Posts Tagged ‘xmas gifts’

Counting the Pennies? How to Buy Christmas Presents That Won’t Break the Bank

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Everywhere we look there appears to be more than a hint of doom and gloom for us all, with fuel bills on the increase, the credit crunch and a threat of recession in the air. Every time we open the newspaper there is nothing but more bad news. With winter looming just around the corner, [...]

Missing Links – Off-The-Cuff Christmas Gifts For Him

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Christmas is a magical time of year, where families get together and do their best to infuse themselves with as much of the Christmas spirit as they can. After all, it is the season of goodwill! Christmas is also a time for gift giving, and – unfortunately – a potentially stressful time as we try [...]

Don’t Be Driven Crazy This Christmas – Drive Yourself Wild

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Though Christmas is widely considered to be a ‘holiday’, very few of us would probably associate it with being a stress-free time of year. With all that shopping in the crowded high streets and all that family entertaining, not to mention the pressure of cooking the most anticipated meal of the year on time; it [...]

Presenting – The Real Christmas Elves and Santa’s Little Helpers

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

There don’t appear to be many accounts of people having ever spotted a real Christmas Elf or helper, though we know they must exist otherwise how else would everything get done at Christmas time? Well, here are just a few tips on how to organise yourself this Christmas, with or without the help of these [...]

Return to Sender? How to Avoid the Christmas Post Blues

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Christmas – a time for giving, receiving, and for that warm glow of goodwill generated by knowing that there is something bigger out there than ourselves – the spirit of Christmas. However, it is often the case that the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts gets scuppered. Established in 1660 – and with a history [...]

How to Have Yourself a Merry Christmas With Fun Family Presents

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

It can be the one day of the year that people either love or dread; Christmas day. Whilst it can be a day of great food, lots of laughter and lots of lovely Christmas presents, it can also mean spending lots of money, unwanted Christmas presents and of course, the dreaded Brussel Sprouts. But whilst [...]

Safe Toys Make For A Merry Christmas

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Do you have a toddler on your gift list? If so, remember that small children and infants automatically put items in their mouths. Inspect For Safety Safety is the first thing you should check. Toys with small parts are always suspect. Parts small enough to fit into a tot’s mouth can be a choking hazard. [...]