Christmas Gift Guide 2016

10/12/2016

The big day us nearly here! If you are struggling with finding those perfect last minute gifts then check out my Christmas gift guide for inspiration for the whole family!

For Babies

From Babies With Love reversible frog blanket
I love this soft, organic cotton reversible baby blanket. It has a frog design on one side and cute red kisses all over the other and what makes it extra special is that 100% of the profits donated to helping abandoned babies around the world. £26.90 from bigissueshop.com

Snow Dog My First Christmas Rattle
How adorable is this little Snow Dog rattle! A special toy to celebrate baby's first Christmas. And a good excuse to pop the film on and enjoy it all over again with the new arrival. £6.99 form Amazon.co.uk

Cheeky Chompers Chew Pack
The perfect gift for a little teether! This stylish Neckerchew and Comfortchew guft set combines the popular dribble bib concept with an attached chewy teether to soothe little gums. The super soft comforter also has a chewy teether and tags making it the perfect 'blankie'. This super soft jersey cotton set is available in multiple designs and is suitable from birth. £29.95 cheekychompers.com

Chompers dribble bib with teether Picture

For Little Kids

Star Wars Itty Bitty range
Hallmarks have released a new plush toys called Itty Bittys! They are great presents for children or collectors - perfect stocking fillers for little hands as they are so itty bitty. They have ranges for lots of different Film/TV series including, Marvel, DC Comics and Wizard of Oz but I am in love with the Star Wars Itty Bitty - Yoda is beyond cute! From £6 each hallmark.co.uk

Blu Blu the Dolphin
This interactive pet dolphin from Club Petz is top of Little E's Christmas list. He calls out fo attention and make little movements. Stroke his head to calm him, feed him a fish and give him his dummy. And of course he loves cuddles! Just £29.99 from homebargains.co.uk and in-store.

LeapReader
LeapReader is the perfect gift to help children with their reading, writing and listening skills. Touch the pen to LeapReader books to hear the words read aloud and sound out the words, or use the special no- mess paper to practise letters, numbers and words with stroke-by-stroke guidance. There are over 40 books, apps and activity sets, including some of your children’s favourite characters, like Nemo and the cast of Cars. £38.99 suitable for 4-8rs available from toy shops and Amazon

Peppa Pig Party Time Race Game
You can't have Christmas in our house without a bit of Peppa Pig appearing! In this fun game up to 4 players have to find their way to Susie Sheep's birthday party - but who will be the first to arrive! £9.99 from toy shops and Amazon.co.uk via the link below

The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home
From the people who brought us the wonderful Lost My Name books come a new and exciting adventure. The story follows a curious little explorer from outer space right to their own front door. It's a story about home. It includes a satellite view of their actual street, and it’s so incredibly personalised that it can only belong to one child. From £19.99 lostmy.name

The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home Book Picture

Paw Patrol My Learning Blazon
Little I is a huge Paw Patrol fan, I spend most of my day humming the theme tune... This nifty toy helps little ones discover colours, numbers and fun facts about their favourite pups. I love the memory game where children need to remember the sequence of the lights - fantastic for helping their cognitive abilities while having lots of Fun. Suitable for 3yrs+ £26.69 from toy shops and Amazon.

Detective Dot
Meet Dot - a nine-year-old tech whizz and founder member of the CIA (The Children’s Intelligence Agency). No-one ever suspects the kids, which is how the CIA has managed to bring down some of the most sophisticated criminal networks in the world. No case is too complex, no investigation is too dangerous and no code is too hard to hack. Detective Dot is the perfect gift for kids aged 8+ inspiring them to learn more about coding and the world around them using stories and personalised missions. The Detective Dot Megapack is delivered in a Top Secret envelope addressed to your child, with a personalised invitation to join the CIA. Kids can become lifelong CIA members and the pack gives them cool agent stuff and secret missions to complete which gets them thinking critically about the world around them. £18.99 detectivedot.org

Snack Pets Freezable Lunch Bag
This is a lunch bag with a twist. Not only are the fun aminal designs super cool but they come with a removable ice pack which sits in the lining of the bag keeping food fresh for up to 7hrs! But that's not all - the bag unzips to make a fun eating mat which is a completely brilliant idea. I love these and at the amazing price of just £2.99 from homebargains.co.uk the value is amazing.

For Big Kids

Bomb Cosmetics Power to the People Gift Set
Handmade, hand-wrapped and tied with ribbon and raffia, these giftpacks are beautiful, impressive as a gift and contain an array of bathtime products. There are loads of different sets and all are bound to impress. £11.40 from Amazon

Psyc Wave Bluetooth Cordless Headphones
Every teenager wants to take their tunes with them, and what better way than with no strings attached. These Psyc Wave cordless headphones connect to your device via bluetooth and can be charged via USB. They are incredibly good value and have fabulous reviews. £18.99 Amazon

STABLIO Creative Time Out colouring set
I love a bit of colouring in and this gift set is the perfect introduction to colouring using pens. Creative Time Out pack includes a 78 page colour book filled with all sorts of stunning pictures waiting to be brought to life with the 15 STABLIO bold and vivid narrow tip pens. The paper is specially designed for use with pens so the creations won't bleed through. Perfect! Usually £14.99 but currently on sale at Ryman for £9.99

Creative Time Out colouring in set Picture

For Her

Ibiza wrap bracelet
Layered up or worn alone these sparkly wrap bracelets are designed to wrap around your wrist twice and have two poppers for the perfect fit. Perfect stocking fillers guaranteed to impress. You just need to decide which of the 4 colours to choose - or buy them all! £13.50 from notonthehighstreet.com

Buckingham Tea Party Hamper
This is the perfect gift for tea lovers! This beautiful wicker basket is filled with a carefully selected assortment of tea bags from the Ahmad Tea collection, including: the Green, Classic and Fruit tea selection packs; delicious signature black teas such as Vanilla Tranquillity, Cinnamon Haze and English Afternoon; a Raspberry and Pomegranate superfruit green tea; a unique Peppermint and Lemon infusion; and the hugely popular Detox blend. with two Landmark mugs. £25.00 ahmadtea.com

Gardman Poppy Bird Feeder
Featuring the iconic poppy this bird feeder raises money for the Royal British Legion while looking stunning in any garden. £6.99 available from garden centres nationwide, B&Q and Homebase. gardmanpoppy.co.uk

Gin & Elderflower Humbugs
Oh how I'd absolutely love to find these under the tree. A twist on the usual sweetie, these alcoholic humbugs are made with real gin and delicate elderflower to give your mouth a taste sensation. Made in using traditional small batch methods right here in the UK. £6.50 from hollieslollies.co.uk

For Him

Sugru Rebel Tech Kit
Regular readers will know what a massive Sugru fan I am. This Rebel Tech Kit is the perfect present for a teenager or techie Dad to help with all kids of small technology DIY projects from fixing your charging cables to improving the sound on your speakers. Trust me they will thank you for introducing them to the world of Sugru! £10 from Sugru.com

Art of Football t-shirt
This is the perfect gift for any footy loving male. These aren't any old mass produced tshirts; Art of Football lovingly create works of art from iconic football moments then put them on a t-shirt so you can be reminded of your team's moment of glory eternally. You can shop by team making it super easy and they come beautifully wrapped. They even do kids sizes and if you don't fancy a t-shirt you can order a print or canvas to hang on the wall. From £9.99 art-of-football.com

Leatherman Tread
How do you combine a tool box and a bracelet? Well like this. The Leatherman Tread is a customisbale bracelet featuring 29 tools from screwdrivers to oxygen tank wrenches. Made from high strength corrosion resistant steel this bracelet is as stylish as it is functional. from £139.95 leatherman.co.uk

Grandad and Me Keyring
Fed up of buying Grandad socks? These beautifully hand engraved keyrings are completely personalised featuring coins from Grandad and Child's years of birth. Of course you can have Daddy/Mummy or Grandma versions too! £21.75 frommwstudio.co.uk

London Gig Venues
Got a music fan to buy for? London Gig Venues is an encycolpaedic read exploring every nook and cranny of London's vast network of live venues from gran Victorian music halls to backstreet boozers. This is a complete history of the live music of London from the 1930's to the present day. Published by Amberley £16.99 available from Amazon