Gift Occasions

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! 

With just over two weeks to go before Christmas, the Spirit of The Season is Upon Us and a festive buzz is in the air! Can you feel it? Yes I know, I know it can be stressful with so much to do, extra spending sprees and those Christmas Jingles on loop everywhere! It can get a bit much, especially with the pressure to make Christmas perfect. Mindlessly rushing around, impulse buying and trying to fit in as many events, people and parties as we can. Step out of the whirlwind for a moment  and let's recognise the true Spirit of Christmas! It is this that fills our hearts with so much love, joy and wonder after all...

We're speedily heading towards Christmas time, with only 3 weeks until the big day, and festive-shopping is in full swing! With the shops fully dressed in Christmas spirit, we turn our attention this week to Secret Santa gift ideas! Secret Santa is a popular trend in the UK, whether it's between beloved family members, friends or your favourite colleagues - it's always a fun and festive game to get everyone feeling happy in December! So, last week, we kindly asked you, via our Facebook page, for your best Secret Santa experiences, as we love to hear of funny or heartwarming gift memories!

Here's Seven Reasons Why You Should Order Christmas Hampers This Year

The nights are drawing in and many of us are starting to think about Christmas and wondering what on earth to buy our loved ones this year. It can be so hard to think of things to buy people - adults especially. We think that one of the best presents you can buy anyone - even the fussiest person who has everything - has to be a Christmas hamper! Here are seven reasons why ordering a luxury Christmas personalised hamper really is the perfect gift...

Are you in search of a lovely new home gift?  We've always found something handmade is a lovely idea when it comes to gift gifting. We love seeking out all sorts of amazing and exciting new gift ideas that you can create yourself easily and simply, either for free or at low cost.  Not only do you save a lot of pennies but quite often these type of gifts are far more appreciated and thoughtful than expensive "off the shelf "gifts. 

Have you ever met anyone who doesn't love cheese? No, us neither! Cheese goes with anything... you can have it with your breakfast, lunch, sprinkled over your dinner or even for dessert in a scrumptious cake. Available in a never-ending amount of flavours and styles to suit your taste buds, you can buy the cheese of your desires from any local supermarket or order in any restaurant.

Did you know that in England alone there are over 700 types of cheeses produced? Nationally we manage to consume 700,000 tonnes a year? But what exactly is it about the product that we tend to love and crave so much? You wouldn’t be mad for thinking the stuff was addictive. We bet you didn’t know that a particular type of protein is found in milk called casein, and the concentration in cheese is very high compared to other dairy products.

Today is all about sending a student care package and how it can mean so much. Moving away to university is an exciting, yet challenging, time for young people and their parents. Leaving home to live and study independently can teach young people to fend for themselves, but most students, understandably, feel homesick within the first few days of joining the university. Parents, too, cope with feelings of loneliness and loss, also known as “empty nest syndrome”, which can be made worse by fretting about the well-being of their offspring. However, one way in which parents can help their children to adjust to what is, after all, a significant lifestyle change is by sending them a student care package from time to time.