Take personalised whisky, for example. The premise is dead simple, with you having the opportunity to customise the bottle’s label with a name and message. Having already chosen between a single malt and a blend, the only thing left to decide is whether to include anything else with it and how to package it all up.

Basically, you can buy the bottle by itself or have it delivered in a rather posh, satin-lined gift box. What’s more, there’s the chance to include an original newspaper or a couple of engraved tumblers. The tumblers follow much the same personalisation process as the whisky, with the opportunity to include a name and a brief message.

The original newspapers, meanwhile, are a really fun addition to the gift. There are numerous titles going back many, many decades, meaning you’re able to select both the publication and a specific date. And don’t be fooled, these original newspapers are exactly that – as old as the date on their front page. They’re in no way reprints or reproductions. They’re the real deal.

Getting back to the booze, though, and it’s not only whisky available. In fact, there’s also the chance to personalise bottles of wine, champagne, vodka, beer, ale and cider. Once you’ve chosen your label’s design, it’s simply a case of entering your chosen name and message into the personalisation field – same way as the whisky and as simple as that.

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Engraved Jewellery for Her
For a graduation gift with a seriously personal twist, look no further than engraved jewellery. Bracelets for girls are one of the most popular options, with everything from charm bracelets, to sterling silver and pearl. All of them feature your graduate’s name and all can be personalised from the comfort of your living room, so there’s no need to visit Timpson’s.

Graduation Champagne and Wine
Nothing says congrats quite like popping open a bottle of champers. You can buy personalised champagne, including a label of your choice that can be customised to feature your graduate’s name. And if you’d rather not plump for bubbles, personalised red, white and rosé wine come with exactly the same personalisation options.

Pampering Gift Experience

After all their hard work, your graduate deserves a bit of down time. On this basis, nothing beats a pampering day. They can pick from any number of locations and once they’re there, they’ll be guaranteed some serious R&R. Packages include access to health clubs and gyms, along with a treatment of their choice. Some of the more luxurious deals feature Swedish back, neck, shoulder and scalp massages.

Something Engraved for Him

There’s a huge variety of engraved graduation gifts, with everything from bottle openers to something more formal, such as cufflinks. What you get to engrave depends on the size of the item, so for stuff like the cufflinks you’re looking at initials, but the bottle opener allows you to include a name and even a brief message.

Personalised Graduation Beer, Ale and Cider

What we’ve got here is a tremendous selection of lagers, ales, cider and wheat beer that feature a personalised label and an engraved pint glass that are the presented in a rather swanky gift box. Failing that, you’ve got London Pride and Budvar. Both of these come with an official beer towel and a branded, engraved glass.

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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!

Pop over to GoneDigging and get a wobbly personalised party piece. They now offer a fab range of personalised jelly moulds featuring your child’s name and/or a short message.

Football Jelly Moulds

For a footie mad dad, how about adding the name of their favourite clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea, and Celtic. Just add some food colouring to give your jelly that ‘team’ look.

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That being the case, it’s the perfect opportunity to go down the personalised route. Two obvious options are an original newspaper or a spoof Daily Mirror front page. Starting with the former, an original newspaper is exactly that – a publication of your choice from a date of your choice. And don’t be fooled, these editions are as old as the date on their front page. It’s the ideal opportunity to buy a paper from your big day.

The spoof Daily Mirror front page, on the other hand, is all about having a giggle. Produced in conjunction with the Mirror, you’re able to personalise it with a name, age, home town, author and date. And to top it all off, you can also upload your own photo.

So what else? Well, we’ve already mentioned getting some champagne on ice, so why not plump for a personalised bottle of champers? Okay, so when we say personalised, we’re not suggesting you get to handpick the grapes. But you will have the chance to choose the bottle’s label before customising it with your names and a brief message. And to finish things off with a real touch of style, splash out on some engraved champagne flutes. You know it makes sense.

For something completely different, meanwhile, treat yourselves to a dinner-and-theatre deal. As the term suggests, this pack entitles you both to a meal in the West End, followed by a show. You’ll get to take your pick from French, Italian, seafood restaurants, as well as Planet Hollywood and Tiger Tiger. As for the shows, you’re looking at any one from ‘Dreamboats & Petticoats’, ‘Blood Brothers’, ‘Stomp’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘The Woman in Black’, ‘39 Steps’ and ‘Thriller’.

And finally, how about going for something completely daft like a personalised jar of sweets? There are loads of varieties available, although the soppy option is to go for a big jar of chewy hearts. The jar’s label can be personalised with the occasion, your other half’s name and a message.

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Sure, he’d love a new car or a Rolex watch, but, unless we’re rolling in it, life doesn’t allow many of us to present these to Dad; however a daft poster featuring his name or a funny article all about him can provide hours of merriment  and release those feel-good endorphins which are essential for a healthy mind and body. After all, the quote, “laughter is the best medicine” definitely has a ring of truth about it.

So, without further ado, Not More Socks has pulled together a cracking few Fathers Day ideas below to give him a good ole’ belly laugh…

10. Spoof Newspaper

Give Dad a giggle with a spoof Newspaper all about him. We have three hilarious titles to choose from, including Best Dad, Lad’s Mag Spoof and Babe Magnet, all of which – we’re sure – will raise a few sniggers…

9. Geek Alert Personalised Mug

If you reckon your dad’s more of a “geek” than “the best”, then tell him so with this Geek Alert Personalised Mug…

8. Cute Football Tattoo Mug

And, let’s be honest, what Dad would really refuse a mug featuring a sexy pic of a model with his name tattooed onto her buttocks?

7. Engraved Cufflinks – Who loves Daddy

This is funny in a cute kind of way… if you love your old man, show him with this endearing silver cufflink. Every time he wears his shirt, he’ll be reminded you think he’s the bee’s knees…

6. Dennis the Menace Gifts

Our Dennis the Menace Gifts make mayhem-tastic ideas for the 40-something “Dennis” Dad in your life. From Beano Mugs to A3 Beano Calendars, there’s a fab range of prank-fuelled gifts that would be perfect for the Dad who thrives on trouble and chaos.

5. Personalised Guinness World Records Book

Does Dad always debate in the pub about worldly topics? Does he always think he’s right? This gift is definitely worthy of his attention. Now you can bestow him with a reproduction of the very first edition of the Guinness World Records, which includes every page and every record as it appeared in the 2012 edition, with one special exception… it’s personalised with his name, silver embossed on the cover, with a unique intro page and theme page added, including DIY, Driving or Smelly Cheese. What’s more, you can upload an image of your dad as a finishing touch.

4. Personalised Chocolate Bar – Reem

If your TOWIE-loving dad, like Joey Essex, always rants and raves about his hair being “reem”, then indulge him on Father’s Day with this very “reem” choccie bar emblazoned with his name…

3. Grow Your Own Football Pitch

Funnier still, get your footie-mad Dad growing his own pitch. Well, a mini one, that is.

2. Become a Chav

Is your dad a bit of a chav? Then this Become a Chav Gift is well good, innit? It’s totally bling, blingin’ bruv!

1. Airkix Indoor Skydiving

Or, give him an experience of a lifetime with an Indoor Skydiving experience. If it doesn’t have him laughing, it’ll definitely have him crying (with laughter) from the sheer adrenaline rush.

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Imagine the surprise when your kid opens this book, and instead of reading about someone else, they read about themselves and – what’s more – see the letters from their unique name on every page…

We’ve just launched an amazingly awesome kiddie’s book, which is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Not only is it incredibly enjoyable to read, it’ll also help your little monkey learn how to spell their name the fun way. But it isn’t just a regular children’s book. No siree. My Name is… creates a story from the letters of your ickle one’s name…

The Basics

Whether your kid’s called Sarah, James or Gertrude (we hope not!), the story’s based around the letters of their name. The book is made up of twelve letters, some of which aren’t in your child’s name. So, for example, if your child’s name is Sarah, all the letters of her name, i.e. the ‘S’, ‘A’, ‘R’, ‘A’ and ‘H’ will feature somewhere in the story, but there’ll also be seven other letters, selected at random, that’ll appear in the book to make up the twelve letters. But that’s part of the fun – your child will begin to recognise the letters that do appear in their name and also the ones which don’t.

The Details

No children’s book would be complete without some colourful pictures to go with it, right? My Name is… is bursting with uber-amazing illustrations from the zoo, the farm, the park, and even a dream. What’s more, this fantabulous book was created alongside schoolteachers and kiddies can even practice writing each letter of their name at the bottom of the page, using educationally approved fonts. Not only will your child learn to spell and write their name, but they’ll also learn about the alphabet as well as a collection of new and exciting words.

What we say…

If you’re seeking an extra special, educational book with a personal touch for the lovely kid in your life, then step away from those mediocre, run-of-the-mill books you can buy off the shelf, and plump for this brilliant one instead. Helping your little one learn to spell their name has never been so simple with this one-of-a-kind book.

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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 start in the early 20^th century and conclude at the end of last season, while in terms of personalisation, his name can be added to a certificate of authenticity and, for a bit extra, the front cover as well.

Father’s Day Hampers

Available with a personalised bottle of red or white wine, champagne or whisky, these Father’s Day hampers all feature a load of tasty treats. These include clotted cream fudge, chocolate-coated peanuts, mint creams, sundried tomato and pesto crackers, ploughman’s pickle, chilli nuts and olive. Everything is then packaged up in a wicker basket.

Personalised Beer, Cider and Lager

What we’ve got here is a tremendous selection of lagers, ales, cider and wheat beer that feature a personalised label and an engraved pint glass that are the presented in a rather swanky gift box. Failing that, you’ve got London Pride and Budvar. Both of these come with an official beer towel and a branded, engraved glass.

Best Dad Mugs

Among the dozens and dozens of personalised mugs available, Best Dad mugs are tailor made for Father’s Day gifts. There are plenty of designs to choose from, whether it’s something traditional or the popular iDad version. What they all have in common is that you’re able to personalise them with either your dad’s name or a message of your own and your name.

Personalised Chocolate Bar

It’s a 100g chocolate bar, but not as we know it. And that’s because the wrapper can be completely personalised with any name and a message. What’s more, there’s a selection of Dad-themed wrappers that he’ll really like… even once he’s ripped it open and begun scoffing it down!

Original Newspapers

A classic Father’s Day gift is an original newspaper from the day he was born. As the name suggests, these are 100% authentic and definitely aren’t reprints or copies. On top of that, the back-catalogue goes back hundreds of years and features a collection of titles, with everything from The Mirror to The Times. And finally, each original newspaper comes with a personalised certificate of authenticity featuring your dad’s name.

Driving Experience Days

If your dad is hot on motors, you can’t go wrong with a driving experience day. You’ll find lots of options, many of which feature access to some of the best cars around. These include Porsches, Aston Martins, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and the lightning-quick Arial Atom. Just as importantly, the driving day itself can be taken at any number of locations up and down the country.

Personalised Retro Sweets

Get online and you’ll find over a dozen different sweets, available in various sizes of jar and including Haribo fried eggs, liquorice wheels and jelly beans. Add dad’s name and a message to the front, and he’ll be bingeing all day long.

Something Engraved

There’s a huge variety of engraved gifts for dad, with everything from bottle openers to something more formal, such as cufflinks. What you get to engrave depends on the size of the item, so for stuff like the cufflinks you’re looking at initials, but the bottle opener allows you to include a name and even a brief message.

Best Dad Jigsaws

If dad is something of a puzzle fiend, you can’t go wrong with a personalised dad jigsaw. There are five designs to choose from, all of which are full colour, high gloss and 400 pieces. Best of all, your dad’s name is incorporated into the print for the personal twist.

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One very popular option is the personalised Easter bunny. He measures in at 33cm tall, he’s super cuddly, and features a colourful necktie and knitted jumper. But the best bit is that the jumper can be personalised with a name and message of up to 50 characters. What’s more, the embroidery is in either pink or blue, so the ‘he’ can easily become a ‘she’.

Another of the big hitting Easter gifts for kids is the personalised children’s books. There are lots of titles to choose from, including numerous Disney and Pixar-based stories, in addition to tales of princesses, bears and all sorts of other animals. Best of all, though, you’ll have the chance to personalise it with your kiddie’s name, so they become the protagonist throughout. Their name will even feature on the front cover!

And if you want to treat them to a sugary Easter gift without plying them with chocolate, how about a jar of retro sweets? As for what they can expect, you’ve got pink shrimps, cola bottles, foam bananas, drumstick lollies, popping candy and way, way more besides. You can then personalise the jar’s label with your child’s name and a brief message.

For a shedload of other Easter gift ideas, your best bet is to wiggle your mouse, click a bit and visit the brilliant GoneDigging website, where you’ll find personalised gifts like there’s no tomorrow.

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When a loved one hits the big 5-0, it’s an incredibly exciting time. Christ – they’ve reached half a century! So, peeps, it’s important to get the right kind of gift for the occasion. But what on earth would be best?

Whether you want to splash out on something special or want to give them something small and sentimental, here are our top 5 50^th Birthday Gifts that’ll please all personalities and tastes.

5. Gourmet Food Hampers – from £49.99

Brimming with sweet and savoury delights, from olives and marmalades to chocolates and your chosen bottle of wine or champagne, these gourmet food hampers will tickle anyone’s taste buds on their 50^th birthday. Presented in a wicker basket, you can choose from three different sizes, each of which is crammed with tantalising treasures…

4. Luxury Wine & Sprit Gift Sets – from £27.99

Does your favourite 50 year old love a tipple? Indulge them with a bottle of fine wine, whisky or bubbly, perfectly partnered with a cigar, rose or box of chocolates. A luxurious wine and spirit gift set for anyone with a taste for decadence.

3. Personalised Glasses – from £34.99

Complement their favourite tipple with some beautifully engraved glasses. How about a lovely set of engraved wine glasses, champagne flutes, whisky tumblers or brandy glasses? Their favourite beverage served in some glasses, engraved with their name and a thoughtful message from you is a match made in heaven.

2. Special Date Newspapers – from £24.99

Celebrate their entry into their sixth decade of life with a commemorative newspaper book. Reproduced and bound in an elegant leatherette cover, you can personalise your newspaper book with their birth date

1. A Personalised Bottle of Their Favourite Beverage – From £9.99

If your favourite about-to-be-fifty-year-old enjoys a tipple, why not treat them to their very own bottle emblazoned with their name plus your own thoughtful message? From personalised Champagne and wine to personalised beer and whisky, we have all sorts of beverages to please every palate.

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There’s no denying it. Today’s lifestyle is super hectic, isn’t it? People are finding it harder and harder to take proper time to relax, put their feet up and take it easy. There is a solution though… our Pampering Gift Experiences!

Whether you want pampering days spent relaxing at health clubs, magical makeovers, a photo shoot or spa days, take some time out to spoil yourself or a lucky loved one rotten with a pamper gift. So make yourself a cuppa, get comfy and take a peek at our top 5 treatments available…

5.) Health Club Day for Two – £24.99

This package is a wonderful way to relieve some tension and enjoy some relaxation. What could beat a whole day spent relaxing and rejuvenating in luxury and atmosphere at a top hotel health club? You’ll full use of the facilities, including the gym, pool, jacuzzi or steam room? A health club experience that’ll leave you feeling reinvigorated and fresh for the week ahead.

4.) Pamper Day Treat for Two – £49.99

Discover a new state of mind and brighten up your own or someone else’s life with a health and beauty treatment at a selected Marriott Hotel and Resort. Using top-quality salon products, a professional therapist will carry out a range of treatments to pamper you from head to toe. A healthy and luxurious day that’ll surely lift anyone’s spirits.

3.) Mother and Daughter Makeover Photo Shoot – £19.99

Spend some quality time together and feel like royalty with a stunning make-up session and photo shoot. Enjoy makeup application and hair styling by dedicated experts to create a perfect look before stepping out onto the set for your photo shoot. What’s more, you get to try out two to three outfit changes to capture different looks. Ooh la la!

2.) Relaxing Spa Day for Two – £99.99

What better way to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life than with a relaxing spa day for two? Discover a new state of mind with a health and beauty treatment you’ll never forget at a range of health clubs and spas across the UK. Enjoy either a mini facial or relaxing back, neck or shoulder massage.

1.) Relaxing Day at Titanic Spa for Two – £139.99

Indulge yourselves in a day of total relaxation at an intimate spa in the heart of Yorkshire. The spa’s facilities include a salt regulated swimming pool, hydrozone, steam room, sauna and Technogym gymnasium. The perfect treat for you and a friend, if not you and your partner.

What We Say…

There’s only one thing more magnificent than a little self-indulgence – and that’s a lot of self-indulgence!

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