoir makes it much more convenient for the new mum. Equally, such arrangements are easier to transport when the new parents leave hospital.”
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
According to research from Big Fat Balloons, the online balloons, teddy bears and chocolates store, culture and religion have a big influence on the landmark birthdays that people celebrate. Certain birthday gifts also have different significance for landmark birthdays.
“While we consider any birthday after the age of 20 that ends in a nought, to be a landmark birthday, this isn’t necessarily the same around the world,” said Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons.
“There’s also a vast difference in the age that countries and religions celebrate when an individual ‘comes of age’ and the gifts that mark this landmark birthday,” Sophie added.
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
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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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
As The X Factor gets ready for the live shows on ITV, Big Fat Balloons has a surprise for the judges. The online helium balloon and gift store has found the perfect gift for Simon, Dannii, Cheryl and Louis.
Big Fat Balloons has matched the personality of each judge with a character from its novelty, Airwalker balloon range.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2007
The wedding season is well and truly underway again and we have some wonderfully different gifts to make your engagement, hen night and wedding celebrations extra special – all available online for next day, UK delivery.
Planet Happy Engagement Party balloon in a box. Makes a change from flowers and is a great surprise for the betrothed couple.
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Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
According to research from Big Fat Balloons, the balloon delivery and teddy bear gifts specialist, the less you earn the more generous you are when it comes to buying Christmas gifts for family and friends.
In a recent survey, over 40% (41.3%) of respondents who earn less than £20,000 per year admitted to spending over £30 on an average gift for family and friends. Yet only a quarter (25.6%) of those who earn between £21,000 and £40,000 will spend over £30 per gift.
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Monday, August 14th, 2006
Helium filled balloons are set to become the latest “must send” gift, according to Big Fat Balloons, which launched its balloon and gift website, www.bigfatballoons.co.uk last month.
The brainchild of husband and wife website design team, Tim and Sophie Baxter, Big Fat Balloons provides a real alternative to sending traditional flowers. Sophie first came up with the idea when a friend sent her a balloon in a box to celebrate the birth of her first son.
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