November 25th, 2011
We think those hard-working teachers deserve a little gift to say ‘thank you’ for all their hard work during the school year. That’s why we have a lovely selection of teacher gifts which are perfect for showing your appreciation this Christmas.
Choose from our funky personalised Christmas tree baubles, or personalised Christmas mugs and candles all of which are extremely popular teacher gifts. Or how about some of our practical teacher gifts from East of India? Either way, your child’s teacher will be thrilled to receive a little token this Christmas.
Don’t forget all our Teacher Christmas gifts include free delivery – so what are you waiting for, start shopping for your teacher presents now!
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December 3rd, 2010
Now’s the perfect time to get baubles to go on your Christmas tree, check out our new range of exclusive personalised baubles. If you’re stuck for ideas for Godparents, grandparents, teachers and friends they make a really thoughtful present. We’ve had pregnancy announcements and marriage proposals engraved on our baubles this year among thousands of other messages so you really can put anything you like on them! The glass baubles this year are truly beautiful – a choice of angel or christmas tree with highlights of gold on the figures inside and new for 2010, the engraving is highlighted in gold too so they make an absolutely stunning addition to a tree. If you need one in a hurry, we can offer a next day service on this item too.
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October 22nd, 2010
Personalised Christmas Tree Baubles make great gift ideas for babies, teachers and Godparents. We have a wonderful range of personalised christmas tree baubles suitable for babies, teachers, godparents, godchildren and grandparents. Most baubles are despatched within 5 days. In addition we have loads of other great ideas for baby’s first christmas as well as lots of baby toys, toddler toys and toys for older children. Dont forget all our Christmas gifts are delivered for FREE!
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December 25th, 2009
As the end of the long term comes into sight and children at school begin to realise that Christmas really is coming, they will begin to ask their parents about thank you teacher gifts. The traditional idea of an apple for teacher goes back a long way, but has for some while now been replaced by more interesting thank you teacher gifts.
There is no need to lay out a fortune on thank you teacher gifts; they are really just a token to let the teacher know that their care of the school children is appreciated. Whether your child gives bath salts so the teacher can go home and unwind after the term has ended, or chocolate to give them a tasty treat, we have just what is needed here at Born Gifted.
Children love to feel that they are doing the right thing, so they will enjoy choosing suitable thank you teacher gifts for the staff at their school and will probably want to make sure that they find teacher gifts that suit their particular teacher. They will probably be eager to carefully wrap and label the teacher gifts as well.
Children will want to have the gifts put away somewhere safe ready for the end of term. It is then time to give their gift to the teacher before excitedly leaving school behind for the Christmas holidays. Allowing and encouraging them to take responsibility for choosing the thank you teacher gifts they give may help them to learn about saying thank you and appreciating the things that are done for them.
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December 23rd, 2009
Christmas is a time of year when people often think about giving to charities and become more aware of people who are in need of help. It is a time when many people volunteer at seasonal shelters and many individuals try to make the idea of ‘goodwill to all’ a true message in their own lives.
Many charities are aware of this and send out special appeals at this time of year. For these reasons it is becoming more and more popular amongst all sections of the population to give ethical gifts at Christmas. There is such a connection of ideas between the goodwill of Christmas time and giving ethical gifts that it really has taken off as a new Christmas custom.
Ethical gifts enable the producers in developing countries to live better lives and help to reduce pollution and environmental problems by using sustainable and recycled goods.
At Born Gifted, we are very keen to do our bit for this cause so we have a selection of ethical gifts to choose from that are better for the environment and that pay a fair return to the craftspeople and producers. From fair trade toys as baby gifts to organic bath oils for mums, we have a selection to please everyone.
It is good to know that the pleasure and excitement being shared at Christmas time in this country is also helping to create a better world for everyone. Ethical gifts are a marvellous way of promoting the true spirit of Christmas and ethical baby gifts can be a great start to someone’s seasonal present receiving life.
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December 21st, 2009
Even the excitement of the run up to Christmas is sometimes eclipsed for new parents whose baby arrives at this time of year. In the flurry of learning all about how to care for their precious new baby and the attention and visits from relatives eager to meet the new arrival, the idea of shopping and preparing for Christmas can get quite lost.
However, even new mums and dads will want to celebrate Christmas. No doubt there will have been lots of new mum gifts when the baby arrived, but Christmas is another opportunity to give some attention just for mum. It can feel a daunting time when a new mum is left in total charge of a tiny, dependent infant, so knowing that she has people around who care about her can make a great deal of difference.
New mum gifts at Christmas may really boost her morale and a new mum’s survival pack such as we have here at Born Gifted, could be just the thing. Other new mum gifts that will really please are a pampering box with all good things for total relaxation, and don’t forget that essential baby gifts may be very welcome as well.
A new baby arriving in time for Christmas brings with it both stress and delight and your new mum gifts will help to make sure that the new parents can forget the stress and enjoy the delight of their new family – for a few moments at least! New mum gifts and baby gifts can ensure nobody is left out.
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December 18th, 2009
As Christmas time approaches, so the excitement index amongst the children goes up. Each new shop with decorations and school activities can add to their anticipation.
It is often said that Christmas is for children, and certainly, they add to the joy of this time of year but they don’t only enjoy receiving presents, they can get a lot of pleasure out of giving big brother gifts and big sister gifts.
Big brothers and sisters can enjoy the run up to Christmas season as much as the younger ones as they share outings to pantomimes and ballet or to the local shopping high street to see the lights.
So what could be nicer for your small children than to put some thought and planning into getting some gifts for their big brother or sister? Even quite small children can have a keen sense of occasion and may be very enthusiastic about putting quite a lot of effort and thought, not to mention their carefully saved pocket money, into getting some big brother gifts or big sister gifts. Big brothers and big sisters can get a baby Christmas gift for a sibling. With parental advice, they can get a suitable and nice baby Christmas gift.
They can choose from the suggestions we have at Born Gifted such as old fashioned games like tiddlywinks or cars and bookends. Your younger ones will get the pleasure of choosing their big brother gifts or big sister gifts and your older ones will really appreciate receiving a specially chosen Christmas present from the little one.
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December 14th, 2009
Many people think of spring and summer as being the time of year for weddings, but a wedding in winter can also be very special.
You will need to get into a different mindset – instead of planning for a warm, sunny day and imagining everyone in light, summer clothes with photos taken in beautiful parkland or gardens, you can think of traditional beams and cosy firesides as you and your guests enjoy a warming hot punch, followed by a convivial winter meal.
Wedding dresses and bridesmaids outfits are just beautiful in winter weight fabrics and styles, and may even be more flattering than skimpy summer styles. Just make sure that your bridesmaids will be wearing dresses that don’t expose too much bare flesh to the winter temperatures by choosing outfits with a small jacket.
Another aspect to consider is the gifts you will give them. It is traditional for the bride to present her attendants with bridesmaids gifts as a thank you for their attendance on the bride for the day and the support they have given over the preparation time.
Traditionally, bridesmaids gifts have often been a silver or gold necklace or chain and here at Born Gifted we have a selection of bridesmaids gifts, as well as a modern take on bridesmaids gifts, such as photo frames and trinkets. Your winter wedding will be just as special as a summer wedding and, by autumn, you may want personalised baby gifts! Whatever your precise gift needs will be, be they as unusual as godparent gifts, we will be pleased to assist you.
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December 11th, 2009
Being a new mum is both exciting and daunting. After all the planning and waiting, she is now in a hospital bed with her new baby and possibly feeling quite unprepared for the task ahead.
This is the time that having family support around is very important. Knowing that she can pick up the phone and ask what may seem a daft question can make her feel much better.
Another way that friends and family can show their support is by giving new mum gifts. It can feel quite overwhelming to a new mum to see so much attention and so many presents lavished on her baby, so receiving some new mum gifts makes sure she knows that people are thinking of her as well. No matter how much the new mum loves her baby and appreciates the love and baby gifts that are given, it is still delightful for her to experience the affection and thought that people have put into new mum gifts for her.
Here at Born Gifted, we have new mum gifts that are bound to provide just that pick-me-up that weary new mums may need. After a day of working out how to do nappies, finding out the best way to wind the baby and coping with putting tiny arms and legs into tiny sleeves and leggings, she will need comfort. It is a steep learning curve and knowing that at the end of the day she can sink into a pampering bath and lose all the stress of the day may be just what makes it feel worthwhile. Make her feel special with new mum gifts.
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December 7th, 2009
Brothers and sisters often squabble and fight, but underneath all this there is usually a strong bond. That is why small children so enjoy choosing special big brother gifts or big sister gifts at Christmas time.
There will probably be lots of list writing and pointing out things in shops so it usually isn’t too difficult for them to choose what to give as a baby Christmas gift for a little brother or big sister gifts. It is even easier if they look here at Born Gifted at our selection of ideal big brother or sister gifts of toys, photo frames and pens and pencils.
All the squabbles can fade away as they carefully choose the wrapping paper for the gift that has been carefully chosen then just as carefully wrapped up – even if you do have to restrain yourself from tidying up some of the loose ends! This is one of those occasions when the best thing a mum or dad can do is to just step back and enjoy the pleasure and pride you can see in your child as they prepare for giving their special big brother gifts or sister’s baby Christmas gift.
The thought and preparation they have put in to choosing their present and wrapping it up in shiny stuff will be well rewarded on Christmas Day when they see the smiles of their big brother or sister.
For once, you may be able to sit back and enjoy the sight of your children happily playing together with not a squabble in sight. Visit our site today to see our range of big brother and big sister gifts.
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