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SendBestGift.com delivering Rakhi and Friendship Day Gifts during Lock Down

Gurgaon, India, 2020-Jul-15 — /EPR CONSUMER NEWS/ — Coronavirus pandemic has presented numerous challenges in front of the world since it’s outbreak at the fag end of the last year. As the world wrestles with these challenges, many green shoots have emerged as well. Having been locked up in our own homes, it seems like the fast paced life of the twenty-first century has come to a standstill. This much needed break has made everyone realize how disconnected they were with their beloved ones. These days loved ones are certainly on everyone’s mind. People cannot go out and hug their loved ones; however they sure can present their beloved ones with heartwarming gifts to reassert their love.

SENDBESTGIFT, one of the leading online gift shops, has taken upon itself to ensure that people can reach out to their near and dear ones from anywhere in the world. Keeping the upcoming festive season and COVID-19 lockdown in view, the website has updated its product portfolio and has upgraded its services to meet the gifting needs of millions of households in the nation.

Gifting has been used since ancient times to express the feelings of love, care and support. Today, people need love, care and support more than ever. And thus, the importance of gifting multiples mani-fold in these testing times. It now forms an important part of social lives. And why just social, it treads into the realms of personal life as well.

With just a few weeks left for Raksha Bandhan 2020 and friendship day, the company has started its Rakhi and Friendship day gifts delivery services despite the coronavirus advisory issued by the government. The website offers a wide array of unique gifts for friends. These friendship day gifts include friendship band, greeting cards, personalized gifts, cakes, chocolates, soft toys, combination gifts, and much more. For Rakhi gift ideas for brother & sister, the online gift portal offers designer Rakhi, chocolates, Rakhi with dry fruits, flowers, gift cards, sweets, cakes, Rakhi gift hampers, and so on.

“Online gifting is the future of gifting in India. This pandemic has shown us how important it is to go digital, do as much as we can from our homes. Understanding the need of the hour, SENDBESTGIFT has stepped up to the task of connecting hearts. We strive to deliver the best services to our customers and doing so has become more important in these difficult times. We have geared up for the massive demand during the upcoming festival season. From exclusive and extensive gift collections to a varied range of delivery services like the same day Rakhi gifts and same day friendship day gift delivery, we are ready with it all. Come shop with us, use our services to reach out to your dear ones and we promise to deliver excellence on your behalf. Stay home, stay safe and take care of yourself and your beloved ones,” says the founder and Chief Executive Officer of SendBestGift Narender Kumar.

The website has a very systematic approach to gifting and thus making it easier to place an order for gifts. It offers gifts for best friend boy as well as gifts for best friend girl. The website believes that there is a bond of friendship in every relationship and thus it offers friendship day gifts for girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, and husband too.

A delight for people looking to indulge in hassle free online gift shopping, the website offers separate sections for Rakhi gifts for brother and Rakhi return gifts for sister. Sisters can go to the Rakhi gifts for brother and choose gifts for their brothers and brothers can visit the Rakhi return gifts for sister section to place an order for the same.

SendBestGift has a range of gifts for various occasions and festivals. From numerous Rakhi variants like kundan Rakhi, kids Rakhi, rudraksha Rakhi, mauli Rakhi, beads Rakhi, zardosi Rakhi, fancy Rakhi and other to a plethora of Rakhi with gifts like Rakhi with dry fruits, Rakhi with sweets, Rakhi with chocolates, and Rakhi with personalized gifts, the website offers it all. In fact, this online gift shop offers pair Rakhi for brother and sister-in-law like the lumba Rakhi for bhaiya bhabhi.

Customers can send Rakhi with sweets, place an order for Rakhi with dry fruits, purchase Rakhi with cakes and soft toys or buy Rakhi with chocolates online from the comfort of their homes. The fast and precise provision of online Rakhi delivery ensures that the gifts are delivered to their respective destinations within the specified time.

Similarly, the website boasts of a diversified assortment of Friendship day gift ideas to help everyone commemorate the bond of camaraderie. One can use the platform of SENDBESTGIFT to titillate the taste buds of his/her friends with delicious friendship cake, amaze their best friend with a beautiful friendship flower delivery, present them with thoughtful personalized gifts, or satiate the cravings of his/her dear friend with an online friendship day chocolates delivery.

The website provides a customizable range of delivery options as well. Their delivery options include normal gift delivery, same day gift delivery, fixed time gift delivery and the midnight gift delivery in India. Customers can shop for gift for friendship day or other occasions and opt for any of these delivery options. In addition, customers can customize these delivery options to meet their personal gifting goals.

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White Owl Messaging: Messages From Beyond The Grave

The  White Owl Messaging service is being used by many Baby Boomers and as an effective  “Grief Support Tool” by health care agencies and social workers. It allows the individual to continue to share in special life events that they will not be alive for. These messages and gifts can be delivered for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings or any special occasion the client requests. Customized ordering allows for “One time delivery”, “Multiple year delivery”, and for special life events that currently do not have a known delivery date. For unknown delivery dates the client uses the “Add a guardian” to the product. This appointed Guardian then enters that delivery date in when it becomes known: Ideal for graduations and weddings! For those who find the messages offensive and do not wish to receive these messages, the company has provided a way the individual can “Opt Out”.

White Owl Messaging understands that this service is very personal for the client and the recipient, they have put together a broad  catalog of  gift ideas that closely align that represent your personal relationships. You will find items to suit all types of relationships, interests and budgets.

With this unique service you can have your messages, gifts, and that last round of drinks at your favorite pub to be shared after you pass. The client can place orders years in advance, their account remains dormant until notification of their passing is received, at which time the account is activated. This lets those you leave behind feel they have a way to stay connected, and know they are loved in a manner that is unique to your relationship. This service is a story that ties the old fashion values of family and love to the modern technology of the internet. It is also something everyone wishes they had.

White Owl Messaging founder  Marianne Turner-Marken says that it is the relationships she has formed over the years that inspired her to create White Owl Messaging. Her work as a SpecialtyPediatric/Hospice nurse in Arizona’s San Tan Valley also played a role in this decision. The work showed her the need for these kinds of connections when a family loses someone. But it was running across a letter written by her mother years before she died that told her just how important it is be able to reach out to those we love to help them heal. It was to lay the foundation for how she could help others do it as well.

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DIY Budget Weddings: Rent Your Own Wedding Decor — Specialty Linen & Tablecloth Rentals +more

When planning a wedding, couples have to decide what is most important to them in terms of spending money and time. Surveys noted that wedding rings, wedding dress, the tuxedo, the wedding planner, the florals and the decor are listed as some of the most important parts of any couple’s wedding. Wedding rings and wedding attire is definitely a crucial part of any wedding, however just how important is it to have a quality wedding planner and stunning wedding decor? Shushil Patel, an event decor designer and owner of Elegant Chairs and Linens, can attest to how important it is to have a top notch wedding planner and wedding decor designer. “For someone who has been in the wedding industry for over 8 years, my favorite part of the job is seeing the reaction of each bride as they enter into a beautifully decorated room”.

Shushil, the owner of a speciality linen and wedding tablecloth rental company says that not everyone hires a wedding planner or a wedding decorator to take care of their wedding. Some prefer to plan and decorate their own wedding to save some money, while some prefer to spend the extra money for something more luxurious and elegant. However, not having a wedding planner or decorator does not mean you can’t have a beautiful wedding. Many couples who are trying to save some money without compromising quality are deciding to take the place of a wedding planner or wedding decorator. Elegant Chairs and Linens features some of the most beautiful chiavari chairs inAtlanta. He believes a key component to a beautiful wedding is having beautiful raw materials to work with. More newlyweds are deciding to throw a DIY wedding. They are doing their own research, doing their own comparisons, planning their own wedding, renting silver and gold charger plates, wedding chairs to decorate their own wedding.

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Lancaster CA. Portrait And Wedding Photographer

Lancaster, CA. Photographer Dennis Walman from Walman Photography Attends National or International Conventions for the Last 31 Out of 32 Years.

For the last 32 years Dennis Walman from Walman Photography in Lancaster Ca. has attended either a national or international photography convention. The only time he has missed a photography convention is when is daughter was born in 1995.

“The photography field is always changing but now more than ever with the digital revolution. I think the quality of photography and the great selection of photography products are better than ever. I feel we as photographers need to keep up with this ever changing technology so we can offer our clients the best that is out there.”

Dennis Walman
Walman Photography

http://www.walmanphotography.com

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk Poll Reveals Flowers as Leading Valentine’s Day Gift

Leading money-saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk – the website which helps people enjoy bargain deals at over 800 famous name stores – has announced the results of its latest user poll. The site’s survey has shown that flowers are still the top Valentine’s Day gift.

The website’s poll revealed that 40% of people believe flowers are still the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift. Next in line in the site’s poll was jewellery with 34% – yet 9% of Brits don’t consider a Valentine’s Day present necessary at all.

The top ten Valentine’s Day presents listed in the voucher codes website’s survey: 1. Flowers. 2. Jewellery. 3. Nothing. 4. Chocolates. 5. Champagne. 6. Lingerie. 7. Teddy bear. 8. Simple card. 9. Perfume. 10. CD.

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About DiscountVouchers.co.ukDiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

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Smart Travel – DialAFlight App Signals 2011’s Biggest Mobile Trend

With 75.3 million iPhones sold in 2010 alone, the age of the Smartphone is well and truly upon us. One of the principle innovations associated with the rise of the Smartphone is, of course, the ‘App’.

There are already a plethora of apps catering to every conceivable aspect of modern living and the development of these often whimsical, frequently rather handy and sometimes near indispensable little applications is set to accelerate in 2011. One area that is sure to see a surge in smartphone apps this year is the travel sector.

Apps seem set to impact the travel sector in a big way and DialAFlight, one of the biggest providers of cheap flights worldwide, have lead the way by launching an iPhone application that gives some indication of how Smartphone technology can improve the traveller’s experience.

The free app, which provides users with a complete travel itinerary, updated flight status, a ‘find my hotel’ function and a guide to the best flight prices, was amongst the first in the travel sector to hit the market. This makes finding cheap flights to Bangkok, New Zealand, Cape Town and other exotic locations a dream to organise.

The smart phone allows users to have more control over their holiday experience. With utilities such as mapping, currency converters and travel updates, it promises to take the stress out of travel. No more back seat drivers or bad navigators, just enter your hotel details and let GPS take the reins.

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CouponChief.com Uses Online Coupons To Help Support Local Charities

The popular website CouponChief.com, which helps frugal shoppers find the best deals online, is now using the power of saving money to help charities in local communities across the country. Coupon Chief has recently adopted the mantra, “Saving is Giving” to promote what could be the next big thing when it comes to savvy shopping and supporting charitable causes. The new promotion is all about giving back to those in need, and encouraging shoppers to do more than just buy products online. With Coupons-4-Causes, the site promises to donate up to 20% of the purchase price every time shoppers use Coupon Chief’s online coupons.

The money-saving website CouponChief.com has started a new trend in the industry with the introduction of a novel way to donate to local charities. With the Coupons-4-Causes program, shoppers are able to support their favorite charities every time they shop online. All visitors to the site have to do is shop using the site’s coupons, and Coupon Chief will automatically donate up to 20% of the purchase price to the charity of choice, whether it is a local charity, school, or church.

Online coupons provide a convenient way to save money when purchasing items such as clothing, jewelry, and more, but with this new cause shoppers also have the opportunity to help their communities every time they make a purchase – no matter what the item.

The site provides discount coupon codes for a wide range of different online stores, from big name brands to smaller operations. Coupon Chief sets itself apart from the competition through innovation, ease-of-use, and by providing visitors with a reliable service. Many coupon sites are difficult to navigate, unorganized, and make it almost impossible to search for great deals that haven’t already expired.

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Strike Action Off, But Damage Done as Consumers Cut Back on Christmas Cards

New research out from uSwitch.com reveals that 15% of consumers are cutting back on Christmas cards this year as a result of earlier postal strikes. Even though pre-Christmas strikes have now been postponed until the New Year, the move came too late to prevent consumer confidence from nose diving, showing how quickly damage can be done.

The uncertainty has made consumers re-think their card-sending habits. As a result just over one in ten (15%) have decided to shorten the list of people they send cards to, cut back on the amount of money they spend on cards and stamps or to just stick with cards that can be hand-delivered. Whether their custom can be won back again next year remains to be seen.

However, there is still a strong sense of tradition around the act of sending cards. Even with the prospect of strikes, 58% of people were still going to take their chances with the post while a further 21% believe that sending cards is an essential part of their Christmas festivities.

While email and texting is seen as a suitable alternative to sending letters, especially in the business world, it’s not seen as such an acceptable alternative when it comes to sending seasonal greetings. Less than a third of consumers (32%) think e-cards are OK and only 5% of these think they are better than paper cards – hardly a ringing endorsement.

Not only will this be music to Royal Mail bosses’ ears, but the greetings card industry and charity sector can also take heart. Strikes would have hit Christmas card sales this year, but they could also have hit future sales too by pushing more people to move to e-cards or texts, or to even break with tradition entirely. The potential loss of revenue could have been devastating as Christmas cards account for £324 million, or 43 per cent of the total number of cards sold in the UK annually.

Over a quarter of people (28%) spend £5 – £10 on Christmas cards in total, while two in ten (20%) spend between £10 and £15. Over one in ten (13%) spends between £15 and £20. Consumers also spend generously on charity cards – 34% of those who buy them spend between £5 and £10. In fact charities estimate that £50 million is raised for good causes through the sale of charity Christmas cards each year.

According to the findings, 19% of consumers only buy charity Christmas cards, while 57% buy a mixture of charitable and non-charitable cards. So far this year, charitable organisations have reported mixed fortunes in Christmas card sales. Mental health charity Mind and Cancer Research UK say Christmas card sales are down on last year, but others such as Barnardo’s and British Heart Foundation have seen income from cards rise, despite the recent postal strikes.

Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, says: “These findings show the speed with which consumers can react and change their habits. We have a long history of sending cards in this country and the threat of strikes was potentially going to deliver it a hammer blow.

“The good news for consumers is that with the strikes postponed it’s now business as usual – they can send Christmas cards without worrying about it. However, the postal action could now take place in the New Year and this is really bad news for consumers who could see important bills delayed or go missing. The New Year is a difficult time financially for most of us without credit card or energy bills going missing. I would urge anyone who thinks they could be affected to contact their provider to see if they can pay by direct debit. Not only will this be more convenient, but it can also earn you discounts on household bills such as energy and could prevent late payment charges on credit cards.”

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Artificial Christmas Trees Top the News on The Today Show With Matt and Merideth

Artificial Christmas trees have gained in popularity over recent times and Balsam Hill® is the name that is associated with this trend. Though some would attribute the attractiveness of these products to an interest in the environment, others say it has more to do with the ease and convenience that they provide. Who doesn’t remember pine needles stuck in carpet for weeks after Christmas and the worries of a fire due to a dried out tree? Balsam Hill® is the leader in crafting artificial Christmas trees that have a realistic look and feel, plus, they are notorious for their easy assemblies. This was reiterated during a recent feature on the Today Show.

Balsam Hill® is known for quality and each of the artificial Christmas trees is made to be as real as possible. Beyond that, the ease of assembly and storage is paramount. Because convenience is a part of the mission undertaken by Balsam Hill® the company is always on the lookout for ways to make things more convenient for customers. With that in mind many innovations have come about. Many of the company’s artificial Christmas trees are pre-lighted, and each tree with both color and clear lights receives a free remote control. The remote allows one to turn the lights on or off, switch between clear or multi colored, or use both, all with just a touch of a button.

Balsam Hill®’s innovative technology has developed True Needleâ„¢, which allows for the realism provided in the foliage of the artificial Christmas trees. The needles of the trees actually have a pigment structure, texture, and color very similar to that of natural evergreen needles. One of the most distinctive features of this technology is the color variations within the branches. The branch may be a very dark color and the needles may then start off as a dark color and slowly fade to a lighter shade of green. This is truly a unique technology, exclusive to Balsam Hill®.

Set up of all artificial Christmas trees made by Balsam Hill® is always easy, but assembly of the Artificial Trees Instant Evergreen is almost instantaneous, which means the buyer is quickly ready to decorate the tree. Balsam Hill® has that covered too. The company offers high-end, luxurious Artificial Christmas Trees Ornaments that perfectly complement the luscious trees. Because these Artificial Christmas Trees Ornaments are unique, they can add a touch of elegance and charm to any Christmas tree.

Another product offered by Balsam Hill® that has taken the market by storm is the flatback tree. Just as the name implies, one side of the tree is flat, making this the perfect choice for small or tight spaces. After adding the beautiful Artificial Christmas Trees Ornaments and other decorations it is easy to forget that this is actually a ‘half tree’.

Balsam Hill®’s mission is to create the most luxuriously realistic Artificial Christmas trees ever produced. The company also works diligently to meet and exceed customers’ expectations for beauty and convenience. Though ages ahead of other artificial Christmas tree companies, Balsam Hill® is committed to making continual improvements to offer customers, as evidenced by such innovations as the Artificial Trees Instant Evergreen and the Flatback tree.

Santa Letters Expose Santa Has Real Mouse Helpers!

In a recent interview about the handling of Santa letters, Santa himself revealed a long kept secret. Mice help organize and maintain the many letters received at the North Pole. This news is shocking because it is the elves that have long been given credit for helping Santa with every detail of the Christmas preparation.

Santa Claus disclosed in an interview with the North Pole Gazette that Christmas letters begin pouring into his mailbox as early as September every year. Santa said that he realized he could not keep track of the gazillions of letters by himself, and he stressed that he did not want to overlook even one of those carefully crafted notes. Santa said that his elves are too busy making toys to assist with such a task so he had to be innovative in finding helpers.

As he looked around the North Pole he thought about the many animals that live there. It’s true that birds and fish often help with the delivery of the santa letters but they live outdoors, Santa needed help after the letters arrived, after they are in his house. Suddenly, like a bolt of lightning Santa thought about the thousands of mice that live with him and Mrs. Claus. The fact is that the mice like to stay indoors, where it is warm and cozy. And they are always asking what they can do to help out, but in the past it seemed their size kept them from being very helpful at all. However, even a little mouse can help organize mail.

Santa immediately set out to teach his mice how to organize the mail in a way that would expedite the entire system. Santa and Mrs. Claus labeled baskets for each of the various countries and for each type of animal. All the mice had to do was place each letter in the appropriate basket. This meant that a santa letter from a dog would go into the dog basket and a letter from a rabbit into the rabbit basket, and so on.

Hailei Corin, is Santa’s little public relations guru and she states “Santa can now insure that everyone that sends a letter to him will receive personalized letters from santa. It seems this has eased Santa’s mind immensely as he shared one of his greatest worries in the past was that he would somehow miss a few letters, and children somewhere waiting for letters from santa would be disappointed”.

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discountvouchers.co.uk Is Designed To Offer The Latest Offers And Discount Codes From Hundreds Of Stores

With finances tight after Christmas and the credit crunch showing no sign of slow down, a new website offering discounts from hundreds of UK stores has been launched to help consumers get more for their money.

Discountvouchers.co.uk offers savings at a growing range of leading high street brands and specialist stores including John Lewis, Tesco, Comet and Boots, all redeemable online. Current savings include £100 off a Samsung digital camera at Currys, £90 off a Tannoy i30 iPod speaker system at Play.com, and 20% off Radley bags and purses at John Lewis.

Consumer demand for discount codes has soared over the last 12 months – with online searches for discount vouchers up by over 100%. The problem to date has been that sites fail to keep their offers updated, resulting in old out of date offers and wasted time for visitors.

Discountvouchers.co.uk is updated in real time, with a dedicated team continually sourcing, checking and updating the latest offers from merchants across the UK. The result is an easy to use site that can quickly be searched by store name, latest deals, and most popular offers.

Gareth Robinson, Marketing Director for Discountvouchers.co.uk, says: “In the current economic climate it really is best practice to shop around and make the most of any discounts available. Savvy shoppers have been quick to enjoy the benefits of discount vouchers, but the problem has been that many sites featured out of date offers. The savings on Discountvouchers.co.uk are checked and updated in real time, meaning they are readily available and easy to access, making for a far better shopping experience.”

The site has been developed by web specialist ASAP Ventures, which owns a growing range of websites including leading car hire comparison site www.carrentals.co.uk; accommodation listings directory www.self-catering-breaks.com; and www.recycle.co.uk.

To get the latest discounts and offers from brands including Comet, Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco, Boots and more visitwww.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Elemis announce the launch of a new range of Christmas gift sets designed exclusively for timetospa

Elemis, the leading and award winning British spa and skincare brand, has designed a range of special Christmas collections exclusively for official online retailer timetospa.

Elemis’ goal is to address specific skin and body conditions using potent formulations that dynamically treat the skin with powerful results. The four new seasonal collections have been inspired by favourites and classics alike and are being provided through timetospa along with savings of up to £26.

The new Bathing Luxury collection lets customers create a luxurious home spa with moisturising skin treats. Award winning Skin Nourishing Milk Bath has a milk protein base and Japanese Camellia Oil to soothe and nourish dry skin and restore the moisture balance. Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow is an invigorating body scrub which stimulates circulation and leaves an all over glow. Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask contains a dynamic blend of ingredients to leave skin super moisturised and enriched. The Scented Travel Candle is the perfect size to sit on the side of the bath and really set the mood.

Skin brightening formulations are the basis of Elemis’ Fabulously Fruity gift set. A luxury skin care collection blending natural fruit actives for a radiant and brighter complexion. Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash has a gentle resurfacing action which stimulates the skin’s natural cell renewal cycle and replenishes moisture levels. Papaya Enzyme Peel uses the natural exfoliating fruit enzyme action of Papaya and Pineapple to smooth, brighten and clarify the complexion. Fruit Active Rejuvenating Mask is a deep cleansing, creamy mask packed with Strawberry and Kiwi extracts to restore the glow to dulled complexions.

Elemis has combined favourites from their exotics range for the Monoi Magic spa gift set. Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower Cream is a luxurious cream wash with a gentle natural lather that cleanses the skin without stripping protective surface oils. Exotic Island Flower Body Balm has pure extracts of moisturising Pot Marigold and soothing St. John’s Wort to soothe and soften the skin. Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt is Elemis’ best selling body oil; which soaks into skin quickly to deeply moisturise and leaves a gentle, exotic fragrance.

Elemis has also launched the Best Seller Selection using best selling daily skin care and anti-ageing favourites, presented in a white vanity case. Products include award winning and all time best seller Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Papaya Enzyme Peel, a rinse-off exfoliating cream, rich in fruit enzymes, that smoothes, conditions, and repairs skin. Rehydrating Rosepetal Cleanser and Rehydrating Ginseng Toner are gentle formulations, perfect for drier or mature complexions and Skin Nourishing Milk Bath is the ultimate bath time treat.

About Elemis:
timetospa (commonly referred to as Time2Spa) is part of the
Elemis group, the pioneering British spa and skin care brand.

Elemis is proud to partner with over 1200 luxurious spas and salons, 130 lavish cruise ship spas, British Airways Elemis travel spas and over 100 retail stores around the globe. Elemis treats over 5.7 million people each year and has the single largest influence on trends and developments in the global spa and skincare industry. The successful combination of powerful natural ingredients, cutting-edge formulation technology and proven clinical trials has enabled Elemis to bring to market some of the most influential anti-ageing homecare products and professional spa-therapies the beauty industry has ever seen.

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Balsam Hill Introduces New Slim Artificial Christmas Tree

Thomas Harman, CEO of Balsam Hill Artificial Christmas Trees, proved last year that True Needle™ technology is the best way to create realistic artificial Christmas trees. The realistic look of the Balsam Hill trees earned kudos from the Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show and Good Housekeeping.

This year, Balsam Hill looks to keep the buzz going by introducing the Fifth Avenue Flatback Christmas tree, the first True Needleâ„¢ tree with a space-saving, slim design. Priced at $399, Christmas tree stands seven feet tall with 400 lights and 1536 premium branch tips. More importantly, its half-back tree shape allows it to rest right up against any wall, saving floor space in narrow areas or tight spaces.

“It’s perfect for our customers who live in apartments in big cities or have smaller living rooms,” states Harman. “Our slender trees give you the option of taking up less floor space, while still having plenty of sturdy, lifelike branches to hang your ornaments.”

While it’s too early to tell if the new half Christmas tree will be a hit, it’s likely that demand will continue to grow. Artificial Christmas tree sales showed a 10% growth year over year in the past five years, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, with U.S. consumers purchasing 9.2 million artificial Christmas trees in that time. With the reusable nature of artificial trees, the market is likely to see even more people turning to them to celebrate the holidays as environmental concerns grow.

For more information about Balsam Hill’s slim Christmas tree please visit www.balsamhill.com

About Balsam Hill:
Credit: Jennifer Faulkner Balsam Hill’s mission is to create the most realistic artificial Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and Christmas garlands ever produced. With over 20 different styles of pre-lit Christmas trees, pre-lit Christmas wreaths, and pre-lit Christmas garlands, Balsam Hill strives to offer a high quality product to satisfy any holiday style. To learn more about all our trees including our new
slim Christmas trees, visit www.balsamhill.com.

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The Body Shop Has Launched A Christmas E-Card Design Tool, Allowing Customers To Make Their Own Cards To Send To Friends And Loved Ones Wherever They May Be In The World

The Body Shop, the ethical cosmetics company, has launched a new section of its website that allows customers to design their own festive greeting card.

The Body Shop, known for its ethical roots, has created a card design tool to enable people who want to use less paper this Christmas, yet still want to spread some festive cheer, do just that. The e-card initiative fits beautifully with the seasonal theme at The Body Shop, “Festive and Fair“ – after all smart gifts needn’t cost the earth.

Those visiting The Body Shop website can navigate to the Beauty Lounge section, where the e-card creating tool can be found. Users can pick from one of seven designs, add a desired greeting and a personal message and then e-mail the e-card to their relatives or loved ones. The e-card design feature also offers a variety of Christmas greetings from around the world, allowing users to spread some festive greetings to people all over the world, regardless of language barriers.

The Body Shop Christmas e-card design tool is the latest feature to be added to the company’s online Beauty Lounge, which also includes videos offering make up tips, information regarding new products and a new Christmas gift finder tool, assisting those who may be stuck for some Christmas inspiration.

About The Body Shop:
The Body Shop International plc is the original ethical cosmetics company, now operating across more than 2,500 stores in over 60 markets worldwide. The Body Shop has constantly sought out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe to bring customers products bursting with effectiveness, to enhance their natural beauty. The Body Shop strives to use the planet’s resources wisely, searching for outstanding natural materials and ingredients from across the globe to include in their range of products. The Body Shop continues to lead the way, sourcing sustainable palm oil, introducing 100% recycled packaging, and raising funds and awareness to help prevent the spread of HIV/ AIDS, and continuing to support marginalized communities around the world through Community Trade fair trade programme.

For over 30 years The Body Shop has believed that business has the power to make the right kind of difference to the world. This unique philosophy continues to drive everything The Body Shop does, allowing customers around the world to become ‘activists’, simply by choosing from the range of products.

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Win your 2009 Wedding Package

Toronto wedding PhotographersBabylon Wedding Center will draw a winner for a complete wedding package refund Video Photography Dj Limousine Invitations and so much more! Win your 2009 Wedding Package

Babylon Productions Wedding Centre brings forth spectacular wedding packages for you to win. Anyone is eligible to win the 2009 wedding services package. Each six months, a fortunate couple will be selected and have their wedding services package completely refunded as a wedding gift from the great Babylon Production. A winner will be announced and Babylon Production will refund the couple the whole expenditure for the wedding package. Aspiring couples can enter the draw and win quality wedding services from this great offer by Babylon Productions. Our wedding services include photography, Videography, Limo services, DJ services, Entertainment, Invitations and Bridal Shop services. For winter and fall specials, contact Babylon Productions and get year-long discounts for wedding services.

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Babylon photographyBabylon Productions presents a range of photography and videography packages suiting each budget. Whether a couple wants to hold a Small Wedding Ceremony for $1 199 or hold a magnificent VIP ceremony for $4 999, Babylon Production is ready to offer services meeting your needs. For the lovers of customized packages, there is a variety of customized packages to suit particular needs. Clients can opt to select photography or videography services separately or have them integrated with DJing making a great combination for a wedding. Babylon Production makes use of advanced and sophisticated sound and photographic equipment to capture carefully the special moments for your wedding. Clients can even opt to have a DVD slide show, which offers an amazing package of the complete wedding activities on one disc.

Wedding Dj Toronto

babylon wedding djIf located in Ontario and any other neighbouring states, Babylon Production is glad to offer you great wedding services. If located further away from Ontario, you need not worry because we take pleasure in getting out of Ontario just to give you wedding services. With Ontario’s fresh air, bright stars and slow pace, we find pleasure in travelling and seeing what the great Ontario province has to offer. If planning a wedding, call Babylon Productions and explain all your wedding plans. Challenge us and see how well we will satisfy all your wedding needs. Our main service area is Northern and Southern Ontario. However, clients located far away from the Great Toronto Area should note that there are associated fair travel costs to be considered if we travel to your location.

Wedding Services
Wedding Blog

babylon car serviceBabylon Productions Wedding Center website features a strikingly well laid out design, with all the features that make good websites great. It is greatly informative and looks great too! Their packages include a bridal shop, an invitations how-to page, an entertainment hub, a disc jockey page, a page dedicated to limo services, a video and photo page, as well as videography and photography pages. In addition to these packages offered by the site, it offers lots of information about the company, its history and services, a gallery of photos of past weddings they have been hired for, testimonials from happy and satisfied past clients, and a forums page for users to interact about the services offered or weddings in general. Further pages on this fantastic site include a free quotes page, a page for making bookings for any of their wedding services, and a page solely listing and explaining their suite of services. This helpful home page also offers links to partner sites, a directory of services attached to video Babylon and a contact page, in case of any queries from prospective clients.

Wedding Photography
Wedding Video

babylon photographerThe special offers offered by video Babylon include winter and fall specials. These are offered towards any limo and wedding package booked with them during this period, as well as the already running year round discounts. Offered as well is one free extra limo hour, for any wedding booking made for the year 2009. This free offer is applicable any package that includes a wedding limo before February the 1st, with the disclaimer that the extra hour can be redeemed either for the pickup that occurs late in the night or any time during the day. Featuring a wide and all inclusive tips category, this catalogs any and all wedding tips, from way before the ceremony to after the glorious occasion. These tips include photo and video tips, wedding planning advice, reception planning ideas, limousine tips and wedding destinations, amongst others. They very helpfully offer free quotes on any of their packages, including the whole range of photography, DJs, videography, limos, wedding lights and sounds, amongst other services offered by this company.

Toronto Wedding Disk Jockey
Corporate Dj Toronto

babylon partyBabylon Commercial Photography and Video Services include portrait photography, aerial photography, industrial photography, wedding photography and excellent video productions. For the lovers of printed photos, we offer canvas printing photo services. This can be a perfect wedding for a couple, imagine having a couple’s wedding memories obtained from photos printed on a TreasureKnit color photo blanket. Photographs are weaved directly into photo blankets that are snugly and full of great colors bringing forth a perfectly woven image. Slideshow video DVD/CD editing and production services are also offered. We develop a wedding video to our clients’ liking and additionally create slideshows for that great wedding experience. Slideshows present a very simple way for protecting priceless wedding memories. We also offer DVD/CD Printing and Duplication services. For unparalleled DVD and CD replication services inclusive of custom packaging and printing, Babylon Productions has plenty to offer.

Wedding Limousine
Toronto Limo

babylon limo serviceAre you searching for the best wedding invitation services? We offer tips for planning your wedding invitations and even budget for the invitations. It is very possible to come up with an inexpensive and unique personal invitation. A wedding invitation gives the foremost wedding glimpse to your guests. Invitations offer a perfect chance for toning and styling your big wedding event. With various technological advancements in printing and design, creating custom wedding invitations is a great idea and possibility. Clients can change the invitation as much as they want to make it suit their needs. Clients need to select the theme, paper style, font type, color and tone of their invitation. The perfect paper styles we offer include Vellum, Laid White, Strathmore Natural White, Deluxe Parchment and Strathmore White. We also add a personal touch to the invitation by incorporating pressed flowers, a CD, poems, confetti, ribbons or photos to the invitation.

Wedding Invitation
Videography

babylon wedding invitationsPicture yourself in a spectacular Excursion SUV, Lincoln Stretch or even a Convertible Bentley on your great wedding day. Babylon Production offers you excellent Wedding Limousine Services for all budgets and requirements. Whether a couple needs a shuttle, limo, luxury car or a 35 people wedding Party shuttle, we meet all your needs. Experience the excellent service offered by our drivers and treat yourself with our magnificent limousine services. We offer three main limousine services packages namely Silver Wedding packages, Gold Wedding Packages and Relax Wedding Packages.

The Silver Package offers you complete 5 hours of devoted Limo and Limousine driver for your wedding limo. For a devoted Limo and Limousine driver with an additional night trip back home after an epic wedding, the Golden wedding package is a perfect choice. For the lovers of crème de le crème, the Relax wedding packages awaits for you. It offers you 12 hours of dedicated driver and car time. Clients can even opt to select 10 hours of dedicated Limo and Limousine driver time with an additional late night delivery. Additionally, we offer night out, and prom night limousine services.

Wedding Video & Photography
Wedding Photography

babylon servicesWith Babylon Production DJ Services, you will have the best wedding entertainment ever. Choosing an appropriate wedding DJ plays a critical role in making your wedding a great success. Get a DJ that will accentuate the wedding’s overall mood and at the same time satisfy each entertainment need of your guests by selecting the Babylon Productions DJ package. With the latest entertainment equipment and great experience in entertainment using digital or wireless systems, our DJs offer you great entertainment. They have a great collection of wedding songs and perfect sound and light configuration. Since 1981, Babylon Productions has offered clients the ultimate music entertainment and guarantees to keep your guests on their feet. We customize the music for your wedding, dancing and reception pleasure. From high-energy songs to love ballads, you and your guests will get entertained with non-stop music. Babylon is glad to offer spectacular experiences for all your wedding entertainment needs. Our skilled DJs cater for a wide range of musical genres, events and styles.

Wedding Directory
Live Musicians and Bands

babylonmusiciansOur Bridal Shop Services will enable you select an appropriate wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding invitation, wedding favor and accessories. Whether planning a lavish and large or simple and small wedding ceremony, enter the draw for the Babylon Productions’ 2009 wedding services package. You could win a comprehensive wedding services package and all your wedding needs will be catered for letting you enjoy your wedding ceremony without hassles and worry. We will offer individual attention to you and your clients giving you the unique event of which you have always dreamt.

Bridal Shop Toronto

bridal shop wedding cakeIf you are searching for a professional wedding services in the Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Ontario area who for newborn Weddings, Limousine, Dj, Video Productions, Photographers, Video, portraits, children’s portraits, family portraits and lifestyle photography in Oakwood, Downsview, North York, Weston, Willowdale, Etobicoke, Fisherville, Thornhill, Concord, Scarborough, Woodbridge, Maple, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, King City, Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Mount Hope, Stoney Creek, Brantfod, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterdown, Milton, Dundas, Caldonia, Grimsby, Kleinburg, Locust Hill, Brampton, Gormley, Springbrook, Whitevale, King City, Oakville, Pickering, Ajax, Durham Region, Wasaga Beach, London, Ontario, Stouffville, Bolton, Paris, Niagara or GTA please contact Tobi to set up a session, where the focus is on you.

When only the best will do, choose Babylon Productions Wedding Center

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