GiftGen named as the MOST USEFUL shopping site!

The Gift Ideas Generator was recently featured as the No. 1 'most useful shopping site' (beating eBay & Kelkoo!!!) in the Telegraph's '101 most useful websites' article.

I know it's a case of 'blowing your own trumpet' a bit, but we haven't mentioned this on the blog before and we were obviously extremely pleased about it!

Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Kids

Mothers day is almost here (It's this sunday coming!). Mothers day is about showing appreciation to your mum for all the things she does for you, like washing your clothes and cooking your dinner. It's the thought that counts, and not about spending a lot of money. Flowers and chocolates are usually popular gift ideas. Something handmade by yourself is a great way to give a unique gift. Try these sites for handmade mothers day gift ideas...

• Mothers day for kids at ActivityVillage.co.uk
• Make-Stuff.com
• CBBC Makes
• AllFreeCrafts.com

GiftGen Demo Video & 5 Star Review

We've just discovered that Channelflip reviewed our site in December (giving us 5 stars), and produced a great demo video...

Wedding Present Ideas

I received an email this morning, reminding me of a friend's wedding. I quickly used GiftGen to get some present ideas, and here are some of the best ones that came up...

• Theatre Tickets
• Wine Tasting Day
• DAB Radio
• Digital Photo Frame
• Personalised Canvas
• Wine in a Wooden Box

Here are some links to the wedding present section of some great gift sites...

GettingPersonal.co.uk - Wedding gifts
BuyaGift.co.uk - Wedding gifts
House of Fraser - Wedding list page
A1 Gifts - Wedding Gifts

Charity Gift Ideas

Buying a gift for someone who really doesn't need anything, or is of a caring nature? There are some great charity gift websites out there with ideas ranging from life changing gifts for the 3rd world , like a herd of goats or fruit trees, to planet saving ideas like sponosorship of a woodland or acre of rainforest. For the animal lover you could sponsor a dolphin, dog or a orangutan?

Life Changing gifts for the 3rd world
practicalpresents.org
presentaid.org
musthavegifts.org

Help the planet
rainforestconcern.org
worldlandtrust.org.uk

Animal Sponsorship
WWF - Animal Sponsorship
gorillas.org - sponsor a gorilla
dogstrust.org.uk - Sponsor a dog

Stocking Fillers for Kids

I've been scouring the web for the best stocking filler ideas for kids, and have come across some great sections within some of the gift websites out there.

Here's the pick of the best I've found:

Under £1.50
Stocking-Fillers.co.uk - Under £2
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - up to £3 stocking fillers
Stocking-Fillers.co.uk - Under £3
Hawkins Bizzare - Stocking fillers

Up to £3
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - up to £3 stocking fillers
Stocking-Fillers.co.uk - Under £3
Hawkins Bizzare - Stocking fillers

£3-£5
Stocking-Fillers.co.uk - Under £5
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - £3 - £5 stocking fillers
TheGiftExperience.co.uk - Stocking fillers

£5-£10
Stocking-Fillers.co.uk - Under £10
TheGiftExperience.co.uk - Stocking fillers
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - £5+ stocking fillers
PrezzyBox.com - Stocking fillers

IWantOneOfThose.com - Gadgets & cool boys toys

Just in case you've not come across it before, I thought I'd mention IWantOneOfThose.com. They sell all the latest fun gadgets, and have an price range of approximately £5-£250.

BeautifulThings.co.uk - Gifts for ladies

We've recently discovered a website called beautifulthings.co.uk that is perfect for buying gifts for young ladies. Their main categories are jewellery, bags, pampering, home accessories, and gifts. Products are in the £5 - £40 price range. Click here to visit their site.

thegoodwebguide.co.uk - recommends us.

The Good Web Guide (thegoodwebguide.co.uk) have recommended our site, and have summed GiftGen up as...

"A useful, no-nonsense resource to find the perfect gift."

To read the full GiftGen Review - click here

Secret Santa Gift Ideas.

Forgive me for mentioning Santa before December has begun, but our secret Santa was organised at work yesterday (not by me!), and so I've been searching for the best sites for secret Santa gifts this morning. Here are the results of my toil:

Up to £3
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - up to £3 stocking fillers
Hawkins Bizzare - Stocking fillers

£3-£5
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - £3 - £5 stocking fillers
TheGiftExperience.co.uk - Stocking fillers

£5-£10
IWantOneOfThose.com - Stocking fillers
PrezzyBox.com - Stocking fillers
PrezziesPlus.co.uk - £5+ stocking fillers
TheGiftExperience.co.uk - Stocking fillers