We hope everyone had a great Halloween and got their best costumes out! On the 29th of October the fantastic charity Mad4Africa hosted their annual Halloween party/fundraiser. Every year, they hosts a spooky seasonal costume bash and a raffle for charity to raise money for their cause. This year, the money went to the Kiyonza Professional Training Centre in Rwanda, which Mad4Africa has put a great deal of work into renovating and better equipping to allow students to learn  skills which will help them towards a better and more sustainable future. This year, Mad4Africa raised almost £2000!  Tellallmyfriends donated a prize to their raffle, a 30 Minute Treatment plus FREE Cream Tea at Hillmotts. If you like the sound of that, check out our pampering section at the site for more fantastic spa and treatment deals. Here’s a picture of the lucky winner below!

We’re very excited here at Tellallmyfriends about this new initiative we’ve got going. It won’t be long until people start telling you “’tis the season”, and in that spirit we’re giving you the gift of group gift giving. In these hard times of economic uncertainty we’re all watching what we spend but we still want to give our friends and family something to show that we care. That’s where our group gifting comes in.

Now, you and your friends can each chip in however much you want to towards an experience day for that special someone. You can see how much your friends have already contributed to the gift. Best of all, we have a group gifting app called Grant My Wish for your iPhone or Android system so you can keep tabs on your friends’ gifts and gifting on the go. There are over 1000 gifts to choose from, so let’s give you a few examples of great group gift ideas.

PAMPERING

We all know someone who deserves to be pampered. Now with group gifting it’s so easy for you and your friends to chip in and get that special someone a day of luxurious treatment.

The 5 Star Pamper Day at London’s Bentley Waldorf Astoria is currently 25% off and offers spa treatments and massages. You’ll receive three wonderful spa treatments, starting with a mini back massage, followed by a luxurious facial treatment, before finishing with an intensive foot massage. These treatments will relieve tension and revitalise body and soul.

Alternatively there’s the Marriott Pamper Day, which we’re currently offering as a 2 for 1 deal. You and your friend will each be able to choose a treatment: a smart mini-manicure, a refreshing facial, or a back, neck, and shoulder massage. You’ll also be given access to the wonderful facilities for the day, as well as a 10% discount on any of the products. With 17 locations, everyone can enjoy this relaxing and restoring treat.

Or, there’s the Bannatyne Spa Day which currently is on a fantastic 2 for 1 offer! You’ll get a range of fantastic beauty treatments at this day spa for two experience that’s available in 29 locations, and includes an Elemis Pick Me Up Facial and a Leighton Denny On the Move Manicure. This experience is perfect for those who are looking to open a little window of luxury time in their busy schedule.

Whoever you’re looking to get a treat for, there’s plenty of great pampering experiences to choose from!

Everyone knows the importance of celebrating mothers on Mother’s Day so be sure to remember your grandmother on this special day as well!

Celebrate the female generation in your family with a fabulous photoshoot for the ladies where you’ll all be able to dress up and pose in front of a professional photographer to capture a stunning family tree portrait! This is the perfect gift for Mother’s day that you can enjoy with your mother and with her mother too!

Another great idea is a delicious afternoon tea treat for your ‘mums’! Let your mum and her mum enjoy some delicious pastries and sandwiches together, or join your grandmother for an unforgettable afternoon where you’ll enjoy catching up on all the latest news.

Don’t forget to honour the special ladies in your life this Mother’s Day!

Baby showers are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the mum-to-be with loads of treats for baby and for the new mum! If you’re looking for the best gift for your special friend then you’ve come to the best place! While everyone is out treating baby to heaps of blankies and babygrows, here are two fabulous gifts to celebrate mum that will definitely be a hit at every baby shower!

The first gift idea that will always be a winner is the Mum To Be Makeover Photoshoot. This will give the new mum an opportunity to capture the precious moments of her pregnancy in beautiful images that she will always treasure! She’ll be made over with the finest products to make her look like a dream, and then she’ll pose in front of a professional photographer to ensure that she gets the best pictures This is such a nice treat!

Another great idea is the Mother Nurture spa treatment that treats the mum to be to a tantalising spa treatment that is perfectly safe for baby and just what mum needs before the big day. Mmm!

I’m so excited: it’s my grandma’s anniversary this Tuesday and I’ve spent the whole evening surfing the net looking for an amazing gift to make her day extra special. I’ve been thinking about getting her flowers (boring!) or cooking her dinner (not special enough) but after a bit of research I’ve finally come up with the perfect gift: a pamper day at a luxury spa. I know that my grandma really looks forward to having her hair done at the local salon and it is usually the highlight of the week… so I thought I’d extend that feeling a bit and giver her one of those ‘unforgettable experiences’ that we keep hearing about. Spoil your grandma on her anniversary and give her an gift that she’ll love! I can’t wait to see her on Tuesday and give her this special treat