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We’re fast approaching the most romantic date of the year when cupid’s arrows will be flying around the globe on February the 14th. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day! But that phrase can sometimes bring the worry to the minds of many, with the thought of buying a gift that is original, meaningful AND not going to break the bank. So, to avoid such valentine-induced panic, Smart Gift Solutions is here to help! We might be a little biased here but we think the best gifts are food and drink! And if you're sweetheart is a foodie, one who likes nothing better than cosying up with a box of chocolates and a good bottle of wine, you'll love our Top 10 List of the most wonderful romantic gift ideas for you to indulge in! 

We want to do our little bit to help say a big thank you to all the courageous people working on the frontline in the fight against the Covid-19 virus outbreak. If you know an NHS or care home worker in need of some extra love and care in these tough times send in your nomination! The process is really easy... just fill in a form with your contact details and a message why you've nominated someone special to receive one of our luxury gift baskets. 

We love how you use our Free Photo Card service.  Many of your cards feature newborn babies and cute cuddly pets which always cheer us up!  So for our latest blog post we thought we would share a quick and simple idea to show off not just one photo but a snazzy collage of smiley faces!

We've recently discovered Belinda Clarke's sensational gourmet marshmallows!  Featured in several of our new hampers for Mother's Day these artisan yummy marshmallows, says Belinda, "will alter your expectations of sweets - sweets that grown-ups can enjoy". 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Whether you hate the commercialism of it all and choose to ignore it or you get swept away with the magic of a zillion chocolate hearts and squidgy teddy bears be sure to know what your sweetheart is expecting from you! It can be a minefield we know... if your relationship is new what kind of gift do you search for and how do you know what is acceptable? Or if you've been together for years and are thinking about buying the new frying pan she's been meaning to buy for a while (don't make that mistake!) let us inspire you with our top 9 original romantic gifts...

We agonise over many things in life. But one thing that comes on top of the list is how to give an appropriate gift for a particular occasion. Housewarming party etiquette tells us that even if the host says ‘no gifts’ on the invitation, it’s still correct etiquette to bring a gift along. So that’s a given. You must bring a gift. But what gift should you bring? Heaven forbid that you should bring along a vase and find it lined up with 20 other vases! Your heart sinks when this happens. Everyone feels great when they give a gift that stands out a little. We all love to feel special. If we know our gift is really appreciated, it means a lot. Should we give a gimmicky, fun gift idea? Or should we actually bring a gift to the housewarming that’s a long term investment  - something we’ll be seeing again every time we visit?