For starters, you may want to think about planning a romantic holiday such as a cruise or a weekend at a lovely B&B depending on what your style is.  The focus should be getting away from the normal stresses of life so that you can create some new memories to carry both of you on through to your next anniversary.

Other more physical gifts are centred on the fact that twenty is usually considered to be the platinum anniversary.  Thus, you may want to think about purchasing an item such as a platinum watch which works great both ways for both spouses.

Those who like the idea of sticking with presents may want to think about china since this is the traditional gift for a twentieth anniversary.  Items such as a china vase or dinner set are perfect gifts or you could go crazy and simply purchase a honeymoon trip to China.  A Chinese restaurant is also a nice charming way to stick to the theme but with a little variation.

Finally, you may want to think about creating something on your own that shows some effort and lets the person you love know that you took some time to care.  For example, a framed and engraved scrapbook or digital frame can make an excellent present.

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Accessories of every kind are hugely popular with almost every woman, and something in the latest style is always a winner.  For practical warmth with a classy look, check out leather gloves at Marks & Spencer for £15, or maybe a trendy zebra print clutch from Wallis at only £18.

New mothers trying to deal with a shortage of sleep will really appreciate the new Sleep Body range from Molton Brown, a variety of delightful and soothing fragrances to calm the senses.  You should also check out the beautifully packaged and fabulous-smelling Wild Cherry Tree candle from L’Occitane at the Pavilions, well worth it at £19.

If mum is happiest in the kitchen, give her some inspiration with posy gingham cake tins from Marks & Spencer (£9.50), or a darling “keep calm and carry on cooking” apron from Pedlars, who just opened a concession in Selfridges.  The apron is £25.95 and there are lots of other mum-approved goodies too.

The House of Fraser has truly divine truffles from Anthon Berg:  white chocolate mixed with Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and covered with ‘Dark Velvet’ chocolate, gift bags from £5.99.  Or what about a gift basket perfectly named The Chocolate Lover from Luigis, and you can order it online for only £44.95.

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Sentiment speaks louder than a large price tag and what better way to say ‘sentiment’ than a homemade card? Regress to that messy five-year-old we all once were, buy a sheaf of rainbow-coloured cardboard and get stuck in. Using pictures and illustrations from magazines, or old bus tickets – any material that either looks great or means something special to your mother – could really make this card something she’ll cherish.

Sell a few favours

Home-made vouchers are another cost-free but fantastic present. These vouchers could be anything you can think of, from ‘laundry service for a week’ to ‘breakfast in bed’- whatever favours you can offer personally to your mother! Make a whole book of them, design them on the computer to resemble real vouchers or write them yourself with friendly illustrations adorning the words; it’s up to you. So, if she’s a single mother for example and wants to go dating in London or somewhere that could mean an all-day excursion, she could redeem her ‘babysitting duty’ voucher and leave any younger siblings with you for the day.

Show off those culinary skills

Even if you’re not used to cooking, getting creative in the kitchen this Mother’s Day will mean a gift a mother could never forget. Why not make a picnic basket filled with home-made treats, from chutneys to chocolates, pastries, cakes and little delicacies: play to what you know she loves to eat. Make sure everything is made from scratch for a truly impressive result. If you’re doubtful about your culinary capability, there are many helpful recipe websites to push you in the right direction.

Give her a smile

Even though you might think it’s a bit cheesy and maybe slightly self-indulgent, a simple photograph in a nice frame is a really lovely present. Mothers always appreciate photos of their children and whether you want to reproduce an old favourite or take a new shot, the picture will be met with a very positive reaction. If you want to be even more ambitious, why not make a whole photo album, with pictures of the whole family and added captions and quips? You could also include old notes or drawings and any sentimental reminders you can find to make your album that much more special and personal.

Make a day of it

Time is perhaps the most valuable gift you can give anyone. Buying your mother some theatre tickets or cinema vouchers, which aren’t too expensive nowadays if you look in the right places, will mean you have bought them a night off their busy schedule. Find and plan a day or evening out that she would like and whether she spends it with you, your father or the mysterious Mr X that she’s been dating, it will mean a lot to her.

Whatever you decide to give as a gift this Mother’s day, whether its shop bought or home-made make sure it’s personal and thought about with care and attention, then it’s sure to being a tear to her eye!

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Garden gifts can have different focal points depending on who the recipient is.  For example, you may want to go the practical route and choose some small tools that can be wrapped up in a garden apron and placed inside a nice planter giving them a total gift package in one.  You also might consider gifting a bird feeder for the gardening expert who adores watching birds in the garden.

Another angle you may approach purchasing your gifts for is the decorative approach, for those who simple need a little something to spice up an already established garden.

For example, garden statues, unique garden stakes, birdbaths, fountains, and weathervanes are all great gifts that can put a little pizzazz into your loved one’s garden.  Even better, since you no doubt know what they like, you can choose a theme they are sure to adore.

Finally, you may simply want to choose a garden item that can help them relax while in the garden such as wind chimes, beads, wind wheels, or take a giant leap and purchase a hammock so your loved one can relax amidst the beauty of their garden on a warm spring or summer day.

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As a unique gift idea, you may consider purchasing a star for someone and allow them the chance to name a star in the sky, or even better you can name a star after them to show them how much you care.

With each star in a standard gift package you get a letter, explanation of the gift, and instructions on how to name the star, a guide to help you find your star in the sky, unique info about your star, and a presentation certificate.  Each of these items is attractively offered in a luxury metal gift tin.

When it comes to actually naming your star, the process is simple since you can either return the Star Registration Form by post or head online and instantly send in your details.

Among the details required are delivery address, your star name, and your contact information.  After completing the form the information is then forwarded on to the British Library certifying that have officially named the star.

Since this is such a unique gift, it may seem like it is something that is out of your budget, bur for £19.99 it is something that fits into every budget.  Plus, if you fill out the star registration form online you can have the tin and its contents in as little as ten working days.

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Buy Plantatree in The National Forest and you will receive a certificate with your own special message to your mum, and an invitation for you both to take part in a special tree planting day in the Forest.

In the words of a mum who has already planted her Plantatree: ‘Many thanks for a great and memorable day. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very special to actually plant the trees, a chance for a wonderful day together.’

On the day, you will be greeted by National Forest staff and have the choice of a tiny oak, ash or birch ‘whip’ (young tree) to plant. Your tree will be part of a new woodland in The National Forest, contributing to one of the biggest and boldest environmental initiatives in the country.

Spades are provided – you just need to wrap up warm and wear your wellies! There are foresters on site to help, and to tell you more about the trees, the woodland and the wildlife it will attract.

The woodland will always be open for you to visit, and you can return at any time throughout the seasons and see how the trees are growing.

Plantatree costs £25, which reflects the true cost of the tree and the future care of the trees and the woodland. Buy online at The National Forest giftshop or call the National Forest Company on 01283 551211.

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However, purchasing Valentine’s Day gifts for men is much harder, since chocolates or flowers are not such a sought after present.

With romance in the air and Valentine’s Day coming up this Sunday, it is time to read some ideas for men so that you are not left empty handed when you receive your present.  Most guys will be satisfied with a DVD, anything electronic, power tools, or maybe even tickets to his favourite sporting event.  Of course each of these gifts vary in price so how long you have been together will also be a factor that you must consider.

There are some perks to some of these gifts that you should consider as well, such as the fact that if purchase a DVD film you can cosy up next to him and watch it as well.  With this fact in mind you may want to choose something that you will both like.

Other gifts that allow you to spend some time with your guy are items such as tickets to a musical concert or sporting event so long as you purchase two!

Buying your special guy a Valentine’s Day present does not have to be difficult if you do not over think it.  Instead, just think about the time that you have spent together and go for something you know that he has an obvious interest in.

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However, all it not lost because there are a few tips that can help a procrastinator salvage the day starting with learning about how to truly get a woman the gift she wants.  The best way to start is to consider the personality of the woman that you are shopping for.  For example, a woman that likes to collect keepsakes, photographs, and identifies a song as ‘your song’ is going to be the kind that wants a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration.

The perfect gift for her will usually follow traditional lines such as flowers at work, a romantic dinner at a place you do not usually dine for the evening, and some chocolates and wine at home by the fire to seal the deal.

On the other hand, a woman that is more active and outgoing will demand a different train of thought to complete her weekend.  This type of woman is the one that likes to ski, workout and spend time outside hiking.

For her a date at a rock climbing gym or out on the town at a dance club may be a better fit.  This does not mean that she does not still want dinner, but less traditional and more health orientated may be a better fit.

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Regardless of whether you love the frenzy surrounding this special day or hate it, Valentine’s Day is still a great time to show someone just how much you care by surprising them with something they will love.

The best Valentine’s Day gifts are fun and creative with a lot of thought behind them so that your loved one knows their gift came from the heart.  If you are having trouble figuring out what you should get, here are a few ideas that might just inspire you.

For the most part, the day for lovers has been typically slanted towards females with males getting stuck with the responsibility of showing their other half that they love them.  Despite what a lady says or does, they still secretly want to see some sign that you appreciate them.

This does not mean that you need to spend a large amount of money (unless of course you have already missed your anniversary and her birthday) but it does mean that you should think hard about what she will really want and get her the appropriate gift.

Some of the most common gifts that you can always resort to as a back-up if all else fails, or as simple supporting gifts leading up to the big surprise are a hallmark card, red rose, jewellery, a teddy bear, chocolates, or a gift basket.

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The service which started today follows the trend of recent congratulation greeting cards and parties for those who have been granted a divorce popularized by celebrities such as Heather Mills and Jordan.

While it may not seem that divorce should be a cause for celebration, it is possible that with divorce on the rise it could become the new equivalent for the more conventional wedding list.

This is due to the fact that now it is very common for couples to live together before marriage, which means they tend to already have the basic goods that wedding lists were created to provide.

On the other hand, divorce forces partners to split their marital possessions or for one partner to leave the home entirely which means they now have to fill a new house will all of the basics.

High on the list for divorcee gifts are expected to be items such as computer games, plasma screen TVs, and non-iron shirts to help them on their way to recovery and get reacquainted with the single life.

Commonly across the UK the first day after Christmas holiday is thought to be the main time that couples decide to leave each other, which is also the period when the largest amount of divorce petitions are filed.

Head of Retail Services for Debenhams, Peter Moore, stated that divorce is a costly time for most people and registering for a Divorce Gift List gives family and friends a chance to help out the new divorcee.

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