Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2019

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It’s that time of year, that most WONDERFUL time of the year, CHRISTMAS! After a long, stressful 2019, I’m ready to celebrate the holidays with my loved ones. But first, I have to get the Christmas shopping done and wrapped, preferably before my tree goes up this weekend (does anyone else like to have a pile of gifts to give out under the tree?) This weekend is also the long awaited BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND, the biggest shopping weekend of the year and yes, I have been holding off doing all my shopping until now.

If that’s you too, or you simply don’t like Christmas shopping until December, I have you covered with my Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide that is packed full of ideas for what to get your friends and family this year. I’ve tried to be eclectic in my choices on what to include and cover a range of prices (nothing worse than when a gift guide is all high end, right?) so hopefully you’ll find something special for your loved ones right here.

I also want to quickly apologise for the photos, for starters it has rained every single day in November and I don’t think I’ve seen the sun since I was in California. Secondly, for some reason every single photo I upload to my blog goes grainy? It’s an issue I’m going to look into in the new year because they aren’t grainy when I’m editing, just when I upload them. BUT I’ve included links to each product if you want a closer look.

Thoughtful Personalized Custom Phone Case
Now this is a gift that everyone will enjoy! Personalized smartphone cases can both protect and jazz up your mobile device’s style. From a design or pattern that matches a friend’s personality to a picture of a special moment that you want to be remembered, almost anything can be placed on these custom phone cases! To get the right case, make sure you know what your friend’s smartphone model is!

Our Grandchildren Wood Frame* RRP £13.50
I do love a personal gift, as do my parents, who at this point in their lives, have everything. Getting a gift with a more personal touch is something that can be treasure by the recipient for years to come. I especially love this frame as the photo can be constantly replaced as the grandchildren grow but the frame can stay on display forever. The frame can be purchased as portrait or landscape and although you cannot customise the “Our Grandchildren” at the top, you can add a message at the bottom of up to 40 characters.

Mini Raspberry Gin Hamper* RRP £25
Gift hampers are a fab gift for those you’re not sure what to get, especially if they’re filled with edibles. Once consumed and enjoyed they don’t take up any room in the house which is great if your recipient doesn’t like clutter or is quite minimalistic. Gin is a very popular tipple and you can get all sorts of flavours which feels more like a gift than your bog standard bottle of Gordons. Team it up with chocolate and jam and you’re onto a winner. If this isn’t for you, you can get all sorts of gifts for gin lovers at Yumbles.

Olay Whip + SPF30 RRP £34.99
Giving the gift of good skincare is something a lot of people do. I know it’s what my Nanny has asked my mother to get her this year. I’m loving the Olay Regenerist Whip with SPF 30 for firming my skin now that i’m in my 30s. It absorbs quickly, is lightweight and protects from the sun. It’s also a perfect primer for make up and works to reduce the look of wrinkles. It’ll make a great gift to pop under the tree this Christmas.

Mum’s One Line a Day Memory Book* RRP £27.99
Memories are a really precious thing, it’s why I take so many photos, to preserve that moment. But what if there was a way to give the gift of memories? A few years ago I bought myself a One Line a Day memory book and i’ve been filling it in since. This year I found one that is perfect to give to a mum, as I know personally that they pride memories above all, kids grow so fast after all. These days no one has time to write a full diary entry but writing one memory from each day is something you can do right before bed.

A Kitchen Fairytale* RRP £24.99
If you’re buying for someone who is health conscious, or conscious of what they put into their body, I cannot recommend A Kitchen Fairytale enough. This cookbook is packed full of gorgeous recipes that are perfect for anyone who only wants to put goodness into their body.

Cooks Diary* RRP £9.99
A diary for the new year is always a great Christmas gift but if it’s something you buy every year for a certain someone, it can ge a bit repetitive. This is why this year I’m telling you all to go with the Cooks Diary. Not only is it gorgeously presented with plenty of space for dates, but it has wonderfully coloured and simple recipes spread throughout it making it two gifts in one. I am a huge fan already. I love how it lies flat so if you are attempting a recipe you don’t need to worry about touching it with food covered fingers. It also comes with a great sticker sheet and a pocket for extra bits of paper. A truly lovely gift for foodies.

ION8 Leak Proof Water Bottle* RRP £11.99
Lets face it, we’re all trying to do our bit to save the environment. So this year why not give the gift of a leak proof water bottle. Plastic bottles of water account for a lot of waste so everyone should be reducing my using a reusable water bottle. Ion8 has some gorgeous colours available including this seafoam one.

Pokemon Collection Box Assortment RRP £20
Growing up, I loved Pokemon so I was overjoyed when both my daughter and nephew started to watch too! I wish there were these Pokemon gift boxes around when I was younger as these are a great Christmas gift. Kids love a blind bag and collecting them so you can’t really go wrong buying one of these.

In the Book with Toy Story 4* RRP £17.99
I love giving books to kids for Christmas. I did it before I had my own kids and LM always gets a nice pile. I love personalised booked, the look of wonder on her face as she reads her name with her favourite characters. These In the Books ones are so well done and they have a huge selection from Marvel to Disney and even classic characters like Peter Rabbit.

Heelys X2* RRP £39.95
Looking for a gift that will get you cool points with your kids? How about a pair of Heelys? Although these ones are pink, they come in a range of colours to suit each child. They have two wheels each on the sole which are perfect for beginning or those a little more experienced with these popular shoes. Not only can they be worn in skate mode but they work as functional trainers as well. They actually look a lot more comfortable than I first would have thought!

Pop Pop Pets* RRP £4 per pack
What kid doesn’t love slime? Well these Pop Pop Pets combine both slime, blind bags and mini pets in one fun stocking filler. My daughter loves them.

Captain Marvel DVD RRP £6.99
One of my favourite movies of 2019 was Captain Marvel and I feel it’s an important movie for everyone to see as she’s such a strong female lead. It’s fun, with a great story and some amazing music. I 100% recommend buying it for a movie buff you know.

Godiva Masterpieces* RRP £5
You cannot beat a box of chocolates, it’s a timeless gift that never goes wrong.

Beanies Christmas Stash* RRP £22.50
As a mother, I feel like I need coffee more at Christmas than any other time of the year. If you know someone like that, the Beanies Christmas Stash is an ideal gift. You can pick any 9 flavours to fill the box which I think is a great idea and it includes the Christmas flavours! Beanies coffee is only 2 calories per cup, sugar free and suitable for vegan and vegetarians. I also like that it flavours my coffee without the need of my beloved creamer I can only get in the US.

Beanies Mini Stash Box* RRP £9
Again, this is completely customisable so if you have a flavoured coffee fan you can fill it with their favourites. It’s a smaller box so would make a great work secret santa gift.

IMO Q2 Plus Mobile Phone* RRP £39.99
Looking for a first mobile phone for your teen this Christmas, then look no further than the IMO Q2 Plus. For it’s price you get a lot, I remember my first mobile was nothing like this! It is 4G ready with a front and back camera, 8GB built in memory but can take a microSD, MP3 & 4 enabled and supports apps on it’s Android system. It’s pay as you go so your teen can top it up themselves and it comes with a Vodafone Big Value Bundle SIM. What more do you need in a first phone?

Ted Baker Duo in Graphite Black* RRP £8.50
I find men so hard to buy for in comparison to women. And it’s not just because I buy what I’d like to receive. Unless a guy is into a hobby I just don’t know what to get them. So my go to is always a toiletries gift pack, because they all use them, right? I love the sets you can get in Boots, like this Ted Baker one. They’re a great price and usually included in the 3 for 2 offer.

Name-Brand Basic Tees RRP £1.43
If you’re looking for practical and affordable gift ideas, these basic tees from various brands may be just what you need. Fresh basic tees are great gifts for just about anyone—your mom, dad, siblings, kids, and friends. They’re useful, comfortable, and convenient. Plain shirts make for the perfect casual and home clothes. Choose shirts made of combed cotton, ring-spun cotton, or ultra cotton for the most comfortable casual wear.

Finally, a special segment for all your Disney fans! A few Disney gift ideas!

Disney Ideas Book* RRP £17.99
Want to give the gift of keeping the kids busy? I cannot recommend the Disney Ideas Book enough, my sister made a whole WALL-E from the instructions on one of the pages. We’ve also made the trolls from Frozen. There is so much to make or do it’ll keep everyone busy for the next year.

Gift Giving All Wrapped Up should be your go to Disney for adults gifts such as Jim Shore’s Traditions, Disney Showcase and Miss Mindy. It’s a small business with great prices and often some fantastic offers. The team behind it even attended MCM London with Miss Mindy herself! And if you’re wondering who Miss Mindy is, she is a wonderfully creative and colourful designer who’s grandmother actually worked on Snow White as an ink and paint girl, what a claim to fame! Some of my favourite pieces of hers are the new vinyls which includes Aurora who comes with a little Merryweather and Belle who comes with a little Beast. She also does more traditional ornaments like Sally, she is hand painted and simply beautiful. Finally, if you’re not really into figure collecting, the Enchanting Disney Collection has some beautiful bits like this Belle jewellery box, they’re perfect for adults and children.

Whatever you’re buying for friends and family this year, I’m sure it’ll be well received with love. Hope you all have a happy holiday season, we all deserve it!