Presents that won't leave you avoiding the weighing scales
(07/04/2010)

After Easter, Gift Ideas has got some fresh ideas for presents that won’t leave you avoiding the weighing scales.

Beep Egg Timer
Get your morning egg cooked egg-sactly right: soft, medium or hard-boiled. The egg-shaped Beep Egg sits in the pan and a temperature sensor detects when the water is boiling and then a timer will start to count down for the ideal egg. When ready, the Beep Egg plays a tune: "Killing me softly" for soft-boiled; "I wish I was a hen" for medium; and "Carmina Burana" for hard-boiled eggs. Afterwards just rinse off the timer and it’s ready to be used next time. £14.95.
Beep Egg Timer

Soldier Egg Cup and Soldier Toast Cutter
Having cooked the perfect egg, you can eat it from this colourful soldier egg cup. It holds the spoon for you and has a ‘bearskin’ helmet to keep the egg warm while you use the cutter supplied to cut out soldiers from your toast. £6.99.

Boiled Egg Mug
Finish off your Easter breakfast with some tea in a Boiled Egg mug. Designed in the UK, it is part of the Butterworth Collection of beautifully crafted 3D china mugs. Microwave and dishwasher-safe. Size: 11cm (H) x 9.5cm (W). £7.99.

Bunny Bottle Opener
Or if you fancy a beer rather than tea, this wacky bunny head bottle opener is a great alternative gift. Wall-mounted and made in stainless steel, you can flick off those bottle caps with ease using the rabbit’s buck teeth. £9.95.

Bunny Clock
This Wall Clock, printed with a cute baby rabbit, is a lovely gift for an animal lover. The clock face is made of glass and the hands are in brushed aluminium. Hang in any room and add a touch of cuteness to your home. 40cm diameter. Requires 1 x AA battery (not supplied). £17.95.
And there's a baby duck version too, with the Duckling Clock.

All prices include VAT.