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.

With a wide range of teddy bears available in different sizes with different messages – you’re sure to find something to suit both your budget and the recipient. Some of our favourites are:

Boyfriend Boxer Shorts Me to You Bear – A 6″ (15cm) standing bear wearing boxer shorts decorated with small hearts

Husband Boxer Shorts Me to You Bear – Our first “husband” Tatty Teddy stands 6″ tall and wears boxer shorts decorated with small hearts

Me to You Bear Holding Fiancée Heart – The first “fiancée” Tatty Teddy sits 10″ (25.00cm) tall, and holds a red satin heart with a fluffy red border. The heart is embroidered with the word “Fiancée” in silver letters.

Large Me to You Bear Holding Hearts Banner – This popular bear sits 12″ (30cm) tall. With his arms outstretched, he holds a banner made of red satin hearts embroidered with the words “I Love You This Much”.

Standing I Love You This Much Me to You Bear – An updated classic this bear stands 10″ (25cm) tall, with his arms outstretched. He wears a red T-shirt decorated with a sparkly heart and the phrase ‘I Love You This Much’.

Giant I love You This Much Me to You Bear – Perfect if you want to make a memorable impression on Valentine’s Day, this giant Tatty Teddy stands a whopping 28″ (70cm) high. It has shaggy grey fur on his body, patches on his head and feet and a blue nose. His arms are stretched out wide and he carries a string of five red fabric hearts. The hearts are embroidered with the words “I Love You This Much”.

Enjoy!

But everyone’s enthusiasm for birthdays began to fade as the numbers increased. I also found that a big birthday would suddenly arrive and remind me just how quickly time passes.

Yet when I was talking to a good friend of mine, my attitude towards birthdays changed again. Her next big birthday has appeared on the horizon and she isn’t the least bit bothered, in fact she’s quite looking forward to it.

“There’s no hiding from it, your birthday will happen once a year and when you think about the alternative… well, I’d prefer the birthday! You can relax and indulge yourself without feeling guilty, and you get to eat cake. What’s not to love?”

It seemed fun and exciting and prompted me to write an article on Celebrating Big Birthdays in Style with party tips and gift ideas. Is a milestone birthday looming for a loved one? You can always surprise them with a big birthday balloon or birthday teddy bear delivered direct to their home or work place (so they can’t hide how old they really are any more!).

And when it comes to a big birthday, remember to have fun and celebrate is style!

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.”

1. Add some sparkle

Start the day with a champagne breakfast. If budgets are tight, then substitute the champagne for a good bottle of cava, which can be equally delicious.

2. Surprise them with a party

If they don’t like surprises, it can be safer to let them know about the party and surprise them with a special gift or invite a long lost friend.

3. Arrive in style

Hire a stretch limousine to take them to the party or restaurant where they plan to celebrate their birthday.

4. Personalise the gift

Engraved jewellery, vouchers for a favourite restaurant or even a newspaper from the day that they were born, can make treasured and memorable gifts.

5. Record the memories

Take photos throughout the day and present them to the birthday boy or girl in an album as a lasting reminder of their special day.

One thing that Big Fat Balloons advises not to do, is ignore the day. As Sophie said:

“Whether you love them or loathe them, big birthdays will come along once a decade. So we have the philosophy that the bigger the birthday, the bigger the celebration, it seems to be a sentiment shared by many of our customers as our special birthday balloons and birthday teddy bears are extremely popular. From 18th and 21st birthday balloons right up to 70th, 80th, 90th and even 100th birthday balloons, friends and family like to celebrate these landmark birthdays.”

So take a tip from the stars and celebrate your special birthday in style.

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For further press information, please contact Sophie Baxter:

Tel: 01422 300 654  Email: info@bigfatballoons.co.uk

Editor’s information:

For more information, please see our Big Fat Balloons web site or read our Celebrate Big Birthdays article.

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.

To help people stay in the black this year, Big Fat Balloons has put together the following top-five list for a recession busting Christmas.

1. Start early

The earlier you start the more chance you’ll have to pick up a bargain. Keep an eye out for gifts throughout the year or take advantage of end of season sales. Many department stores also run three day sale extravaganzas in the run up to Christmas that can save you pounds. Shopping early can also avoid last minute panic buying, which often results in you spending more than intended.

2. Shop online

Always shop around, especially for more expensive items, and shop online. Some stores offer discounts online that aren’t available on the high street. Not only will online shopping save your feet, it can also reduce the chance of impulse purchases that can soon blow your budget.

3. Buy nearly new

Internet auction sites and free ads in your local paper can be a great way to pick up Christmas presents at a fraction of their store price. You should always check the condition of second-hand goods carefully, but it’s amazing how many are just like new. Some arrive in their original packaging and are completely untouched – probably unwanted gifts from a previous Christmas.

4. Get creative

Spending time on a gift, rather than money, is another option if you really have to reduce your costs. Photographs, poems and artwork can all be framed to make delightful gifts for parents and grandparents.

5. Manage expectations

With children, it’s always better to be as honest as possible, as early as possible. If you just can’t afford the latest games console this year, then let them know. While they may be upset initially, it won’t last forever and at least they won’t be disappointed on Christmas morning.

“However if you really don’t want to disappoint your children, you could ask other family members to contribute towards the gift. After all, one gift they’ll appreciate and play with is better than a dozen they discard,” said Sophie.

Whatever gifts you buy this Christmas, remember it’s the thought that really counts.

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For further press information, please contact Sophie Baxter:

Tel: 01422 300654 Email: info@bigfatballoons.co.uk

Editor’s information:

For more information, please see our Big Fat Balloons web site.

Read the full Budget Christmas gift ideas that won’t break the bank article.

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.

One of my favourite gift ideas is to frame and gift wrap a poem you’ve written or a picture you’ve painted or drawn. A friend’s 12-year-old son wrote a beautiful poem that she had framed and gave to her father-in-law as a Christmas present one year. It became his most favourite gift and still creates a talking point when they have visitors to the house.

> Read the full article on Budget Christmas gift ideas that won’t break the bank.

We’ve also got new Christmas balloons and Christmas teddy bears in stock, with a range of prices to suit most budgets – they might be worth checking out.

Following their members’ suggestions they have put together a list of toys people wished they hadn’t bought.

Certainly worth a read so you don’t make the same mistakes! The TV ads or the manufacturers’ blurb looked good but the products proved rather disappointing. It may be useful to avoid Christmas Day disappointment and in some cases a horrendous mess!

The 6″ bears are made of the characteristic shaggy grey fur and have patches on their head, body and under their feet. They are sold on blue presentation stands.

The range includes:

Tatty Teddy Holding Chalky – a white polar bear with a cuddly nature – to make you feel safe and cared for.

Tatty Teddy Holding Jingle – a thoughtful grey reindeer with blue antlers who loves giving gifts and will always put you first (pictured left).

Tatty Teddy Holding Blossom – a white rabbit who loves to giggle – especially with you.

Tatty Teddy Holding Binky – a shy grey and white panda who has a big heart to love you with.

Tatty Teddy Holding Toots – a wise blue and white elephant who always has a story to tell. Make sure you’re sitting comfortably!

Tatty Teddy Holding Chilly – a perky penguin with pale blue and white fur, who is used to getting his own way.

They will make cute keepsake gifts for loved ones on all occasions or a perfect addition to your own Me to You bears collection.

Google featured the loveable muppets on their logo for a full week – see all Google Sesame Street logos.

The Sesame Street mix of slapstick, education and gentle moralising is a popular one and it seems set to last many more years.

For a giggle, watch what happened when Elmo met the comedian Ricky Gervais!

>> Visit Sesame Street’s officials web site

>> Buy Sesame Street dolls online

Everyone needs friends. Tatty Teddy felt lonely and dreamed of a wardrobe full of friends.

My Blue Nose Friends, a collection of loveable characters for Tatty Teddy to meet, is now available to buy from Big Fat Balloons.

Each one has a name, number and personal profile. All of them with patches and each with a little blue nose.

Choose your favourite characters to send to friends and relatives or collect them all!

This month we indtroduce:

• No 28 – My Blue Nose Friends Honey – a day-dreaming bumble bee who floats about all day; and will always stick by your side
• No 29 – My Blue Nose Friends Splodge – a clumsy Dalmatian who is always in a spot of bother; but knows you’ll be there to look out for him
• No 30 – My Blue Nose Friends Shelley – a quiet little turtle with a hard exterior; she will always have a soft spot for you
• No 31 – My Blue Nose Friends Lily – a delightful little frog who hops from place to place; but will always be happy to share your pad
• No 33 – My Blue Nose Friends Bell – an adventurous reindeer who loves to explore; he will always be there to guide you
• No 34 – My Blue Nose Friends Sugarcube – helpful little donkey; he will carry you through life when you need it
• No 35 – My Blue Nose Friends Tiny – a busy little mouse that hurries around; but she’ll always have time for you
• No 36 – My Blue Nose Friends Jock – a strong moose with a tender heart; he’s someone you can always lean on

Tatty Teddy’s Wonderful Dream (Part 2)

Tatty Teddy Dream 2 – illustrated story (PDF file)

>> Visit My Blue Nose Friends official web site.

>> Buy My Blue Nose Friends Online