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Unusual bird houses  Filed under What Present To Buy For A Bird Watcher Here's something different for your garden, sure to appeal to both human and feathered types - a quirky bird house shaped like a caravan. This is a humorous twist on a traditional garden accessory which more often than not is pretty dull and is the perfect gift for nature lovers, Bill Oddie types and ornithologists. more |
 Brush to the sound of musicTuesday 30th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy To Encourage Children To Brush Their Teeth Here's a clever idea designed to get even the most reluctant brusher racing to the bathroom three times a day - a musical toothbrush. This brilliant battery-powered toothbrush actually transmits music into your head as you brush. Soundwaves stream through the bristles and travel through your jawbone to your inner ear where the music reverberates in your head. Simply press the button and begin brushing. The more thoroughly you brush, the better the sound! more Road refresher non spill dog's bowl  Friday 26th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Dog Any dog owner will be sure to appreciate the sheer genius of this non spill dog bowl. Ideal both for the home and for travelling, the bowl has been especially designed to keep long ears and beards dry too. It even has the presidential seal of approval - Barack Obama has just bought one for the White House pooch, Bo. more Personalised crystal wine glasses for the bride and groom  Wednesday 24th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Wedding If you have a wedding coming up and aren't sure of what to buy for the happy couple, here are some beautiful cut crystal wine glasses which will be greatly appreciated. Presented in a gift box, they can be personalised with any message of up to 75 characters and are a lovely keepsake for the bride and groom. more An internet ready laptop for less than £100  Monday 22nd June 2009Filed under What Present To Buy Someone Who Loves Surfing The Web Laptops Direct are currently offering a completely refurbished, pristine condition Asus Eee PC 2GB White laptop for just £97.97. This mini computer is ultra portable and comes highly recommended - Pc Pro recently said "The Eee PC defies all expectations" and gave it 6 out of 6 stars when they reviewed it. more Garden boules lawn set Friday 19th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Your Parents  Here comes the summer - long lazy days with a cool drink watching tennis, cricket . . . and boules. Boules (or petanque) is great fun to play and is ideal for those days spent relaxing in the garden. This quality set of boules is made from solid steel and comes packed in a durable carry case for easy storage and transport. It comes complete with a marker and jack to provide you with all you need for the perfect summer game. moreThe ultimate puzzle - a Sudoku Rubik's cube  Friday 19th June 2009Filed under What Present To Buy Someone Who Loves Sudoku What do you get when you cross the incredibly popular Sudoku with the best selling puzzle of all time, the Rubik's cube? Answer: the Sudokube. It's effectively a Rubik's cube made up of numbers rather than colours. You play in the same way as you do a Rubik's Cube, but need to get the numbers on each side as you would in a Sudoku grid. more Trace me luggage tag Wednesday 17th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Going On Holiday  Know someone who's off on holiday soon? Would they appreciate seeing their luggage again? Here's a small insurance policy in the shape of a luggage tag, barcoded with the owners personal details. Should the worst happen and the suitcase ends up in a different continent, the local handling official or police can scan this barcode. The owner then receives both a text message and e-mail to let them know where it is. Now why don't the airlines do that? moreWedding survival handbook Monday 15th June 2009  Filed under What Present To Buy The Bride And Groom To Be It's the most important day of your life, and almost anything can go wrong! Luckily, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series are here to help not just the happy couple but also family, friends, bridesmaids and best men, survive the blessed event. Learn how to charm wary in-laws, survive the bachelor party, sober up a bridesmaid, cover wedding day blemishes, salvage a collapsed cake, deal with wedding night jitters, torn wedding dresses, lost rings, freak weather . . . it's a wonder that weddings ever go right. more Say Howdy to the grillslinger  Friday 12th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Fathers Day If your dad is a bit of a whizz when it comes to barbecues he'll love this utensil belt complete with very high quality BBQ tools (tongs, spatula and knife) all in 'quick-draw' lock and load inserts (that are of course machine washable). There is even room for a bottle for oil and a pair of salt and pepper shakers. more  Superdad - ideal Fathers Day gift Thursday 11th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Your Dad For Fathers Day You already know that your dad is a super hero but imagine the look on his face when presented with his very own Super Dad Caricature this Father's Day (June 21st). Simply send a photo of his face and an artist will turn him into Super Dad. The picture is even framed. But hurry. The deadline to get this in time for Father's Day is by noon, Tuesday 16th June. more Pop up tent - ideal for camping or the beach  Wednesday 10th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Happy Campers Here's a revolutionary tent for all those happy campers who were never in the Scouts or Girl Guides and can't be bothered with poles, separate groundsheets and ties. Simply take this out its bag, set it on the ground and it pops up in seconds. Peg it down and you have a two man tent. Light to carry and easy to use, this is an ideal tent for the beach, camping or festivals. more Indoor and outdoor bean bag seat  Monday 8th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For The Home These gigantic sized, super comfortable, contemporary bean bags would make an ideal wedding present, housewarming or anniversary gift. They can be used not just indoors but also outside as well and are available in a choice of colours. Even better, for a limited time, they are available online for half the original price. more Two in one kitchen / BBQ play set for budding Jamie Olivers  Friday 5th June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Young Children Who Like To Make Believe If you have a budding Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson in the family, the Little Tikes Inside / Outside Cook'n'Grill Kitchen will make sure they don't feel left out when mum and dad are in the kitchen or firing up outside on the adult versions. Better still, it even comes with a chef 's hat and 29 additional accessories. more Family time photo clock Wednesday 3rd June 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Grandparents, Friends Or Relatives  The best gifts are those which it is obvious that thought has gone into choosing them. That's why we love this photo frame clock featuring twelve small photo frames. You can give it as it is or, even better, fill each of the spaces with a photo personal to the lucky recipient. Whether it be pictures of all the family, or just the grandchildren or nieces and nephews, this personal photo clock is bound to be greatly appreciated. moreMini picnic table condiment set  Friday 29th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Who Loves Barbecues Here's the perfect gift for people who love to have barbecues - a mini picnic table condiment set. Featuring four bottles for salt, pepper, ketchup and salad dressing (or whatever sauce you wish), this will sit perfectly on the full scale picnic table and is sure to be a talking point. Quirky and practical - what more could they want! more Dragon, sopophorous bean or bezoar?  Wednesday 27th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Harry Potter Fan We've all played the game "Animal, Vegetable or Mineral" where you have 20 questions to guess the item being thought about. There are even electronic versions available, small plastic balls with a few flashing LEDs which give hours of portable fun. But here's one that all Harry Potter fans will love - a Harry Potter 20Q that will magically read your mind (by divination, of course) and work out which of the most obscure Harry Potter related people /places / things you are thinking about. more Digger shaped bed  Monday 25th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Toddler Children who sleep through the night are worth their weight in gold and anything that makes bedtime a comfortable, enjoyable time (and guarantee us a few more hours shut eye ourselves!) has got to be a good idea. Toddlers will love this digger shaped bed so much, you might even have a problem getting them up in the morning! more One from the top and any five others please  Friday 22nd May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Someone Who Loves Countdown If you know someone who settles in front of the box to watch Countdown every afternoon, here is the ideal gift for them - the electronic Countdown game. Complete with sound effects, there are three different types of games just as on the show - letters, numbers and conundrums. And for those of us who aren't geniuses, there is an expert function to show the solutions! more  Novelty mirrors Wednesday 20th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Childs Room Here are a range of lightweight, shatterproof and child safe novelty mirrors which will make an unusual, quirky addition to any home. There are even letter shaped mirrors which can add that personal touch to a childs bedroom more A windproof umbrella  Monday 18th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Your Mum At last - someone has finally invented an umbrella that doesn't turn itself inside out at the slightest breeze. This umbrella maintains it's sleek aerodynamic shape in winds of up to Gale Force 10 - an ideal antidote to the British weather. more  Sweet memoriesFriday 15th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Who Has A Sweet Tooth Here's a fun, nostalgic, quirky and personal gift that will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth - a huge four litre sweetie jar brimming with old favourite sweets that you've probably not seen since your school days. Plus there's an extra special surprise for the lucky recipient. The bright and colourful label on the jar is completely personalised with a greeting / occasion (eg Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Thank You etc), the first name of the recipient plus a special gift message from you more Mp3 playing ghetto blaster shoulder bag  Wednesday 13th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Girl With Style Remember the eighties when the cool kids listened to their music when they were out and about on a four foot long ghetto blaster perched on their shoulders. Now we have miniscule sized MP3 players - handy but not so street cred. To get the look, the music but not the backstrain, how about this retro style bag which looks like a ghetto blaster and even has real speakers which connect to your MP3 player. more Bring the cinema to your home  Monday 11th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Who Deserves A Little Luxury (you, perhaps!) Bring the cinema to your home with these luxurious, leather home cinema chairs. Available in single or multiple seater versions, they come complete with a beverage cooler/warmer, recliner with remote control, storage box, anti slip footrest and even a massage system. more  Cat in a tankFriday 8th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Cat Lover Who saw the Apprentice last night? And who thought Alan Sugar should have fired the lot of them for failing to sell truck loads of these cat playhouses? If your cat would love to play in a playhouse shaped as a tank, a plane or a fire engine, then you've come to the right place. more  The present that delivers every month of the year Friday 8th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Magazine Reader Here's a gift that is both practical and thoughtful - a subscription to their favourite magazine. Not only will you be giving them a regular reminder of your generosity but there are huge savings to be made on the cover price. And with a massive range of magazines to choose from, there really is something to please even the most difficult people to buy for. more Who let the dogs out Wednesday 6th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Dog Lover  If you have a dog or know someone whose dog has a reputation as a bit of a rascal, here's the perfect gift for them - a Pet Jail Hound Convict Costume. This machine washable Pet Jail Hound Prisoner Costume includes a black and white striped prisoner outfit bearing the words 'bad dog' with a coordinating prisoner's hat and is available in a range of sizes. more Tinkle the ivories without a piano Monday 4th May 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Musician We just love these musical glove. Sensors on the fingertips trigger the notes which then play through the attached speaker, allowing you to play music on whatever surface you're sitting at. more  Up to 20% off selected items at DebenhamsFriday 1st May 2009 Filed under What Present Discount Codes Here are two fantastic Debenhams discount codes for you. Get 10% off beauty, furniture and selected electricals by using discount code PH4P at the checkout. Or if you're looking for a gift from the fashion or home departments, you'll get a massive 20% off by using discount code P5TP at the checkout! Hurry though, this offer ends 12th May 2009. click here  sWaP mobile phone watch Wednesday 29th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Gadget Buff This smart phone would not be out of place in a James Bond film, because not only does it tell the time, it is also a fully functioning mobile phone, a 1.3 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, a video recorder and a video player. You can even read your e-mails online and surf the internet. And even better, it's strapped to your wrist, so you'll never leave it at home or lose it. more Share your music with a friend  Monday 27th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Friendly Music Lover Listening to your I-Pod or MP3 can be a fairly anti-social affair - once you're plugged in you exist in your own solitary bubble. Wouldn't it be nice if you could share your music with a friend without having lopsided hearing. Now you can with this super headphone splitter which also doubles as a keyring. more The daddy of all water pistols  Friday 24th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Kids For Summer In the good old days, water fight success depended on the size of your mums old washing-up liquid bottle (and some fiendish tactics!). In recent years however, water pistols have evolved - it's all "pump action" this and "H20 blast" that as young guns take to the back gardens with bigger and bigger water pistols. Well, they're in for a shock this Summer if they run into someone touting this baby. The aptly named Super Soaker. more Kids eat free in Orlando card  Wednesday 22nd April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy Someone Going To Florida On Holiday If someone you know (or your own family) is off to Orlando, Florida on their holidays this year, here's a little something they will appreciate if they have kids under 11 - the Kids Eat Free Card. For just £10, kids can enjoy unlimited ‘Kids Eat Free’ meals at over 130 family-affordable restaurants for the duration of their holiday. more  20% off experiences for three days only Monday 20th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Who Has Everything STOP PRESS!!! Buy a gift is celebrating their 9th birthday this week and to celebrate are offering a massive 20% off their experience days. But be quick, this offer is only from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd April 2009 (excludes attraction tickets or personal shopping experiences). Simply enter the discount code weare9 on the basket page and click apply code. The vouchers last for up to ten months so you can buy now and have some fantastic days out during the Summer! more  Personalised childrens booksFriday 17th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Child What can be more exciting for a child than to own a book in which he or she himself is featured. I can speak from experience as my daughter was given one a few years ago and told everyone that would listen that she was indeed Snow White. Simply send details of the child in question by filling in the online form and the child's name and other information about them is included in the story. Perfect for encouraging little ones to develop a love of reading. more Unusual bird houses Wednesday 15th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Bird Watcher Here's something different for your garden, sure to appeal to both human and feathered types - a quirky bird house shaped like a caravan. This is a humorous twist on a traditional garden accessory which more often than not is pretty dull and is the perfect gift for nature lovers, Bill Oddie types and ornithologists. more Geek chic Wi-Fi detecting T-shirt  Monday 13th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy A Computer Geek This T-shirt is so geeky that it actually transcends geekiness and re-enters planet Coolville. As its name suggests, this hi-tech garment lets you know when you're in a Wi-Fi zone by graphically displaying the Wi-Fi connections floating around the vicinity. Glowing bars on the front of the shirt dynamically change as the signal strength fluctuates. Clever, eh? more Mans best friend - Wrex The Dog  Friday 10th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For A Child Who Loves Dogs Do you know someone who would love a dog but for whatever reason can't have one. Meet Wrex, a mischievous and quirky robotic dog. Just like a real dog, Wrex’s behaviour depends on his moods, he can be happy one minute then angry or even crazy the next. His eyes spin and roll in their sockets letting you know what he’s feeling and thinking. more  Hatch a plantWednesday 8th April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Easter It is difficult finding an Easter gift unless you are giving to a chocoholic. However we have found something that not only screams Easter, but won't rot your teeth either. Crack open these eggs and you won't find sweeties and chocolates inside. Instead, these eggs are filled with fortified peat and seeds - with everything you need to grow your very own herbs and flowers. more Sound asleep pillows Monday 6th April 2009  Filed under What Present To Buy For Someone Who Loves To Fall Asleep Listening To Music Dropping off listening to your favourite sounds is wonderfully self indulgent, but maybe not so good when you wake up with the earphones throttling you, your ears aching from wearing the ear plugs too long, or a grumpy partner who doesn't appreciate your taste in music. Solution? The sound asleep pillows. more Child tracking device  Thursday 2nd April 2009 Filed under What Present To Buy For Concerned Parents Losing track of a child is probably one of the most terrifying things to happen to a parent. But children don't always like to be made to stay by a grown ups side. This tracking system is perfect for giving your child some freedom whilst at the same time giving you peace of mind. more Home Previous Next |
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