Whenever you're sending a gift that includes food, you need to consider any dietary restrictions the recipient may have. Are the new parents following a vegetarian diet? Are they allergic to nuts? If you're unsure, you can certainly reach out and ask and/or choose a gift that is free from common food allergens, which include dairy, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and/or gluten, and shellfish. Chocolate-covered strawberries combine rich and bright flavors for a truly delicious treat. If you want to send some to celebrate a newborn, FTD has three fantastic options. The New Baby Blue gift set has a dozen strawberries covered in Belgian chocolate, with four dipped in milk chocolate with white and blue drizzle decorations, four dipped in white chocolate with similar ribbons, and four dipped in milk chocolate with edible letters spelling out “Baby.” The New Baby Pink set is the exact same, put with pink and white decorative drizzles. Again, if you're unsure if someone's eating style has changed or if they have any dietary restrictions, you may want to skip sending any perishable items. If the parents can't consume the perishables, they may go to waste. Your little one will adore Stitch’s soft fur, squishy feet, cuddle body and cute face. The Stitch plushie is guaranteed to delight Disney fans young and old. Our 25cm Stitch plushie has true characteristics, appealing features, and extra-soft fur, he is sure to stand out in your plushie collection and be a true favourite with Disney fans all over the world. Your little one will adore their new cuddly friend and can create magical stories of their own every day.

Tipsy Cake is a delicious "cake" spiked with alcohol and is a cousin of a trifle. Tipsy Cake was revamped by chef Heston Blumenthal where he soaks buttery brioche balls in a dreamy sauternes and brandy spiked cream. It's perfect for a New Year's Eve celebration thanks to that incredibly delicious cream - you will start the year with a totally indulgent treat!

Step 5 - Preheat oven to 180C/350F and bake for 25 minutes. While it is baking mix up the spiked cream by whisking the cream, two sugars, liqueurs and vanilla together. When the brioche is done remove from oven and make slits in the sides of the balls and spoon cream in these slits and then return to the oven for 5 minutes. When done spoon a little extra cream on the buns and serve with grilled pineapple. If you’re gifting to someone who doesn’t eat dairy, there are also tofu spread options. You can even add on an extra tub of cream cheese, whitefish salad, or baked salmon salad to your gift for a complete brunch in a box.

Looking for a charming gift for a loved one? Why not treat them to a Squishmallow? These adorable soft toys make a great present for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a little extra cuddliness. From unicorns and pandas to flamingos and dinosaurs, you're sure to find something they love. This adorable Tropicool Pineapple purse compact opens to an exciting safari adventure with micro Polly and Lila dolls, a monkey figure and boat that fits 2 dolls. Flipping a coin: Normally, it comes down to 2 names you just can't decide on. When you're in that predicament, just flip a coin. Head or tales, you will have a name you love. It is a win, win, situation. If you live nearby and would like to deliver a gift to the family in person, you may opt to ship the gift to yourself. Keep in mind it's best to wait to be invited to meet the new baby or ask the new parents for the best time to visit. With fun activities and accessories, Polly and Lila dolls are set for the ultimate safari adventure

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If you’re looking for a well-rounded gift that includes something for parents and the baby, Fruit Bouquet has the Precious Baby collection to celebrate the whole family. The Precious Baby Girl gift set has a bouquet of fresh fruits, two chocolate-covered pineapple teddy bears with pink decorations, a soft plush bear toy, and a Mylar balloon that says “It’s a Girl!” The Precious Baby Boy set has the same treats, though with blue decorations and a balloon that says “It’s a Boy!” Each set comes in a decorative, reusable tin. Naming a bear for your little one makes it personal. That bear will be there watching snow-white, having tea parties and fancy dress up/ Brainstorming Teddy Bear Names They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays.

Flavors range from the traditional to the more uncommon. Classic flavors include milk chocolate mousse, dark chocolate salted caramel, and dark chocolate raspberry. Some more creative options include milk chocolate coconut crème, white chocolate strawberry rose, and white chocolate passionfruit. No, it's not necessary to give another gift once the new baby arrives if you've already given a shower gift. It's up to you whether you wish to send a congratulatory gift basket once the baby arrives. Around 10 years ago Heston Blumenthal created a tipsy cake for his restaurant Dinner that looks entirely different from all of them. Heston's Tipsy Cake is made with incredibly buttery brioche buns soaked in an incredible spiked cream served in individual cast iron pots with a wedge of spit roasted pineapple on the side. It is by all measures delicious. When it comes to brainstorming teddy bear names, it's not an easy task. We all just want to find that perfect name, for our perfect bear and it can take a while to do so! Tipsy cake originated in the mid-18th century. If you google tipsy cake you'll see a really wide range of cakes but at their simplest they're cakes soaked in alcohol. Some versions of tipsy cake call for layers of cake wedged together with cream and flaked almonds resembling a tower, others are slices with feathered icing on top, others sponge cakes layered with cream.

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Blindfolded Press: As social media is new, this one is new. Go to Google or Facebook and find a list of teddy bear names you love. Blindfold yourself, and wherever you press, is the name of your new teddy bear.

How are you enjoying this weird week between Christmas and New Years? I hope you're all having a relaxing time. This is exciting because it is our first holiday season with Milo. Ever since we went away to Hawaii and boarded Teddy and Milo with a dog sitter the dynamic between the two dogs has changed. Before Hawaii Teddy didn't really take to his adoring but boisterous little brother but now it's like the two dogs have bonded over a shared adversity.Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store. Allison Wignall, who updated this article, prides herself on gift-giving. She tries to tailor each gift especially for the recipient. An auntie to a number of kids, she also knows a thing or two about sending gift baskets out to new parents. Her work has been featured in publications including Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living. Spin the bottle: Now this is normally a party game. But you can apply it when choosing a name for your bear. Write the names on pieces of paper. Spread the paper around the table or floor and spin the bottle. Wherever the bottle points to, that's the new name of your gorgeous teddy bear. Gifting A Teddy Bear