Archive for the 'Updates' Category

New Easter Balloons Gifts

Friday, March 7th, 2008

There are plenty of reasons to look forward to Easter, longer days, brighter weather (hopefully) and a licence to eat large amount of chocolates.

We also have some new cheerful Easter balloon gifts in stock – perfect if you’re looking for an unusual way to say happy Easter and brighten up someone’s day! The new balloons include:

Gingham bunny Easter balloon gift – an 18” balloon showing a cute white Easter bunny holding a giant decorated Easter egg with the legend ‘Happy Easter’ in blue and yellow writing. Single balloon £11.99 – 3 balloons bouquet £21.99.

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2008 “Key Gift Dates” For Your Diary

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Don’t miss any important dates in 2008.

As I’ve always struggled to remember the right dates for birthdays and anniversaries, I find it especially annoying that some key dates like Mother’s Day change every year.

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New Sesame Street Balloons

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Take a look at our new range of Sesame Street balloons featuring the popular Muppet characters from the show.

A hit with both adults and children, they are just perfect to put a smile on someone’s face.

Sesames Street balloons are suitable for a variety of occasions from get well, birthdays or just to say how much you care.

You can send yours on their own or with one of our Sesame street soft toys for added impact.

Elmo Balloon – pictured on the left

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New Valentine Teddy Bears

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

They’re cute, cuddly and say I love you – they are of course the new Valentine teddy bears.

They are a perfect Valentine’s gift for your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend or your secret valentine sweetheart. This year’s Valentine teddy bears come in a variety of styles, shape and sizes (we even have a Frog!) with something for everyone – whatever your budget.

The new Valentine bears include:

Valentine Teddy Bear - Kismet is a big, 42 cm (16.5″) Valentine teddy bear manufactured by Gund and made from ultra soft, white fur. This beautiful teddy bear wears a red organza bow around his neck. He’s just ready to deliver cuddles on Valentine’s day! £17.95

I Love You Teddy Bear with Heart – a 30.5 cm (12″) and made from silky, shaggy brown fur with a cream nose and inner ears, he sports a sheer, red ribbon around his neck. In his paw he holds a soft, red velour heart embroidered with “I Love You” in white letters. Perfect to deliver your Valentine’s message - £8.99

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Best Wishes for The New Year

Monday, January 7th, 2008

I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and wish you all a fantastic year for 2008.

I love the beginning of the New Year – it’s just the perfect time to reflect on last year’s achievements and set goals for the exciting time ahead.

It is of course the perfect opportunity to revisit my 2007 New Year post and I am happy to say that we achieved most of what we promised for 2007:



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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Our order line Christmas and New Year hours are as follows:

  • Saturday 22nd December: Open as Usual (9am - 5.30pm)
  • Sunday 23rd December: Open as Usual (9am - 5.30pm)
  • Monday 24th December: 9am - 12 noon
  • Tuesday 25th December: Closed
  • Wednesday 26th December: Closed
  • Thursday 27th December: Open as Usual (8am - 10pm)
  • Friday 28th December: Open as Usual (8am - 10pm)
  • Saturday 29th December: Open as Usual (9am - 5.30pm)
  • Sunday 30th December: Open as Usual (9am - 5.30pm)
  • Monday 31st December: 9am - 12 noon
  • Tuesday 1st January 2008: Closed
  • Wednesday 2nd January: Open as Usual (8am - 10pm)

So if you need any assistance with your orders during the holidays, please call 0800 9776 988 or email info@bigfatballoons.co.uk - we’ll be delighted to help.

Want It By Christmas? Last Ordering Dates

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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Turn Buying Great Christmas Toys Into Child’s Play

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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New Steiff Teddy Bears

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Just to let you know we’ve introduced a new range of Steiff teddy bears.

These bears are beautifully made and wear the distinctive Steiff button and tag in their left ear.

All the Steiff teddies we stock are also suitable for children and machine washable for convenience.

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Sesame Street Zoe

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Zoe is a furry, 3-year-old orange girl monster who gets so excited sometimes that her words cannot get out fast enough. When she is excited and wants to tell someone something, often she’ll forget for a second what that something is.

She is always dressed in a ballerina tutu and as many girls of her age, Zoe is obsessed with ballet and dancing. She has a ride on car - the Zoemobile, and a pet rock - Rocco, much to Elmo’s constant dismay.

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