Hey !
So Christmas has nearly arrived & if you are anything like me - then you'll be either stuck on what to get or you'll be participating in a whole load of Secret Santa groups! I find getting presents for your loved ones easier , as you know them well - however , getting presents for someone you don't know ( In A Secret Santa Present Exchange ) is way harder !This blog post will show you some cute things that everyone will enjoy receiving :)
The first thing I recommend getting if you're either in a rush , or have a budget is something from Lush . The bath bombs , lip scrubs , soaps etc are amazing quality and smell amazing too !The product that I have photographed is the 'Magic Wand Reusable Bubble Bar' . This was £5.25 , and smells like the scent 'Snow Fairy' . I feel that the bell adds a real Christmas feel to it , and it generally looks aesthetically pleasing & would be an adorable gift ! I believe there is a Christmas version of this bubble bar , which is called 'The Magic of Christmas'. Personally , I didn't like that scent much - however it's up to you ! A final tip that i'd like to add ,if you're looking to purchase something from Lush , is that they usually sell gift packages with an assortment of products in . These are already wrapped , in case you're like me - and have no skill when it comes to wrapping gifts . Of course the packages will be slightly pricey , so it depends on who you're shopping for .
The next thing , which I think is a cute idea - is getting lots of cute presents and putting them in a stocking . I know this is usually done in families , however these presents can be a bit more than a few nail polishes and socks . You could personalise the stocking , perhaps by stitching the gift receiver's name on it ? You could keep photos of them in the stocking , food , or anything else they might like !
Next up , are calendars . If you have been here for awhile , you'll know that I'm a HUGE Swiftie ; hence the picture is of a Taylor Swift calendar . I got this calendar from Poundland . Yes , as you probably have guessed - it was £1. It's not the official calendar , however it isn't tacky & each picture for each month can be used as posters afterwards ! There were a range of calendars available , not just of Taylor Swift . If you're unsure about getting a calendar from Poundland ,you can always get the official calendars of that particular artist , it'll be more pricey - but will definitely have better quality .
The next gift idea is linked to the other person I fangirl over , Zoella. If you watch her , then you'll know that she brought out some limited edition Christmas products/package sets . Those products are incredible and surprisingly at a good price! If you don't want to get an already made set , you can make one yourself , by mixing and matching! In the photo I've included some of the products I've purchased from her collections - depending on the person , you can choose how many products you want to include , and when you've decided , you can use Zoella's Christmas present wrapping video to wrap them!
This gift , is actually a commonly used idea . It's a cute D.I.Y , however I think you can get these pre-made at some stores . Hot Chocolate in cup ! Except , it's not been heated or mixed at all! It's better than it sounds, trust me . So you'll need a mug , I would recommend a glass mug , or a Christmas styled mug . Fill a cellophane bag (halfway or 3/4 ? You choose) with cocoa powder , personally I love the Cadbury's cocoa powder the best ! You then add things like marshmallows ,sugar & cookies (Mmmm...!) After you have tied the cellophane bag up ( I recommend using cute ribbon etc.) , you place it in the mug , and then you can wrap up the gift in any way you want !
Jewellery is another commonly bought gift . You can do many things with this idea, for example , you can personalise it , buy pre-made sets of the jewellery etc. Whenever I receive jewellery , I tend to keep the box it comes in , am I the only one? There isn't much to say for this idea , apart from the places I recommend purchasing from . These would be , Claires & Acessorize. Despite being quite pricey , they sell the cutest pieces of jewellery from fancy to quirky !
The next gift idea , is one of my personal favourites ! It consists of a Christmas jumper & Christmas accessories. With this gift , you can pick and choose what you want to include . I chose some earmuffs , and a cute Christmas hat ! I got the hat from ASDA:George , last year . I can't remember the price , but I got it along with these festive Christmas tree gloves . I also got the earmuffs from ASDA:George , yet again , I don't remember the price (sorry :P) I feel that everyone should be festive during the Christmas period , and this would be perfect for someone who loves fashion , or who may not have many festive pieces in their wardrobe (saying this , do NOT raid someone's wardrobe to see what they wear - trust me , that can get awkward...heh)
Next , we have what I call the 'Movie Slumber/Pamper Night Bundle' . This another one of my favourites . Again , like the previous gift idea , you can pick and choose . Sadly , I didn't have any Christmas films to photograph , however I did include some popcorn and a big ,fluffy,pink onesie ! The whole purpose for this gift , is to provide the gift receiver with all the vital thing needed for a movie night ! Instead of a onesie , you could include some cute, fuzzy socks , and you can include more snacks if you want - it's a real flexible idea !
The final idea , is a memory frame . Ignore the Minions is the photo , I was in a very...'Minion Mood'. All you need is a simple- okay,not simple -frame (like the one shown). You can decorate the sides ( I attempted to do so ...I never was great with paint ) . Now , all you need to do is print out some personal pictures to do with the person that you're getting the gift for , and put them into the picture slots ...and VOILA !
Those were all my tips/ideas for Secret Santa , I hope you got some inspiration , and if you do try out one of these ideas , send me a picture via. email or Instagram ! That's all for now , and if I don't post anything in between now and Christmas ...MERRY CHRISTMAS ! I HOPE YOU ALL GET WHAT YOU WISH FOR !
BYE !Xx
