Christmas Gift Guide For Kids 2021

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It's the countdown to Christmas yet again - can you believe it? I'm so excited! After the past couple of years, it's nice to have some Christmas normality again and we are well and truly full of the festive spirit. To add to the excitement we've collaborated with different brands to put together a collection of gifts that would be perfect for children this year.

1. Build Your Own Microscope - £16.99

This is the perfect gift for those children that love to learn and build things with their own hands. It's eco-friendly, fully functioning - with 30x magnification. A fabulous STEM toy that is suited for ages 8 and over. You can view their full range of Build Your Own products over on their website.

2. David Walliams Book Boxset - £34.75

If your child likes to read then you can't go wrong with books by David Walliams - he is such a hit with the kids, and a bestseller. There are various books, and book box sets available online at Books2Door - all for great prices. You are really spoilt for choice as they cater for so many age ranges and stock so many genres of books.

3. PuroSound Labs JuniorJams Headphones - £59.99
Puro Sound Lab’s JuniorJams Bluetooth headphones for kids have been designed to give high quality performance and comfort at an affordable price. Available in a variety of different colours these are a must-have for both parents and children alike. Peace and quiet for us grown-ups and sound at a safe level for the kids. They are lightweight, wireless, volume-limiting, and fit comfortably around the ear. You can purchase them online here.

 

4. LittleDug Workstation - £19.99

Due to popular demand BiGDUG have launched a children’s version of their famous workbench - The LiTTLEDUG Workstation! Inspired by BiGDUG’s BiG400 Heavy Duty Workstation, the LiTTLEDUG Workstation is this year’s must-have Christmas present for engineers and DIY gurus of the future, who want to help out Mum & Dad with odd jobs around the home. I can imagine so many children enjoying this toy - it's great for building those fine motorskills too. At just 19.99 – it’s a Christmas bargain!

5. Orchard Toys Dizzy Donkey - £8.50

Suitable for children from the age of 5 - Dizzy Donkey is another hit from the ever so popular Orchard Toys. Act out crazy combinations in this fun-filled action and performance game - a fantastic twist on charades that will have the whole family laughing! I think this will go down a storm on Christmas day!

6. Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards - £13.50

Learning Resources are another favourite brand of outs - every toy or activity is always of value to us and we like to donate to school or nursery when we are done with them. Perfect for preschoolers and reception children - this set of 26 puzzles each features a letter of the alphabet in upper- and lowercase form and a word beginning with that letter on one piece, and a full-colour illustration on the other. From apple to zebra, your child will pick up new language skills as they play. Great for nurturing those early literacy skills.

7. Geomag Magicube Shapes - £29.99

Little inventors will love getting creative with this 13-Piece Magnetic Blocks & Wheels set from the Geomag Magicube range. This exciting construction set is the perfect first introduction to the world of block building. With unique magnetic blocks, children will love using their imaginations to create anything they like. As well as colourful blocks, this set includes 4 magnetic wheels to help bring their creations to life. Plus, the blocks are all made from 100% recycled plastic.

8. Blopens Sequins Activity Set - £14.99

My kids are big fans of BLOPENS from John Adams - they love creating their very own airbrush pictures. With this set, you can create sparkling airbrush-style pictures using sequins too - a little bit extra for Christmas! It includes over 200 sequins to add those sparkling finishing touches.

9. Pets Alive Pet Shop Surprise - £15.00

Available to buy now online at Argos - these fluffy pets are bound to be a big hit this Christmas. Adopt, Cuddle and Interact: With the electronic interactive features, your child can experience the joy of a new pet – encouraging friendship, excitement, and the importance of celebrating others! There are 6 pets to collect and there are lots of surprises to discover.

10. Mini Brands Surprise Toy - £7.00

These surprise toys would make the most perfect stocking filler. At £7.00 from The Entertainer they don't break the bank either. Unwrap, peel and reveal miniature collectibles of iconic and loved brands like Heinz Beans, Aunt Bessies, Slush Puppy and so much more! There are over 100 Series 2 Mini Brands including rare, super rare, and even ULTRA rare miniatures to collect, and even new accessories to create your mini shopping world. Ideal for children who love to collect!

11. So Slime DIY Ice Cream Factory - £20.00

What is it with kids and slime? You can make 10 different slime sundaes this Christmas with your very own slime ice-cream factory! The kit comes with all you need to serve up amazing slime creations! Scoop and squish your ice cream, shake and squeeze on the sauce, then decorate with toppings and serve. Scoop the Ice slime, add the squishy Fluffy slime, and top with the wonderfully scented DIY Slime Sauce! I know Ava is going to be delighted to find this under the Christmas tree! Check out all the So Slime toys over on Argos.

12. Canal Studio Creator Unicorn Light Up Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - £29.99

The Unicorn Light Up Bluetooth Speaker is a real show-stealer of a Christmas present - gifting children magical music and lights. This fun portable, bluetooth speaker lights up with 8 fun colour modes. It can be used both as a light-up lamp/ night light and a fabulous portable speaker. It also comes with stickers so children can decorate the unicorn as they see fit. Another fabulous gift suggestion from Canal Toys.

13. Bloomsbury Mill Duvet Cover - £14.99

Bring some festive cheer into your children's bedroom with this Winter Wonderland duvet set from Bloomsbury Mill. Cosy up this Christmas with our vibrant winter wonderland printed bed set. From Santa and his sleigh to reindeers and elves, this fun and festive set is the perfect way to bring the magic of Christmas into any bedroom. A vibrant and playful design, it’s crafted from an easy-care cotton blend so it’s super soft, durable, quick-drying and requires minimal ironing.

14. Elf On The Shelf Puzzle & Blind Bags - from £2.99
If you bring out the elves every year like I do then you need to know about these products. The Elf on the Shelf puzzle the perfect gift for the elves to bring your child - perhaps when nearing near the big day. A Christmas Eve puzzle night! The Elf on the Shelf and Elf Pets blind bags are a lovely addition also - we hid them around the house for the children to find one morning. The puzzle retails at £8.99 and the blind bags are £2.99 each - you can find both online at Santa's Store.

15. FourFit Mini 2 - £29.99

Want to get the kids outside and get them moving more. Perhaps you want to encourage them to sleep more? The Fourfit Mini 2 may be just the ticket. It features; sleep tracking, activity monitoring, vibration smart alarm, get up & move reminder, step tracking, Heart rate tracking, blood pressure monitoring, calorie counter, easy find from the phone app with built-in anti-lose feature, and comes in 5 colour choices! You can purchase it now for £29.99.

16. Frugi Clothing - from £20.00

Frugi is hands down one of my favourite clothing brands for children. Their clothing is ethically sourced, made from organic materials, and with the utmost quality. Their designs are always so unique and feature modern twists and some nods to classic styling. Frugi kindly gifted both Noah and Ava an outfit each and I cannot wait to get them dressed up in these outfits on Christmas day! Visit the website to check out their amazing A/W range.

17. VW Campervan Bedspread - £295

As I get older I really value a practical gift, one which will be used all year round and not at Christmas. Things like clothes, bedding, towels - always a hit with me. This year we've slowly been piecing together Ava's new bedroom and I've added this fantastic bedspread from Snug Company to my wishlist.

18. Pokemon Toys - from £9.99
Pokemon celebrated its 25th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion released an array of different merchandise. First on the cards were the stunning Silver Pokémon Plushes - Kanto region's favourites; Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. They feature incredible detail and a soft feel, they are only available for a limited amount of time this year so catch them while you can! If plushes aren't for you then do check out the 3” Silver Figures - also highly detailed and only available for a limited time in 2021! Both officially licensed Pokémon products from Jazwares. You can also celebrate 25 years of Pokémon with this Pikachu construction set. This Electric-type Pokémon stands over 4 inches tall and can be posed in different positions. This faithfully modeled Pikachu stands ready to celebrate with a party hat and gift - I know that Noah is going to love finding him under the Christmas tree. 

19. Bluey Plush - £9.99

Bluey has won the hearts of kids and parents around the world since it first launched in Australia in 2018 and has also scooped awards including an International Emmy Kids Award. Toys and gifts hit shelves in the UK this summer and Bluey is the #1 new UK toy property, year-to-date. This Bluey plush would be a lovely surprise in your little ones stocking this year and at just £9.99 you can't go wrong.

20. MyFirst Headphones BC - £75.00

Unlike traditional headphones, myFirst headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit sounds via the cheekbones. The technology leaves ears open to the surrounding sounds, meaning parents can get their child’s attention and most importantly, allows a child to listen to music and still be alert to their surroundings. The headphones are wireless and can be connected via Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, or even watches to play music or audio from 15meteres away. They are unbreakable and featherlight weighing just 26 grams. Once fully charged they can be on standby for 480 hours and playback for 5 hours. They are water-resistant to IP66 meaning they can survive whatever a child does to them. They retail at £75 from myFirst.Tech.

21. Jurrasic Park Kids Interactive Smart Watch - £40.00

Kids will think they are the best thing since sliced bread with this Jurassic Park Black Interactive Silicon Strap Watch! This touch screen watch has dozens of features; 10 watch faces (5 analogue and 5 digital), selfie photo/video camera, games, fitness tracker, alarm/stopwatch/timer, voice recorder & calculator. It is powered by USB cable which is included and also used for data download to a smart phone/device. It is Officially licensed Jurassic Park merchandise and perfect for all those dinosaur lovers out there.

22. Disney Cinderella Castle Snow Globe - £25.00
Last, but certainly not least we have my favourite item from the entire gift guide - the Disney Cinderella Castle Snow Globe. It's officially licensed and absolutely stunning - a real statement Christmas present and something which can be treasured for years to come. You can purchase it online now at Lost Universe.

What is your favourite item from this gift guide?

Christmas Gift Ideas For Children

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We are venturing into December, which means there are less than 4 weeks till Christmas - can you believe it? Keeping with my yearly traditions I've put together a couple of Christmas gift guides. This is the second gift guide of the year - lots of suggestions for the children in your life. All items featured are PR samples, however, they are all products I recommend and will be gifting this year.

I'm kicking the gift guide off with a bang with a product from one of my favourite companies; Learning Resources. The GeoSafari Talking Globe is a show stopper and perfect for learning from home, or for children with a vast interest in the world. The bright colours and functional nature of GeoSafari Jr products encourage children to get outside and explore the world around them. This interactive globe will spark their curiosity as they learn about continents, countries, animals, and nature. The talking globe features the voice of wildlife conservationist, Bindi Irwin. It offers three modes of learning; explore, measure, and quiz. Children simply select their mode of play and touch the Talking Pen to any location on the globe to start learning. This product costs £99.00 and more details can be found on the Learning Resources website.

The Indoor Booma has a flight range of 4-6 metres which allows you to throw and catch indoors whether it be at home, an office, bedroom, park, or gym. It's made from special Memorang foam which means it's completely safe for Booma wars. This retails at around £5.00 and would make a fantastic stocking filler.

Next, we have the UKick is tipped to be the biggest playground craze of the year!. It combines elements of badminton and football and the aim of the game is to keep it off the ground for as long as you can. Use your hands or feet, play alone or with friends. This active, interactive game is set to take the global toy market by storm! UKick is just £8.00 - another idea which won't break the bank.

Wicked Mega Bounce XL – is a biggie, a super-sized sensation. It has an impressive 2.51 metre circumference, it's insanely big! Mega Bounce boasts Wicked bouncability on almost any terrain – even grass and sand! Despite being larger than life, Mega Bounce XL is still incredibly easy to throw and catch thanks to its super grip graphics. This extremely durable MEGA ball is perfect for the beach, park, or playground and comes with a handy foot pump. This will set you back £20.00 and after playing with the kids with it during lockdown I can safely say it's worth every penny!

Frugi is a household name - one beloved nationwide and it's no surprise to why. Their products at bright, happy, funny, with so much variety of organic cotton clothes that will keep children covered from birth and beyond. They also have clothes for maternity, breastfeeding, and cloth nappies too! We were sent two gorgeous Frugi outfits for the kids - keep a look on the blog and Instagram for a full look at those in all their glory. The Lily Cord dress and Rex jumper are my favourite pieces.

Build your own Battlezone with Nerf Bunkr Challenger Pack - It's Nerf or Nothin'! Children can build their own battlezones with these inflatable obstacles - providing great cover, protection, and tons of fun! They can be used indoors and outside and thankfully, folds for storage. You can grab it now at Argos for £20.00.

Kids will love exploring the fantastic world around us day and night with the Build Your Own Telescope - RRP: £19.99. It's a unique, educational, and eco-friendly gift made from sustainable cardboard with minimal plastics. It's a fully functioning telescope including a focus tube that extends up to 72cm. For impressive results, the telescope comes with a specialist glass optic lens which provides 16 x magnification so kids can enjoy incredible sights in detail. Discovering the magical constellations is a fabulous way to expand the world around you and share a passion for science, astronomy, and the world. Visit the website for more eco-friendly gift suggestions.

See the world in close-up with the 450x Illuminated Microscope from Brainstorm Toys. It has a 100x, 300x, and 450x magnification and over 40 pieces. The booklet included explains how to prepare your own slides, perfect for any budding scientist - just like a real lab! Brainstorm Toys is a range of fun, educational, and interactive STEM toys that brings together a host of fascinating items. STEM toys incorporate science, technology, engineering and maths and encourage children to explore and develop a passion for these subjects. The aim of Brainstorm Toys branded products is to entertain children but also to inspire them to learn more about their environment.

Drumond Park’s Fill Your Pants is bound to be a big hit this Christmas. It brings the whole family together in a unique take on the classic scavenger hunt - guaranteed to bring fun and laughter to any game night. Run around the house as players collect random objects to stuff in the giant pants. With fifty different possible categories, including “something spotty”, “something shiny” and “something squishy”, each game offers a new and hysterical combination. This game costs £16.99 and I'm looking forward to playing it with the kids this Christmas.

This season, treat new mums, or your own baby to a new festive TotsBots reusable nappy. Once you pop, you just can't stop with cloth nappies - switching to cloth back when my son was a baby was such a joy.  Made in the UK, TotsBots reusable nappies are kind to our planet and kind to delicate baby skin. Prices start at £12.99. Shop the range at totsbots.com.

Ricky Zoom Ricky's House Playset retails at £39.99 - I can see it being very popular with children between the ages of 3-6. Brought to you by TOMY you can bring Wheelford into your own home with this epic playset. Kids can zoom around the ramps, use the lift, keep a lookout at the top of the tower, and so much more. They can even store away their bikes and accessories for their next mission. With all this and more to discover, the opportunities for fun are endless.

Do you have a sweet tooth in the family? HARIBO’s favourite treats all in one box with their Sweet Medley box -great for sharing amongst friends and family this Christmas. It includes a handy tray to offer out a delicious mix of sweets including Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix, Giant Strawbs, Jelly Babies Double Trouble, and Jelly Beans. It’s a super surprise for your loved ones to unwrap come Christmas morning. Costing just £4.00 it's available in most supermarkets.

Dobble continues to be ever so popular and this Gruffalo version looks very exciting. The Gruffalo meets the smash-hit game of speedy observation. The aim of the game is to spot the single matching magical image between two cards in a playful battle of speedy observation. Grab it now for just £13.00 at Waterstones, Argos, and more.

Get into the festive spirit with Orchard Toys with this fun bumper Christmas pack. Perfect as an Advent or Christmas Eve gift. It features a Christmas stocking style Shopping List game and 20-piece jigsaw puzzle with lots to spot and talk about. I've set this aside for the kids' Christmas Eve boxes - I know they will love it. The Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box is available on the website for £12.95 - while stock lasts.

Drone Home is the first-ever game to feature a real drone  - it's quite the revelation! Kids will enjoy this fast-paced action game where there is a race to save your aliens and get them to safety. Players are also able to sabotage your mission with their own aliens. It's a lot of fun but do stock up on batteries! It's suitable for children from 6 years of age due to the small parts. RRP: £19.99 and more information can be found on the Interplay website.

The Best of Food game from Drummond Park is ideal for food-loving families - so pretty much every family! Am I right? Families are split into teams and are each given logo style questions on everything from fast-food and eating out, to forks and interesting ingredients. Who will come out on top in this easy to play family favourite? Just one small piece of advice, be sure to eat your Christmas dinner first or your food cravings will go through the roof! This game retails at £24.99 and I can imagine it being enjoyed by many.

5 Second Rule Spintensity retails at £19.99 and is suitable for children from 12 years of age. This best-selling game now comes with an electronic light-up spinner which makes naming 3 things in 5 seconds even more fun and frantic! You can read more about it on the Interplay website.

Fruit Bowl’s products are a staple in our snack drawer - made from real fruit pieces, making them perfect for parents to add to an advent calendar and into Christmas stockings too. Available in all major supermarkets, the range includes School Bars, Peelers, Fruit Flakes, Unicorn Fruit Flakes, their new Dino Yogurt Eggs, Yogurt Flakes, and Yogurt Raisins. Give children a fun choice of Fruit Bowl snacks and feel reassured that many of the range contribute to a child’s 5 a day – making it easier for parents to make healthy choices for their kids.

Bloom & Blossom is a new discovery of mine and I'm already a huge fan of their products - items which would make fabulous stocking fillers this Christmas. How about a massage with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Moisturiser? It's guaranteed to make your child feel relaxed before getting into bed. It contains a soothing blend of shea butter and sweet almond oil, rub on your child’s skin after a warm bath to ensure they drift off into a peaceful night’s sleep.  The moisturiser is made from natural ingredients and is also suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. A 200ml bottle costs £5.00.

The Matilda’s Pillow Spray is my favourite of the three - it retails at £10.00 for a 75ml spray bottle. Inspired by a character in classic children’s stories, this spray is used as part of the bath, book and bed routine. They help children to own the bedtime experience and are often described as the ‘monster spray’ by parents, helping little ones to banish feelings of uncertainty and instead fall asleep soundly.

It’s well known that a soothing bath before bed can help calm children as well as wash away the day - and a bath with Matilda’s Bubble Bath is as phenomenal as Matilda herself -  a new product to add to your child's bedtime routine. Made from natural ingredients, it’s sure to leave your child clean and smelling like sweet orange and beautiful lavender. It costs just £4.00 for a 200ml bottle.

Books are always on our wishlists and gift guides - they are a must-have. My children are always delighted with a new read or two. The first four titles; The Incredible Hotel, 12 Days of Christmas, Everybody Counts, and Ways To Say I Love You are from Quarto Kids - all are wrapped for my children for Christmas day. Prices start at £6.99.

This Christmas, children and adults alike will adore exploring the incredibly diverse and mesmerising wilderness beneath the waves, with Puffin’s beautifully illustrated new hardback book, Blue Planet II. Open up to discover stories of shimmering coral reefs in a kaleidoscope of colours, otters chasing one another through underwater forests and King penguins tip-toeing past snoozing Southern elephant seals. With a foreword from Sir David Attenborough, Blue Planet II is full of the incredible stories we first watched in the landmark BBC Blue Planet II TV series, reimagined and brought to life with stunning illustrations, alongside exciting facts and surprises. This book retails at £14.99 and more information can be found on Puffin Books website.

Last, but certainly not least we have this lovely Patchwork Printed Duvet Set from Bloomsbury Mill. In a palette of pinks and lilacs, the patchwork printed bed set is an easy way to add a splash of gentle colour to any room. The contrasting squares feature gingham, polka dots, love hearts, butterflies, and stripes creating a vibrant and vintage-inspired patchwork effect. it’s crafted from a supersoft cotton-blend, a practical easy care fabric, which means this set is quick to dry, durable, and needs minimal ironing. It costs £14.99 and is available to buy now.

Christmas Gift Ideas For Grown-Ups

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We are venturing into December, which means there are less than 4 weeks till Christmas - can you believe it? Keeping with my yearly traditions I've put together a couple of Christmas gift guides. Hopefully, they'll inspire and give you a couple of ideas - especially if you are still scrambling for inspo. All items featured are PR samples, however, they are all products I recommend and will be gifting this year.

Kicking off this year's gift guide are lots of suggestions for those who like a nibble and a drink during the festive period. First on the list is a brand we opt for most years, Lindt. I received their Lindt Advent Calender, Lindt Lindor Selection box, and a Lindt Chocolate Teddy Bear - a present for me, my partner, and the kids. I don't need to tell you how delicious Lindt is but I will link to their website and across Lindt stores in the UK.

The Little Gin Company have pulled out all the stops when it comes to their Christmas gift selections - for gin lovers, like myself, of course. I was sent their home tasting kit which retails at £25.00 with free delivery! Included in the kit are x4 5cl bottles of Trailer Made gin and x4 Folkington's artisan mixers. I'd like to say that I've saved this for Christmas, however, that would be a lie! Big thumbs up from me - I'll be ordering in the future.

Would Christmas be the same without Opies? They've brought out a couple of new products just in time for Christmas and kindly sent them along with their classic cocktail cherries and pickled walnuts. New to the menu are the red berries with pink gin, apricots steeped in syrup infused with Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whiskey, and figs with dark rum. Prices are all under £10 and they can be purchased online and in-store at most supermarkets.

ZeroWater is the only water filter brand that delivers the equivalent to purified bottled water into your home. Developed a pour-through system, with an aim to deliver the best filtration possible with their premium five-stage ion exchange technology, this filter removes virtually all total dissolved solids, a claim which no other filter can say. The 12 cup jug retails at £39.99 - more can be read on their website.

I've featured Mermaid Gin a couple of times, here on the blog, and on social media, however, he is something new! Mermaid Salt Vodka retails at around the £35.00 mark - depending on where you shop. It's described as a vodka from the Isle of Wight made with a small amount of rock sea salt to evoke the fresh sea air and the saltiness on your lips after a day at the coast, or indeed sailing on the surrounding waters! It's great with mixers, or just on the rocks!

For the sporty so and so's in our lives how about some sports equipment? Lockdown has made me want to pick up some of my favorite sporting activities and I'm guessing it's probably the same for others too. Badminton was one of my favourite sports back in school and a sport I want to get into again. These Babolat Badminton Rackets would make a fantastic and thoughtful gift, with prices starting at just £20.00.

Speaking of sports and the urge to move more there's a multitude of products such as skateboards, longboards, scooters, roller skates, clothes, accessories, and much more at Skates.co.uk. I know that Noah is interested in skateboarding so perhaps I'll buy matching boards for him and his Dad. I could just see it now, a fun activity for them to learn together - they'd certainly look the part.

My Christmas is complete if I find some smellies under the Christmas tree and two of my newest favourite scents are Polly by Ted Baker and Daisy by Marc Jacobs. I can see why they are so popular, such timeless and chic scents - both brands can be found online, at Fragrance Direct and Perfume Direct with prices starting from £20.00.

Lockdown has changed me in many ways - I'm now a jigsaw lover, hurray! Gibsons’ Limited Edition Christmas Puzzle is back again and ‘This Way to Santa’ is the 18th puzzle in the popular series. Painted by the talented artist Tony Ryan, ‘This Way to Santa’ depicts the boys and girls who are getting in the Christmas spirit as they wait in the snow to visit Santa in his Christmas Grotto. With a present-laden sleigh and his trusty elf by his side, Santa has a treat for everyone on the ‘nice’ list! This 1000 piece puzzle is packaged in a shiny, eco-foiled gold box, and inside is a special, serial-numbered certificate to make it the ultimate collector’s item. It retails at £17.00 and available to order from their website. I can't wait to sit down on Christmas Eve with this puzzle.

Moving swiftly onto gifts for pets, or for pet lovers! HexBug doesn't just make toys for children, they make them for animals too! The HexBug Remote Control mouse retails at £14.99 and I can't wait to play with the cat, and dogs with it! The Happy Birthday and Welcome to the Family tins are by Fred Aldous Ltd. - with prices starting at £8.75.

Time for some stocking fillers brought to you by Zippo, Poo-Pourri, and Below the Belt Grooming. All products are very practical and would be received well by many members of my family. When a trusty pair of gloves will no longer cut it, you can call on Zippo to save the day. The Zippo Hand Warmer. Available in two compact sizes that fit perfectly into your coat pocket and a range of classic colours, providing gentle, odourless heat for up-to 12 hours. The Zippo handwarmer retails at £21.95. The Poo-Pourri and Fresh and Dry Balls wash - need I say anymore? Visit their websites for more wonderful stocking filler ideas.

Here we have more fantastic stocking filler suggestions from Bamigo and The Natural Barber Co. Bamigo’s premium collection of bamboo socks, t-shirts, pants, and pyjamas are available in a variety of colours and styles, making them ideal for the different men in your life. A sustainable and durable alternative to cotton, bamboo allows the skin to breathe, ensuring a fresh feel throughout the day, whilst looking effortlessly stylish. We received the James Socks 4 pack which retail at £24.99. The Natural Barber Co offers the perfect Christmas gifts for any man in your life. Not only are The Natural Barber Co products great for your hair, using natural ingredients which are free from petrolatum/ mineral oils, parabens, phtalates, synthetic fragrance, and other nasty chemicals but they are also great for the environment. The Hades Matte Paste is a lightweight thickening paste, ideal for fine and medium hair ensuring a light hold without weighing down hair. The Zeus Pomade creates the classic slick back with a glossy, natural finish. Both products are available on the website for £16.95 each.

How about some pure indulgence with Slow Ageing Skin products? This pair of products are glorious - the perfect relaxation combination. Even better when paired with the dreamy Slow Ageing Skin. This multisensorial elixir of intensely relaxing & soothing oils gently coax mind & body into harmonious balance. The set of both products are available from the website for £95.00.

Luxury body care is what it's all about and what we really need after this year. The Acqua Di Miele Toner, Silvian Skincare Radiance Balm, and N. 04 Dakar Skin Softening Body Cleanser would all make the most gorgeous stocking fillers - for both men and women alike. Two of these products are included in gift sets - more details can be found on their respective websites.

Last, but certainly not least we have energydots! energydots are low-powered magnets that have been programmed with natural frequencies to protect people (and pets) from the potentially harmful effects of electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) emitted from the wireless devices that we enjoy every day – from mobile phones to Wi-Fi routers. The clever (and stylish) discs can be attached to devices, worn or displayed in the home – working to bring positive energy and harmony to all around them. There are six DOTS in the range and each has a different recipe of frequencies for its specific use. Prices start at £25.00 and more details can be found on the website.

Which product do you like the sound of the most?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I've been a little AWOL across my blog and social media and for good reason - I switched off and dedicated all my time to my family. We've also had a very busy few weeks with numerous grotto visits, a Christmas adventure, a trip to Butlins and many, many family parties and get-togethers. I've decided to end this year with a little roundup photo post of what we've been upto and to ultimately wish you all a Happy New Year! All the best for 2020!