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Our range of new Easter bunnies and soft toys has just been added to the web site.

With prices starting at £5.99 there is something for all budgets. We’ve also got a wide range of styles and animals, so you can find Easter gifts to suit everyone. The new spring range of cuddly toys includes:

A 48cm (19″) pink ballerina bunny soft toy. Manufactured to high standards by Gund, this bunny soft toy has shaggy, white soft fur and is dressed in a pink tutu and matching ballet shoes. Purple cuddly rabbit also available! £14.99.

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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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Whether you want to make Valentine’s Day really special for your wife or girlfriend or just want to impress someone new, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the occasion.

If you are unsure where to start, just read on and find out how to really impress the woman in your life with our 9 romantic gestures for a memorable Valentine’s Day.

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St Valentine’s Day, Patron Saint of Lovers, is always celebrated on February 14th so there’s no excuse for forgetting. This year (2008) it falls on a Thursday.

To help you turn the day – or the evening - into a fabulous experience we’ve compiled 7 top tips for a romantic Valentine’s Day.

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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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Whether you’re a parent looking for good gift ideas for your own kids or you’re buying gifts for god-children, nephews or nieces or your friends’ kids, you might occasionally be stuck for ideas when buying gifts for kids…

While shops are stuffed with bright coloured plastic toys that promise to turn our kids into geniuses – most of these are overpriced gadgets that will quickly be discarded.

If you want to buy gifts for kids that will provide hours of fun and play while not breaking the bank, read on and let the ideas flow!

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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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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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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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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.