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Jim — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:43:05 +0000

Christmas Calendar Gifts 2010 in 5 Words:

Name, Sport, History, Newspaper, Family

Christmas is about getting the right gift for the right person, isn’t it? You can’t go wrong with a personalised calendar.

Calendar Gift Highlights

Start any month
Personalise with a name
Personalise with a date
Add 20 special dates (A3 only)

The Classic Calendar Gift

These have been around for a while now but not everyone has seen them and they DO make an impression. You select from a variety of calendar ideas like ‘The Seasons’ and then enter your name of choice and that name is cunningly embedded in 12 blinding images.

Take a peak at all the calendar gifts.

The Fan, The Legend

These calendars work the same way as the Classic Calendars above and offer a selection of top English and Scottish teams.

Have a look at Football Legends’ Calendar gifts

Newspaper Year

These are great. Every month you get a top newspaper story relevant to the year you choose. They are the most intriguing of calendars as they show how the world has changed over a lifetime.

Newspaper calendar gifts

Football Calendars

These calendars are fun and informative. You pick your team and you get a calendar with a newspaper match report from a different year each month.

Pick the team calendar gift here

Sizes available:-

Calendar Top 5 Sellers:-

Best Mum
Love & Romance
Football Calendar
Cats
Dogs

Football American Style

You can find a very smart calendar on the Simply Personalized Web packed with match reports for the top Football teams. These can be personalised like the UK versions and the sizes are 8.5 x 12 inches (24 inches fully opened).

American Football calendar gift is here

Baseball American Style

These are the same idea as the American Football calendars and cover all the major league teams.

Baseball calendar gift is here

Jim Says “I really love getting a calendar every year. I’d be very happy to get the season or the cat one!”

See other personalised gift ideas for 2010

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Christmas Gifts for Him 2010 Preview I

Jim — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:30:22 +0000

Christmas Gifts 2010 for Him in 5 Words:

Personalised, Sport, History, Book, Dad

Are you looking for a sport book for your Dad, or the man in your life, this Christmas? This is our sports book gift choice for 2010.

Personalised for Him

Men like sports and men like sports stats. We all like to be addressed to by our given name. Sport is drama. Sport is soul. Imagine combining these facts in one gift? When you give a Christmas present give one with their name on it. All these books allow you to gold emboss a name on the cover plus a personalised title page.

Tuck Him into History

Every one of these books is a feast of drama, goal-mouth scrambles, close finishes, last-minute knockouts and action from the past captured in thrilling eye-witness reports and vivid press photography.

Satisfy His Soul

Every man identifies with his heroes. Every man wants to be the hero. We can’t. We spend too much time earning a living, having a laugh and imagining. Treat him with a book about his favourite sport at Christmas and you will satisfy his soul (and keep him out of trouble).

Top Personalised Sports Books:-

Jim Says “Sport is a personal experience and this top selection offers all fans the chance to relive their passion. I want the Rugby edition!”

See the top 10 Christmas gift ideas for 2010 recommended by notmoresocks.com

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Top 10 Christmas Gifts 2010

Jim — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:05:30 +0000

Are you looking for unusual and personalised gifts for Christmas? We, at notmoresocks.com, have put together our selection of the most fun, personalised and unusual gifts that we believe will give pleasure this Christmas.

1. Personalised French Red Wine

An ideal Christmas present to give to any member of the family. You can choose from lots of different designs and add a name and a special year. There are some Christmas specific labels plus a variety of others for every taste. Gift box option is available.

We Say “Want to give something beautifully designed and very unusual? O’ and which is certain to be used?”

See Personalised French Red Wine

Other Gifts in this range

Personalised White Wine

Personalised Cava

Personalised Champagne

2. Football Club Book

These books are fabulous as they are packed with history and drama told in newspaper reportage and illustrated with dramatic press photography. The price is down from last year and there are 3 cover options, linen-effect, leatherette and leather. The main option (which is worth it) is to gold emboss the name of the recipient on the cover.

Over 50 English, Scottish and Welsh football clubs

We Say “Do you want to make an impression for the football fan in your life? Go for a gold embossed leather edition.”

See Personalised Football Club Books

More Christmas Football Book Gifts

Roy of the Rovers

England Football Book

Football Story Books

3. Spoof Newspapers and Magazines

A fake newspaper or spoof is a terrific gift as it is highly personal (you can upload a picture and change the text) and a lot of fun, especially these ones from the GoneDigging web site. There are so many to choose from including ‘Christmas No1’ for the newspaper and ‘Pucker’ a Lad’s Mag title.

We Say “Get a framed version to make a great impact at a reasonable price.”

See Spoof Newspapers & Magazines

Top Spoof Gifts

Spoof Football Newspapers

Top Spoof Magazines

Love Food Magazine

4. Football Gift Experiences

Send a loved one on a stadium tour so they can see behind the scenes of their club and walk in the footsteps of their heroes.

We Say “What an evocative gift for the football fan in your life.”

See Football Experience Gifts

Experiences Gift Recommendation

Stadium Tour Gift Voucher

5. Personalised Malt Whisky

The Whisky from a well known Speyside distillery is very drinkable and to have your own bottle, that is with your name on it, is a very neat touch. Have a look at the variety of beautifully designed labels.

We Say “Getting a good bottle of whisky at Christmas will make the season for anyone.”

See Personalised Whisky Gift

Christmas Spirit Gifts

Blended Whisky

Top Branded Drink

Vodka

6. Original Newspapers

Give anyone a newspaper and they’ll each get something different. I’m fascinated by old adverts, the cost of trousers in 1966, long lost food products etc. Granddad might enjoy the sport section or world news of the day he was born. Every family member will gain an insight and find a talking point this Christmas.

We Say “It’s a very different type of Christmas gift. Newspapers are unique, moments of history and therefore great for anyone you know that loves a bit of nostalgia. Every copy comes with a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ which you can personalise with a name and a message.”

Choose your newspaper gift date here

7. Name in Image Calendar

Give a Christmas present that will make them smile every month. Each month your loved one will have their name integrated into a fun and colourful image. Go for the A3 version in this range from GoneDigging and you can also have up to 20 important dates printed at the same time.

We Say “These calendars are most unusual and so well designed they will brighten your loved one’s wall or desk all year round. Look out for 3 for the price of 2 deals!”

See all Personalised Calendar Gift Ideas

Christmas Calendar Gift Picks

All Things Pink

Football

Cats

8. Personalised Mugs

Personalised mug gifts are fun and a good price for something your family or friend will use every day. We love the ‘Grunge Flag’ range from GoneDigging, also available on Simply Personalised (for the US market). You can personalise most of the mugs with a name, a beverage, milk option, and sugar option.

We Say “Make a statement with a ‘Statement Mug.’”

See Personalised Mugs

Top Personalised Mugs for Christmas

Back Page Newspaper

Love Mugs

Coffee House

9. Engraved Gifts

Are you trying to find a very personal and lasting gift that will be treasured? Have a personal message engraved on an item of silverware or a glass to celebrate that special person this Christmas.

We Say “If it’s for a couple why not combine a pair of engraved Champagne glasses and a personalised bottle of Champagne or even Cava?”

See Engraved Gifts

Top Engraved Gifts for Christmas

Crystal Champagne Flutes

Engraved Pewter Tankard

Engraved Silver Yo-Yo

10. Personalised Sports Books

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good sporting book to tuck into. Do you want them occupied and happy for the season? Here’s an idea that will any lover of sport will enjoy. A book telling the history of their sport, in newspaper stories and with their name on the cover.

We Say “Hours and hours of good reading and nostalgia for all sports buffs. Love the gold embossing option.”

See Personalised Sports Book Gifts

Top Personalised Sports Books

Cricket (International)

Golf (Ryder Cup)

Rugby

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Top 10 Christmas Gifts 2010

Newspaper Gifts for the USA

Jim — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:56 +0000

Original US Newspaper Gifts in 5 Words:

USA, Newspapers, Football, Spoof, Magazines

Are you looking for some newspaper gift ideas? Here’s our selection of the top newspaper gifts in the USA.

Original Newspapers

We all love a bit of history don’t we? We like to know about our place in history so how about an original newspaper title from the state they were born in? Original newspaper gifts are hard to come by so check the selection on simplypersonalized.com (each newspaper comes with a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’).

Choose your USA Original Newspaper

Personalised Newspaper Football Books

These commemorative Football Books contain the history of your favourite team, in newspaper stories so they come alive with eyewitness reportage and dramatic press photography.
The best thing is you can personalise the cover with a gold embossed name and the title page.

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Teams Available:-

Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars
Kansas City Chiefs
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
New York Jets
Oakland Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
San Diego Chargers
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks
St Louis Rams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee Titans
Washington Redskins

Spoof Newspapers and Magazines

Does your loved one think he or she is a star? Then put them in a newspaper headline or on the cover of a fake newspaper. Simplypersonalized.com offers fake newspaper titles that you can upload a picture and add a name and other personalisation details. Great and fun magazine covers include ‘Love Food’, sport and hobbies.

Jim Says “Newspapers gifts are fun and come in many different forms. I’d love to receive a personalised fake magazine title like ‘Love Food’ because I do!”

See Spoof Magazine Cover Gifts

See Fake Newspaper Gifts

See the simplypersonalized.com Top 10 USA Gift Selection here

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Newspaper Gifts for the USA

Original US Newspaper Gift

Jim — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:22 +0000

Original US Newspaper Gifts in 5 Words:

USA, Memorable, Certificate of Authenticity

Would you like to give an original, personal and historic gift? An original newspaper is a treasure trove of memories.

Gift Memory

We love newspapers don’t we? Reading and losing yourself in the reports of what happened yesterday is a simple pleasure. Now imagine giving such a newspaper as a gift, from the birth date of your loved one? Do you see? A piece of history that will show you care and give them an idea of their place in history.

Certified Authentic

The simplypersonalized.com web site specializes in unique and unusual presents for the US market. Every newspaper the site ships comes with a certificate stating that it is genuine, to give you peace of mind.

You can also personalize the certificate with:-

A name
An occasion
A message

Presentation Options

You get plenty of options as to how the original newspaper gift is delivered.

Vinyl Cover
Gift Box
Presentation Folder
Anniversary Folder
3 original newspapers (one from the wedding day and for both partners’ birthdates)
This is Your Life
A newspaper from every special date of someone’s life
Framed Newspaper
Première Book
A hand made binder with parchment fleur-de-lis end papers
First Editions of the Millennium
This is a “heritage gift” of 7 original newspapers dated January 1, 2000, plus an original newspaper from a date of your choice, FREE!

Newspaper Choice

Simplypersonalized.com offer a wide range of newspapers but you might not be able to get the exact title so they offer a welcome range of options including:-

By state
US or Canadian
New York Times Reproduction
Specific Newspaper Search (a $10 non refundable search fee applies)

Jim Says “I get lost for hours in old newspapers. I really love looking at the old adverts and the pictures. Did my parents really wear clothes like that?”

See our Top 10 USA Gift Selection here

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Original US Newspaper Gift

Unusual Gifts for Dad

Jim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:35:49 +0000

Unusual Father’s Day Gifts in 5 Words

Spoof, Medieval, Ambassador, Puzzle, Newspaper

Do you want to buy Dad an unusual gift for Father’s Day? Here’s our choice of the most unusual and unique gifts this year …

Spoof Dad

I’ve loved mucking around with computers and making pictures for years and so I appreciate how difficult it is to make something look great in print. These spoofs, all beautifully designed, look fantastic. The attention to detail just makes them good looking and fun and they are certain to make Dad laugh.

Our Top Spoofs for Father’s Day:-

Best Dad
Top Dad
Fishing Magazine
FA Cup Final Win
New Prime Minister

Dad, Put the Chicken Leg Down!

Send Dad off to enjoy himself at a torch-lit medieval banquet in London. A great day out full of live entertainment and he can take a friend.

Medieval Banquet

Toasting the Ambassador

If your Dad is fond of good whisky then have a look at ‘Become a Whisky Ambassador’ from GoneDigging for personalised gifts. This compact tin offers a collection of pleasures including a tour of a distillery, with tasting session.

Whisky Ambassador

Puzzle Times

This will keep Dad out of trouble. A 400 piece jigsaw of the Times made from your date of choice. So if Dad likes to while away his time this should keep him busy way beyond Father’s Day.

Times Jigsaw Puzzle

Father Framed

If Dad likes to read a newspaper then he may value his own framed reprint. A wonderfully evocative gift for the nostalgic Dad.

Framed Front Page

Jim Says “As much as I like to don my regalia and act regal I would settle for a Top Dad Spoof with my name and picture!”

Visit our Personalised Father’s Day gift page for More Father’s Day ideas

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Unusual Gifts for Dad

Nostalgic Gifts for Dad

Jim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:28:29 +0000

Nostalgic Father’s Day Gifts in 5 Words

Newspaper, Steam, Family, History, House

Could you say your Dad is into old things? Does he like nostalgia? Then here’s a selection of nostalgic Father’s Day gifts…

Original Dad

Get Dad an original newspaper from his date of birth or his wedding day and you’ll open up a treasure chest of memories. I happen to know that Historic Newspapers check and iron every original (and certified) newspaper they send.

Historic Newspapers

Steam Junkie

Has your Dad every reminisced or craved for the genteel age of steam? Then book him on a steam train experience. All of these ones from GoneDigging depart from London stations and include a souvenir DVD.

Steam Train Experience

Family History

Let Dad discover and enjoy the history of his last name. This present includes a small booklet that traces family history. Dad or you will have to send off a registration card and by return you will receive an A4 certificate detailing the history of his name.

Family History

House History

This made-to-order document presents Ordnance Survey map extracts centred on Dad’s house. The date range of the maps is circa 1860 – 1960. Just enter Dad’s House name/number, his street name and post code and the web site will take care of everything else.

My House History Portfolio

Jim Says “I love old newspapers and you’ll find me reading all the old ads and wondering where to get 5 shillings.”

See all the Nostalgic Gifts on GoneDigging

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Nostalgic Gifts for Dad

England Book for Father’s Day

Jim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:03:55 +0000

England Father’s Day Gift in 5 Words

Leather, Personalised, Gold, Heroes, Drama

Is your Dad glued to the box when England play? Give him a treat this Father’s Day with a personalised football book…

International Dad

This wonderful tabloid-sized (38cm x 31cm) book is custom made to your order. Add Dad’s name to the cover in gold embossing to make a loving detail. Over 100 years of England games are lovingly retold in eye-witness accounts and vivid press photography.

Book Cover Options:-

Luxury Leather Cover
Premium Leatherette
Standard Linen Effect

Jim Says “I’m not a huge footy fan but I really enjoyed flicking through this nostalgic tome. I especially loved the recounting of the 5:1 thrashing of Germany in 2001.”

See World Cup Gifts on GoneDigging

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England Book for Father’s Day

Personalised Flag Mugs for Dad

Jim — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:30:51 +0000

Personalised Flag Mug Gifts in 5 Words

Patriotic, Personalised, Name, Beverage, Budget

Does your Dad like a good cup of tea or other beverage? Get him a mug with a flag of his country of birth and his name…

Personalised Father’s Day Gift Mug

These mugs just look great. A lot of thought has gone into making a mug that is both patriotic and fun. The designer team at GoneDigging have been working overtime to create all sorts of flag mugs. All the flags stand out and they are currently under a tenner*.

Personalise Your Flag Mug with:-

Beverage
Milk
Sugar
Name

Grunge v Traditional

Personally I think the grunge style of mug stands out the best. The flag of each country is done in a sort of ‘graffiti’ style. But you can get a personalised flag for Father’s Day, that is very proper and traditional.

Countries Available

Canada
England
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
UK (Union Jack)
United States
Wales

Jim Says “Being ever so slightly Scottish I love my ‘Grunge’ style Flag mug and no one gets my beverage requirements wrong any more!”

Visit our Personalised Father’s Day gift page for More Father’s Day ideas

*Prices are subject to change.

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Personalised Flag Mugs for Dad

Personalised T-Shirt for Dad Day

Jim — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:30:33 +0000

Personalised T-Shirt Gifts in 5 Words

Football, Personalised, Club-Specific, Unusual

Does Dad wear his heart on his sleeve? How about wearing his football team on his chest with a uniquely personalised t-shirt…

Personalised Father’s Day T-Shirt

These T-shirts are very unusual as they use a real story for a newspaper for each club printed on the front of a white heavy weight cotton-feel ‘performance’ fabric shirt.

Sizes Available:-

Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Extra Extra Large

Choices

Every club shirt has 12 headlines to choose from and they are a mix of top match reports and high drama from recent years. What’s fun is because it’s a real newspaper story page you get the match report and the adverts and cartoons (depending on which one you choose) so every one is a feast of nostalgia!

Clubs Available England

Arsenal
Aston Villa
Birmingham City
Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Rovers
Charlton Athletic
Chelsea
Coventry City
Crystal Palace
Derby County
Everton
Fulham
Ipswich
Leeds
Leicester
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Middlesbrough
Newcastle
Norwich
Nottingham Forest
Portsmouth
Preston North End
QPR
Reading
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur
Watford
West Bromwich
West Ham
Wigan Athletic
Wolverhampton

Clubs Available Scotland

Aberdeen
Celtic
Dundee United
Heart of Midlothian
Hibernian
Rangers

Clubs Available Wales

Cardiff

Jim Says “Not sure if I would feature some of these stories on my chest but perfect for a proud fan who wants something different and perfect reading for your fellow fans.

Visit our Personalised Father’s Day gift page for More Father’s Day ideas

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Personalised T-Shirt for Dad Day