National Honesty Day

Now the 30^th of April may seem like an unimportant day for our calendars but did you know that today is National Honesty Day. National Honesty Day is a day dedicated to encouraging us to be honest, honestly you couldn't make it up!

The day originates from an idea had by M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary to a governor of Maryland and author of five books. He invented National Honesty Day in the early 1990s after spending four years researching and writing The Book of Lies (Morrow). The idea behind the day came because he felt that the month of April, which begins with a big day of lying (April Fools Day), should end on a higher ethical note.

We here at Personal Touch Gifts think that honesty is an outstanding virtue. If we want people to believe us when its consequential, then we need to be open and honest all of the time. We all know about the boy who cried wolf. When a wolf actually appeared, no one believed him! So we say Celebrate National Honesty Day in a completely open and honest way. There are few regulations for this special day......just be honest.

Why not visit us today at and we honestly think you'll find the perfect personalised gift for that special someone! 

There's been some big historical events on this day too. On this day in 1789  George Washington, the great military leader of the American Revolution, was inaugurated as the first president of the United States in New York City. It was cause for celebration   The inaugural ceremony was performed on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street, and a huge crowd cheered after he took the oath of office. The president then went indoors to read Congress his opening address, a low key speech in which he spoke of "the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people." The evening celebration was opened and closed by 13 skyrockets and 13 cannons. Now we know that skyrockets and cannons might not be quite practical for your celebrations perhaps a personalised banner might more be in order!   

The Hen Do

The last days of residing in singleton village and It's time to see them off with a bang! The Bride needs entertaining and there are numerous different types of amusement to choose from.

It all depends on what the arrangers think will best please their guest of honour.

While notions of a hen party as a night of drunken debauchery persist in some social circles, this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. When held in a private venue, such as the hostess's home, the party may take any form that pleases the hostesses and recognises the bride-to-be. Dinners and cocktail parties, which provide homely chances for participants to talk or to give intimate advice to the bride-to-be, are widespread.

Other hostesses choose a themed party with guests indulging in spa treatments, or a cooking class, or perhaps even a pole dancing lesson!

While proposing a toast to the bride-to-be is common at most hen parties, some focus on drinking games. That's when a personalised wine glass or personalised shot glass is a must!

Participants are often all women. Bridesmaids (if any) are typically invited, but any of the bride's close friends may be included.

This party is typically hosted by one or more members of the wedding party, although it is possible for any friend to host a party in honour of the bride-to-be. Formally, a party in honour of the bride-to-be is never hosted by the bride-to-be, although she may participate in its planning.

When planning a hen do make sure it's personalised. One way to bring a great unity to the party along with a personal touch is with matching personalised hen do T-shirts.

Whatever you decided to do, whether it's paint the town red or keep it more low key, make sure you add a personal touch to you hen do with personalised gifts.