The Ask Annabella guide to gift experiences for young things

December 5, 2008 by Annabella

Annabella lets people know if they've been naughty or nice this Christmas

Annabella is Buyagift’s own resident gift guru. Drawing on her own vast experience of giving and receiving presents she answers questions from readers on how to choose the perfect present for the right person, navigating the modern manners minefield that can make choosing gifts so difficult, and anything else under the sun.

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Hello my dears,

With every frost-tinted morning Christmas is getting closer, so naturally my mail bag is brimming over with letters from alarmed ladies and gentlemen in desperate need of seasonal gift advice.

As so many of you seem to be teetering on the edge of making a grave mistake and opting for the usual lumpy jumper I settled in with a rather nice cup of Lady Grey (essence of Bergamot is what gives it that little kick) and began to write this guide to choosing the right gift experience.

Don’t feel embarrased about needing a little helping hand in the present department, it’s better to ask a professional than to make a serious social boo-boo..

Gift Experiences for strapping young lads

Two Children at cookery class Here two young lads are having a delightful time preparing food.

In the home environment, this rarely happens.

When buying gift experiences for boys stay away from things like makeovers (unless the boy has particularly well rounded interests). Opt instead for a Junior Driving day or football gift, or a rather splendid course of Brazilian football lessons at Soccer School perhaps. Every little monkey enjoys swinging from trees, so Go Ape! Adventure assault courses are good for old fashioned outdoor antics. Youngsters today don’t get enough fresh air so this Go Ape business is particularly well suited.

Gift Experiences for Young Ladies

Spoil a member of the fairer sex with a Junior Makeover for joyous pampering and a professional photoshoot with free print.

What’s that you say? Ponies? Well of course ponies! If your young lady is pony-mad then treat her to an exciting Cowboy Adventure for Kids and she’ll learn how to lasso a cow horn among other things (a very important skill that will come in useful in later life).

More adventurous girls may enjoy an active gift experience from our Junior Wet ‘n’ wild or Junior Flying experiences selection. Don’t buy these unless you’re sure she’s not afraid of heights or speeding along at sea though.

Remember dearies, if you ever need any gift advice you need only email annabella@buyagift.co.uk and your guru, auntie Annabella, is ready to help.

Toodle-oo!