I'm not working this week so I'm happily doing nothing. I could go out and 'get some fresh air' but seeing the temperature is hovering around zero, I think I'll give that a miss. I also have a cold so I just want to sit at home and watch movies, read, and play spades.

I subscribe to a property development magazine and I'm a bit behind on reading them. I love everything about property investing and I have a couple of properties myself but there are only so many case studies you can read in a day. I managed to read one magazine but the other 5 will have to wait until another day. I don't know how I managed to get so behind with them.

As for watching movies, well, there's not much chance of that. My subscription to pay TV recently expired and I didn't bother renewing it. How can have around 100 channels and there still be nothing to watch? Of course, now I'm left with just the free to air channel and, bloody hell, they're crap. No chance of seeing a decent movie, not even an old one. I could rent a dvd but you'd need a dvd player for that. I suppose I could watch a dvd on my computer but it's not much fun watching on a tiny screen. I think my computer screen is only 14 or 15 inches so does that qualify as tiny?

Next option is to play cards online. Of course I want to play Spades and nothing else but the site I usually use is not available. I admit I pay at MSN but I won't link to them because they are rubbish. They often have this problem where they say there was a 'general error' and that's it. So I can't play Spades. What can I play? Hearts? Yuk! I wish I had good backup game.

I almost bought a 200 game Sudoku yesterday and now I wish I had done. I could have easily passed hours playing that. I had stopped playing because I thought I was wasting too much time with it but in fact, I think it's a good way to use my brain, seeing it doesn't get much use these days!

For now it looks like I'll do some work. So I haven't had any time off since August and now when I finally get a few days to myself the best thing I can find to do is work. Brilliant.

Stand out from the crowd by giving a personalised wedding gift. The couple in question is sure to appreciate a fun caricature of themselves or a tasty champagne gift set which has been personalised with their names on it. You just specify the details when ordering and the gift will be made to order. The choice of gift is yours.

Personalised Wedding Gifts

Couples Caricatures

A caricature is a fun gift for any occasion but would be quite unexpected as a wedding gift. It's a fun, novelty wedding gift but something which the couple can keep and enjoy in the future. They are made to order to your specifications.

Personalised Champagne Wedding Gift

A personalised wedding gift will surely be remembered and appreciated by the happy couple. This personalised champagne is a great gift which they can enjoy on their wedding day, on their honeymoon, or on their future anniversaries.

Personalised Champagne and Truffles

If you're not such close friends or don't have the budge for the above gift set then this is a good second choice for a personalised wedding gift. A bottle of champagne which has been personalised with the names of the happy couple and delicious chocolates to go along with it. Definitely the ideal gift to be enjoyed on the honeymoon.

Personalised Wedding Couple Cufflinks

An adorable novelty and personalised gift for him. These cufflinks are made with his and her name in a cute display of affection. This is a really cute gift which will add a bit of fun to a possibly stressful day.

I've found a new site to waste a few hours on. Pogo has free online games such as:

• card games
• board games
• casino games
• arcade games
• sports games
• puzzles

They have most of the usual games but a few more poker and casino type games than I am used to seeing. I don't play those sorts of games so I can't really comment on them. I'd rather stick to card games.

Games available for free include:

• Solitaire
• Spades
• Scrabble Blast
• Poppit
• Word Whomp
• Keno
• Slots
• Poker
• Bejeweled
• Zuma
• Sudoku

There are plenty more other games available. Some can be downloaded onto your computer but most can be played online for free. They also have members only games. Cash prizes can be won so join up now for free.

So far I've only played Spades and it's pretty rubbish. The design is very outdated and it's a bit slow to load. However, it will be a good backup for the many times when the MSN games site is unavailable. I will give the other games a go and see if they are any better. Still they're free and you can play with real people if you are sick of playing with the stupid computers. The other advantage of Pogo is that they games can be played using Firefox. MSN games only work with Internet Explorer which is a bit of a pain. I don't really need to waste spend more time playing free card games online but anyway...

These personalised gifts are an ideal way of letting someone know you are thinking of them. These kinds of gifts are becoming more popular because people just love them! It's always nice to get a gift from someone which they have put time and effort into finding. Personalising that gift is even better.

Top Personalised Gifts for Her

Personalised Champagne and Truffles Set

This is the best of all the personalised gifts available, if you ask me. Champagne and chocolates - what more could a girl want? You really can't go wrong with this gift (unless the lady in question doesn't drink, that is) and if you're trying to impress then getting this gift is a pretty good start.

Personalised Champagne

This is the same personalised champagne as above but without the chocolates. Now why would you want to deprive your girl of a few delicious chocolate truffles? You know she'll like them. Well, I suppose you'll save a few pounds; if that's what's important to you!

Personalised Calendar Original

A personalised calendar is a gift which will remind the recipient of you for the next 12 months. What a great way to keep the attention of your girlfriend or wife. These gifts are a bit of fun which she's sure to appreciate and it's affordable too!

Personalised Romance Calendar

To be really sure your girl is thinking of you all year round then you can get her this calendar with romantic pictures with both her and your name. She'll love this if she's even a little bit romantic.

Personalised Message in a Bottle

Another great gift for the romantic girl. Put your message (up to 300 words) in a bottle. This is a great idea if you have a little trouble expressing yourself verbally. Think about what you want to say to your loved one and put it in writing.

Personalised Pop Art Print

A fun novelty gift for an outgoing girl. I'd find it a little strange to have Pop Art of myself on my wall but maybe if it was of my husband I'd appreciate it more. This is definitely for a certain kind of girl.

Personalised Flower Message Canvas

These very pretty personalised canvases are a very sweet gift ideal for a sweet girl. Write your message when ordering the canvas and it'll be in permanent print for your loved one to see. Another very romantic gift. Ohh.

Framed Meaning of Name

Do you know what your name means? Do you know what her name means? Does it mean anything at all? In fact, many names do have certain meanings and it's often nice to know what that is. This sweet personalised gift is probably more suitable for your mother or grandmother but that doesn't mean your wife won't appreciate the gesture.

Personalised Canvas Photo Montage

Put all her favourite photos in one easy to view place. Whether it be photos of her children, of you, of a holiday together, whatever is special to her. These are made from quality canvas which, after arranging the montage of your photos, is then varnished and sealed. I love this one. It's a very thoughtful gift for her.

Naughty Bingo Night

Who doesn't love a bit of naughtiness? AstroBingo is launching a new bingo night - Naughty Bingo Night. It will run on Fridays at 11pm (until further notice by AstroBingo) for 3 hours. During that time you can have naughty chat and win naughty prizes. Sounds like naughty fun!

12 Nights of Christmas

A special Christmas bingo offer (running until Christmas day) is available with a Xmas tree pattern. It's played once an hour from noon till midnight in the Legs 11 room. If you have multiple wins you can win prizes such as an AstroBingo t-shirt, AstroBingo travel mug, or an AstroBingo wrist watch. Sounds like something to play for until Christmas.

AstroBingo Life Panel Survey

Life Panel is your chance to earn extra Bingo Bucks and Astro Bingo's chance to learn more about you and the things you like (and don't like). They are offering 1 BB a week for each individual to participate in this fun survey. There are only 4 questions, and you can select your answer based on multiple choices. It's easy BBs so give it a go.

Astro Bingo has a great chat room where you can easily make like minded friends. Find out about how they go playing bingo, what they're doing for the holidays, and whatever else us girls like to chat about. You will generally be welcomed by a moderator so that's your chance to speak up and join in the conversation. Don't be shy, speak up! I found it hard to start chatting at the beginning but once you get going you'll find that people are very warm and welcoming so you'll feel right at home in no time.

Personalised gifts are fun way to make someone's day. They're mainly just a bit of fun but the recipient is sure to like it nonetheless. It's not often that someone goes to the trouble of finding a personalised gift for someone. It is a unique and cool gift for people of all ages.

Top Personalised Gifts for Him

Personalised Caricatures

A caricature is a fantastic personalised gift idea for almost any occasion. Imagine the surprise on the recipient's fact when they see themselves in this unique gift. It's sure to be well received and, at least, won't be considered boring. These are made to order and are drawn by hand by talented artists. A great gift for him.

Couples Caricatures

A caricature of the guy in question would make a great gift for a birthday, Christmas, or just to surprise him but if the gift is for Valentine's Day or for an anniversary then you might prefer a caricature of him and her. These made to order drawings are fun novelty gifts.

Personalised Champagne and Truffles Set

If you want a gift which is a bit more sophisticated than a caricature then this personalised champagne set could be ideal. The label on the champagne bottle can be personalised to your specifications and when put together with chocolate truffles then you are ready to go with your gift for him.

Personalised Champagne

If you think truffles and champers is a bit much or if you want to save a few pounds then you can just go for the personalised champagne without the truffles. It's a thoughtful gift for the champagne lover, especially for a special occasion.

Personalised Calendar

Choose his name or a message to create a personalised calendar for him. It's probably something he'll never have seen before and if he loves unique gifts and seeing his name up on the wall, then this is perfect. He'll surely enjoy this gift for a year.

Personalised Aerial Photo Gift

Give the gift of a photo. An aerial photo that is. This is quite a strange gift if you ask me but he might like this kind of thing. It comes as an A3 glossy print so he won't forget where he lives.

Personalised Pop Art Print

Another unusual personalised gift - your loved one as pop art! Great if the recipient doesn't mind looking at themselves on the wall. Which for a guy probably wouldn't be an issue. Guys love looking at themselves don't they?

Bean bags are making all the hot gifts lists in the UK at the moment and with good reason. They look good, have multiple purposes, and are so comfortable. Buy a bean bag for a friend or spoil yourself with one.

The Best Bean Bags

Sit On It Classic Beanbag

I wanted to get a Sit On It bean bag (made popular by Big Brother) the moment I saw it. I've tried it and it is by far the best bean bag I have every sat on. It can be used in multiple positions including as a chair bean bag, a couch bean bag, a high back bean bag, a low back bean bag, a love seat for two, or used as a bed (or sofabed). The beans retain heat keeping you surprisingly warm. The biggest problem with this bean bag is choosing the colour from the many available. The red and pink Sit On It bags are the most popular.

High Back Leather Bean Bag

Most bean bags are comfortable but this one is especially comfortable due to its high back. You can sit on it like a chair making it the perfect piece of furniture for watching tv or reading. This high back bean bag is made with quality leather which improves with age. It is very stylish so will fit in with most modern or classic decor.

Donut Bean Bag

I have never seen this donut shaped bean bag before. It's very unusual donut shape would make it great centre piece for your living room or it can also be used outdoors. You can lie on it or sit up on it or use it as a couch for a few people. It's a great choice for kids of all ages. The do nut bean bag is available in many colours.

Giant Suede Coffee Cube Bean Bag

You've got to love a giant bean bag! This one is both stylish and functional. It will look good in any room and can be used as a chair, foot rest/ottoman, or as a coffee table. It's ideal for an informal living room or in a bedroom.

Large Leather Cube Bean Bag

This large leather cube bean bag is sleek and stylish; suitable for any modern home. The bean bag can be used as a foot stool or a chair. It's great to have around as a back up seat for when you have guests as it doesn't take up too much room. Plus it's quite cheap when compared to the larger beanbags.

Large Suede Cube Bean Bag

This would be a fantastic house warming gift as it's stylish, practical, and would suit any setting. This quality suede bean bag is less formal than the leather bag but equally comfortable. This bean bag isn't too big making it suitable for a child or just to be used as a seat.

Large Suede Bean Bag

This is a more traditional bean bag and which would no doubt look great in the chocolate suede finish. Personally, I'd choose the Sit On It over this bag as I prefer the more flexible and modern design. However, this large bean bag is more affordable, so if your budget is limited then this beanbag would be ideal.

It's not always easy finding unique gifts for people. You could get a gift which every other person has but if you want to stand out from the pack you need something unique; a bit special. So what is the right gift? I think anyone living in the UK would appreciate these garden or terrace firepits. Firepits are both decorative and functional. They look good, keep you warm, and can be used to cook a barbeque.

These are some of the top modern firepits available in the UK.

Revolver Firepit

This is my favourite fire pit. Its design is modern, clean, stylish, and functional. I love the curved stainless steel. Due to its convenient size it's easy to move so you can have it on the terrace one day and in the garden the next. Don't forget you can use firepits to cook so you can have grilled sausages and meat and whatever other barbequed delights you want.

Square Firepit Brazier

This firepit comes a close second after the Revolver Firepit. It is very stylish and contemporary. You can load it with logs to produce a roaring fire and then cook on the glowing embers when it has cooled down. As an alternative you can light it with charcoal, cook your dinner and then put a few logs on and sit back and relax by the warm fire.

Union Jack Firepit

Show your national pride with the Union Jack Fire Pit. Don't worry though if that's not appealing, if you didn't know it was called the Union Jack you probably wouldn't even think of it. It's just a name for a fire pit which is actually very stylish. This fire pit is constructed entirely from stainless steel and again comes with cooking grills ready for a delicious bbq.

Brazier Garden Firepit

This firepit is perfect for sitting around on your terrace either during a cool summers night or during a sunny day in winter (if there are any). The Brazier firepit gives you a real fire experience but thankfully without the mess or the danger. If you prefer a more open design then this is the firepit for you.

Terrace Brazier Firepit

This has a more urban, modern design than the above Brazier fire pit. It's equally stylish, it just depends on what kind of look you are going for. This is probably the trendier fire pit of the two but I just can't decide which I like best.

Safety Firepit

This quality cast iron firepit does its job well. It's safe to use and gives off adequate heat. It's not particularly stylish though but it could suit a certain kind of home. It is affordable and would make a great unique gift.

Urban Safety Firepit

Again I don't particularly like this type of firepit but I know they're popular. No matter what it looks like it still makes a great barbeque and a great gift.

Give the unique gift of a driving experience. If you know someone who loves cars or loves to drive then consider these experience day gifts. Drive a Formula 1 race car, a Ferrari, the latest Mini Cooper, or an off road vehicle. These driving experiences are great gifts for the car lover and are an easy last minute gift if you don't have much time.

Driving Experience Gifts for the Car Lover

Silverstone Ferrari 355 Experience

Ferrari makes some of the most popular cars in the world and many people dream of driving one, one day. This is the perfect gift for the Ferrari lover or anyone who loves sports cars and loves to drive fast. This driving experience includes learning safety and driving techniques. You'll then do a few test laps before heading out in a Ferrari 355.

Mini Cooper Driving Experience

Drive the super cool Mini Cooper around a race track to test your driving skill. These mighty little cars can go more that 130mph.

Formula 1 Driving Experience

The ultimate driving experience. Drive a real Formula 1 car around a race track at extraordinary speed. The offer includes many practice laps in various cars before taking on a real Formula One car. There is nothing better than this for the car lover.

Drive and Ride Experience

This gift enables your friend or loved one to drive a performance car after expert tuition as well as enjoying rides in a two seater sports car. The car driven is often a Subaru Impreza WRX. A fun day out at an affordable price.

MG Extreme Rally Ride

Enjoy a fast and furious ride with a top rally driver. Get your heart pumping as the professional driver drives at high speed, sliding left and right as well as performing hand brake turns. An amazing experience.

Rally Taster Experience

A real rally experience. Enjoy the thrill of rally driving like a professional. An affordable gift for the rally fan.

Junior Rally Driving

A fantastic junior rally experience for kids with no driving experience. An exciting gift for a budding young driver. They'll learn a lot and have fun at the same time.

Half Day Off Road Driving Course

You'll be amazed by what a four-wheel-drive vehicle can do: traversing holes, gullies and hillsides so steep you'll have to fight to stay in your seat! You'll learn to drive on some of Britain's most rugged and uncompromising terrain on this unforgettable four-wheel-drive adventure. An amazing experience for anyone that likes a bit of the rough stuff!

Experience days are all about pampering and enjoying something different. It's about experiencing something that you wouldn't normally experience. This is why it's the perfect gift. Most people wouldn't buy these for themselves. Buy an experience day gift for someone and make their day.

24 Hour Chocoholics Experience with Overnight Stay

Spend a sumptuous 24 hours in the creamy, dreamy, chocolate filled world of one the UK's most beautiful hotels set in the charming Cotswold countryside. This activity is not to be missed for chocolate lovers! Enjoy a complimentary selection of divine chocolates as soon as you arrive in your hotel room. Take part in a fun chocolate treasure hunt. Experience a chocolate filled dinner followed by a chocolate night cap. You don't have to eat chocolate at every meal though. We wouldn't want you to overdose.

Champagne Afternoon Tea in Park Lane

Experience the British institution that is afternoon tea. You will be served unlimited House Champagne, along with smoked salmon and caviar on a dill and lime scone, an exclusive refresher of Champagne and wild strawberries, hot foie savoury on homemade ginger brioche, oven warm tea cakes and scones with seasonal preserves, plus assorted fine French pastries. Served with tea. What more could you want from a gourmet experience day.

Pudding Club Experience with Overnight Stay

Unmissable for anyone with a sweet tooth and heaven for pudding lovers. During the evening, enjoy dinner and sample seven different puddings. This is an informal fun evening and you will join in with other guests for a unique occasion.

Wine Tasting Experience at a Vineyard

This tour of a UK winery is a lot of fun and you get to take home a complimentary bottle of wine. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard including how vines are grown on a commercial scale; history of the vineyard; winemaking in the UK and the history of the estate. Followed by a typical cold buffet lunch.

Orient Express Gourmet Feast

Don't miss the opportunity to travel on this luxurious and legendary train. Purchase this for yourself or a friend. Experience the magical atmosphere and elegant surroundings while enjoying fine cuisine, wines, and champagne. A truly memorable experience.