Is Money Really the Best Gift? - Maybe Not!

There seems to be a growing trend to give money instead of presents, and not just the ‘slip a ten pound note in the card’ kind. This is a lot more organised and pro active. I’ve read a number of articles discussing this, for example “Forget gifts just money say newlyweds” appeared in the daily mail recently and there’s an article on wikiHow called “Ask for Money In Place of a Christmas Gift”. Read Full Article

TreeBlocks - Eco Friendly Wooden Toys

If you're looking for a childs toy that's not only educational, but also eco friendly, then treeblocks.co.uk is the place to head. They've broken their site down into children's key learning stages...

• First Play
• Learn and Play
• Imaginative Play
• Puzzles

Click here to visit their site.

FREE gift ideas

We're always keen to have as many FREE gift ideas as possible in our database, and in the current economic climate, we feel it's even more important. Homemade or personal gifts can be the most appreciated and cherished of all.

For craft/making ideas try make-stuff.com

For cooking ideas try the North pole cook book

When we can't find a site that helps you with a free idea, then Mark sets up a page at his virgin freespace like these...

Mark's FREE favour vouchers

Mark's printable bookmarks

If you have any great free gift ideas then don't hesitate to let us know

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Here's some links to sites that have dedicated fathers day gift ideas pages this year...

up to £30

• gettingpersonal.co.uk - fathers day
• thegiftexperience.co.uk - fathers day
• iwantoneofthose.co.uk - fathers day
• prezzybox.com - fathers day
• gadgets.co.uk - fathers day
• drinkstuff.com

Over £30

• buyagift.co.uk.co.uk - fathers day
• iwantoneofthose.co.uk - fathers day
• drinkstuff.com - fathers day
• lastminute.com - fathers day

Easter Gifts (or not!)

We're not a big fan of the idea of 'Easter Gifts' which has appeared in recent years ( as I wrote in my article Easter Gifts – Rampant Consumerism or healthy alternative? ).

So, For the traditionalists..

Easter Egg links
thorntons.co.uk/Easter_Range
greenandblacksdirect.com/easter-eggs

However, if you're on the look for chocolate egg alternatives, then we suggest you try these retailers...

Easter Sweets
aquarterof.co.uk/eggciting-easter

Personalised Easter Cards
gettingpersonal.co.uk/easter-cards

Small Gifts
gettingpersonal.co.uk/easter-gifts

I've purposely avoided posting any expensive easter gift ideas, as I'm still not keen on the idea!

60th Birthday Present Ideas

Here's a link to our 60th Birthday Present ideas page, and here are links to some webshops that have a 60th birthday specific page...

up to £30
gettingpersonal.co.uk - 60th Birthday Gifts
PrezzyBox.com - 60th Birthday Gifts
a1gifts.co.uk - 60th Birthday Gifts

£30-£100
buyagift.co.uk - 60th Birthday Gifts

£100+
redletterdays.co.uk - 60th Birthday Gifts
buyagift.co.uk - 60th Birthday Gifts

An appropriate quote

"The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value."
- Charles Dudley Warner, US essayist (1829-1900)