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Secret Santa Helper

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It’s that time of year, the name has been drawn and you have just a short few days to sort a gift for your Secret Santa recipient. 

I do love doing a Secret Santa, so much so that I have been involved in more than one some years, but it is sometimes so difficult to know what to buy.

I’ve been searching around and have come up with this list which I hope will help give you some ideas.

The usual cost of a Secret Santa gift is around £10, so all my gifts are £10 or under. I really hope you find something you like. They are affiliate links which means if you click through and buy something it will earn me some commission with no extra cost to you. So thank you for your support.

Games for Family Fun

This is a perfect gift for everyone from the age of 10 to enjoy, a great way of finding out more about your loved ones as well as having fun. And only £10!

Mr  & Mrs Family Edition

Sticking with the games, this is a fun after dinner game for ages 10 and over for just £6.50

Clarendon Games Brain Elixir After Dinner Riddles

Food and Drink and Other Edibles

Do you know someone who loves their Gin? Well save yourself the expense and buy them some Gin and Tonic sweets to fit your Secret Santa Budget. These are just £5.00.

Piccadilly Sweet Parade Gin and Tonic Boiled Sweets

This super selection hamper will keep anyone happy and it’s only £9 at the time of publishing this post.

Christmas Super Fun Pack



 For those who love there hot drinks Whittards are offering 20% off their Christmas gifts like these baubles which you can get filled with coffee, hot chocolate or even chocolate honeycomb. Just £4.80 each.

Christmas Coffee Bauble

For Her

Okay it might be a cliche to buy toiletries, but over on Etsy you can get some lovely hand made and original gifts like these gorgeous bath melts for just £6.37

Squeaky Clean Skincare Secret Santa Bath Melts



Maybe you have no clue what to get her, well why not explain with a bracelet. This one is £9.49 and even comes in a  gift box with a card.

Secret Santa Pretty Bracelet

For Him

Has your Secret Santa recipient got a beard (maybe it’s Santa himself?) This beard elixir would be a fabulous gift at just £9.50

Mr Natty Famous Beard Elixir

What about a truly masculine waterproof notebook? This one is £10.

Gentleman’s Hardware Waterproof Notebook

For Chocolate lovers and Football fans, these fabulous Football themed selection boxes are just £4.87 at the time of publishing this post. 

Dairy Milk Selection Box Premier League

More Ideas

I had a friend who just had to have her radio on at all times, even in the bathroom. So I remember buying her a shower radio for her birthday and she loved it. Here’s one to suit your SS budget at £9.99

Red5 Shower Clock Radio

For the fabulous fans of basically anything, you are sure to find something suitable at My Geek Box Shop. How about a pop figure, this Harry Potter one costs £9.99. You can choose from many more.

Harry Potter in Pyjamas

I hope you have found my list useful. 

Christmas Shopping with a Difference at Etsy

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Have you ever had a difficult gift to buy, someone that you want to treat with something special but just can’t find that special thing? Then you may want to consider the Etsy market place. If it’s handcrafted, vintage, custom or unique it’s on Etsy.

I’ve put together my gift list of some of the special things you can find on Etsy. There is so much to choose from though, if you don’t like anything I’ve put you can always go and look for something else.

Slime

The slime stores are my go to places. It’s where my girls go to spend their pocket money. Forget about those pots of gooey snot like slime you can buy in the shops, on Etsy you can get some incredibly beautiful and long lasting slime. It’s all made to order and there is so much to choose from. Here’s a few from our favourite seller SlimeMarshmallowsUK

My girls will be getting these in their Christmas stockings.

a pot of light brown coloured slime with gold sprinkles from Etsy
Egg Nog Scented Christmas Butter Slime

Egg Nog Scented Christmas Butter Slime is an eggnog scented layered slime, with thick slime at the bottom, butter slime in the middle and a layer of clay on top! Mixing them all together is very satisfying! From £6.

blue and white slime with sparkly snow flakes and stars from etsy
Shimmering Snowflake Slime – Scented

Shimmering Snowflake is a tri toned cloud slime consisting of dark blue, light blue and white! Its topped with snowflake fimo slices and iridescent star glitters!  From £6

Jewellery

When it comes to jewellery, Etsy is your place. There is so much to choose from but don’t worry, it’s all easy to find. Just check the categories for what you want and narrow your searches. You’ll soon pick up something that’s perfect.

I’m going to show you a couple of items that I’d love to receive myself.

a beautiful heart shape necklace with lapis lazuli from etsy
Lapis Lazuli Heart Necklace

A Beautiful Lapis Lazuli Pendant

Individually Handcrafted using a water clear resin with lapis lazuli, aluminium and golden metallic glitter. £40

When I saw this pendant I fell in love instantly. I really love lapiz lazuli, but this is really unique. 

a green stone bracelet with a turtle charm. from etsy
Sea Turtle Bracelet

The Sea Turtle bracelet is hand made in England. It features Grade-A Green Aventurine and Howlite gemstone beads, measuring 8mm diameter and threaded on to high-quality stretch cord. The Sea Turtle is Peruvian ceramic and hand painted, measuring approximately 13mm

I love bracelets, I love semi-precious stones and I love turtles. This is one example of how you can find something perfect for someone on Etsy. 

Musical Gifts

Have you ever given anyone a mix tape? Are they a thing of the past now, do people still share their favourite music. Maybe it’s done on a USB now? Well, I’m old fashioned so this retro mix tape really caught my eye. It’s an actual cassette with a USB stick.

A cassette mix tape with a USB stick from etsy
Mix Tape USB stick

UNIQUE and ORIGINAL gift: This is an authentic USB Mixtape using a REAL TAPE CASSETTE. £15.99

Our retro AUTHENTIC Mix tape is the real deal – manufactured in the UK so premium quality is assured – Exactly the premium quality and original retro design that you would wish to give a loved one as a special gift. 

a guitar key ring from etsy
Guitar Key Ring

Abalone Guitar keychain 

Guitar keyring, finished with iridescent shimmers of Abalone Seashell. £12.60.

The perfect little gift for a guitar player

Christmas Decor

While you are shopping for your presents, why not take a look at the Christmas decorations on offer at Etsy. 

Personalised Wooden Name Family Christmas Tree  £8.09

Set of Superhero minifigure Christmas Baubles £4.99+

Personalised Christmas Stockings £10.42

Felt Christmas Tree Decorations £4.50+

A collage of Christmas decorations from etsy

Have you considered buying your Christmas gifts from Etsy?

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Make it a Happy Father’s Day With Cadburys – gift guide and competition

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Father’s Day is coming up next and I’m sure most Dad’s would like one of these gifts from Cadbury’s Gift Shop. Read on for your chance to win a choccie prize in my new competition.

The Hero Dad

What could be a better gift than this Heroes box of delicious treats.

CONTAINS: 1 x Cadbury Heroes 185g, 1 x 110g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar, 1 x Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy bar, 1 x Double Decker, 1 x Crunchie, 1 x Wispa, 1 x Dairy Milk Freddo, 1 x Chomp bar , 1 x Fudge
Cost: £10

The Vehicle Loving Dad. 

Cadbury’s do some great Corgi toys for those Dad’s that have never really grown up. As well as this fab plane you can get a Mini,  a Routemaster Bus and a Tanker

 
CONTAINS: 1 x Boxed Cadbury Dairy Milk Bi-Plane by Corgi- Special Edition Die Cast Model wingspan 9.5 cm . 
Cost: £8.99 for plane, £5.99 for other vehicles 

The Beer Loving Dad.

I bought one of these for my husband on his birthday, it really is a lovely gift, Cadbury Bars and Beer.

CONTAINS 
1 x 200g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar, 1 x 200g Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut Bar 1 x 200g Dairy Milk Caramel Bar, 1 x 200g Dairy Milk Whole Nut Bar, 1 x 500ml Hambleton Ales Stallion- Premium Yorkshire Bitter, ALC 4.2%, 1x 500ml Hambleton Ales Thoroughbred – Premium Pale Ale 5.0 ABV, 1 x 500ml Hambleton Ales Good As Gold Ale ALC 4.5%
Cost: £18


The Toblerone King Dad! 

Even better than a bar of Toblerone, a bar of King Dad Toblerone. Dad’s would love this.
CONTAINS 
1 x King Dad Toblerone Milk 360g. Cost £4.99

The Wine Loving Dad.

What about something bigger? this gorgeous Chocolate and Wines Hamper would certainly make a Dad’s day special.

CONTAINS 
1 x 16 Little Black Pigs Pinot Grigio 75cl, 1 x 16 Little Black Pigs Shiraz Cabernet 75cl, 1 x 420g Chocolate Eclairs Carton, 1 x 187g Heroes Carton, 1 x 321g Roses Carton, 1 x 180g Milk Tray Box, 1 x Cadbury Boost Bites Bag, 1 x 110g Dairy Milk Bar, Cadbury purple organza bag with 2 x Fudge, 2 x Chomp, 2 x Freddo, Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons and Cadbury White Buttons 
Cost £50

The Sweet Dad.

What about the Dad who Doesn’t like chocolate? Don’t worry, Cadbury’s still have the perfect gift. Take a look at this Sweet Gift Hamper.

CONTAINS 
1 x 192g Maynards Bassetts Mint Favourites Bag, 1 x 165g Maynards Bassetts Sports Mixture Bag,1 x 160g Maynards Bassetts Midget Gems Bag, 1 x 200g Maynards Basset’s Pear Drops Bag, 1x 190g Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Bag, 1 x 190g Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies Bag, 1 x 165g Maynards Bassetts Sports Mixture, 1x 192g Maynards Bassetts Sherbet Lemons Bag, 1 x 165g Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Tangy Bag

Cost: £15.50

There is so much more to choose from at the Cadbury’s Gift Shop. There is something to suit every budget too. 
I’m offering a Heroes Treasure Box to one of my lucky readers and all you have to do is fill in the Raffle Copter entry form. Don’t forget to read the Terms and Conditions below. This is a UK only competition. (sorry)

Why not tell me in the comments which gift your Dad deserves this Father’s Day?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms and Conditions

1. UK only (sorry)

2. Giveaway closes  7th June 2017

3. Entries will be validated according to the rules of entry
4. There is 1 prize of a Cadbury’s Heroes Treasure Box
5. The data of anyone that enters won’t be passed on to any third parties or used for any unsolicited marketing communications.
6. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook or any other social media.
7. The winner will be randomly chosen, and will be shown on this post, with further notifications may be shared on social media.
8. The winner will be notified via email, and will need to respond within 4 weeks otherwise a further winner will be drawn.
9. Prize will be sent out within one week of receiving e-mail details via the supplier.
10.If the prize is not available an alternative may be sent of the same value.
11. There is no guarantee that this prize will be sent out in time for Father’s Day.

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Christmas Stocking Filler Gifts

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I know, I’m a bit late, you’ve probably got all your Christmas shopping done by now. But just in case you were stuck for some ideas I’ve put this list together of some fabulous Stocking fillers!

Girls Gifts

Claire’s have a fabulous offer on at the moment where you can buy 3 items and get 3 items free! They make great stocking fillers.
Here’s a few ideas I’d pick for my girls.

  1. Zowie Plus Lock Diary £8
  2. TY Beanie Boo Small Mac Mouse Toy £7
  3. Cut out Pink and Silver Glitter Heart Lip Gloss Set £5.50
  4. Kids Purple Fox Jewellery £5.50
  5. Disney Frozen Blue Crystal Jewellery set £6
  6. Black Cat Umbrella £10

Pokemon Fans

Pokemon is really popular again right now. Geek box have some great value gifts that any kid or adult fan would like.

  1. Pokemon plush key ring £4.99
  2. Pikachu Evolve Mug £7.99 (2 for £12)
  3. Pokemon Mega Maxi Poster 61cm x 91.5 cm £4.99
  4. Pokemon T-shirt £12.99
  5. Pokemon Ash Mug £7.99

Foodie Gifts

Always a favourite, lovely food items suitable for anyone. 

Personalised Gifts

I love personalised gifts, I’ve ordered a few for my family members and you can always find some fabulous offers at this time of the year too.
  1. Crystal frame with photo from £14.98
  2. Hanging ornaments from £3.98
  3. cardboard photo Jigsaw Puzzles from £4.98
  4. Magic Mugs from £4.98
  5. Photo Stone Slate from £9.98
I really hope you have enjoyed my gift list. All prices were correct at the time of posting this on my blog. Links are affiliate links but I’ve not been paid to bring you this gift guide.