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Christmas Gift Guide





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10 FABULOUS THINGS TO DO THIS

CHRISTMAS Grab your hat, gloves and scarf and wrap up warm for a wonderful wintery world of discovery this festive season. We’ve put together an inspiring list of things to see and do this Christmas beneath the twinkly lights, frosted windows and snowdrops.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Christmas markets in the UK are a fantastic way to soak up the Christmas spirit. Indulge in a variety of cuisines, stock up on unique festive gifts and warm up with some delicious mulled wine. There are loads of different Christmas markets taking place across the UK this year from London’s Southbank to Glasgow, Southampton and Bristol, find out what’s going on near you.

PANTO A visit to the pantomime filled with all the jokes, beanstalks, dames and wicked stepmothers you can handle – what more do you want? Magic beans? Where’s this panto then? “It’s behind you!” or just check out the Big Panto Guide to find a pantomime in your area. You could see The Hoff star as the baddie in Southend, or Brian Conley as Buttons in Cinderella in Southampton.

ICE SKATING Get your skates on! The glitter and glitz of Christmas brings with it some brilliant outdoor ice rinks for ice skating with a view. The kids will love feeling just like Elsa in Frozen discovering a winter wonderland of frosty fun. Glide outside an illuminated Somerset House or twinkle on ice at Brighton Ice Rink set right next to the gorgeous Royal Pavilion. Find out what’s going on near you.

LIGHT UP THE SKIES Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the infamous switching on of festive lights. Get ready for Crimbo shopping and make a night of it when the big sparkles illuminate the night sky. You might even get to do some celebrity spotting, with many shows putting on entertainment too. Check out what’s happening near you, and head to your nearest big town or city for a light bulb moment not to be missed.

SANTA’S GROTTO If you haven’t made plans to see Father Christmas yet, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit and hunt down where your favourite white bearded fellow is hiding! Check your local listings to find out whether you need tickets in advance (he’s a busy guy you know?!) We love Santa’s Snow Grotto at Trafford Park with real snow and sledging too!

HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND You can’t miss this place – it really is London’s spectacular Christmas destination! Set in the capital’s Hyde Park it will feel like you’ve been transported to the North Pole! Loads of family fun, all in one place, including ice skating, the magical ice kingdom, the circus, giant wheel, Christmas market and much more!

THEME PARK FUN Experience the ultimate family day out this Christmas with a trip to your favourite theme park. There’s plenty going on, from Chessington’s Winter’s Tail including the chance to meet reindeer, to Drayton’s Magical Christmas with fireworks, Father Christmas and snow falls in Thomas Land! Not forgetting Santa’s Sleepovers Christmas breaks at Alton Towers.

WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS WALK Discover the beauty of nature this Christmas with a winter walk with a difference. Spot cute robins and magical reindeer on the many trails around the country. For example the roaming reindeer trail in Saltram or collect your Christmas decorations from the foliage and woodland cuttings at Coleton Fishacre. Just remember to pack a carrot or two!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT EVENTS Do you love to make your own Christmas cards? Enjoy getting crafting during the festive season and want to do your shopping in style for Christmas? Why not check out your local craft fayre to stock up on gorgeous gifts, unique craftsmanship and your own craft supplies. There are lots of lovely events held around the country, but we love Living Crafts for Christmas at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR From 14th November – 1st February 2015 you can experience one of the most magical seasonal makeovers of the year. Hogwarts in the Snow. That’s right, the Harry Potter Studio Tour is transformed – the Great Hall filled with decorations from the film series and the breath taking Hogwarts school is covered in a blanket of snow.

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CHRISTMAS FOOD PLANNING Christmas can be pricey – especially the food… but we’ve found a way to eat well for less. We let you in on the secret to savvy food planning and loving your leftovers to have a frugal festive season.

TIME IT RIGHT High street windows are starting to sparkle, festive music is beginning to blare and the shelves are stocking up. Supermarkets reveal their Christmas deals early (sometimes as early as August!) but precision is key. Don’t dive in too quick or you might get stung. Many supermarkets keep prices hiked from September until November, then the cheaper offers start appearing. Don’t leave it too late though - last minute panic buys will inevitably result in wasting money and food you don’t need, so planning ahead can really make a difference. CUT-PRICE COOKING WITH COUPONS Use money-off vouchers and codes and you can make some great savings. From half price crackers to discount Christmas pudding, there are loads of offers out there you just need to hunt them down. Many can be printed off the internet or from magazine and taken in store. Keep your eye out for bargains and buy what you need in the build up to the big day. MORE EXPENSIVE DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN TASTIER It’s also worth considering downgrading to a cheaper yet still great tasting brand. Ditching the big name items and choosing own brand goods instead could save you big and supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi provide some fantastic alternatives. Throw away the label and no one will notice the difference! PLAN YOUR MEALS OVER THE CHRISTMAS FORTNIGHT Plan your meals over the Christmas fortnight. Use up those freezer foods to make as much space as possible for leftovers. Plus it gives you a breather from cooking from scratch every night before Santa comes! Frozen turkeys are usually cheaper and you get a better selection if you buy in advance, plus you can freeze your other meats and vegetables. DON’T BE FOOLED BY PRETTY PACKAGING Christmas brings plenty of glitter and glam, fancy packaging and tasty looking pre-

packaged meals. Tempting, but you’re better off going back to basics and saving money with the home-made version. SWEET SURRENDER Watch out for multi-buy offers on sweet treats. Enjoy a sweet treat at Christmas, of course, but there’s no need to buy so many boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations you’re considering fashioning the empty wrappers into a dress. SHARE THE COST OF YOUR CHRISTMAS FOOD SHOPPING DELIVERY The Christmas food shop can be a big one, and it’s often easier and cheaper to buy online so you can monitor your spending closely. Save more by buddying up with your neighbour to share the cost of delivery. STORE FOOD RIGHT Planning ahead can help you save big on your Christmas essentials, but ensure you have the storage space and pick food with generous use-by dates. Pick up supermarket bargains by shopping at the end of the day when food is marked down and then freeze immediately. LAST MINUTE GUESTS The Christmas season can mean unexpected guests and the need for last minute entertaining. Make sure you have essentials on hand for no fuss catering. After Christmas day? Transform your leftovers into the perfect meal. Before the big day? Keep your cupboards stocked with things like chickpeas for easy no fuss hummus and the freezer with essentials like ciabatta to slice in half and make a base for a quick home-made pizza. No need to go crazy on festive extras, you just need to be inventive. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE MINCE PIE Make a huge saving by making a big batch of your own tasty mince pies - a simple way to enjoy baking with the kids, and conveniently save money too. Freeze them uncooked in their tins and bake a few at time, using them as you need them.

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FOOD & DRINK BLACK MOTH TRUFFLE VODKA

A bit of port on Christmas day, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and beyond is just the ticket for dad or for you to raise a festive glass. Beautifully smooth and goes down extremely well with the usual suspects. Cheese, grapes and just about anything else. COSTS: 12.00 75CL WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WAITROSE/TESCO/MORRISONS

“What can we say?! What a breathtaking and unique present. Black Moth is the world’s finest, all natural, truffle infused vodka. Made with European Périgord truffles, it’s five times distilled and three times filtered to deliver an exceptional finish. A gift for the serious food & drink lover” COSTS: £40.80 75CL WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.NOTONTHEHIGHSTREET.COM

TERRY’S CHOCOLATE ORANGE SEGSATIONS Nom Nom Nom…….says ideal for sharing but better to eat all yourself! Features five different flavours: Milk, Exploding Candy, Milk Crispy, Toffee Crunch and Milk with Dark Chocolate. Lovley stocking filler or present. COSTS: £5.69 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? ALL MAJOR SUPERMARKETS

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BORDERFIELDS INFUSIONS PACK British home-grown cold pressed rapeseed oils in Basil, Garlic, Chilli and Lemon infustions. Seriously flavoursome and a very affordable price point. Impressive present for any cook. COSTS: £10.99 FOR 4 X 125ML WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON

Multi-award winning Champagne from Aldi. Perfect for kicking off Christmas morning. Lovely scents including baked apple, brioche and stone fruits coupled with flavours of apple and red fruit. Delish and a real steat at retail price. COSTS: £11.99 75CL WHERE CAN I BUY IT? ALDI

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SPECIALLY SELECTED LUXURY CHAMPAGNE CHRISTMAS PUDDING

TEATULA ORGANIC SINGLE GARDEN TEAS Wonderful, refreshing and luxury teas, absolutely perfect for the stressed out mummy or tea aficionado. Teatulia teas are ethically sourced and are grown in a single USDA-Certified Organic garden in Northern Bangladesh. 5 amazing flavours: Lemongrass, Tulsi, Earl of Bengal, Green and Black Tea. A seriously delicious present for any tea drinker and a great excuse to put their feet up! COSTS: £3.40 FOR 20 INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SACHETS WHERE CAN I BUY IT? HOLLAND & BARRETT, HARRODS, INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND WHOLEFOOD STORES NATIONWIDE

Luxurious, plump vine fruits and nuts steeped in Marc de Champagne, topped with a flourish of edible gold glitter. Luxury isn’t the word. Perfect with Brandy Butter or custard. COSTS: £9.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.ALDI.CO.UK

GREAT VINTAGE BORDEAUX AND BURGANDY GIFT PACK Delicious and just the right size for the man of the house to enjoy on his own with the perfect meal or nibbles. Classic gift of half bottles of Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey Chambertin 2012 and half a bottle of Chateau le Chatelet Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 COSTS: £42.90 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? HTTP://WWW.HALFWINE.COM/

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BLUE NUN SPARKLING GOLD

Scrummy, sweet and great value, perfect for spreading on a buttery croissant on Christmas morning. Maybe a sneaky glass of bucks fizz with it too.

Yummy yummy in my tummy! Distinctive flecks of delicate 22 carat gold leaf make this bottle of Blue Nun Gold Edition a bit of a luxury. I defy any mum who get’s one of these for Christmas not to be secretly coveting it all for herself.

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COSTS: £9.79 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.DRINKSDIRECT.CO.UK

10 FUNKY HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Looking for a fun, affordable alternative to those overpriced baubles and singing Santa’s? Try these purse friendly DIY Christmas decorations. You might even enjoy making them!

FESTIVE HANGING BALL This crafty hanging ball or ‘kissing ball’ as it’s known is a lovely way to encourage a few seasonal smooches. Easy to make, you can choose your fabric and ribbons to customise as you wish. What you need: 4-inch Styrofoam ball, 14-inch square fabric, rubber band, 1 ½ yards of ribbon, 14 inches of ribbon, mistletoe sprig. Wrap the ball in the fabric square, fasten with the rubber band, thread 1 ½ yards of ribbon through the band and around the ball and knot to hand, wrap the other 14 inches of ribbon across and around the other side, add mistletoe and a bow.   PINECONE PENGUIN If you’re looking for unique DIY Christmas decorations that bring nature indoors this winter, try this trick. Transform your collected pinecones into gorgeous little penguins. You’ll need craft glue, white paint, 2 large pinecones (for wings), 1 long pinecone (for body), 1 acorn cap (for head). Take two large scales from the pinecone for wings, paint stomach of the penguin body (long pinecone) white, attach head using glue, paint face white, add eyes

outward, glue in place and once dry add your Christmas cards! HANGING HEARTS These cute hanging hearts are great for tree decorations – non-breakable and you can also double-up as room redecorations for the rest of the year or even give them away as personalised gifts. You’ll need two heart shapes from fabric, cotton wool/ dried lavender for filling, needle and thread, ribbon or lace. Take the heart shaped fabric and stitch together round the outside edges leaving a 2-3cm gap, stuff with cotton wool or dried lavender, stitch the rest of the heart, sew on a ribbon for hanging. CHRISTMAS CAROL BALL ORNAMENT Personalising your DIY Christmas decorations like this is a fun way to get in the Christmas spirit with a bit of carol singing! You can make as many as you like to hang on the tree, or perhaps make a larger version as a centrepiece. You’ll need a Styrofoam 4 inch ball, photocopy of Christmas carol sheet music, pva glue, ribbon. Cut sheet music into small strips, cover Styrofoam ball with PVA glue, stick on strips of sheet music, cover in PVA glue, wrap with ribbon to hang and leave to dry.

GLITTERY EPSOM SALT SNOW CANDLES One of the easiest of all DIY Christmas decorations it really couldn’t be sampler. No craft skills needed, just the right ingredients and to dim the lights. A lovely mood setting for those dark winter evenings. Add Epsom salts to old empty jam jars around medium sized candles. The effect is like glittery snow and will add a sparkle to any home.

CHRISTMAS WREATH All you need is a wire coat hanger twisted into a circle and a whole batch of wrapped sweets. Tie these on to the wire circle using sewing cotton, tying red ribbon for added decoration. Top tip: don’t make the circle too big or you’ll be forever tying on the sweets! You could even recycle Christmas cards to make a wreath. Using a stencil (that you can make yourself or print off ), cut out a holly leaf design from each card and stick these onto a card circle, layering until there are no gaps. Alternatively, if you’re feeling adventurous and want a more 3D effect, use a Styrofoam wreath and insert these leaf picks around the shape.

CHRISTMAS CARD WREATH If you’re looking for an inspiring way to display your Christmas cards then this could be just the thing. Who would have thought that a few pegs and some festive cheer could reveal a practical, yet magical looking decoration for your home. Cover the front of 12-16 wooden clothes pegs with wrapping paper, add a ribbon to a 14 inch embroidery hoop to hang, arrange the pegs around the embroidery hoop alternatively facing in and

EDIBLE CHRISTMAS BISCUIT DECORATIONS Baking some edible treats for your tree is a cheap, cheerful and delicious way to decorate for less this Christmas. Get creative with your decorating and don’t forget the sprinkles. Just make plenty as they will get eaten! Use a standard biscuit recipe, add some cinnamon for the festive season, and cut into stars and Santa hats! See DIY Christmas Decorations That Anyone Can Make for more inspiration.

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CHRISTMAS BRANCH DECORATION Make your own Christmas tree this festive season by glamming up a lonely tree branch. Re-vamp and bring the outdoors in with this inventive way to hang your Christmas decorations. Spray paint gold/silver/white a branch (apple tree works well!) Stand in a vase using stones or soil to secure. Add rhinestone stickers and glitter for sparkle, tie with ribbons and hang baubles.

10 DOGGONE INSPIRING IDEAS FOR HOMEMADE PRESENTS & GIFT WRAP

Get creative with these fun and easy ideas for Christmas gifts and wrapping. Recipients will be extremely grateful for all effort and you’ll be proud as punch too and may even save a few pounds. It’s so great giving and receiving homemade gifts, as they come with the feeling of knowing someone has taken the time to make something special just for you. HOMEMADE PIN CUSHION A homemade pin cushion is an easy and popular option – you don’t need to be a sewing expert and what’s great is that most of the items can be found at home, recycled or are as cheap as chips! You’ll need a small frame (you can find these for a few pence from charity shops), an old washing up sponge, a small scrap of fabric, scissors and a needle and thread. Simply cut to fit the frame and sew the fabric round the sponge. The end result is pretty impressive!

HOMEMADE CHUTNEYS Give your family and friends your own hand made chutneys by using ripened fruit from the fruit bowl. They’re easy to make and are an inexpensive present. To sterilise jars; run them through a dishwasher cycle or wash in hot soapy water, rinsing and drying in a low oven. Once filled decorate, date and write storage instructions; they will keep in a cool, dark place for up to a year and once opened, store in the fridge and use within one month.

CREATIVE COOKIE HOLDER If you like baking then why not make some cookies as an inexpensive but thoughtful gift? Make them small and then package them in an inventive way. Recycle an old Pringles pot (perfect for mini cookies) and decorate the outside of the pot with wrapping paper and tie with ribbon. A little presentation goes a long way. Visit: Pinterest COOKIE MIX IN A JAR Alternatively if you’ve got a friend or family member that loves baking

why not give them all the ingredients they need for the perfect cookie or brownie recipe. Layer them in a jar, tie some ribbon and instructions and you’ve got a thoughtful and affordable gift. Visit: Pinterest GINGERBREAD SUGAR SCRUB Gingerbread has that lovely festive feeling, so why not incorporate that luscious scent into a beauty gift for your loved one. Homemade sugar scrub is great to exfoliating dry skin and it’s full of ingredients that are almost good enough to eat! The perfect pamper present this Christmas. Simply mix together: Ingredients (makes 2 1/2 cups body scrub) • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup coconut oil (or other carrier oil) • 1/4 cup almond oil • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 tsp all spice • 1/2 tsp ginger • 1/2 tsp nutmeg • Mason-style jar with lid Visit: Mommy Musings HOT CHOCOLATE MIX There’s nothing like a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. Find that deliciously comforting feeling in the form of a hot chocolate mix gift. Gather together the ingredients for a lovely mug including all the trimmings and package in a unique way – like these snowmen from baby food jars! Visit: The DIY Mommy VOUCHER OFFERING YOUR SERVICES If you’re short on cash this Christmas it doesn’t mean you can’t give a meaningful present. Get crafty and create a voucher that offers the recipient a service redeemable at a time of their choosing. For example to babysit for them while they enjoy a night out, or offer your culinary expertise while they put their feet up and you cook a meal.

A MEMORY PHOTOBOOK For a present you know they’ll treasure, how about a memory photobook? Get photos printed and put them together in a cute photobook. You could even add some thoughtful annotations to remind them of the fun you had together. PERSONALISED MUG This one almost sounds too good to be true. Super simple, all you need is a plain coloured mug and a permanent marker. Draw a pretty doodle or write your message on the mug and when you’re finished pop the mug into a cold oven, turn to 175 degrees for around half an hour for your message to set. Cute. Visit: Lifehacker GET ORGANISED WITH CHRISTMAS CARDS Instead of buying Christmas cards, why not get the kids to make some? Gluing buttons to the card can be a lovely touch, or glitter and coloured paper is always a winner. Alternatively, consider sending out electronic Christmas cards via email for free. You can get traditional designs, fun animated cards, or ones where you can add your own photos or text in. Visit: Pinterest GIFT WRAP WITH THE YELLOW PAGES Remember that big yellow book, lying redundant in the back of your cupboard: The Yellow Pages? It could just hold the answer to your cheap gift wrapping dilemma. It is a quirky and different gift wrap that you can jazz up with some ribbon. GIFT WRAP WITH COMIC BOOKS Another alternative to your average gift wrap: comic book pages, magazines and newspapers. The list goes on – just experiment with whatever paper you have around, depending on the effect you want to achieve. From classy black-andwhite newsprint to a bright coloured magazine photograph or someone’s favourite comic book strip everything can look great.

RECYCLE AND REUSE For a classier festive look, try using a red paper tablecloth and some cellophane wrap like the one you get on flowers. In between the two, place some flower petals picked from the garden, tie with ribbon and voila! It’ll look as though it’s been professionally gift-wrapped at some fancy store. It’s the thoughtful touch that’ll make all the difference… to your purse strings and to your nearest and dearest. Why not try it yourself? WE’RE ON A ROLL HERE One fun option is to buy a big, cheap roll of lining paper from a DIY store, and get the kids to decorate it with drawings or potato prints. It’s cheap, it keeps them occupied, and the relatives will love it! INVENTIVE ADVENT CALENDARS We all love a good countdown, especially the kids and this matchbox advent calendar jar is a simple alternative idea to the average shop brought version. Collect 25 mini matchboxes; (you can usually buy these in a big pack), paint or cover them in Christmas wrapping paper and label with the countdown date, fill with chocolate treats and place in a big clear jar for the little ones to delve in to find the treat for the day! Or how about writing a teeny-tiny note in each one with a free fun activity like “build a fort and have dinner in it”, “make a card and send it”… the list is endless, that way you can keep the kids entertained too. HOMEMADE CRACKERS Make your own Christmas crackers using a sheet of coloured A4 paper, such as wrapping paper, and a cardboard cylinder from a kitchen roll. Cut the cylinder into three parts (the middle one should be larger) and lay them on the paper, spaced evenly leaving a small gap between each. Glue a cracker snap (available from craft stores and large supermarkets) to the paper, then roll the paper around the cardboard and glue. Before tying the two outer sections with ribbon, pop in a tiny gift.

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GIFTS FOR DAD

EXCLUSIVE CENTENARY FLANDERS FIELDS CUFFLINKS Exclusive and unique Centenary Flanders Fields Cufflinks are made from the solid brass artillery shell fuses found on the WW1 battlefields. Hand sculpted and a wonderful keepsake for dad. COSTS: £79.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.POPPYSHOP.ORG.UK

BRAUN COOLTEC ELECTIC SHAVER The Braun °CoolTec is the world’s first and only electric shaver engineered with pioneering Active Cooling Technology to combine a great shaving performance with a special cooling treatment especially suitable for men with sensitive skin. Minimises shaving irritation at the push of a button. COSTS: £89.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK

NEXTBASE INCARCAM 101 A high-definition camera with records whilst you drive. Perfect for dads that love cars and love gadgets. Exclusive to Halfords and well worth the money. No more loonies seeking ‘crash for cash’ as it’ll all be on camera. COSTS: £49.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.HALFORDS.CO.UK

HALO II SPORTS HEADBAND The award winning Halo II sports headband features patented Sweat Block Technology. The unique ‘Yellow Seal’ redirects sweat to the sides of the head away from the eyes. The result is a dry face and sting-free eyes, so you can concentrate on running, racing, riding, training and competing. Perfect for the athletic dad. COSTS: £12.95 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.HALOHEADBANDUK.COM

VARTA INDESTRUCTIBLE TORCH Just what every man needs, an impact resistant torch, that looks the part and has low energy consumption. Perfect for the outdoors as it’s made of aluminium, ABS plastic and rubber. No man can resist a new torch. COSTS: £25.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK

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SENNHEISER URBANITE HEADPHONES URBANITE, designed for listeners who refuse to compromise their style or sound on the street. Available in two sizes and a range of colours to appeal to the urban trendsetter, including ‘Nation’, Plum and Sand. Tech lovers and fashion conscious dads will love these headphones.

STAR WARS DEATH STAR WORKTOP SAVER For any diehard Star Wars fan, this glass worktop saver for the kitchen in a perfect gift for the Man Cook of the house. Made from toughened glass and is odour, scratch and stain resistant. COSTS: £14.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.FINDMEAGIFT.COM

COSTS: £149.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON BOGS ULTRA HIGH Made with durable hand-lasted rubber over 7mm waterproof Neo-Tech insulation and featuring an internal midsole with rubber sponge for extra cushioning and warmth, the 15” high boots are ideal for working in the outdoors, or for activities in the muddy and boggy countryside. COSTS: £90 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.ANATOMFOOTWEAR.CO.UK

ARCHOS GAMEPAD 2 7-INCH TABLET The ARCHOS Gamepad 2 features a 7 inch HD screen perfect for gaming. The widescreen 1280 x 800 pixel resolution gives an amazing gaming and multimedia experience and IPS technology ensures amazing colors and brightness as well as perfect viewing angles. IRON GYM EXTREME Iron Gym Extreme is a multi-functional workout “bar” that can be used for pull-ups, sit-ups, as well as arm and shoulder exercises. It can be easily attached to the doorframe (top or bottom) and detached again, no tools or drilling necessary. Holds up to 136 kg COSTS: £34.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.DECATHLON.CO.UK

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ULTIMATE PEARL CLEANSING AND REVITALIZING MOUSSE Serious luxury, what can we say! An outstanding, creamy, non-drying cleanser, that carefully foams away impurities and makeup. This top notch mousse formula carefully and exceptionally cleanses, tones and soothes giving the skin a soft and smooth feel. Mum would feel extra special finding this under the tree.

Smooth your loved ones’ soles this festive season the NEW Scholl Velvet Smooth Luxury Pedicure Set makes the perfect Christmas gift. The kits makes feet fresh, fabulous and with a lick of red & green, festively fashionable too COSTS: £40 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? EXCLUSIVELY AT BOOTS STORES NATIONWIDE FROM NOVEMBER 2014

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SUN KISSED BODY BRONZING BRUSH Fabulous, big and beautiful Sunkissed Body Bronzing Brush adds a gorgeous radiant shimmery glow to your skin. Use it on its own to add some shimmery colour or compliment an existing tan for some dazzling bronze! The clever brush and dust combination is incredibly easy to apply will make mum feel like a superstar. COSTS: £12.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? SUNKISSED BRONZING

NATURAL MIRACLE OIL A healing oil using olive oil, almond oil and avocado oil. Totally lush and with excellent healing qualities. Can be used for dry skin, dry hair or in a hot bath. Perfect for the frazzled mum in need of a healthy lift. COSTS: £45.00 FOR 250ML, £25.00 FOR 100ML WHERE CAN I BUY IT? LORENA OBERG SKINCARE

ZIPPO CANDLE LIGHTER We love this gadget. Perfect for lighting candles and even comes with a child-resistant safety button. Comes with a 3 year warranty and will see mum through many a candlelit bath. COSTS: £13.75 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.ZIPPO.CO.UK

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JAMELA 24K GOLD COLLAGEN FACE MASK A really luxurious face mask that has been proven to increase the skin’s moisture saturation level by up to 92%. Just a min. of 30 mins and you’ll feel like a million dollars. Treat ‘Mum’ to something extra special to go with her hot bath, candles and glass of champers. COSTS: £49.50 PACK OF FIVE WHERE CAN I BUY IT? JAMELA SKINCARE

LEGO WONDER WOMAN KEY LIGHT The perfect superhero to guard your keys this autumn, the LEGO Wonder Woman Key Light from re:creation is brand new to stores this month. This cool key ring with poseable arms and legs and light up feet is also the perfect gift for the Wonderful friend or mum. COSTS: £6.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? STOCKISTS INCLUDE ACCESSORIZE & AMAZON

COWSHED CRACKER Pamper, pamper, pamper. What mum doesn’t like a good ol’ Christmas cracker? Except this one is filled with Lippy Cow Balm and Cow Herb Moisturising Hand Cream with essential oils of lavender and fennel. Snappity Snap! COSTS: £9.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? PRESENTS FOR MEN

DEAR MUM MISFIT FLASH Watefproof to 30 metres and seriously comfortable to wear. The Misfit Flash has all the best of the Shine’s user experience and measures steps, calories, sleep quality / duration etc. The most amazing thing is, it doesn’t need charging, which great for forgetful and busy teens. A pefect gift for newbies into the fitness tracker gizmo circle. At £49.99 it is extremely affordable and comes in trendy colours to appeal to all teen tastes. Can be worn on different parts of the body too! COSTS: £49.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON

Wonderful memory book which is unique and very personal. Full of inspiring and fun questions for any child to ask their mum encouraging mum to share her memories and take her back to fond times. It also allows a child at any age to get to know more about their special mum. A really thoughtful present. COSTS: £21.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.FROMYOUTOME.COM

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KURIO TAB XL Amazing 10 inch feature-laden kids tablet, packed full with 60+ preloaded apps, uncluding videos, games, e-Books and educational content. Pefect for easing your children into tablet technology without worrying about them accessing inappropriate content. I can’t imagine any child not being happy with this from Santa!

On the Movies kids’ backpacks are designed to keep both kids and parents happy on the move. This unique backpack contain a 7in, 8GB tablet, allowing the user to play movies or games whilst travelling. A transparent window in backpack lets the kids watch and use the tablet whilst actually in the bag! An excellent buy. COSTS: £89.95 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.ONTHEMOVIES.CO.UK

COSTS: £169.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.TOYSRUS.CO.UK NOVA IPHONE FLASH Wireless off-camera flash for amazing iPhone photos. Slimmer than your iPhone and the shape of a credit card, Nova is small enough to fit in your wallet, ready to capture the moment whenever you need it. COSTS: £49 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.NOVAPHOTOS.COM XQISIT B06 MINI BLUETOOTH SPEAKER Palm-sized teeny weeny 3-watt Bluetooth speaker, great for teens and adults alike who want music on the go and want something compact and discreet. Surprisingly good sound quality given its size. Really great pressie for the music lover and gadget geek. COSTS: £29.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.XQISIT.COM

FATFRAME FOR IPAD The Fatframe cover for iPad offers superb protection and is available for the whole range of iPads including iPad Mini and iPad Air. (Available from January 2015) Perfect for protecting you tablet from boisterous children. COSTS: £25.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.FATFRAME.CO.UK

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PLAY GRAPHIC HEADPHONES Lightweight and portable, soft touch headphones. Comfortable cushioned design and adjustable headband. Great sound! Great price point and comes in 4 bright colours. COSTS: £20.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.SMIGGLE.CO.UK

PEPPA PIG’S LITTLE TV Learn colours, quantities, numbers and observation techniques. There are five double sided cards to choose between nine scenes with almost one hundred questions. Insert a card and then answer the questions by choosing the corresponding character key on the remote control. Suitable for children aged two years and over, helping then to develop observation and recognition skills COSTS: £15.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.WILKO.COM

SKY HIGH CLOCK Press down on the Sky high clock and watch the time project on to your ceiling or wall. Featuring musical alarm and back lit display. Wakey Wakey! COSTS: £16.50 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.SMIGGLE.CO.UK

KIDIZOOM SMART WATCH Fantastic product for kids on the move, built in camera for videos and photos, features a stopwatch, alarm, voice recording & editing and games. With touch screen technology it really is a great entry into wearable tech for kids. COSTS: £25.49 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON URBAN IPHONE GAMING CASE HANDLE Enjoy gaming on the go with our gaming phone case! It makes games easier to play with easy to grip handles. Suitable for iPhone 5/5s. COSTS: £4.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.WILKO.COM

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KIDS NON TECH

CHOCOLATE COIN PRESS What child doesn’t love Chocolate Coins? Comes with 150g of ready to melt choccie and will provide your little one with hours of fun and a secret stash to put in the red net bag for later, away from parent’s eyes. Suitable for ages 6+ COSTS: £17.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON

LEGO ULTRA AGENTS RIVERSIDE RAID Brilliant little lego set that includes two minifigures with weapons: Agent Max Burns and Adam Acid. Perfect for the holiday season and has a free app that features a six-episode graphic novel which offers a fantastic extension to the play value of the set. COSTS: £9.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK URBAN BASKETBALL BATH SET Fun stocking filler; why not shoot some hoops in the bath. Keeps the kids entertained and if you bathe your kids together, a competition makes it even more fun. Game comes with suction pads to keep it secure. COSTS: £3.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.WILKO.COM

FOOD & FOLD ORIGAMI PLACEMATS Wonderfully designed foldable place mats. Who said you can’t play with your food?! Really great product and has 50 paper mats in 4 colourful designs. Great for parties or just jazzing up meal times at home. COSTS: £11.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.FINDMEAGIFT.COM

GO GO GEAR TRACK SET Fun track with pullback and go cars. The cars fly around the track in a high speed curve and upright loop ramp jump. Only comes with one Go Gear car. Great fun and really easy to set up. Needs quite a bit of floor space. Pullback and go mechanism can reach speeds of 200mph. COSTS: £19.50 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON

GIFT GUIDE HEXBUG AQUABOT 2.0 SHARK TANK An interactive environment for kids to play with all their Aquabots. Kids can design their underwater environment with brightly coloured pieces and then grab the Aquabots out of the water with the shark accessory. Great toy that encourages the kid’s imaginations kick into gear. COSTS: £29.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? TOYS R US

FROSTY THE MELTING SNOWMAN Cute melting snowman made out of putty and comes with plastic character accessories including stick arms, a scarf, carrot nose, eyes and a little hat. Build him up and leave him to be and he’ll melt into a puddle within 30 mins. COSTS: £6.99 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? IWOOT

YURBUDS SPORTS SIGNATURE SERIES EARPHONES Award winning earphones perfectly designed never to fall out or hurt. Fantastic for any sporty teenager and certainly very stylish. COSTS: £49.00 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? AMAZON

SAVILLE ROGUE LUXURY STRIPED CASHMERE SCARF PAUL FRANK HIGH TOP PENCIL CASE Fun and quirky pencil case that looks like a trainer. The well-known cheeky Paul Frank emblem on the side and has a central zip closure. Perfect pressie for school or college.

Beautifully soft and stylish luxury Cashmere scarf. Football fans and Rubgy fans would be delighted to receive this from Santa! Available in a range of styles and team colours. Definitely one to look after and wear for years to come.

COSTS: £10 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? BOOTS

COSTS: £59.95 WHERE CAN I BUY IT? WWW.SAVILLE-ROGUE.COM