Mother’s Day Experience Gifts
March 14, 2012
Nothing says “Happy Mother’s Day” like Red Letter Days, so make mum’s day special with a gift experience.
If your mum is in need of some rest and relaxation why not treat her to one of Red Letter Days wide range of luxurious Spa Days and Spa Breaks. Ranging from a relaxing treatment to an indulgent weekend away it’s the perfect way to give her some time away from it all.
Would your mum prefer some sweet indulgence? Why not treat her to an Afternoon Tea this year? From the classically Traditional Tea for Two to a London Attraction and Afternoon Tea – these Afternoon Tea experience days will make ideal Mother’s Day gifts.
Is your mum more interested in a bit of culture? Then perhaps a night out at a top West End show would be more her cup of tea. Choose from many theatre options from dinner and a show to a theatre break for two – all guaranteed to please mum.
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Why not knock your mum’s socks off this year by sending her on one of Red Letter Days adrenaline charged experiences. We have a wide range of gift ideas from Driving a Ferrari or Aston Martin to Indoor Skydiving or Power Boating on the Thames. Choose from the huge range of thrilling activity gifts that will be guaranteed to take her breath away. |
If all mum needs is a little bit of time to get away from it all, treat her to one of the wide range of short breaks. Allow her to take a break and simply stop and rest, send her on a Charming Escape or even send her away to spend a night in a tepee. At Red Letter Days there is a short break to suit every mum’s taste.
For 1000’s of gifts starting from just £20, Red Letter Days have the perfect gift to say “Thank You” to mum this Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
March 11, 2012
On Friday, my Mum and I both had the afternoon off, so went for an early Mother’s Day treat of Afternoon Tea for 2 at the stunning Parkside Hotel in Milton Keynes.
Afternoon tea is civilised, charmingly British and a great opportunity to spend quality time together. Having indulged in 2 exceptional afternoon teas together previously, we went in with fairly high expectations and neither of us were disappointed, the surroundings, decor, staff and food were all truly outstanding.
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With a selection of yummy crustless finger sized sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, pretty macaroons and several incredibly scrumptious cakes we over-indulged to the max. This was all enjoyed from the comfort of the beautiful location of Parkside Hotel (sitting in the window we also had a view of the gorgeous countryside of Woughton-on-the-Green too) we both had a great time and would highly recommend as a wonderful Mother’s Day present.
With over 50 locations across the UK AND with a bonus 15% discount at the moment at Red Letter Days, this is the perfect, affordable treat for 2 (currently only £29 for 2 – click here to see further info). My only advice would be to try and book it in around lunchtime as we went at 3pm which messed up the meal routine as didn’t want lunch before and then was completely stuffed afterwards, but it was well worth the stomach expansion, which brings me on to the only other piece of advice… an elasticated waistband is a must for all those scrummy irresistible cakes!!
If you’d like to treat your mum to a day out or an experience gift but don’t think Afternoon Tea is the thing for you, there are plenty of other great gift ideas available here too.
10% Off IWOOT Gifts
January 25, 2012
This week’s Website of the Week title goes to IWOOT.
We have negotiated a fantastic exclusive discount from our friends at iwantoneofthose.com for winning the Girls Wishlist Website of the Week accolade and they’ve given us 10% off their recommended list with offer code RECOMMENDTHIS You’ll have to be quick as this offer ends on 31st January.
Here are a few reasons why we love IWOOT:
- Free delivery on all orders
- Fantastic original gift ideas
- 1000s of gadgets and gizmos for all the family
Here a few of our favourite items from IWOOT’s recommended list
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| Pacman Alarm Clock - £16.99 Free Delivery |
Etch a Sketch Ipod Touch Cover – £24.99 Free Delivery |
Shower Tap Radio – £10.99 Free Delivery |
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| Silver Love Heart – £14.99 Free Delivery |
My Cuppa Tea Mug - £9.99 Free Delivery |
Fire Engine Cat Play House - £13.99 Free Delivery |
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Click here to see the full list of recommended items which you can receive 10% off with offer code RECOMMENDTHIS but don’t delay as the offer ends on 31st January 2012.
24 Hour Deals
June 24, 2011
All of these amazing offers end at midnight, so don’t miss out!#
One Malaysian Journey Five Course Taster Menu For Two for £38 at the Award-Winning Awana, Chelsea (£100 Value) – BUY VOUCHER NOW! |
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Afternoon Tea For Two for £13.50 at Letchworth Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire (£33.90 Value) – BUY VOUCHER NOW! |
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Sharing Food Platter With Two Cocktails for £9.75 at Cord Bar, Manchester (Up to £23.80 Value) – BUY VOUCHER NOW! |
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Ten Kids’ Fitness Camps for £25 with Boundaryless Fitness (£140 Value) – BUY VOUCHER NOW! |
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Altec Lansing Octiv Duo M202 Docking Speaker for iPod or iPhone for £39.99 from OutletZone (£79.99 Value) – BUY VOUCHER NOW! |
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Select your city from the ‘choose your city’ drop down in the image below to see what today’s deal is in your area. |
How do these daily deals work? There are several offers available in different cities every single day. These deals are complete bargains and available for one day only, so if you are interested you have to be quick as some of them are very limited in number and therefore only available on a first come first served basis.
Offers include but are not limited to: swanky restaurant and cocktail bar deals at bargain prices, highly discounted mini breaks, cheap teeth whitening, spa days and slimming treatments, reduced price theatre tickets, marked down gift experiences and many many more in cities all over the UK. These often make fabulous gifts, and the recipients need never know that you managed to save a fortune on their present!
Each daily deal company varies slightly but how they generally work is that the company is allocated a number of products or services to sell at a massively discounted price. They are given a threshold number of sales that must be exceeded in order for that deal to go ahead. If you are interested in any of the deals above, click on them, fill in your details including your card payment details. Your card will not be charged at this point (unless the threshold has already been exceeded), you are only charged once the deal is confirmed when the correct number of people have signed up for it. So if it is an amazing deal that should not be missed, be sure to tell your friends to increase the chance of that deal going ahead. If the deal does not go ahead, you will not be charged a penny.
There is no catch and no risk involved. All of the terms and conditions for each deal are available before placing your order so be sure to read them and make sure it is right for you paying special attention to any restrictions and the length of time that the voucher is valid and once you are happy, order away and spread the word to your friends.
It sounds rather confusing but it is a fantastic concept known as ‘group buying’ that is taking the world of online shopping by storm! Girls Wishlist only feature reputable companies, we would not promote anyone to you, our loyal fans, if we did not have absolute trust in them so rest assured that if it looks too good to be true, on these websites it really isn’t.
Happy bargain hunting!
Designer Dresses Hire – £39
May 22, 2011
If you are looking for designer dress hire, we can’t recommend Girl Meets Dress highly enough, they offer an amazing service which means we need never wear the same dress to the same event again! Rental costs range from £39 – £1200 with the majority of dresses coming in at around the £79 price point HOWEVER (and here’s the best part!) Girl Meets Dress have recently launched a membership club giving you the opportunity to rent ANY of their beautiful designer dresses (including this stunning green Roberto Cavalli dress which would usually cost £1200 to hire) for only £39.
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| Roberto Cavalli Goddess Gown Usual hire cost £1200 |
Herve Leger Bandage Dress Usual hire cost £129 |
Fendi Painted Rose Dress Usual hire cost £249 |
Alice by Temperley Renee Gown Usual hire cost £109 |
The Herve Leger Bandage dress shown above has been worn by celebrities including Doutzen Kroes, Heather Graham, Kristin Cavallari and Heidi Montag. Many of the designer dresses available on Girl Meets Dress have been worn by the stars and now they are giving us the opportunity to wear designer dresses, as worn by our favourite celebrities, for an affordable £39 a time.
If you have a fashionista friend or relative who adores designer clothing but doesn’t have the budget to dress like they dream, this membership would make the perfect gift.
There’s no catch to this membership scheme at all, the only small print is that there is an initial 3 month minimum policy, but you can skip a month whenever you don’t have an event to attend and you can cancel your membership at any time.
With weddings, proms, races and summer balls happening throughout the summer, now is the perfect time to sign up! Click here to become a member and get ready to look amazing and wow your friends with your beautiful designer dresses.
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Vintage Handbags
May 11, 2011
Some girls love nothing more than a new pair of shoes, others prefer to get a new dress, but here at Wishlist HQ, right now it’s all about the handbag. And what can be better than getting a new handbag?… Getting a new vintage handbag, that’s what! We are completely in love with the brand new vintage bag collection at MyBag.com, the bags are simply divine. We’ve chosen a selection of our favourite vintage designer bags ranging from £89 – £499 below which would make the most perfect gifts for any handbag lover, or a lovely treat for yourself of course! And, a huge bonus is that there is free worldwide delivery on all of these…
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| Vintage Gucci Buckle Front Bag – £299 | Vintage Il Tuscano Leather Doctor’s Bag - £159 | Vintage Portomoro Butterfly Print Bag – £89 |
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| Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery |
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| Vintage Aquascutum Check Front Shoulder Bag – £229 | Vintage Louis Vuitton Chain Handle Bag – £499 | Vintage Marr 70s Style Bag – £199 |
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| Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery |
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| Vintage Piero Guidi Magic Circus Leather Bag – £279 | Vintage Gucci Monogram Canvas Bag – £349 | Vintage Furla Leather Bag – £169 |
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| Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery | Free Worldwide Delivery |
Oh how we dream of owning all of these gorgeous vintage designer handbags, and having a cabinet dedicated to showcasing the beauties in, like this one below! Click here to see the full vintage bag collection.
Luxury Gifts For Her
March 30, 2011
If you are looking for a luxury gift to spoil a special lady in your life, here are our top luxury gift suggestions guaranteed to earn you extra Brownie points this Christmas! Ranging from £70 to £750, these perfect gift ideas could never disappoint…
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| Hush Pyjama Gift Set - £70 | Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle – £80 | Fortnum & Mason Gift Box - £100 |
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| Eve Lom Luxury Collection - £120 | Links of London Silver Heart Bracelet - £120 | Smythson Soho Diary – £160 |
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| Crystal Peep Toe Shoes - £250 | Bare Minerals Ultimate Gift Set - £500 | Mulberry Alexa – £795 |
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If you are still struggling for gift ideas, Santa’s Little Helpers at Wishlist HQ are here to help with our FREE personal gift shopping service.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
March 29, 2011
Father’s Day is on Sunday 19th June 2011 and what better excuse to spoil your Dad and give him a big ‘Thank You’ for everything than on this special day. We’ve put together a selection of our favourite Father’s Day gift ideas ranging from novelty to luxury in the price range £7.95 – £100. Dad’s are often difficult to buy for, so we hope this selection of present suggestions gives you the inspiration you need to spoil your Dad rotten and give him a wonderful Father’s Day.
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| Fathers Day IOU Vouchers – £7.95 | 1st Class Dad Mug – £8.95 | Nostalgic Sweets Gift Box – £26.98 |
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| Bulldog Money Box – £30 | Ted Baker Leather Wallet – £30 | Cashmere Socks - £32 |
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| Monkey Shoulder Gift Pack – £39.99 | Hackett Black Cab Cufflinks - £42 | Wine in the Park – £44.95 |
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| Simon Carter Spitfire Cufflinks – £55 | Leather Ipad Cover – £59 | Harrods Maison De La Truffe - £100 |
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Mother’s Day Experience Gifts
March 20, 2011
Mother’s Day is a time to say a big Thank You to your extra special Mum so why not treat her to a fantastic experience gift that you can enjoy together and remember for many years to come. Here are some wonderful experiences that would make perfect Mothers Day gifts.
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2 for 1 Pamper Day at Bannatyne’s was £130 now £65Treat your mum to a relaxing day of pampering at a Bannatyne’s Health Club (available nationwide). Unwind as you each receive a Swedish back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a scalp massage. Then spend the rest of the day taking advantage of the spa facilities. |
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2 for 1 Mother & Daughter Makeover Photo Shoot was £39 now £19.50A fantastic day for mum and daughter to share. Enjoy a make-up session followed by hair styling, then step onto the set for an unforgettable photo shoot together. Clothing changes, background changes; your photographer will create a look that will have jaws dropping. Afterwards view your pictures and select a complimentary print, plus any additional ones you would like to buy. |
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Meet the Meerkats for 2 – £149Begin your experience with complimentary refreshments before being escorted to the Meerkat enclosure. Experience at close hand the social behaviour of these fascinating animals. They’re extremely curious and friendly, so expect to be treated as a human climbing frame when you enter the enclosure. A ranger remains on hand to assist and to help capture photographs. |
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Afternoon Tea for 2 at Harrods – £52The traditional afternoon menu comprises freshly cut sandwiches, home baked raisin scones and a selection of tea pastries from the famous Harrods Patisserie – all served with a tea of your choice. The experience is for two people and will last for around one and a half hours but a trip to Harrods is an experience in itself, make sure you leave time to wander round the magnificent shop. |
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RHS Gift Membership – £49If your Mum loves gardening give her the gift of gardens for a whole year, with Royal Horticultural Society membership. This great gift includes free visits to the four RHS Gardens bursting with colour, the garden monthly magazine, as well as personal advice from RHS experts. It comes wrapped up with exclusive seeds and vouchers, ready to give away. Order now and you’ll also receive a free Crabtree & Evelyn skincare set! |
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Deluxe Lava Shell Experience for 2 – £85This wonderful experience gives you & your Mum the chance to indulge with 2 Lava Shell treatments and a scalp massage each. You’ll be amazed as the heat emanating from inside the Lava Shells causes a gentle chemical reaction that naturally releases a soothing warmth easing muscle tension and promoting better circulation. Includes full use of your chosen spa’s facilities. |
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Thames Lunch Cruise for 2 – £59Treat your Mum to a special day relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views as the Thames lunch cruise takes you past some of London’s magnificent attractions such as the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. View all these sights from the comfort of your seat whilst tucking into a delicious three course lunch. |
10% Off Bombay Duck
March 8, 2011
If you’re not already aware of this wonderful website, Bombay Duck is a fantastic site to shop for gifts, interiors and accessories.
We have managed to secure 10% off PLUS free delivery on all Bombay Duck orders over £50, just remember to enter the discount code 10DEL50 at the checkout.
The website is full of amazing and unique items, and here is just a small selection:
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| Floral Crystal Door Hooks | Pink Bow Storage Baskets | Cupcake Name Holders |
| £35 | £24.50 | £24.50 |
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| Polka Dot Umbrella | Striped Blue Bangle | vintage peach glass door knob |
| £24 | £12.50 | £5.95 |
The website is absolutely bursting with colourful, fun and quirky products including girlie gifts, travel accessories, wedding gifts, baby gifts, jewellery, kitchen accessories, sparkling chandeliers, their best selling decorative door knobs and unique hooks and much much more!
