Gifts For All Types Of Mums.

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Mother's Day is approaching fast so I wanted to share with you some last minute Mother's Day Gift ideas for all types of Mums.

Sentimental Mum

Artist Susan Lordi hand carves each original Willow Tree sculpture. This piece is cast from her original carving and then painted by hand. This playful pose between two brothers may be very familiar to parents of boys; it reflects the relationships that develop in childhood and endure through adulthood. 

Comfy and Cosy Mum

Belledorm offer a wide range of home linens and the Maeva duvet cover is a contemporary floral in the softest tones of powder pink and light grey. The shadow print in the background adds an interesting dimension to the design. Made from easy care cotton polyester, an ideal choice for the modern, busy household.

The Travelling Mum

El Camino is a handmade customisable bracelet which allows you to add 'steps' that are personal to you and your travels. Each step is represented by a place or country you have travelled to and is the perfect way to remind you of your travels all over the world. 

The Stylish Mum

The Courtney luxury leather handbag from Boutique Gifts can be debossed with initials, making them an extra special personalised gift that she will love. This leather clutch bag features a zip fastening and wrist handle.

Disney Mum

To celebrate Tangled's 10th anniversary Disney Loungefly created Rapunzel Dress Backpack. It has all the details of her purple and pink Princess dress including the lace trim and lace up ribbon detail which mimics her corset. This bag is fit for a princess. 

House Proud Mum

The Copenhagen company offer a collection of room sprays, diffusers and candles in a variety of sizes that embrace scents from around the world. The Sea Breeze Reed Diffuser is a refreshing marine breeze scent including delicate floral accords with accents of amber and woods.

Mum To Be

Whether you have normal, dry, itchy or sensitive skin Aveeno offer a wide range of products that can help moisturise and cleanse your skin. The Aveeno Baby range is also a lovely idea to give to a mum to be.

The Organised Mum

Stabilo offer everything you need to be as organised as possible with a range of pens for all occasions. The pastel colours range have a range of highlighters that are perfect for checking off items on your to do list. 

The Sweet Tooth Mum

6 Vanilla sponge cupcakes beautifully hand decorated in a rose design swirl from Bradfords Bakers.  A fusion of strawberry and vanilla frosting blend together to create a subtle shaded rose design that tastes amazing too.  

Livia's use simple and natural ingredients. They banish any ingredients you can’t pronounce, ingredients you wouldn’t keep at home and all the bad stuff! They promise there are no nasty tricks in their treats just a touch of Livia’s magic. Always plant-based, gluten and dairy free… And above all, unbelievably scrumptious

At Home Mum

Breathe new life into your space with this artificial money plant from George. Presenting lifelike green leaves, it sits on a bed of pebbles and comes housed in a white pot which is elevated on an oak stand. Perfect for uplifting your desk or coffee table. 

Hard to Buy For Mum

When you have no idea what to buy as a gift for someone I would always recommend a Buyagift voucher. When purchasing a gift experience for your Mum, you are not just giving her a thoughtful present, but also memories to enjoy for years to come. A unique Buyagift experience day really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Nostalgic Mum

The Majority Little Shelford’s classic-looking vintage design and wide range of features make it perfect for every setting. Designed with portability in mind, the Little Shelford includes a battery compartment and leather-look carry handle. Not only can you choose from DAB+ and FM Radio, you can also listen to your own music with the Little Shelford’s Bluetooth Connectivity. 

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Christmas Fun and Games For All The Family

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Christmas is about spending time with your family and friends. However there is nothing better than getting all the board games for some fun around the Christmas tree. Here are a few of our recommendations this year. 

The Very Merry Christmas game brings the whole family together as you all compete to grab the most lavish set of presents for your stocking. Presents might be really nice or really naff and you may not find out what the other players have dished out to you until you open them at the end of the game.

Humm Bug is a game for 2+ teams of humming old songs, new songs, love songs and the blues with no whistling, singing or even a la-la-la. It's a race against the clock for your team to guess the song, perfect for a family game night. Features all your favourites from the 1960's to the 2010's and beyond, with a few theme tunes thrown in for good measure.

Sit down and turn on your thinking caps with this TV version of the popular Tension board game. TV Tension covers everyone's television favourites. As with Family Tension its a race to name ten examples to a given 'TV' subject and it's against the clock.

No more waiting around while one person draws - everyone plays at once in this fast-paced party game! While playing Six Second Scribbles you all have ONE minute to draw up to TEN things from your card. But not every doodle will do! To win points, your friends and family must be able to guess WHAT you drew.

Chimp! is the perfect pick-up-and-play anywhere game. If you are a word-lovers, shrewd guessers

 or anyone who delights in spotting the truth from the twaddle then this game is for you. Definitions to wacky words are read out one by one... but are they the truth, false or a Chimp!... a dastardly deception by one of the players?

There are 8 unique Christmas themed family card games in this one festive box. Included inside is Xmas charades, Santa's sack, Xmas lists, Santa says, Bah! Humm bug, Under the tree,  Silent night and Xmas trivia - and a full set of rules for each game. Christmas fun for all the family. 

It's the battle between old school vs new school in this ultimate trivia game! Test your knowledge about your rival generation's pop culture trivia by playing in teams based on generations. Who will win and knows more about the other generation?

Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator's case file. Think you can find out who really killed Jamie Banks on November 20, 1992? Unsolved Case Files will let you find out once and for all whether you’re as good as the detectives on TV.

Bring home the nation's favourite game show and battle head-to-head with your family and friends in the race to reach £1 million. Relive classic moments from the show and tackle the iconic money ladder using only your wits and digital lifelines. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is fun for all the family.

The beloved international classic is now in 3D. In a labyrinth of soaring tower and deep vaults, witches and wizards scramble to find coveted treasures. They cast powerful spells to teleport and shift the maze in their favour. Whoever collects their treasure first wins in this contest of minds and magic! As with the classic, treasures must be found by skilfully moving the rows of towers to clear a path, but with 3D Labyrinth you have to take into account the tower heights too.

What games do you like playing at Christmas time? Do you have any favourites?

Michelle

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Christmas Gift Ideas For The Adults

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I know we have no idea what Christmas will look like this year but I am sure you have someone special to buy for this Christmas and if you are struggling for ideas then look below for some gift inspiration. 

There is always someone in the family that you never know what to buy them for Christmas. The perfect choice is a Buyagift Experience voucher. They can then choose exactly what they want from thousands of experiences across the country. 

Practical hand warmer with 6 levels: the reusable Zippo pocket warmer can be adjusted to 6 levels up to 50 °C, so you can find exactly your desired temperature. Can also be used as a power bank – the Zippo power bank hand warmer is not only your hand warmer in winter, but also a practical power bank with 5200 mAh all year round.

The Kikkerland Emergency Tech Kit is a compact basic kit containing everything you need for a smartphone and iPhone. 4 accessories including screen spray, cloth, cable tie and usb charger.

Restore a super sharp cutting edge to blunt knives with this knife sharpener from AnySharp. No special sharpening skills required; anyone can get great results. Easy to use, simply draw your knife through the AnySharp sharpener 3 to 4 times using light pressure.

For use with EasiYo Yogurt maker. Each sachet makes one kilo of fresh yogurt. New Black Design, Requires no electricity, No fuss, No mess. Made in 3 Simple Steps; simple and cost effective.

The ION8 Stainless Steel 600ml Water Bottle. Keep hydrated with this thermal insulated bottle which opens with just one touch. Easy to carry and available in a range of stunning colours.

The spacious bag for men, designed by Lazy Bear is ideal to carry everything you need. The bag is crafted from strong, durable fabric with sleek faux-leather highlights for a handsome finish.

Large, colourful interior features a padded laptop compartment for extra protection. Two secure front pockets zip shut and help organise your gear. Removable shoulder strap ensures comfortable carrying.

Kikkerland Collapsible Wicker Print Picnic Cooler Basket & Seat. Keeps hot or cold for 4 hours with a 5.8 gallon/22 Litre capacity. You can also use this basket as a seat and it has a sitting capacity 180 lbs / 80 kg.

Keep your wine cool with the Kikkerland Wine Cooler. It matches the Kikkerland Picnic Cooler Basket and Seat so ideal to take out with you on your travels.

BeLoved 100% natural pet care range is a superb gift idea for any occasion for your four legged friend. 

Be:Loved 100% Natural Shampoo Bar. Sand, sea, leaves, muddy streams, sticky fingers and endless pets can leave your dog’s coat looking less than perfect. However, with Be:Loved handmade, 100% natural shampoo bars it is possible to wash on the go.

Be:Loved Nose & Paw Balm. The Nose and Paw Balms are perfect for on-the-go fixes for those little aches and scrapes that come from being an adventure dog, the Be:Safe, First Aid & Ache Nose & Paw Balm is just the ticket. 

Be:Fresh Probiotic Home & Kennel Sanitising Spray. Accidents happen and when they do it’s easy to clean up with this specially formulated spray. Use to clean, scent and protect your dog’s bed – the spray is safe for use on fabrics - and surrounding areas whilst on holiday.

The Positive Planner is a 12 week planner and journal dedicated to self-care, the practice of gratitude and encouragement of daily positivity. A powerful daily companion, The Positive Planner helps to cope with life's daily challenges and offers support through tough times.

Ordinary moments seen through the eyes of a poet, Branches of my Tree is a collection of insightful vignettes that will inspire, uplift and help you think differently about life.

A special Christmas bouquet inspired by winter walks on a brisk, sunny day. What more could you need as the perfect Christmas gift. This bouquet combines the elegance of luscious red carnations and scented red lilies with subtle green foliage and the earthy tone of pine cones and hypericum berries finish off this festive masterpiece. Elegantly arranged and sent via a tracked courier direct to their home or office this Christmas.

Puzzle and military enthusiasts will enjoy the new military history-themed range of 1000-piece puzzles. Designed by award-winning aviation artist Keith Burns, the Bellica Beaufighter Long Run Home 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle is just one from the range of ten stunning WW2 combat depictions that will be of interest to any military history fan.

Box of Favours - Show someone how much you care about them by treating them to special favours. This beautifully designed box filled with cards is the perfect stocking filler this Christmas- for Him or Her. 15 beautifully designed favour cards with gold foil boarder held in place by black velvet covered foam. 10 of these cards have set favours and 5 are left blank for you to write your own personal favours.

Glo32 Teeth Whitening System is an effective stain removal in just 20 minutes. You can double your glow with the advanced whitening system kit, including a 14 Day treatment of advanced whitening strips to lift your smile, and the advanced whitening stilo for on the go whitening. The Glo32 Teeth Whitening System Whitens teeth by gently reducing surface stains and discolouration.

Seams couturiers hand cream with shea butter, rosehip oil & oat beta glucan to mend, moisturise & soften dry, distressed hands.

Our Remedy is an award-winning female-founded brand with a focus on sustainability and self-care. Our Remedy believe in happier periods, finding balance and caring for our planet. Their range is lovingly made in the UK, totally vegan and packaged using eco-friendly materials.

Forever smoothing exfoliator removes dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin and smooth tone and texture. Smoothing Exfoliator uses five powerful and natural ingredients like jojoba beads that work together to provide a rejuvenating cleansing experience.

Take your lashes from lackluster to lush! This amazing Lash Serum was formulated by the world’s leading lash experts to deliver powerful ingredients with shocking results. Just one swipe of this lash-loving serum each night makes your lashes look fuller and thicker in as little as 4 weeks, with maximum results at 8 weeks—all with a nourishing formula that works wonders on natural lashes, while still being perfectly safe for lash extensions.

This high-efficacy ampoule helps lessen the signs of ageing skin, with a high concentration of CellActive Code. It’s a powerful booster for impactful brightening, firming and line-reducing results. Plus, it boosts face and neck elasticity, leaving a radiant complexion. 

Dry skin is something we all suffer from in winter, but the range of SOS Serum skincare is here to save parched holiday skin. Ideal for sensitive skin with soothing, healing and moisturising properties. 

Treat someone special to Arran's signature fragrance with the After the Rain Home Fragrance Gift Set. The set will bring the beautiful aroma of rose, sandalwood and lime to your front home, and the reed diffuser uses essential oils to provide an awakening and enlightening scent to your home, without becoming overpowering. The 8cl travel candles perfectly compliment the delicate aroma, with up to a 12 hour burn time. 

Vegan Bunny Christmas Candle Trio Set include seasonal scents of Spiced Christmas pudding, Zesty and strong Mulled wine and Fresh & Earthy Christmas tree. Each candle is a handcrafted soy wax candle infused with essential oils and an approx burn time of 25hrs.

I am a huge fan of subscription boxes and this is perfect for the man in your life. Get fresh Pants & Socks, whenever they need them. There is a wide range of pants and socks to choose from which caters for all and top brand names too. 

Deciding what to buy for a new Mum and Baby can be tough however there is nothing better than pamper products. Johnsons and Aveeno offer a range of products suitable for both Mum and Baby. 

The Aveeno Baby Mum & Baby Giftset is the perfect skincare bundle for new mums or mums to be.

It includes Daily Moisturising Lotion, Baby Daily Care Hair & Body Wash, Baby Daily Care Moisturising Lotion  and a soft teddy bear comforter.

Johnson’s Bedtime NaturalCalm fragrance is centered around soft floral and powdery notes to help soothe baby before bed. Johnson's understands how special bedtime is to parents and their little ones and want to ensure it’s as calm as possible to create memorable moments, with the help of our known and loved scents along with a soothing bath and massage.

Whether it's a gift for a newborn boy or girl, this 'Really Useful' baby hamper is always popular with new mums. Containing a variety of practical baby gifts to make new parents life just a little bit easier!

The medium hamper box contains

Aden and Anais Musy, muslin square in 'Winnie the Pooh' print.

Wooden rainbow rattle.

Baby Bunting Star print bodysuit - Age 0-3 months.

Baby Bunting Star print hat - Age 0-6 months.

Poo-Pourri Christmas Scents Toilet Sprays are the perfect stocking filler or secret Santa gift and will bring nostalgic festive smells that captures the magic of Winter, and everyone’s favourite holiday season into your home.

GuyLian Belgian chocolate sea shells are sure to deliver you the ultimate chocolate experience. Capture the exquisite taste of original chocolate sea shells. Each carefully crafted with a blend of delicious white, milk or dark Belgian chocolate. Not one of them has exactly the same marbled look as the other one. Each Belgian chocolate is filled with the delicious GuyLian roasted hazelnut pralines.

Bradfords Bakers have a huge range of treats and gifts including this Gingerbread basket. This cute little shopper basket is filled with tempting treats including chocolate covered flavoured fudge squares and traditional gingerbread made with golden syrup and lightly dusted with sweet icing. The basket also includes Bradfords Blackberry Jam, Shortbread and New English Afternoon Tea Bags.

Lost Sheep Coffee gift box tower will make the perfect present for the coffee lover in your life. 30 Nespresso Compatible fully Compostable Capsules in 3 of Lost Sheep Coffee's best selling flavours, all made from Speciality Grade 1 Coffee Beans.

Kikkerland Day of the Dead Corkscrew and 3D Skull shot glasses are a great gift for that someone special. The corkscrew measures 22.2 cm by 8.2 cm by 3.8 cm and the 3D skull shot glasses 4,7cm diameter and 6cm height. 

Mermaid salt vodka at 40% abv is hand-crafted at the isle of wight distillery and shot through with a pinch of locally sourced sea salt, enhancing its smoothness and accentuating its subtle flavour.

Cranes delicious and smooth cranberry and blood orange liqueur is made with the finest cranberries from Wisconsin USA along with blood orange juice and orange rind. Over 115 delicious cranberries go into making one 50cl bottle, creating the perfect rich and smooth liqueur.

    

Michelle

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