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If you’re looking to buy friends and relatives something a little different this Easter, you might want to check out our new Easter gift packs. They include:

Easter Balloon, Duckling and Chocolate Coins (pictured here)– a gift pack that includes an 18” Easter balloon, a cute cuddly duckling that quacks when you press it and some tasty chocolate coins. A fun Easter gift for children of all ages. Was £20.99 now £19.99.

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Here’s the first of our new series of tips on giving great gifts.

Put some thought and research into your gift and you may save money.A gift from the heart or one that shows you’ve taken the time to think about what will make your friend or loved one smile most, will mean so much more to them than the cost of the gift.

For more on great gift giving visit our Gift Guide and find out how to Pay Attention and Get Outstanding Gift Ideas for Friends and Family.

Perfect to have friend and relatives howling with laughter, this singing bunny will make a great talking point during Easter.Bunnard the singing bunny measures 27.5cm (11″) and is made to high standards by Gund. He has super soft, silky white fur, pink inner ears and paw pads and a blue bow tie with white spots tied around his neck. With his happy goofy face, Bunnard sits up quietly - that is until you press his paw…

Then this singing bunny goes wild; boogying away, flapping his ears and singing along to a wild rock and roll song. For your convenience, this singing bunny is delivered with batteries. Only £24.99.

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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