Archive for the 'Christmas' Category
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 2nd, 2008
Our gorgeous range of new Gund Baby teddy bears might just be the perfect surprise for new parents – and they will provide a friend for life for baby too. There are lots of styles in stock to suit all tastes! Here are a few of our new products. Check out the rest on our baby teddy bears page.
All babies should have their very own teddy to cuddle. This large blue My First Teddy bear is perfect for young children as it has super-soft silky fur and a squishy, cuddly body. My first teddy measures 20″ and is machine washable for convenience. Also available is the large my first teddy in pink. Both bears cost £19.99.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
Christmas Delivery Guaranteed – order now for Christmas satisfaction!
Big Fat Balloons can deliver your balloons, teddy bears and chocolates in the UK in time for Christmas – guaranteed!
Place your order by:
- Wednesday 19 December – Choose Standard Delivery – sent by First Class Recorded Post
- 7am Saturday 22 December – Choose Guaranteed Next Day Delivery – sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery Service (all balloon orders are send Guaranteed Next Day delivery)
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
It’s not always easy to buy good Christmas gifts for kids. Haven’t we all spent a great deal of time and money buying toys only to find the child took one look at it and spent all Christmas morning playing with the box?
If you want the toys you’re buying this Christmas to become much loved favourites, check out the following tips and turn buying toys into child’s play.
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Sunday, October 28th, 2007
If you’re looking for a gift that will be a family Christmas favourite for years to come, then look no further than this cute singing Elmo Christmas stocking – the latest addition to our popular range of Christmas teddy bears.
He’s cute, he’s fun, and he’s guaranteed to make everyone smile!
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Sunday, October 28th, 2007
If you’re looking for a Christmas teddy bear that will bring a touch of magic to the festivities, simply check out our new Gund StoryTime Bear. He is sitting patiently with his book open, waiting to read you an enchanting Christmas tale.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Our range of new Christmas teddy bears and soft toys is now online. With penguins, reindeer, snowmen and teddy bears there is something for everyone – the new bears have only been on the web site for a week and we’ve already sold a few, so order yours early to avoid disappointment.
Here are a few of my personal favourites:
Large Goober Christmas Teddy Bear – a beautiful Christmas teddy bear ready for winter, Goober is complete with a red knitted removable cardigan and matching hat. He is modelled on “real bears”, with an unusually long neck, a small expressive head with close-set black eyes and a big soft nose. Goober measures 13.5″ (34 cm) seated and has a silky soft, dark brown fur coat and a large cream tummy. Only £21.99
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Listening to the conversation that two of my girlfriends where having over coffee last week, it drew on me they very much sounded like over-worked A Level students about to sit their exams… “I’ll be glad when it’s all over… I simply don’t have a minute for myself… I don’t see how I can possibly get everything done”.
I am sure you have guessed from the title of this post – they weren’t taking exams they were just talking about Christmas… and instead of looking forward to a bit of family fun, they felled stressed, tired and under pressure.
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
While the “official” countdown to Christmas starts on the 1st of December, most of us start thinking about and preparing for Christmas a little before (why else would the high street shops put their Christmas range out in the summer!).
I’ve compiled a simple “Countdown to Christmas” to help you get organised this Christmas – and avoid stress all together. Enjoy the countdown to Christmas!
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