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Hamper Baskets - Why We Love Wicker...
Wicker hamper baskets have played an important role throughout the history of the World. Being made from reeds, strips of oak, birch, or other fibrous materials, they have a long lasting durability and a simple rustic appearance. Because of their simplicity and inherently functional nature, wicker baskets have also served as a very popular form of ‘wrapping’ for gifts... for friends, family, baby showers and corporate gifting occasions.
5 Handy Tips for Making the Perfect Iced Tea
We recently wrote a blog post on creating your very own Fruit Popsicles, for the perfect way to stay hydrated and cool in the summer sun - especially for young children. It’s a good idea to also have cold and refreshing drinks to consume, alongside lollypops, as they help to keep your water levels up whilst being outside in the heat. Iced Tea has become a hugely popular drink of choice here in the UK in recent years, competing alongside coffee alternatives… as a new trend, we decided to put together a blog post providing you with top tips to creating the perfect Iced Tea!
Delicious Homemade Jaffa Cakes
Prep: 20 Mins - Bake: 20 Mins - Serves: 8 - Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Adapted from Bakingmad.com
Who can resist a Jaffa Cake? Have you ever thought of making your own? It's well worth the effort with this deliciously easy recipe...
4 Ultimate Scone and Coffee Recipes!
As us Brits are all aware, our culture traditionally suggests (or rather, firmly states) scones and English tea go hand in hand. Whether it’s at home or out with friends and family, Afternoon Tea is a popular social event we all look forward to and cherish as a nation. Here at Smart Gift Solutions, our Afternoon Tea and Scones Gift Basket is one of our Best Sellers, perfect for a variety of occasions. Whether it’s a Get Well Gift to cheer someone up, or a way of saying Happy Birthday, it is simply great for sharing amongst loved ones. Combined with clotted cream and lots of jams and preserves of your choice, there’s plenty of different ways the tradition can be enjoyed.
* New * Squidgy Chocolate Hugs Hamper
Welcome to the latest new hamper creation at Smart Gifts... Squidgy Chocolate Hugs! It's a perfect gift for so many different occasions... get well soon, new home, thinking of you or just because. If you can't be with your loved one for whatever reason, what better way to be there in spirit with a comforting hug when needed. Whether it's your son or daughter who is off to University or someone dear feeling a little under the weather this little hamper of goodies is sure to warm the soul.
Sparkling Cocktail Recipes for the Weekend
During the summer season, the best alcoholic beverages to consume with friends and family are delicious fruity cocktails and glasses of bubbly. They’re great to share between loved ones, they look delightfully appealing and they taste very, very good! But do you know what’s even better? When the two are combined to make an amazing Sparkling Cocktail! With fizzing, fruity flavours in one show-stopping glass, they’re bound to make a fantastic accompaniment for any summer party.
Snacks From Around the World
Summertime is about socialising with loved ones and enjoying lots of great food together, from your own favourite recipes to dining at new and exciting restaurants. It’s important to keep your taste buds nourished with plenty of snacks you have never tried before… What’s the point in sticking to things you’ve had your whole life? In the UK, English food is great and make staple parts of our diet, but there’s also lots more exciting treats from other parts of the world to enjoy.
How to Make Delicious Fruit Popsicles
Sometimes there’s nothing better than sitting in hot sunshine whilst enjoying a refreshing ice lolly filled with the sweet tastes of Summer to compliment our fantastic mood. But the majority of the time, prepackaged frozen goods are filled with unhealthy amounts of sugar, leaving both adults and children more dehydrated and tired than they bargained for! Young children may already have their favourite ice-cold treat, with a branded lolly being something they always ask for at the beach, in the garden or by the pool. But how about creating enticing popsicles that are healthy and look awesome too? This way you can stay on top of their sugar levels, as you know the exact ingredients in each lolly - and that they’re natural and good for you too! It’s also a great way to impress friends and family with your own brilliant ice lolly creations…