The Roots of Father’s Day

Mrs Grace Golden Clayton. Not only did this lady boast quite a name, but depending on who you believe, she’s also the individual who gave us the first Father’s Day. Laid on in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5th 1908, it was organised to celebrate the lives of 210 dads who’d died in a mining disaster several months earlier. Then again, perhaps you buy into the account that credited Father’s... [Read more]

Personalised Pamper Hampers

When we think of pampering gifts for a loved one or a mate, we generally think of buying them a massage somewhere. Maybe something for their nails. But if you fancy keeping things in house, GoneDigging do a rather nice personalised pamper hamper that’ll get muscles melting in no time. There are two types to choose from – a ‘standard’ and a luxury, both of which include a pack of five different... [Read more]

70th Birthday Gift Ideas

So you’re on the lookout for 70th birthday gifts? Well then, you’ve come to the right place, mon ami. The boys and girls at GoneDigging have a shed-load of birthday presents for people knocking on a bit. So regardless of your budget, there should be something to suit. Drinks-wise, you’re spoilt for choice. You’ve got all three colours of wine, each of which is available in three qualities.... [Read more]

Top 10 Anniversary Gifts

Our Top 10 Anniversary Gift Ideas Chilli and Bubble’s Book of Love For something with a cheeky streak, look no further than Chilli and Bubble’s Book of Love. It features lots of really cute drawing and one-liners that should definitely raise a smile with your other half. You then get to personalise it with your partner’s name that then appears on the front cover, in a couple of poems and the... [Read more]

Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts

Original Newspapers One tried and tested Father’s Day gift is an original newspaper from the day of your choice. As the name suggests, these are 100% authentic and aren’t reprints or copies. The back-catalogue features a collection of titles, with everything from The Mirror to The Times, while in terms of personalisation each original newspaper comes with a certificate of authenticity featuring... [Read more]

Historic Newspapers

Historic newspapers. It’s basically just a posher sounding term for original newspapers, which is exactly what these are. They’re as old as the date on their front page and aren’t reprints or reproductions in any way, shape or form. There’s also the added incentive of being able to specify both the title that you want and the exact date, so as you’d therefore expect, they make for great birthday... [Read more]

What’s Mum Worth?

It’s official. This Mother’s Day we all owe our mums big time! Why? Because a recent estimate put the annual value of mum at around the £90,000 mark. That’s to say if you paid your mum for everything she does, that would be her income – assuming you coughed up the going rate for the services provided. Seems steep, right? Here’s a basic breakdown. The spiralling costs of childcare would set... [Read more]

Charlotte Axworthy Personalised Framed Prints

When decking out a child’s bedroom, you’d do well to think about buying a Charlotte Axworthy. These framed prints come with either a blue or pink mount that surrounds a child-friendly, yet contemporary, print that features lots of illustrated things beginning with the first letter of your child’s name. So as well as, for example, ‘R is for Rachel’ at the bottom, the picture will also feature... [Read more]

Saucy Gifts

Every now and again, there comes a time when buying a gift for your other half means buying something a little bit saucy. A smidgen risqué. The obvious port of call is to nip along to your local Ann Summers, but if you’re after something a tad more subtle, the boys and girls at GoneDigging might just have the answer… Bamforth Books Available as either a paperback or a hardback, and for both him... [Read more]

Top Five Liverpool Gifts

So, Liverpool eh? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a fan or you’re buying for someone who is, we can point you in the right direction for Liverpool gifts that you won’t find on the High Street. Here’s our Top 5, all of which are sold by our mates at GoneDigging… A Tour of Anfield It’s a tad on the pricey side, but during the tour of Liverpool’s famous old stadium... [Read more]

Retirement Gift Ideas

Nowadays, retirement gifts come in all shapes and sizes to suit all manner of budgets. And yet coming up with an idea isn’t always as simple as you’d like. Happily, there’s now a dead easy option that doesn’t even involve leaving the house. That’s because the boys and girls at GoneDigging offer a huge selection of retirement gifts, all of which can be personalised online. So what sort of... [Read more]

‘This Is Your Life’ Newspaper Books

Forget that old programme with Michael Aspel and his big red book. Nowadays there’s a new red book in town. And it’s the perfect way to help chart someone’s life. The ‘This Is Your Life’ newspaper book (http://www.gonedigging.co.uk/newspaper-gifts/special-date-newspaper-books/this-is-your-life-newspaper-book/) is tailor made for celebrating the significant dates in someone’s life. So whether... [Read more]

Gifts from the Heart

Personalised Slate Small Decorative Heart It’s a myogenic organ of muscle and connective tissue that uses rhythmic contractions to pump blood around the body. It typically does this 72 times every minute and in doing so keeps us alive. What it doesn’t do, however, is sound very romantic. So it seems a little odd that our heart has become the symbol of undying love. And yet here we are, with cute heart... [Read more]

Whisky Gifts

We all have certain go-to gifts, whether it’s something dedicated to their favourite hobby, their favourite team or even their favourite tipple. So should you want to get them a bottle of something cheeky, why not mix it up a bit and go down the personalised route? Take personalised whisky, for example. The premise is dead simple, with you having the opportunity to customise the bottle’s label... [Read more]

Some Ideas for Graduation Gifts

It seems like only yesterday that you drove them off to halls and waved goodbye. And it was only yesterday that you transferred the latest cash sum to keep them afloat. But now, after a good few years of hard work and even harder drinking, it’s time for them to graduate. It’s at this point, with gowns still billowing, a scroll in their hand and kebabs on their breath that you probably want to present... [Read more]

Everyone Loves A Bit of Jelly

What can’t you personalise? We believe you can personalise everything; after all the most important sound in the world is your own name. We’re all used to personalised cards, bags, and pens but this is a unique vision – Your name in jelly! Jelly Vision Pop over to the Jelly Vision site and get a wobbly personalised party piece. Jelly Vision offer a service that will create a mould of your child’s... [Read more]

First Anniversary Gift Ideas

It’s been a whole year since you walked down the aisle, said your “I dos” and shared your first dance. And now it’s your first anniversary. In among the meal out and the champagne, there’s the small matter of a first anniversary gift. It’s said that whereas 25 years together is marked with silver, 50 gold and 60 diamonds, your first year together is celebrated with paper. That being the... [Read more]

Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts 2012

Right then, with Father’s Day looming large, Not More Socks has pulled together a cracking Top 10 list of personalised Father’s Day gifts for 2012. Here’s what we’ve come up with… Football Club Books Available for over 60 British teams, these personalised football club books use reprints of original newspaper reports to create a reportage history of his favourite club. Things typically... [Read more]

Easter Gifts for Kids

Let’s be honest, if you’re not of the Christian persuasion, then Easter is mainly about a few days off work and treating the kids. And when it comes to the latter, Not More Socks has a load of brilliant Easter gifts that your children will absolutely love. One very popular option is the personalised Easter bunny. He measures in at 33cm tall, he’s super cuddly, and features a colourful necktie... [Read more]

Personalised Beer and Cider

If your other half enjoys nothing more than a nice cold beer after work, he’s going to love having his own personalised bottle of liquid gold. It’s the perfect pressie for beer lovers everywhere and here’s what you can expect… The Basics Whether you go for personalised beer, lager, wheat beer or even personalised cider, you can select a label design and then personalise it with your chosen... [Read more]

Make the Perfect Cuppa with Personalised Tea and Coffee

Time for a cuppa? Course it is. Be rude not to. And if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it properly, which is where Taylors of Harrogate come in. Their rather spiffing English Breakfast tea is full bodied, rich and refreshing. And don’t be daft, you silly old doughnuts, of course it isn’t only for breakfast. But here’s the really super-dooper bit. Because it’s loose leaf tea, it... [Read more]

Valentine’s Champagne

To help celebrate the year’s most romantic day in style, why not pick up a personalised bottle of bubbly? The Basics Not only is it a delicious champagne, but it also gives you the chance to personalise the bottle’s label with your chosen name and a brief message. The Details It’s a cracking combo of pinot grapes, with a lemony nose and a lively mousse. You’ll also find a gift card included... [Read more]

A Love Book From Me To You

We’re all familiar with the ‘Me To You’ bears, what with their tatty grey fur and sky-blue noses. And whether they’re holding a heart, a balloon or an oversized initial, the brand is now the country’s ‘go-to’ for soppy cards and cuddly toys. Happily, you can now add a personalised book to the list of products. The Basics The ‘Me To You’ love book features lots of very sweet illustrations... [Read more]

Pamper Hampers

Fellas, listen closely. Don’t think of Valentine’s Day as a chore. Think of it as a golden opportunity to earn some brownie points. And nothing does that quite like a super-indulgent pamper hamper. The Basics Both pamper hampers include five hand-cut soaps, a candle, fizzy bath rocks and a large strawberry and cream bath bomb. And because no proper soak in the tub is complete without a tipple,... [Read more]

Top 10 Valentine’s Gifts for 2012

Well folks, it’s nearly that time of year again. In just a month’s time we’ll be getting all loved up and smoochy for Valentine’s Day, so get your bum in gear and take a look at the personalised Valentine’s Day gifts available online… Personalised Valentine’s Wine Everyone loves a bottle of wine, even when there’s not a readymade excuse to open one. Of course, when it comes to Valentine’s,... [Read more]

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