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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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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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, 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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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
If you’re throwing a Halloween party this year, then why not go that extra mile by being creative with your party food?
Whether you’re planning a sit down meal or a party buffet, with a little thought, you can soon create a creepy menu that will put your guests in a spooky mood.
Creepy main courses
Ghoul-ash is an obvious choice but you can also use a bit of imagination with other dishes. For instance, spaghetti meatballs can become worms and eyeballs – lovely thought! Check out our baked eyeballs in bloodsauce recipe for inspiration.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or not, you can still get into the haunting mood – and get the kids excited, by decorating your home.
Even if you just do the front door and hallway area, your house is sure to be a hit with trick or treaters.
If you want to keep it simple then standard orange and black balloons are a quick and easy way to set the Halloween mood and if you want something a bit more special check out our Halloween balloons.
Check out this year’s additions to the range!
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Halloween is just a few weeks away and if you’re looking for out of the ordinary sweets that are sure to make every one lose their appetite, check out the The 15 Craziest Candies Ever on the Woman’s Day web site.
Guaranteed to have kids and grown ups screaming with delight!
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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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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
The tradition of buying the bride and groom wedding gifts originates from when the bride’s father gave money or gifts (a dowrie) to his future son-in-law and family.
The practice has evolved and now wedding guests shower the happy couple with gifts. However, while the “new” tradition might have the Bride’s Father sighing with relief, it has created a maze of issues for wedding guests.
As the wedding season is now in full bloom, I am starting a series of posts on wedding gifts – which will hopefully help you find the right gift! This first post is all about finding affordable wedding gift ideas that will still make an impact.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
As more and more couples live together before tying the knot, requests for cash or vouchers are becoming increasingly popular.
While it’s a practical solution for the happy couple, not all guests like to give cash or voucher gifts. Knowing how much is appropriate to give and the transparency of how much has been spent can make some guests feel uncomfortable.
To overcome this problem, if the wedding gift is for someone you work with, why not club together with other colleagues?
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Have you ever been in the situation when you suddenly realise that your friend’s wedding is next week and you still haven’t bought them a present? As panic sets in you log onto their online wedding gift list – only to discover all that’s left is a saucer or pastry cutter!
Well make sure that you’re prepared in future and as soon as you know that you are going to a wedding, buy the gift. The earlier you do this, the more choice you will have, which means you can choose an impressive looking present that doesn’t break the bank.
But if you’ve left things until the last minute, then you might need some inspiration.
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