It’s that time of year once more – the bells are ringing, Christmas cheer is in the air, and we are all in a frenzy with our Christmas shopping lists. Every year, I put together some of my favourite Christmas gift ideas in the hope that it makes your shopping that little bit easier…
Please note – some of the items in this Christmas Gift Guide have been sent to us for review purposes, but all views are my own.
So let’s kick off the exciting Christmas Gift Guide for 2024 with…
Stocking Fillers
Mirror Glaze Double Shine Lip Gloss Set – £25 – available from Indu.me
These high-shine lip glosses come in two long-wearing, universal shades with all the shimmer. Expect a soft and hydrated finish without any stickiness. Includes a limited-edition Party Season shade too.
Mini Bear – £9.95 – available from Rexlondon.com
A mini bear in a little box – is there anything cuter than that?
This adorable bear comes in a sturdy box designed like a vintage matchbox. Kids can tuck up their new companion, then shut him away safely for the night. This ritual can also become part of an evening routine for little ones, to help them understand bedtime.
A unique and thoughtful gift.
‘Three for a Girl’ Magpie Print – from £5 – available from Barleydesigns.com
This “Three for a Girl” magpie art print offers a bold, vibrant take on the classic folklore rhyme. Featuring three striking magpies in deep blacks and crisp whites, the artwork brings dynamic energy to any space. The birds are depicted in various playful poses, set against a choice of bright colour tones. This bold print is perfect for those new arrivals to the world or on your kids bedroom wall.
I absolutely love this print, and as a stocking filler I think it is completely unique and is a lovely present for a baby’s nursery, an expecting mother or even a little girl’s playroom.
Sosig – The Hilarious Game – £7.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
Sosig is a strategy-focused card game where players use 80 delightful head and body cards to create the most impressive Sosig. This game combines elements of your favourite funny games with fresh and clever sizzling tactics, making it perfect for kids card games or family card games on game night.
We can’t wait to play this after Christmas dinner this year.
Hooples Earrings – from £10 – available from Hooples.co.uk
There are so many independent jewellers out there, but I recently came across Hooples for earrings, and not only are they affordable but they are high quality too.
There is a huge selection of earrings to browse on their website, along with other items, so take a look and stock up on some bits for your sisters, daughters, mother/mother-in laws or friends.
Custom Country Leather Travel Keyring Gift Set – £23 – available from notonthehighstreet.com
Looking for the perfect gift for frequent travellers, the ultimate birthday present for him and for her, a personalised leather anniversary gift or the best Christmas gift for people who have everything?
This gift set contain one ocean blue leather travel keyring and a range of country tokens, from 1 to 20.
It’s a lovely personalised gift for the travel bugs in your life.
For Him
Vinyl Record Coasters – £7.95 – available from Rexlondon.com
Looking for a funky retro gift? This unique set of coasters is the perfect quirky item for any music or drinks lover! The set contains six coasters, each designed like a classic LP. Made from silicone, each coaster has a light and flexible feel, ideal for protecting surfaces from scratches and splashes. The set comes in a fully recyclable cardboard presentation box in the style of a turntable. So, if you know someone with a penchant for cocktails, or who lives for their vinyl collection, this is the gift for them.
- 2 x blue coasters
- 2 x red coasters
- 1 yellow coaster
- 1 green coaster
At The Races Mug – £10 – available from Frankzart.co.uk
Whether your loved one enjoys a morning coffee, or an evening cup of tea in front of the box. This beautifully illustrated ‘At The Races’ mug is a high quality and sturdy gift for a special Dad, Grandfather or Partner in your life.
Host Your Own Pub Quiz – £19.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
If he is into watching trivia games on the TV then he will absolutely love this Host Your Own Pub Quiz game to play with the whole family this Christmas.
Includes 2000 questions and everything you need to recreate the fun of a local trivia challenge.
Krafted Connex Adapter – £29.99 – available from Kraftedtech.com
The Connex cable adaptor hub addresses multiple pain points experienced by consumers in today’s gadget hungry world. With many consumers owning multiple tech products from smart phones and smart watches to iPads, cameras, earphones and power banks, the list is quite endless. Unfortunately so are the types of connections available.
It’s a lovely little gift for those tech savvy men in your life…
Prescription Sunglasses – £29.95 – available from GlassesShop
Purchase your husband, Dad, Brother or Son a pair of prescription sunglasses from GlassesShop.
Cool down with the sleek Galveston sunglasses. Ideal for Large faces, these wicked sunglasses boast a casual D-frame design that will flatter soft facial features and rounded jawlines. Whether you are lounging poolside or at the beach, these are the perfect sunglasses for you.
Chimmy’s Sauce Gift Box – £14.99 – available from Chimmys.com
Chimmy’s is a range of versatile sauces that has been developed by Michelin Starred Chef, Diego Cardoso and his wife, Sofia who now live in Brentford, London and who were keen to share with the British public, the delights of the ubiquitous sauce of their Argentinian homeland, chimichurri.
Available in three flavours, Classic, Smokey and Spicy these sauces can be used as marinades, sauces or condiments and dips to add a south American flavour to meat, fish and vegetables.
My husband will absolutely love using these on the barbie next year…
Drone – Simrex X800 – £69.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
If he doesn’t have a drone – then he needs one this Christmas. This X800 mini drone adopts optical flow positioning technology, which has precise control of the drone with the help of outdoors, and also precise and smooth control of the drone indoors with the help of optical flow positioning, and the gravity sensing and altitude holding functions make it easier for users to master the drone.
The main camera can capture clearer and real-time high-quality photos with more accurate positioning of the air pressure sensor.
For Her
Personalised Photo Calendar – from £6 – available from my-picture.co.uk
This is something that I always gift my in-laws and my grandparents. I compile the best pictures from the previous year of the grandchildren, and put them on relevant months. So pictures of my girl’s at the pumpkin patch for October, the grandchildren on the beach in August and all wrapped up and looking cute in January.
My-Picture.co.uk always produce top-quality printed products, and I’ve never had any issues with putting them together either. I highly recommend using for printed personalised gifts this year.
Fly 1/4 Zip – Neon Pink – Training Top – £34.99 – available from Montirex.com
A lot of people you know and love with health and fitness goals for the year of 2025, so why not give them a gift to encourage them even more so to achieve their goals. It’s thoughtful, helpful and you will likely see them wearing it to achieve great things too.
Stay cool and visible during your runs with the Fly 1/4 Zip in Neon Pink. Enjoy a standard fit, reflective detailing, and lightweight breathable fabric for optimal comfort. The contrast flecks add a stylish touch to this high-performance athletic wear.
Mint & Lily – Fairy Name Necklace – £47 – available from Mintandlily.com
I kindly got sent a personalised name necklace from Mint and Lily, and I decided to get my own name as I have loads of necklaces already with something special about my two daughters.
I am completely taken aback by the high quality of the necklace, and I wear this every single day as it is stylish, and my staple jewellery box item.
All is Calm – Bloom and Blossom – Gift Set – £15 – available from Bloomandblossom.com
This Christmas’s ultimate wellness gift is here – the All Is Calm Christmas cracker includes the popular calming sleep spray and best-selling nourishing lip balm.
They are two must-have items for 2025.
Lily Blanche’s Silver Heart Locket Necklace – £95 – available from Lily Blanche
This is such a beautiful, intricate and personal gift for a loved one this year, and one that I know I would absolutely love to receive with a picture of my two beautiful daughters inside it.
The Lily Blanche Silver Heart Locket necklace opens to take two pictures or a keepsake. This heart shaped locket makes a great wedding or engagement gift for a bride or bride to be. One of the most popular lockets in our collection, your locket can be personalised to take two photos or a tiny keepsake.
Lavender Body Wrap – £29.99 – available from Hotwaterbottleshop.co.uk
This luxurious charcoal faux fur body wrap is beautifully soft and has been specially designed to help soothe and relax your body. This body wrap can be heated in the microwave to offer warming, comfort and soothing relief from bodily aches and pains. Alternatively the body wrap can be chilled in a freezer for cold therapy.
The charcoal body wrap is fragranced with French lavender, which is well known to boost wellbeing by helping you relax. Known for its calming and restorative properties, lavender can help you unwind and prepare for sleep at the end of a stressful day. By enjoying its benefits as part of the heat therapy of the body wrap, we bring you everything you need to feel good, at home and away.
Bamboo Lace V-Neck Pyjama Set in Bordeaux – £60 – available from Prettyyoulondon.com
The most beautiful and comfy pyjmas you could buy for your loved ones this Christmas.
Full length sleeves to keep you warm this season, with a delicate lace trim and flattering V neckline adorned with intricate lace detailing. Made from bamboo viscose, a material that is hypoallergenic, antibacterial, breathable and natural.
Check out the next gift to see how you could make this even more special gifting this year…
Dolly in Red Slippers – £29 – available from Prettyyoulondon.com
Okay these slippers go perfectly with the beautiful bamboo pyjamas above, but they will also leave you padding around the house feeling a million dollars.
Wonderfall Nail Polish – £24.95 – available from Earthynailpolish.com
These four polish collections are priced at £24.95 and single polishes are priced at £7.99 each, treatments £8.99 each. The perfect gift for salon quality nails from the comfort of your home.
A nail polish gift set that you can’t go wrong with…
Anti-Ageing Face Cream – £20.99 – available from Edinburghskincare.com
I love trying different skincare items, and the ones from Edinburgh Skincare have been my absolute go-tos this year. I am going to be gifting this particular one to my Grandmother this year. She absolutely loves trying new skincare lotions and potions, and I have a feeling this one will be a firm favourite.
Marine Collagen – £39.95 – available from correxiko.com
I know, it’s not the most ‘wild’ Christmas gift choice, but it’s something most of us above 30 use every single day, so why not give your loved one something they will appreciate and use every single day. It means it’s not a waste of money, and is a gift that they will be grateful for.
Use code DAISY10 for 10% off your first order too.
For the Kids
Walk Like a Chicken – £10.95 – available from Amazon.co.uk
Not all board games are suitable for the little kids as well as the big kids, but this game is perfect for our family – as it can be played by players aged 3+.
This is ultimately a hide and seek activity game for preschool kids. The 24 object cards are all hidden face down around the room or area you are playing in. The object of the game is to then try and collect as many discs as possible by being the first to find each disc, but there’s a catch – you have to walk like the object you are looking for.
Remote Controlled Helicopter by Simrex – £45.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
SIMREX Remote Control Helicopter features One Key Take-Off/Landing and Trim Control, and is equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology for effortless flight control. It’s a whole lot of fun for older children, and will also get them outdoors and away from digital screening for an hour or two.
Anger Smash Game – £14.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
This is an amazing little game for the whole family to enjoy. It’s suitable for children aged 8+ and will have everyone fast-thinking and smashing their hands down.
Simply match the pictures, race to collect anger and zen sets, sabotage and outwit the opponents using Bloodboiler cards and Disruptors. Sounds fun doesn’t it?
Plus Plus Big Bloom Box – £22.99 – available from Amazon.co.uk
Let their imagination run wild with Plus Plus BIG pieces, beautifully coloured in hues of peach, vanilla, purple, violet and white. 6 sides that interlock for engaging fun. Perfect fun boys toys and girls toys for ages 1-5 years.
Both my daughters absolutely love playing with Plus Plus, and will love receiving some new ones to add to their collection this year.
Yummiland Lipgloss Truck – £14.99 – available from Smyths.com
Belle got sent one of these to review a few weeks back, and has been playing with it ever since. It’s a mix of arts and crafts but role-play with dolls too. Play and create as part of the Yummiland universe in a fun and original way! The Yummiland Lip Gloss Truck comes with everything you need to make your own lip gloss, including two flavour options – chocolate and birthday cake – along with the clear lip gloss base and mixing tools.
Santa’s Workshop – £20.87 – available from Amazon.co.uk
Step inside Santa’s Workshop with this magical box set, featuring an enchanting pop-out-and-play model kit, as well as a handy guidebook to Santa’s busy headquarters. This gorgeous boxed set is a ready-wrapped Christmas gift – perfect for any little elf who enjoys model building and imaginative play! The box folds out into an illustrated, pop-and-play model of Santa’s Workshop, sure to inspire young imaginations. The workshop features 6 separate rooms over 3 floors, as well as a fold-out snowy landscape.
Children’s Gardening Tools – available from £4.99 – purchase online at Marshallsgarden.com
I am all for a gift that encourages children to get outdoors, breathe fresh air and embrace the beauty of nature.
These beautiful collection of children’s gardening tools include gardening gloves, shovels, spades, forks, and loads more.
It’s definitely worth looking into buying them their first little gardening fit…
SuperQuesters Books – from £7 – available from Amazon.co.uk
A STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 4-8 through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Your children will fall in love with learning with Lilli and the gang…
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