The 31st October is nigh! Many people will soon take to the streets to find glaring green lanterns, petrifying pumpkin heads and wicked witches roaming.

Halloween is a special time of year for all those who love the scary things in life. Families will start to stock up on pumpkins to carve into the most menacing faces possible, and children may be getting their first chance to trick-or-treat. We might start making those typical Halloween foods, like bonfire toffee and caramel apples, or maybe we’re looking for an excuse to dress up in a scary costume. It could be as simple as watching a horror film that you like, you’re spoiled for choice!

Whatever the reason, there is always cause for celebration. Here at GettingPersonal.co.uk, we’ve got a couple of gifts that you might like to think about for your big night…

Give your ghoulish friends a warm Halloween greeting with a Personalised Card – Halloween Pumpkin for only £2.99!

Try our Halloween Chocolate Pizza to get your evil taste buds brewing from just £16.99!

Any ideas for your Halloween costume? Post your comments below…

Of course we all love those classic gifts such as our personalised calendars, gift experiences and fun & humorous gifts. However, we think there is always room for improvement. We all love to feel special with our choices of gifts, because every time we think of someone, we want our gift to be the one that stands out. Let’s face it, being unpredictable all of the time is quite tricky!

With our Brand New Gifts section, we believe we can help solve all your gift problems. Whether you’re after big or small, funny or personal, or even the grand romantic gestures, you always need variety. By looking at our new stuff, you will find a lot of inspiration:

Bring your profile and opinions to life with our Like & Dislike Stamps for only £9.99!

Keep your head warm and entertained with our Wireless Peaked iMusic Hat for £39.99!

Try out our recently added Appcopter, hours of fun, all controlled from your iPod Touch or iPhone for £59.99!

There are so many new and dazzling products for you to browse now, so you should check it out. Here at GettingPersonal.co.uk we’re always trying to find new ways to make your lives a little more convenient, or a great deal more fun. Whatever the reason is, as long as we can put a smile on the recipient’s face, we’re going to be glad.

Got any ideas for brand new gifts? Write your ideas below…

But can laughter actually be an effective painkiller? Studies are showing signs that people who are injured and having a good guffaw at something are feeling less pain as a result.

For us here at GettingPersonal.co.uk, knowing that laughter can help us feel less pain is a good sign that we all should start enjoying ourselves more.  If we all try to get people rolling on the floor laughing then we might start living longer, more enjoyable lives.

We started thinking about our funny gifts and how we can all help you to start giggling. We thought the best gift to make you jolly would be the 1001 Dumbest Things Ever Said Gift Book, that includes hilarious quotes, sayings, or just famous mistakes from our most historical figures, and it’s only £6.99!

Why not tell a joke to everyone you see by showing up in a t-shirt covered in our T-Shirt Graffiti Pens for £7.99? This way you’ll get everyone laughing, not just your friends!

For those of you who enjoy funny adverts, buy our Personalised Meerkat Teddy for £19.99, guaranteed to make Meerkat fans laugh their socks off

Perfect for pranks; be careful with our retro Rubber Band Gun for only £14.99, it’s bound to give you endless enjoyment as long as you keep your rubber band ammo in stock!

Got a hilarious story to tell? Tell us your best jokes ever below…

I don’t know about you, but we’re all loving the new show and are pleasantly surprised with the shake up on the judging panel.

Saturday nights out on the town are no more and ‘Saturday X Factor Nights In’ are now the way forward. Whether it’s a quiet night in infront of the TV or your own little X Factor party; staying in is most definitely the new going out!

With this in mind, we thought we’d put together a collection of gifts that will make your X Factor Nights In, that little bit more special..

Perfect for your X Factor party, the Chocolate Pizza is delicious and big enough to share, priced from £14.99…

No party is a party without a Bottle of Bubbly. Personalised Champagnes are priced from £39.99..

Share a nice bottle of red on your night in. Personalised Bottles of Wine priced from £16.99…

These winter nights are getting a bit chilly. Cozy up with the gorgeous Microwavable Cozy Boots, priced £14.99…

Got a sweet tooth? Check out the range of Personalised Retro Sweet Jars, great for sharing with friends. Only £14.99…

Everyone’s favourite blanket with sleeves – The Slanket is great for cozy winter night in on the sofa. Priced £24.99…

So sit back and enjoy the new series. Be sure to let us know who’s your favourite…

Seeing  owners dress their dogs up  in little outfits for example, and then dressing themselves to match is suprisingly not a rare occurence these days and this bizarre devotion to their pets can be somewhat an amusing sight for the rest of us!

If you too find these pet/owner look-alikes rather funny, then you’re sure to love our brand new range of gifts which feature a whole host of hilarious animal-icons!!

Take a look through the range and see what famous furry faces you can spot…

Famous Faces – Audrey Notebook priced £7.95

Famous Faces – Michael Notebook priced £7.95

Famous Faces – Tommy Notebook priced £7.95

Famous Faces – Babba Large Notebook priced £9.95

Famous Faces – Doctor Spot Large Notebook priced £9.95

Famous Faces – Large Ozzy Notebook priced £9.95

Check out the site for more great gift ideas…

Here at GettingPersonal.co.uk we’ve said goodbye to our t shirts and flip flops and have finally dug out the winter coats and boots as the drizzly Manchester rain has firmly set in!

Well if you too are gearing up for a chilly few weeks ahead, take a look this week’s top Winter Warmers…

Our brand new range of microwavable slippers not only look good in a choice of fun and bright colours, they also keep your feet cozy and warm on those cold winter nights.

Simply pop them in the microwave for a couple of minutes and voila..cold, tired feet will feel soothed and warm in an instant!

Red Microwavable Slippers priced £18.95

Aqua Microwavable Slippers priced £18.95

Pink Microwavable Booties priced £18.95

Keep your eyes peeled for more top new gifts to keep you warm this autumn…

Of course, you don’t want anything too extravagant that’ll make you look like you’re sucking up a little too much. But then giving them something mediocre probably won’t go down too well either!

Well if this dilemma sounds all too familiar, we’ve added some great new ‘boss’ designs to some of our personalised gifts that are sure to be just the thing you’re looking for…

They’re sure to show these personalised notebooks off  in the office – priced from £5.95

And of course these special personalised mugs are sure to be used countless times in the office..only £9.95.

Our new personalised chocolate bars are sure to go down a treat – only £5.95…

So next time you’re in need of great gift ideas for your boss then look no further than these great additions…

Whether you’re having a cozy night in with your partner or having a take-out and a few drinks with your mates, we’ve got the perfect game that is certain to keep you from wanting to go out on the town.

The Ultimate Music Quiz game is a fantastic game for those wannabe pop stars as well as anyone who just fancies a good laugh. Complete with a Name that Song CD, this hilarious music game is ideal for all ages although of course, a little bit of music knowledge is ideal!

Perfect for a house party with all your friends singing and dancing away, a girl’s night in, or indeed a special family occasion, the Ultimate Music Quiz is a great addition to the unusual gifts range and will make your evening one to remember.

So now there is no need to save up all your pennies for a Friday night out, deliberate over what to wear or even decide where to go in town. The Ultimate Music Quiz is the perfect excuse for a night in and is sure to get everyone in the party spirit.

The Ultimate Music Quiz can be bought here for just £14.95…

Enjoy

Whether you’re a dab hand in the kitchen or the most you can mange is beans on toast, we’ve introduced something to the unusual gifts range that is sure to make a helpful addition to anyone’s cookery skills.

The Cheeky Chicken Kitchen Timer is sure to not only bring fun and laughter to the kitchen, but will also bring precision, punctuality and order to the menu. Simply set the timer using the digital clock choosing either seconds or minutes as necessary and wait for the timer to sound a bell when it reaches zero, telling you exactly when your food is ready.

Never has a kitchen companion been so faithful and efficient whilst never interfering and disrupting your artistic flair. Stand the Cheeky Chicken on its handy stand or attach it to the back of any kitchen appliance with the magnet on the back to ensure it’s in easy reach when time has run away with you.

Available from GettingPersonal.co.uk for just 19.95. This and many other unusual gifts can be dispatched within 24 hours and can be delivered free of charge when 30 or more is spent in one transaction…

Happy cooking everyone

So what are you taking? Is it time to get those wellies out the closet? We’ve got some Festival Must Have’s for you to check out…..

Personalised Drawstring Washbag – £14.95

Personalised Cutlery £12.95

Glow Bangles £3.95