| H Porter | | | | children how about; a hand/foot casting kit, photo |
| People have forgotton about the meaning behind | | | | album or photo frames with perhaps a photo in. |
| gifting, in a consumer driven society we are often | | | | Higher price items for all the family are new TV, |
| pushed towards competing e.g. upstaing gifts and | | | | video camera, DVD player, Games Console |
| my gifts better than yours. Lets go back to | | | | Now onto children, this may be your own, |
| basics, giving is far more rewarding then receiving | | | | grandchildren or perhaps your godparents or a |
| its much better for your Karma. If someone | | | | close friend. For the best ideas simply walk into |
| gives you a list ignore it, the only time a list is | | | | your largest toy store and ask whats selling for |
| applicable is for Weddings where this is a tradition. | | | | your age group. These are usually trend toys |
| Gifting is all about imagination, and a little thinking | | | | such as the latest lego product or film toys like |
| time. For big events like Christmas buy people | | | | Harry Potter, power rangers or Incredibles. |
| things they would never buy themselves. | | | | For creative kids, visit a craft centre either online |
| | | | or on the high street, how about buying some |
| More and more adults are cooking as a hobby and | | | | materials and let the kids get creative? You can |
| for enjoyment therefore consider some of the | | | | buy thin leather and beads so they can make |
| following; spaghetti measurer, Griddle pan, | | | | their own jewellery or perhaps card and other |
| pancake maker, panini press, Knife set, Chefs | | | | craft items to make their own art. |
| blow torch, Cook books - check out Relaxation is | | | | If you want to buy something different why not |
| often overlooked in our busy lives how about | | | | buy a classi corgi toy or perhaps some jewellery |
| some of the following; | | | | like a charm braclett which you can buy charms |
| Bath Salts, Beauty products, we recommed | | | | for at other gifting times. Computer games are |
| brands like Bathina, Dermologica, Foot Doctor & | | | | normally a must have for kids but can be pricey, |
| sanctuary. Best to go to a beauty store where | | | | if these are out of your budget perhaps outdoor |
| there are gift packs. Electronic massager, | | | | games would be a better choice. |
| Cuddly hot water bottle, A good novel, lots to | | | | Kids also love DVD's so movies are a simple gift |
| choose from here best to go for your books | | | | idea, some of our top tips are look out for these |
| stores recommended list | | | | film distributors: |
| Gadgets are great fun here are some ideas; USB | | | | Disney who produced Micky Mouse & friends, |
| computer lights, Screen cleaing kit | | | | Winnie the pooh |
| Games, Board games and other season toys are | | | | Disney Pixar who produced Finding Nemo, Brother |
| great entertainment best to check out Amazon, | | | | Bear & The incredibles |
| Firebox and other large toy retailers for top best | | | | Dreamworks who produced Shrek |
| selling games. REmember gifts are about things | | | | Disney Film also produce some good teen movies |
| you would rarely buy yourself. | | | | like Freaky Friday or Confessions of a teenage |
| For Car fanatics how about: | | | | Dram Queen |
| Some designer interior mats and seat covers, Car | | | | Warner Bros are famous for Harry Potter & |
| Cleaning kit, personalised number plates, Mini car | | | | Xmas 2004 classic The Polar Express |
| racers, Ferrari or porche and other miniture car | | | | Fox is another who have produced Power ranges |
| collectables, for new drivers fluffy dice are fun | | | | and some other TV classics. |
| and well appreciated. | | | | Remember that your childhood favourites may be |
| Heath & Fitness. Some top ideas include; detox | | | | loved by your kids too, such as Transformers, |
| kit, hand weights, mini trampoline, exercise mat, | | | | He-Man, thunderbirds, captain scarlet & |
| execercise ball, Bag with towel & water bottle, | | | | Thundercats |
| execercise video, exercise | | | | Last of all our much loved pets are a big part of |
| DVD's are always a simple stocking filler or gift. | | | | our lives, which is why you will often find gifts |
| There are a variety of genres to choose from | | | | under the Chrsitmas tree for them. Our top |
| action, adventure, romantic, horror & | | | | suggestions are; cat nip ( a herb which makes |
| documentary. Amazon is the most famous online | | | | them go wild), new colar or lead, blackets, toys, |
| DVD retailer and has great suggestions and best | | | | new bowls, a grooming session at your pet store |
| seller lists to help you along. | | | | or why not for dogs especially a nice juicy bone. |
| Travel Enthusiasts; guide books, travel vouchers, | | | | Remember the final step for gifting is the |
| spa vouchers, hand luggage, wash bags, travel | | | | wrapping so spend as much time on the wrapping |
| accessories or perhaps a good novel. | | | | as you did on buying the gift. |
| If you are buying for adults who have just had | | | | |