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A special surprise can show your loved one just how much you love and care about them. Surprising someone is not only about making them happy but you will find that a great surprise also leaves you feeling better about yourself. The easiest way to surprise your special someone is by giving them a gift but read on to find out some other cute, easy, cheap and fun ways to spoil your family and friends. (more…)

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Studies have shown that two-thirds of divorces are initiated by wives; surely this goes to show that more often than not it is the wife who needs to be kept happy?  There is even a website wholly dedicated to this cause where men are guided on gift purchases for their wives and given a space to submit concerns on which they can receive advice.  A novel idea indeed, but one does perhaps need to look below the surface and decide: is the success of a marriage and a happy life really dependent on the happiness of one person? (more…)

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Every Christmas you can count on getting at least one gift you really don’t like. Standing in return lines in shops isn’t fun, and some gifts are just so bad you can’t bring yourself to upcycle them and give them to friends come their birthdays or next Christmas. The good news is there are plenty of people out there who might just love that gift you can’t stand. Here’s how to find them. (more…)

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As the year winds down, and families from different corners of the world get together to celebrate each others’ presence, the stresses of our lives seems to fade away, replaced with joy and pleasure. And this, too, should be reflected in what you read and what you do. So, after polling the office, we’ve come up with a list that answers the timeless question on what Christmas is about. (more…)

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Non-stop Christmas carols playing over sound systems in stores around the country, red and white decorations, and nativity plays at many a school are confirmation enough that Christmas is nigh. For those who’ve happened upon Boney M. playing on radio, Christmas is certainly here. And for parents all around the world, the stress of finding appropriate gifts for your little ones – for which a grey-bearded man with a pot belly in a red suit takes all the cred – has come to bear. Fear not, though, for if you have little girls under age six, some gifts will never fail you. (more…)

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Every once in a while we receive a present that we consider absolutely horrific (or that you already have), but you accept the gift graciously and hope that everyone in the room didn’t see you almost die of awkwardness. Holiday season is once again upon us and you’re likely to spending your spare time de-cluttering for the holidays. When you come across years worth of ‘unwanted’ gifts, simply rewrapping them could make them a prized possession for somebody else. Don’t toss them away because below we’ll teach you how to reduce, reuse and regift. (more…)

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Giving gifts can be costly not just in terms of money but also because of the impact that the gifts and their wrapping can have on the environment. The good news is that with some creative thought and a little extra effort it’s possible to give gifts that are better looking, better for the environment, and just… better. (more…)

Among other things, Christmas season is replete with gifts and garlands that need proper wrapping. There is no sense in elaborating on the importance of proper wrapping, as we are well aware of the consequence and situation that we may find ourselves if the gifts look lumpy and ill-dressed. (more…)

Christmas season is the time most of us tend to associate with gaiety, festivities, merrymaking, get together, and the like. But it at the same time is also one of the most stress full periods that you may go through, especially if you have kids. It is not uncommon to find parents looking with bated breath for the great day to arrive, full of anxiety, worry, and numerous challenges. You need to keep tab over their behaviour, and the activities they indulge in so as to ensure that nothing untoward happens that may diminish the festive holiday feeling. (more…)

Christmas season is as popular for its festivities and colours as it is for its tradition of giving presents to your near and dear ones. However, sometimes due to our ignorance and also at many a times absence of any proper planning, we are forced into last minute and Christmas shopping. Gifts bought on an impulse don’t have the personalised feel so dearly longed for by the receiver, and end up simply being another item racking up the pile. A proper Christmas gift will not only bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones, but it is you who stand to benefit the most. The satisfaction you will derive out of it is simply universal. (more…)