Oh Christmas. One of the most wonderful times of the year filled with festive cheer, yummy mince pies, hot chocolates piled high with marshmallows and the odd glass of mulled wine here and there.
Sure, we all plan to have our Christmas shopping completed by the first week of December with the presents sat patiently under the tree, albeit slightly out of reach from excited little hands who just can’t wait until December 25th to unwrap their gifts! However, as the big day draws closer finding those last minute gifts can get tricky.
Whilst reaching for gift sets can be tempting they often lack the personal touch that Christmas is all about. So to help you in your gift searching travels here are some unique Christmas gifts that will give them a Christmas gift to treasure.
Gift an Experience
Christmas is all about coming together and enjoying spending time with one another so why not gift someone with an experience you’ll also be able to share with them in the following year too. Pick up tickets to a comedy show or a gig, or why not surprise them with a weekend away if you’re feeling flash.
If you’re on a budget you could treat someone to a meal at their favorite restaurant or even give them an IOU for a coffee and slice of cake. You can even present them with an IOU certificate so they have something to open on the day. Remember, it’s the little things that count and nothing beats spending time with loved ones.
Create a Photo Box
Memories are meant to be treasured and with everything now stored on our phones these days we can all be guilty of not printing off those precious snaps we’ve taken. From photos of our little bundles of joy to family pics and holiday snaps which seem like a lifetime ago, gifting them to a loved one in a photo box like this one from USB Makers is the perfect excuse to relive those happy memories once more.
It’s also a lovely keepsake to have on show and is a nice alternative to a traditional photo album. If you want to create a keepsake for new additions then why not pop in memories you have to date and add to it as they grow up, opening it up on their 18th birthday you’ll be sure to find some memories which you may have forgotten otherwise.
The Customised Jar
This is a gift where you’ll need to get your hands dirty but it’s the one that will win you big brownie points for being so thoughtful. Grab any size jar as big or small as you wish and stock with yummy sweets and chocolates or create a spa in a jar with pampering treats!
One of the most popular jar gift ideas is to put ingredients in the jar to allow them to recreate their favourite gingerbread cookie recipe. Just make sure you include the cooking instructions!
This ones perfect for little ones who want to help out in the kitchen by making sure all the ingredients are all measured out ready.
Festive Hamper
Pick up a basket or box and create a festive hamper stocked up with foodie finds, a stack of their favorite things or everything they need to have the perfect night in. Whether you stock it with chutneys and jams or every chocolate imaginable it’ll be a gift you won’t want to giveaway.
Pack it up with a DVD, bottle of wine, popcorn and a voucher for their favorite takeaway to give them a little treat to look forward too. Swap the wine and takeaway out for a children friendly picnic and create a mini cinema experience for little ones at home.
These festive gift ideas are sure to but a smile on their face as they unwrap them on Christmas morning and all with a little sprinkle of thoughtfulness thrown in too!
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