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From a survey by UK Internet company, The Gift Experience has revealed savvy ways in which to breathe new life into your bank balance in the inevitable, long run-up to Christmas.

Everyone knows that re-gifting is when you receive a present and then cheekily decide you're going to give it to someone else, but what you might not know is just how popular this is! Our infographic reveals all...

Autumn is here and with it comes the indulgence of curling up on the sofa in the evening with a warm drink or a cheeky glass or two of wine. A key element to happily settling down into the sofa on an autumn night is comfort, and what better way to achieve this than with new cushions, either for yourself or a loved one...

We’ve heard that microwave mug cakes are very simple and only take a few minutes to whip together, so we thought we’d put them to the test right here in The Gift Experience headquarters. After a quick trip to our local supermarket we decided to make three different types of mug cake in our very own office kitchen and we were not disappointed...

Women love to receive jewellery whether it’s from their partner or a special gift from a friend or sibling, jewellery always makes great choices of Gifts For Women, something thoughtful that will always remind someone of a special occasion.

As this week is National Chocolate Week, it is simply a must that you celebrate this prestigious occasion with lots and lots of chocolate!

The Rugby World Cup is the latest major sports event taking over our television screens and getting us all up very early morning so that we can watch the matches. New Zealand are the hosts of this year’s world cup and rugby fans all over the world are tuning in to support their team no matter what time zone they are in!

Whether it’s an 18th birthday party, 50th wedding anniversary or even a baby shower you will want to make sure that you spend a little time with each guest to show how much you appreciate them being there. The following day, you will want to remember those who made the effort and who celebrated the day with you!

Everyone loves a cuppa whether it's a nice cup of tea with a slice of cake on an afternoon, a strong cup of coffee in the morning to kick start your day or a warming cup of cocoa on an evening.

Becoming a grandparent for the first time is one of the proudest moments imaginable. An exciting time that will no doubt have involved lots of spending on baby clothes, toys and all of those baby necessaties in the nine months leading up to the baby’s birth.

Britain is well-known for being a nation of dog lovers. Pets of all shapes, sizes and breeds are a major part of our family, some say just like having a child but without the pain!

We are all gulity of getting a little snap happy at times, returning from a family holiday, concert or special occasion and finding that the camera is jam-packed with photographs often of the silliest and most pointless things! However, taking photographs at special occasions is a wonderful way to keep your memories of the day and of the people you love.

Grandparents play a huge role in a child’s life and when a child is brought into the world it is an equally proud moment for the grandparents as it is for the parents. The first grandchild to arrive in the family will bring so much joy to the whole family and a grandparent’s first granddaughter or grandson will always hold a special place; a moment that is likely to have been eagerly awaited!