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I have some items I’d like to show you here – these are things I’ve been really really enjoying myself and they’d all make fabulous gifts. AND the first three of these are associated with small & new businesses. I think supporting small businesses at Christmas is a wonderful thing to do. It’s a gift to the recipient and to the business too.
I’m big into usable gifts this year – items that will actually be used, and loved, not just bought for the sake of it. Or an experience that you can enjoy also makes an amazing gift. Experience Gifts has many cool gift options for Christmas if you are looking for something special this year, don’t miss out!
So without further ado, here are some gift ideas for those of you looking to give something a little different this year…
Frequency Enhancing Gemstones and Jewellery
For a truly unique gift, visit my online store where you will find a collection of frequency-enhancing products! From beautiful decorative gemstones to jewellery, every product is infused with angelic vibes. These are truly one-of-a-kind pieces that will support you on all levels.
My gemstone products are handmade by me in Ireland. I use the highest quality materials in my creations including Grade A, Natural Gemstones, Sterling Silver and premium beading wire or cord.
I have just launched a new product which is pet collar charms. These adorable charms are the perfect accessory for your furry friends' collars or harnesses. Not only are they cute and stylish, but they also bring positive energy to both you and your fur baby!
At Cuddle Fairy, I personally handcraft every item with love and care. Each pet collar charm is crafted using high-quality gemstones, ensuring durability and long-lasting beauty. Whether you prefer a bracelet that matches your fur baby's charm or want a custom gemstone combination, I'm here to bring your vision to life!
You can grab an exclusive discount for my online shop and channeled bracelet on Coupon Blender. Along with other really wonderful discounts to other top brands.
PAJ GPS Tracker
A PAJ GPS tracker allows you to track the real-time location of a person, vehicle or object. This allows you to prevent theft, plan routes better or simply protect your loved ones. The various alarm functions also help you to react quickly in an emergency.
In a nutshell, a GPS tracker works by using satellites to determine its location which is then sent to your app. So you can track the movements of the GPS unit in real time!
It is very easy to set up and super easy to use. The App and online portal is very intuitive and clear to use. The tracker itself is tidy, small and lightweight. The packaging and materials that came with it are also very clear and easy to understand.
The GPS trackers are multifunctional from keeping children safe to being a car tracking device and much more! Read my full review here.
SAVE: unlock a fantastic 10% discount* with Coupon Code: fairy10 at check out. Browse GPS Trackers
*The coupon code is valid till 31st December 2023. It can be used it at the time of checkout at the UK store only.
Turn your Pet Photos Into Art
For the pet lovers out there, a fun pet-related gift is always a great idea! Of course, there are the usual mugs with the pet's photo on them but for something truly unique, Mr & Mrs Paw has the answer.
They provide pet gifts such as canvases, mugs, phone cases and throw pillows. But these aren't your standard personalised pet gifts. Oh no, your pet gets to be in a fabulous costume. Everything from Film and TV to Asian-inspired outfits. You simply upload your image, select the style costume and the product you'd like to order and viola - your fabulously unique gift will arrive in the post. I mean, look at how fun this canvas turned out!!
The Ultimate Cookbook for Home Cooks
Jolene Cox a/k/a One Yummy Mummy has written the ultimate cookbook for the home cook: Family Food Made Easy. One Yummy Mummy is a multi-award-winning Irish food blog. She has brought some of her famous recipes off the blog along with lots of new ones and into a book complete with beautiful photos and easy to follow steps.
What makes Jolene’s recipes so appealing is that they are simple, delicious & wholesome. Forget about using packet curry or ready-made foods when Jolene has simple steps to make curry, burgers, pies, roasts and much much more.
Jolene’s book gives inspiring recipes that use ingredients we already have in the kitchen. This point is so important to me. I don’t like having to go out and buy a pile of ingredients that won’t be used again. Or to try and follow complex steps in a cookbook.
Since buying Family Food Made Easy, a few of the dishes have become regulars in my house. The plates are always cleaned and we are really enjoying trying new recipes. AND my dark chocolate brownie recipe makes an appearance in the book!
Family Food Made Easy and Jolene's new cookbook along with other wonderful cooking items are for sale on the One Yummy Mummy online shop.
Organic Skincare & Stylish Goodies
If you are a fan of organic products like I am, look no further – Notting Hill Daddy has the most amazing array of gifts. NHD has a background in fashion & retail. He has taken his talents to create his own unique brand and has recently launched his website.
I’ve bought his #AgeingSucks serum and perfume oil. I swear by both of them. I’ve seen results already with his face serum and I really adore that all of the ingredients are organic!
All NHD natural products are 100% organic and free from synthetic additives, preservatives and fillers. The organic essential oils in NHD products are steam distilled or CO2 extracted and completely hexane free. Each batch is charged and blessed at sunrise in the indigenous tradition.
NHD candles are made with responsibly sourced, organic beeswax and coconut oil, free from paraffin and soya. The NHD face serum contains 17 different botanical and essential oils to regenerate and rebalance the skin.
Check out the NHD website to see his face serum, beard oil, chocolates, perfume oils, candles, jewellery & fashion.
Unique Children's Books and Gifts
Books always make a wonderful gift for kids and adults alike. The Little Bookstall has the most engaging and unique collection of children's books I've ever shopped for. We have ordered many books from them and love each one.
In particular, the books that specialise for children with dyslexia are excellent. They feel like a big kid's book but have more spacing and easier words.
If you find yourself in London, head over to the Old Town, Clapham to check out their physical shop - ChocoLit which combines books with chocolates and wonderful unique gifts too! Hopefully you will get to meet Martina the shop owner who has extensive knowledge of children's books and will help you with your shopping.
Commisison a painting
A really unique and fun idea is to commission a painting. The gift would be a fully unique, one-of-a-kind piece for your loved one and made by an artist! It would be an ideal gift for the person who has everything!
Create a Custom Photobook
A special gift that will be treasured always is a custom photobook chock full of beautiful memories! I create a photobook each year with highlights of the previous year in it. They are so fun to look through and every year the kids are bigger. This Christmas I created a photobook for my parents of our visit. It's truly a special gift!
Manly Gift Set for Him
The idea for the Manly Man Company came from the question of what is the equivalent that you can give to men the way you give flowers to women. The answer was beef jerky bouquets! And from there, many manly gifts were born including the manly gift set. Discover more about the various gift set options over on the Manly Man Co website.
F1 Manager 2022
In F1® Manager 2022 players get to step into the role of Team Principal on an official F1 team! They will then develop their cars, headquarters, staff, and drivers. Next, players head to each of the official 2022 circuits. As manager they must make critical calls, tweak drivers' set ups, pace, adjust to weather, and more, in order to get their team the win!
The boys are loving playing the F1 Manager we were sent as a pr sample! Being a manager brings a new perspective from the other race driver games they have played.
Personalized Children’s Books
For little ones, I think a book always makes such a lovely gift! You really can’t go wrong with a good book. And what’s even more fun is a personalized book. We have been sent a few different personalized books over my years of blogging. But the ones that stand out the most are the books we received from Bangon Books.
The stories are really lovely. They are simple stories without too much writing per page. The illustrations are really cute. AND what’s best of all, is you add a photo of your child, your child’s name and a personalized message that’s printed into the book.
So the book really and truly is personal just for the child. My kids absolutely adore their books. Bangon Books has a Christmas story out now too.
Get more info and order on the Bangon Books website. If you use discount code discount5 at the checkout you get each book for £12.99 instead of £17.99! It works for multiple books and is reusable. Whoop!
Notice Board
(sponsored) For the friend who has it all – a notice board makes a fab gift. They are so useful to hang up letters from school and to keep track of activities. Especially when there are multiple kids with various activities to keep track of!
The boards over on Teacher Boards are top notch as they are fire retardant, made from 100% recycled materials, environmentally friendly, come in a variety of colours and are made in the UK! I love to buy products locally made as much as possible to support local business.
You can learn more and see the selection of boards over on the Teacher Boards website.
Fingerlings Hugs
We were sent Bella a few years ago. Well, all I can say is she quickly became my little lady’s best friend. She even brought her on holidays to Greece with us. My daughter packed her her very own monkey suitcase complete with a party dress, just in case.
The Fingerlings Hugs dare I say, are even more fun than the original Fingerlings monkeys. They are huggable, make all of the cute Fingerlings sounds and have a record function. When you hold their ear you can speak and the monkey repeats back what you say.
Bella fits in build-a-bear clothing so she now has a great wardrobe too. Here’s Bella, chilling in Greece in her pyjamas…
You can find Fingerlings Hugs in Smyths Toys and other toy stores.
Hair and Nails Vouchers
You can’t go wrong with a voucher for hair or nails. Not only will the recipient use it, but it will also support a local business. If we can make a purchase that stays local it’s twice as nice. And I’m big into getting usable items this year.
If you are in Mayo, I adore Tip2Toe for my nails so check them out. 🙂
So there you have it guys – are you tempted by any of these items?? As you can see, I’m big into usable items this year and supporting small businesses / local artists as much as possible. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
