Michele Lucato
4th Nov 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutes
We all love receiving gifts at Christmas, but many of us struggle when it comes to buying someone a gift. With all sorts of products from beauty, food, stationary and homewares to chose from, see the ones that we have picked out for under £50 so that you don’t have to break the bank.
Foodie Gifts
Lottie Shaw’s Traditional Mince Pies £4.50 and Gingerbread Decorating Kit £5.95 www.lottieshaws.co.uk
Lottie’s Great Aunts baked their original recipes of regional specialities in Yorkshire over 100 years ago. Inspired by her history and family recipes Lottie has carried on the journey. Lottie Shaw’s Traditional Mince Pies are deep filled with plump rich fruit, finished with an elegant star and perfect served warm with a dollop of cream. The Gingerbread Decorating Kit incudes 3 gingerbread men, 3 gingerbread trees, 2 decorating pens and a sachet of smarties, a great gift for kids to make.
Lindt Festive Edition Chocolates £20.00 www.lindt.co.uk
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. Their festive edition box is filled with Lindt’s finest milk, dark and white chocolates including Chocolate Fondant, Hazelnut Praline and Velvet Caramel Milk. A great gift for friends, family or better still a treat to yourself.
Fitzbillies Festive Brownie Box £22.00 (Box of 12) www.fitzbillies.com
Whether you’ve lived, been on holiday or just passed through Cambridge, you will have undoubtedly made a stop at Fitzbillies, renowned for their Chelsea buns (baked by hand 362 days a year). Our very own Head of Partnerships, Marc, who has a very soft spot for brownies, taste-tasted their Festive Brownie Box in flavour combinations of White Chocolate & Cranberry, Chocolate Orange and Seasonal Spiced Gingerbread. The verdict “Rich, gooey and delicious. You’ll need willpower to limit yourself to just one!”
Macknade Kent Cheese Hamper £35.00 www.macknade.com
The Macknade brand has been synonymous with quality and community since 1847 and with good reason. For 2024 you can choose from 18 Christmas hamper offerings ranging from chocolate, coffee and Christmas Favourites. The Kent Cheese Hamper showcases some of Kent’s finest cheesemakers, including Kingcott Dairy Blue Cheese and Cheesemakers of Canterbury Chaucers Camembert. Paired with all Kentish accompaniments and packaged in the Signature Macknade Hamper Box, this makes a great gift for cheese lovers.
Wickedly Welsh Deluxe Christmas Family Sharing Hamper £35.99 www.wickedlywelsh.co.uk
If you’re thinking of a gift that both adults and children can enjoy, this hamper from Pembrokeshire based Wickedly Welsh caters for both. From Rudolph lollipops, a mint humbug bar to sachets of hot chocolate, the option to include a personalised message or video when ordering is a lovely added touch.
Fattoria La Vialla – The Non-Alcoholic Treat (Vegan) £40.80 www.lavialla.com
Fattoria La Vialla is a family-run, organic-biodynamic farm in Arezzo, Tuscany and you are really spoilt for choice if you’re a fan of Italian delights. Their non-alcoholic treat hamper is packed with 9 specialities including Sugo Bombolino and Caponata. Everything is sent directly from the farm to a central UK warehouse, so no need to worry about import duties. An added gift included with orders is the ‘Handbook’, which contains nutrition labels, tasting notes, ideas and recipes – they really have thought of everything. Having been lucky enough to sample this hamper, I can honestly say if you want to bring the true taste of Italy to your home, Fattoria La Vialla does just that. Buon appetito!
Hair & Beauty Gifts
KinKind PAMPER me Hair and Skincare Gift Set – £23.85 www.kinkind.co.uk
For those who are more concerned about ingredients, KinKind’ products are vegan friendly and paraben free. The PAMPER me set includes a rich and foaming shampoo bar, conditioner bar enriched with Cocoa Seed Butter and Coconut oil, Hand & BodyWash bar full of moisturising coconut oil and BUTTER me up! Moisturiser bar, with nourishing Cocoa Seed Butter, Shea Butter & coconut oil. A great beauty routine that makes a difference to not only your hair and skin, but also the planet.
REN Clean Skincare – Evercalm Cleanse and Nourish Duo £25.00 www.renskincare.co.uk
Unwrap calm and nourished skin with these bestsellers from REN. The Evercalm Cleanse and Nourish Duo includes Cleansing Gel which removes daily dirt, excess oil and impurities leaving your skin feeling fresh and Overnight Recovery Balm containing Olive, Almond, Linseed & Jojoba to intensively nourish skin. Included is a free gift of cleansing wristbands! A great gift for friends or family who care about their skincare routine.
Home Gifts
Terrys have been selling fabrics and home furnishings for over 50 years and have a great Christmas range to choose from. For a modern take on your dining space, this fun strawberry candy-striped runner will definitely bring festive cheer to the table.
Tower Handheld Steam Cleaner £29.99 www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Looking to buy for someone that enjoys practical and useful gifts? Instead of cluttering your home multiple cleaning tools which takes up space, the Tower handheld steam cleaner comes with 9 accessories including a fabric steaming tool, nylon brush, long nozzle attachment and squeegee. Heating up in just 3 minutes, and with a lengthy 3 metre power cord, you’re able to tackle all manner of cleaning tasks around the home.
Children & Teens
Canyon Bluetooth Speaker £19.99 www.game.co.uk
Thinking of what to buy for a teenager? This stylish Canyon wireless speaker is compact, lightweight and packs a powerful sound. Compatible with Windows, iOS and Android, the wireless communication uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology and has a range of up to 10 meters. A great solution for music lovers to enjoy inside or out throughout the year.
Canal Toys Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer £34.99 www.argos.co.uk
For children who love being creative, this instant pocket printer allows them to turn their photos into mini works of art and customise their prints with markers and stickers, making each one truly unique. The printer com with 1 sticky roll, 3 paper rolls, USB charger cable, stickers and 3 pens so there’s plenty to let their imaginations run wild.