So Christmas is just around the corner, and we have been sharing lots of ideas for children’s Christmas gifts, but what about the adults in your life, or even those special Christmas presents for dogs and other pets? Here are a few great ideas to bring happiness and joy to all of the loved ones in your life this festive season.
For Men
A new Coat or Jacket
With the cold weather here for winter, a new coat or jacket is a great gift idea and Mainline menswear have a wide range for men including this Levis Denim Sherpa Trucker Jacket, which is available for £120. They also have many other popular menswear brands like Versace, Timberland, Barbour and lots more.
Lynx Set
Lynx body spray sets are a classic gift, and something that’s always practical. This year, why not try the Body Spray & Sock’s collection set which is ideal for the guy who likes to be organised for the working week, with five pairs of Lynx socks and five matching body sprays including iconic Lynx scents from the ages.
RRP: £20 (Price drop £15). Available exclusively at Superdrug.
For the Car Lover
If one of your loved ones spends a lot of time in the car, whether that’s commuting, taxi-ing around family members or even working as a driver, then Carfume is a thoughtful option to cheer up all their drives. Carfume offer mood boosting premium fragrances that last up to four weeks.
There are many fragrance options available, and even gift sets, with prices ranging from 11.99 upwards. Visit the Carfume site to see all the options
Retro Gaming
For the gamer in your life, or for a lover of nostalgia, the Orb Retro Gaming Console from Urban Outfitters makes a fun gift idea. It will take them right back to childhood, and features a 2.2-inch LCD screen with built-in speakers. The cool console includes an amazing 200 8-bit games for nostalgia-inspired fun!
Solid Cologne
Solid Cologne is a solid wax-based cologne or aftershave. It is made with natural wax and skin friendly cologne, which is applied directly on to the skin. Solid Cologne was created for those who travel. It’s made from bees wax and it doesn’t need to be put into a clear bag whilst going through airport security. This means it’s impossible to spill and you won’t use as much as only a little wax will go a long way in keeping you smelling great.
The cologne comes in a small tin, which fits perfectly inside a pocket or bag. All the colognes have the highest quality of natural ingredients including Beeswax, Shea butter & Jojoba oil. which all support and protect the skin.
The concentrated wax fragrances are portable, natural and moisturising. It’s easy to apply and hand. Discreetly packaged the application is fast and easy. Whip it out in the office, on the bus or in a crowded club/bar and smell amazing instantly.
The scents are subtle but refreshing. The blend of various notes within the solid colognes will stay on the skin which allows the fragrance to evolve throughout the day while interacting with your body temperature.
The Solid Cologne Alexander is a sweet, rich and sophisticated scent. The cologne begins with fresh grapefruit, leading to the heart of aromatic bay leaf and jasmine. The woody base includes patchouli, oak moss and ambergris. A truly unforgettable cologne.
Alexander costs £17.99 from Solidcologne.co.uk
For Women
Sensica
Sensica have a range of skincare gadgets that cover anti-aging, cellulite reduction, and laser hair removal. Giving someone you love spa treatments from home – perfect for a luxury gift, especially this year when we have had so many salon closures so the option to treat yourself at home becomes even more valuable.
How about this Sensilight Pro premium kit, available for 349. Laser hair removal gives you the gift of permanently soft and hair free skin with no more shaving or waxing – sounds great to me.
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Puzzles
Puzzles are such a great way to relax and de-stress especially while spending more time at home over the festive season. These 500 piece puzzles from Carnovsky are mesmerising as they combine three unique images and come with three special coloured glasses to allow you to observe each one.
These beautiful 500 piece jigsaw puzzles explore the interaction between colour and light through the visionary work of Carnovsky. Three different images sit on top of each other, and the resulting picture is unexpected and mesmerising. The colours mix up and the lines and shapes entwine as your eyes try to make sense of what they see. Use the red, green and blue viewing glasses included to isolate each layer of the image, turning one puzzle into three stunning pictures.
The Ginger Fox Carnovsky 3 in 1 Puzzle costs £14.99 from Amazon also available in Jungle, Ocean and Animal themes.
For The Garden
For your loved ones who have been enjoying spending more time in the garden, Henry Bell have so many options to help encourage birds and wildlife into your outdoor space, making it even more relaxing to sit and enjoy your garden. Henry Bell is a quality British brand, whose Wild Bird Care range comprises over 130 products catering for every type of garden bird. Products are available nationwide in 400 garden centres and online (such as Dobbies), pet shops and retailers
The Decorative Collection Magnolia Hanging Feeder is available for RRP: £19.99
Hyperx ear buds
HyperX have some fantastic gifts for gamers this year, and these wireless cloud buds are a great multi purpose gift which are also ideal for listening to music on the go, at the gym, and also for those of us who are constantly listening to voice messages from our friends on watsapp…
Discrete and portable, the new Cloud Buds deliver an immersive on-the-go gaming and entertainment experience, perfect for enjoying a cheeky bit of Mariah!
- Bluetooth® wireless connection
- Up to 10 hours battery life2
- 14mm drivers
- 3 ear tip sizes included
- In-line mic and multi-function button
- Mesh travel pouch
- RRP: £54.99, available at Amazon [amazon.co.uk]
For Your Pet
For those with a pet, they are definitely part of the family, so don’t forget them at Christmas. We chose this personalised dog bowl for Luna, from AlwaysPersonal.co.uk who have a wide range of personalised gifts for pets and also for the rest of the family.
Food Gifts
Personalised Champagne
You can’t really go wrong with food and drink as gifts as everyone loves to indulge themselves during the festive season. To make this type of gift more personal and meaningful, take a look at Say It With Champers where you can order personalised champagne and Prosecco with custom labels. You are able to add two lines of text to the bottle, making it perfect to add all your Christmas wishes for your loved ones whether it is your friends, family, partner or your colleagues.
Mummy Meagz Vegan chocolate
For your Vegan friends and family, it can be more difficult to find appropriate food gifts for their dietary needs but take a look at Mummy Meagz who have a festive chocolate range available in Holland & Barrett stores. This exclusive new range of vegan Christmas chocolate is crafted by cult plant-based chocolatier, Mummy Meagz. The range includes…
- Advent Calendar
- 12 Days of Christmas Gift Set
- Caramel Fondant-Filled Jolly Snowman
- Hot Chocolate Bursting Baubles
- What’s O-Stirring Luxury Hot Chocolate Stirrer with Marshmallows
- Jolly Buttons
- Orange Choccie Bar
The bursting bauble is a really cool and unique idea, and we would also recommend the orange choccie bar.
VASO Glass straws
Glass straws are a brilliant idea for any eco conscious friends and family members. As we all know, plastic straws cause a lot of waste and are best avoided, whereas paper straws quickly get soggy and aren’t always pleasant to drink out of so glass is the perfect alternative. VASO’s range of premium glass straws offer consumers a reusable, sustainable and recyclable product (and packaging) that delivers a 100% pure taste as they are free from plastics, toxins, mineral oils and BPA.
The straws are an extremely high quality product, engineered in Germany from toughened glass. They also have a range of bamboo travel cases that have been specifically designed for their straws. Further details are available on their web site: https://glassstraw.co.uk
Woodland Morph Mug
This is an ideal gift for tea drinkers or those who love a mug of coffee. Add your favourite hot drinks and watch this mug morph right before your eyes! Made with thermographic inks the mug reacts to heat, revealing new and fun graphics. As your beverage cools, the graphics change back to their original state, telling you it is time to refresh your cup!
The Woodland Morph Mug is available for £9.99 from Amazon
Christmas Hamper
A festive hamper is such a thoughtful gift, especially if you are sending something for the whole household to share. Hampers.com offer a great range of Christmas hampers like this Sleigh Bells Christmas basket that we chose. You can select options with or without alcohol, and the hampers include a fantastic selection of the essential Christmas treats like mince pies, Christmas puddings, chocolates and more. It is all beautifully presented, to make your friends and family feel spoiled this Christmas
We hope this round up of Christmas gift ideas has given you some inspiration for all of your friends and family members. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas 😉
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.