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Written by John Smith co-founder of GettingPersonal.co.uk GettingPersonal.co.uk are one of the UK's leading on-line retailers of Gifts, personalised gifts and Christmas Gifts. Their website is packed with over 1,500 gifts for any special occasion. For more go to www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

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When a Happy 18th Would Suffice, Why Do Parents Say
Turning eighteen is such a milestone in anyone's life. When you're young you just want to get older faster, and when you're older, you wish you could just go back and learn to enjoy being young. Hindsight can be a wonderful thing. But turning 18 is a milestone in anyone's life; it brings with it a whole new set of responsibilities and what better way for parents to warn their children about them, than with some special 18th birthday gifts? Read
By: John Smith | 28/10/2008 | Gifts
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Unusual Gifts for Those Who Prefer a Life Less Ordinary
Buying presents for your loved-ones isn't always that easy if they don't share the same regular tastes as everybody else; sometimes a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates just won't do. If you know someone who is notoriously difficult to buy for, then treat them this year with something a little bit different... These unusual gifts are not only guaranteed to surprise, but they're bound to make your loved one feel even more special than they already are. Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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Playing Soldiers and Getting Dirty – Celebrate Turning 30
A lot of people worry about reaching 30, mainly because the carefree years of twenty-something are soon to be gone and despite the best efforts to fight them off, adult responsibilities are looming. But turning 30 should be a time of great celebration, not least because you can expect to get some fantastic 30th birthday gifts, and if you're on the look out for someone else's 30th birthday gifts, then why not treat them to something a little more unusual this year? Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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How to Stay Sporty Once You Turn Forty
Life, as they say, begins at forty; and let's face it, as people are living longer these days, we can all afford to step back a decade, and even though the 40th birthday gifts and cards might let slip your actual age, there's no reason to get depressed. In fact, 40 year olds have a number of things to celebrate: you're already on the property ladder, you'll receive lots of nice 40th birthday gifts, and you've only got another thirty years of work to go…okay, so maybe the last one... Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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Gifts With the Wow Factor for the Man in Your Life
However the man in your life gets his thrills; Ultimate Experience Days for Him are bound to set the pulse racing! Whether he wants a drive in a dream car, spin out in a cockpit or literally jump for joy in the snow, gifts for him will never be the same again. And we guarantee he's going to love you for it! Truly; Experience Days are bound to put a smile on his face – until next year, that is! Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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How to Find Exciting and Original Birthday Gifts for Him
Struggling to find perfect birthday gifts for him for him? Sick and tired of the same old, same old? Well, maybe the perfect original birthday gift for him is right under your nose; in our Gifts guide perhaps... So you never know what to give him as a birthday gift? There are just so many Gifts and activities for him to experience and enjoy. Go ahead, take a look; put a huge smile on his face! Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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How to Live the High Life
Between borderline obsession and fear of flight, man's feelings about flying are never lukewarm, and our Flying Experience Days and Activities will turn this into a full-blow passion! Thrill seekers will naturally gravitate towards the Flying Experience Days... When it comes to living the "high life" nothing compares to the sense of freedom with Flying Experience Days - gifts they'll remember forever! Go on - make someone fly. Read
By: John Smith | 23/10/2008 | Gifts
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Oops. I Thought it Was Your Paper Anniversary
It's nice to have a set of guidelines detailing the substance you're expected to base your Anniversary Gifts on as each year of wedded bliss passes. But let's be honest; it doesn't exactly show off your wisdom, imagination or wit, does it? And who really wants tin or fruit off everyone, or indeed ivory off anyone? Let's get personal about proceedings! Read
By: John Smith | 17/10/2008 | Gifts
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Starting Points for the Perfect 40th Birthday Gifts
Forty certainly isn't as old as it used to be, but it's still a great excuse for a celebration. For the 40th Birthday gift-buyer, though, it can be a troublesome age to buy for. The recipient is neither a spring chicken nor middle aged, and is probably rethinking a few aspects of his or her life, hopefully starting with the dress sense. If you're looking for 40th birthday gifts to buy a friend or relative, take a look at Getting Personal's list of essential starting points for inspiration... Read
By: John Smith | 17/10/2008 | Gifts
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Marking Your 21st the Celebrity Way
Even today, when the occasion doesn't have any legal significance, most people want to make a big deal of their 21st birthday. For those with fame and fortune, it seems a ceremonial “key to the door” and a bottle of champagne aren't enough in the way of 21st birthday gifts they want wild parties with glitz and glamour... It's worth remembering though, that even the famous receive some unwelcome 21st birthday gifts... Read
By: John Smith | 17/10/2008 | Gifts