Christmas Gift Guide

Ad | Gifted | Contains affiliate links After the Christmas gift guide for foodies , here comes our second gift guide which features pract...

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After the Christmas gift guide for foodies, here comes our second gift guide which features practical and useful gifts to suit all budgets and with present ideas for the entire family. Take a look!

Lloyd The Llama Planter

If you are looking for a gift for someone who love plants, then you cannot go wrong with this mini, leak-proof planter. Lloyd The Llama Planter is made from ceramic and is guaranteed to add an extra dose of cuteness to the receiver's plant collection! Although mini in size, the planter makes a statement and is the perfect addition to any desktop or anywhere else around the home.

You can order the Llama Planter from Kikkerland.

Happy Christmas Experience Box from Buyagift

Buyagift.com have a fantastic range of experiences like hotel breaks with dinner, beer & wine tasting experiences, hot air balloon flights, off road driving experiences, gourmet dining, sporting days out, supercar experiences, flying lessons, luxury spa days and golf breaks to name a few.

If you are looking for a gift for someone who is difficult to buy presents for, then your best bet would be an Experience Box from Buyagift. Packed with a host of fab experiences to choose from, the Experience Box just takes the hassle out of your Christmas shopping .

One of Buyagift's most popular Experience Boxes at this time of the year is the Happy Christmas Experience Box which has thousands of gift experiences at different locations across the UK to choose from. From thrilling ziplining adventures, supercar driving and paintballing to relaxing spa days, Champagne afternoon teas and stadium tours, there's something to suit every taste and every recipient.

This voucher is valid for 24 months and can be redeemed for any one of the included experiences in the gift box. A fab gift for Christmas!

Selfie Ring Light

Know a selfie king or queen? Or someone who does live streaming or live shoots? Then a very practical and useful gift would be the Selfie Ring Light from Kikkerland.

The USB powered clip ring light comes with 3 adjustable light temperature settings (2700 to 5500k) and 10 brightness settings. And it is very easy to use; one needs to just simply clip the selfie ring light on their desk, table or anywhere they want. The clip itself is also self-standing.

Made to high standards with a ring light measuring 3.75" (9.25cm), this makes for a great stocking filler. It is ideal to improve the light quality during video calls, interviews, Zoom sessions, while taking selfies and even while applying makeup.

It is available to purchase from Kikkerland.

Artesà Rustic Small Wooden Serving Board

Know someone who loves to entertain. For me, it’s my mother. She is an amazing cook and the perfect hostess. If you are looking to buy a gift for someone who enjoys entertaining, then take a look at this rustic small wooden serving board from Artesà.

Made from acacia wood, this serving board is a genuine tree cutting and can be used to serve artisan bread, meats and cheeses, or even pots of sumptuous crème brûlèe. Treated with a food-safe finish, the serving board comes with bark edging, exposed grain and growth rings, making it completely unique & natural.

This serving board from Artesà would make a fantastic gift for a nature-loving party host. It would be ideal for them to showcase their culinary treats!

Priced at £15.99, you can order the Artesà Rustic Small Wooden Serving Board from CookServeEnjoy.com 

KitchenCraft Set of 4 Ceramic Bowls 

Another fantastic and useful gift for those who love entertaining is this beautiful, floral set of 4 ceramic bowls from KitchenCraft.

This four-piece ceramic breakfast/soup bowl set featuring four different designs comes nicely gift boxed and is ready for gifting. Each dish measures 15cm (6") in diameter and is 7 cm (2.5") tall and is microwave & dishwasher safe.

The ceramic bowls feature lovely, earthy tones combined with florals and intricate geometric patterns and are sure to brighten up any table. I love these bowls and cannot recommend the gift set enough. You can use them for breakfast, dinner or for your favourite dessert.

The bowl set is designed in the UK and covered by a 12-month guarantee. Priced at £28.49, you can purchase this Ceramic Bowls Set from CookServeEnjoy.

Hot Toddy Candle from ARRAN Sense of Scotland

For a gift that is sure to bring some seasonal cheer, take a look at ARRAN Sense of Scotland's seasonal candle scents. There are three festive fragrances to choose from - Coorie, Mandarin & Petitgrain or Hot Toddy.

Included in this guide is the Hot Toddy candle that comes beautifully packaged in a fully recyclable cardboard outer and is ready for gifting. Made in Scotland, the candle is a modern take on the traditional winter warmer. With spicy notes of nutmeg and patchouli, layered on top of the aromatic warmth and richness of vanilla and frankincense, it is the perfect candle to light throughout the holidays!

The 30cl candle has a burn time of approximately 35 hours and is priced at £25.

We think it would make a wonderful stocking filler. You can get it here.

SHO Food Flask

Next up is a lovely and practical gift for someone who loves the outdoors and is a foodie as well. The SHO Food Flask is a sustainable food container that can be used to keep food hot or cold. The food flask comes in two sizes - 530ml (featured in this guide) and 800ml and in a range of colours with either a pastel or matte finish. A stainless steel spork is included with each flask.

The 530ml flask comes with enough volume to hold a liquid or semi-liquid meal (soups, salads, pasta, porridge and more) for one person.

The SHO Food Flask is made from 18/8 Stainless Steel, BPA free plastic and food grade silicone and can keep food and liquids cold for 18-24 hours or hot for 8-12 hours.

Also, to make it a more special gift, you can personalise the food flask by laser engraving a message (up to 10 characters per line, with up to 5 lines of text). 

A great, sustainable gift that is sure to be loved by the recipient. 

You can order the SHO Food Flask from www.shoreusable.com

Wellbeing Room Spray Set from Made By Coopers

Made By Coopers is a modern apothecary crafting natural and organic products for your skin and soul.

Set up by Clare and Darren Cooper, the brand was formed with the ideal to create a range of natural products, infused with essential oils, with a focus on emotional wellbeing. Made By Coopers are vegan-friendly & cruelty-free and all their products are 100% free from parabens, SLSs, mineral oil, sulfates, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances.

Featured in this guide is their Wellbeing Room Spray Set which includes:

• Calm Room Spray: Organic Lavender, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary and Frankincense
• Happy Room Spray: Lime, Basel and Clementine
• Focus Room Spray: Lime, Mint and Rosemary

The Calm Room Spray is a gorgeous blend that can be used for yoga or meditation. The Happy Room Spray is a fruity blend of three essential oils that is ideal to freshen up linen, for use on yoga or workout mats or simply to make any room smell great. The Focus Room Spray is a refreshing blend that as the name suggests helps to find focus and energise your mind.

All the three sprays can be used as a natural air freshener.

I loved all the 3 scents - they are beautifully balanced and refreshing without overpowering your senses.

The Wellbeing Room Spray Set is available to buy from www.madebycoopers.com

Christmas Lights from Lights4Fun

Christmas is not only a time to celebrate with friends and family, but also a time for festive decorations and lighting that adds to the joyous environment. 

Lights4Fun who started as a family business in 2003, have a selection of Christmas lights that y ou make great gifts be it for a family member or a friend or even a colleague. They have gifts for every budget and in a range of styles.

TruGlow® LED Pillar Candle Trio

These candles look so realistic! With a new and improved design that features more than double the amount of high quality real wax used in their original TruGlow®, the new candle trio perfectly mimics the appearance of a real flame and have a 'just lit' appearance. The candles come in varying heights of 15, 12.5 and 10cm and look very well made and modern. The ultra-realistic flickering flames each house one warm white LED for an authentic glow and are safe & cool to the touch.

Each candle needs 2 x AA batteries and you can expect up to 600 hours of shine before the batteries will need replacing, according to Lights4Fun. They even come with a built-in 6 hour timer function to increase battery longevity.

The TruGlow® LED Pillar Candle Trio is priced at £26.99 and make for great gifts.

Malvern Battery Outdoor Lantern

For outdoor Christmas decorations in the garden, the Malvern Outdoor Lantern is a perfect fit. The slate grey table lantern features a cream pillar candle housed within the glass-paned walls. The candle radiates a warm white flicker as the evening draws in and is sure to add a lovely glow wherever it is placed.

The candle requires 3 x AAA Batteries and comes with three modes - On, Off or Timer with the timer function being used to prolong the battery life.

The Malvern Battery Outdoor Lantern is priced at £26.99.

Check out Lights4Fun's Christmas lights collection for more gift ideas.

Go Emu Sustainable Star Towel

Go Emu have a wonderful range of vegan, colourful gifts for the entire family. All their products are made with the mission of being a 'Kit that Gives’ - be it space saving when packing, lightness when carrying around, ease of identifying, quickness of drying, Go Emu's products offer great value for money.

For inclusion in this guide, we have selected their Sustainable Star Towel. 

Made from 100% recycled post consumer plastic, 50 bottles = 1 towel. These towels are quick drying, sustainable, waterproof and feature a lovely star print. Priced at £28 each, these towels would make a great gift for a travel lover, a sports/gym enthusiast or for anyone to use in everyday life.

Order the GO Emu Sustainable Star Towel online via their website.

And while on their website, don't forget to check out their other products which includes totes, colourful sports holdalls, water resistant sports belts, dry bags and more. 

LYNX Epic Fresh & Ice Chill Bumper Pack Gift Set

Next on the list is a fab and useful gift from LYNX - the LYNX Epic Fresh & Ice Chill Bumper Pack Gift Set. 

The Epic Fresh and Ice Chill Bodywashes work as 3-in-1 body, face and hair washes. They contain 100% plant-based moisturisers for naturally soft and silky skin and leave the skin smelling fresh. The Epic Fresh and Ice Chill Bodysprays use LYNX's revolutionary dual-action technology to fight odour-causing bacteria and help the user smell incredible for up to 48 hours.

Also included in the set is a shower tool that comes with two scrubbing options, a soft mesh side to lather up on more sensitive areas, and a scrub side that helps remove dead skin from rough spots like elbows and heels.

Contents of the gift set at a glance:

• LYNX Epic Fresh Bodywash 225ml and Bodyspray 150ml that deliver a boost of freshness with an irresistible grapefruit and tropical pineapple fragrance
• LYNX Ice Chill Bodywash 225ml and Bodyspray 150ml deliver the perfect amount of zing with a cooling mint and zesty lemon scent
• A 2-sided shower tool

All of this comes packaged and ready to gift in a fab box making it a perfect gift for any occasion including Christmas.

This gift set is available exclusively from www.boots.com

Stirling Sherpa Throw from Cotton Traders

Throws make an excellent and useful gift for almost everyone. Afterall who wouldn't love that cosy, warm feeling of being wrapped up in luxurious throw on a cold evening? They make for simple yet thoughtful presents and the Stirling Sherpa Throw from Cotton Traders with its vibrant colours makes for great pick in this category.

This rustic double-sided Sherpa throw is made from 100% Polyester and is luxuriously soft. The Sherpa finish provides the ultimate comfort, featuring a checked pattern on one side and a plain contrast on the reverse (green base with a navy & red check).

It's a lovely throw - great quality, soft, cosy and perfect to snuggle up in.

Priced at £27, the Stirling Sherpa Throw is available to buy from www.cottontraders.com

Fair Isle Fleece Duvet Set from Cotton Traders

While a new duvet set might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when it comes to gift giving during the festive season, this Fair Isle Fleece Duvet Set from Cotton Traders makes a really useful present and is sure to be appreciated by the receiver.

Made from super soft fleece (100% Polyester), this Fair Isle Fleece Duvet Set is the ideal way to transform any bedroom into a snuggly seasonal grotto. This set is available in a classic Fair Isle design, with a duvet cover and matching pillowcases in a festive red grey and white palette. It is fully reversible for duality and choice and is sure to get the lucky recipient in the mood for the holiday season!

A practical and valuable gift that the recipient will use and enjoy for a long time to come!

The Single duvet cover includes one duvet cover and one pillowcase while the double, king and super king include one duvet cover and two pillowcases each.

With prices starting from £25, the Fair Isle Fleece Duvet Set can be purchased online from www.cottontraders.com

Trendhim Waxed Canvas Rollout Washbag 

We have featured Trendhim on several occasions on DB Reviews. They stock a fantastic range of men's accessories that are both affordable and fashionable. Whether you are looking for bags & belts or cufflinks & lapel pins, or sunglasses & watches or even rosaries and men’s gold-plated rings, you will be spoilt for choice. There is something to suit every budget and taste. 

This time around we picked a functional and stylish washbag from their website - the Waxed Canvas Rollout Washbag in Navy Blue. 

Crafted from high-quality leather and waxed canvas, this blue and black toiletry bag features a flap cover with genuine leather straps and buckles to fasten shut. Water repellent and durable, it's built to last. We can see that the quality and craftsmanship is great. Th soft, cotton-lined interior offers a number of storage options- there are 2 zippered bags, 2 slip pouches and a press-stud fastened pocket. The larger of the 2 zipped bags is easily detachable for travel purposes. Cool!

And it comes with a handy metal hook for hanging upright. 

The washbag is available in different colour options and would make a great gift. You can also check out Trendhim's fab collection of leather toiletry bags for men for more inspiration.