Gifts and a gift buying guide

Gifts Online plus a guide to buying a gift for a woman

Alternative Gifts Ltd - Gifts for him, her and the children, including chocolate fountains, a liquid filled optical mouse, a vibrating neck cushion and many more unusual and eclectic items.	Buying a gift for a woman This ShoppingTrolley guide has been written tongue in cheek to help men buy gifts for the women in their lives. It is more a list of what not to do rather than a list of what to do. Being a woman myself and married for more years than I care to mention, I use a very direct approach with my husband, eg "I would like a Chocolate Fountain, please".	Silver Rolo - £39.99 - Do you love anyone enough to give them a silver Rolo?
PrezzyBox - Home of the interactive Gift Finder, which will show you thousands great gifts and gift ideas. Delivery is free when you spend £25 or more.		Balloon Store - The Balloon Store provide balloons for all occasions, including a Balloon In A Box and a Bouquet of Balloons.
The Dog House - Fun site with over 700 gift items including "Fatties Lamb", a plush and cute cuddly lamb suitable for all ages, a pink electric kettle and a floating globe.	However, I appreciate fully that most women do not take such an up front approach, especially if you have not been together for that long. Hence here is this "how not to upset your wife / girlfriend and buy her a nice present" guide. Listen out for hints. I know that men might find it very difficult to hear the subliminal message in a woman's subtle remark, but it's worth trying. For example, should your girlfriend mention that she would like some more pottery to add to her Clarice Cliff collection, it is worth making a mental note of this fact and checking out the local antique shops in the area. However, if your girlfriend tells you not to bother with presents this year, or to only get her a small one, then act on this request at your peril. Something with diamonds in ought to do. Don't buy clothes unless a direct request has been made of you to do this. Not only does the item have to be the correct size, it has to be in both a colour and style that your lady will appreciate. If you buy something too big, you open yourself up to "Do you really think I'm so fat I could wear that?!" However, if you buy something too small, you are asking for "You don't love me, you wish I were slimmer" type remarks. Be warned. Don't buy household appliances to make her life easier. For example, it would be unfortunate for you to have the latest steam iron lodged down your oesophagus by an angry partner, along with the sentiments "well you can do your own bloody ironing". Wrap the present yourself with top quality wrapping paper, ribbons and bows. You could even attach a helium filled balloon. Your girlfriend will be impressed that you have gone to such an effort for her. Don't buy her DIY tools, unless she loves her DIY and has specifically requested them. Otherwise, she might think that, in fact, you have bought the present for yourself. That would be a bad move. Don't ask your mum for help in choosing a gift for your girlfriend. Your mother will most likely have no idea what your girlfriend would like. A better person to ask for suggestions would be your girlfriend's best friend, who is likely to know her better. Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4	Firebox.com Gadgets, games and boys toys. Top 10 bestsellers include an Orgasmatron(!), a Super TV Boy (a joypad with 127 built-in retro games) and 'Oddballs' - grown up Space Hoppers for those that haven't quite managed to grow up.
Johnson Crafts - Cross stitch kits, embroidery kits, tapestry kits and printed canvas.		Hawkin's Bazaar - Unusual items including a butterfly kit, where you can watch a caterpillar grow, change into a chrysalis and emerge as a butterfly, at which point you can release it into the wild. There are many other curious, unusual and novelty items to choose from.
Need a present Funky, unusual gifts for men and women, eg an atomiser, bond cufflinks, a quattro pen and much more.
Thanks Darling - All types of gift activities together with traditional gifts such as champagne, flowers, chocolates, gadgets and big boys toys.		Framed Share - Buy a share in your favourite company, and have it framed. As a shareholder , you may be entitled to perks, benefits and possibly dividends. Choose from football clubs, designer brands and many more companies..
Gotcha Something - A range of gifts including bangles and bracelets, bomb cosmetics, handbags, keyrings, Laser Glass, necklaces, Piggin (model pigs), Teddy Bears and umbrellas.		Woodwork by Design - Custom hand made woodwork designs including bowls, boxes, clocks, models, toys and small pieces of furniture.
BabiesBaskets - Baby baskets for every occasion including baskets for boys, girls, mum, Christening and First Birthday. Choose from prefilled baskets or custom create your own. You can choose from a variety of contents including soft toys, photograph albums, pram shoes and blankets.		BitsnStuff - Gifts for all occasions including weddings, baby and christening. Bestsellers include bathing products, handabags and beautiful toy tents for children styled as a circus big top, gingerbread cottage and many more designs.
The Aroma Shop - Jewellery for adults and children, contemporary watches, handbags, novelties for men and boys, and a range of essential oils and toiletries. Gift wrapping is free.		Rural Living - A diverse range of items with a rural theme, including items for the home (eg vases and candlesticks), items for the garden (eg a hedgehog box), hand crafted toys, soaps and leather photo albums.
		Qfonic - Technogifts including ipod accessories, a coffee warmer, computer gizmos, blue tooth, psp, sim cards and more.