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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2025

This post contains gifted items:

Some people celebrate Valentine’s day, and others don’t, but if you are looking to get your special someone a gift, I have put together a few ideas:

Face & Bodycare

Jurlique Rare Rose Face Oil

£41

I love the rose range from Jurlique. It smells so good and has always been one of my favourite scents.

This facial oil is so kind to your skin, so it’s great to use even if you have sensitive or acne prone skin.

A little goes a long way and it really helps to keep my face soft and hydrated, especially if I use it at night before bed.

Jurlique Rare Rose Serum

£52

This serum is a nice lightweight alternative to using the facial oil or using a moisturiser. It has the signature rose scent and soaks in well to your face.

It’s easy to apply from the pump bottle and helps to keep your face hydrated and plump. It’s perfect to use in the morning.

Jurlique Rose Body Oil

£41

This body oil is so luxurious and lovely to use after a relaxing bath. You don’t need to put it all over, you can use it wherever you like and it really is moisturising.

It sinks in quickly so doesn’t leave you feeling oily which is a bonus. The scent is one of my favourites from their ranges and a great gift idea this Valentine’s day.

AKT The Body Conditioning Balm SC 02 After Thunder

£26

This super balm helps to firm and tone your skin whilst leaving you smelling incredible and feeling soft.

With prebiotics working to balance your microbiome and olive squalene locking in moisturiser, this balm really gets to work to nourish your skin and leaves it feeling soft and hydrated.

This is the perfect body moisturiser to use for the winter. It comes in a range of different scents too.

47 Skin Silver Mask

£24

47 skin is my new favourite skincare brand. I have been using a mixture of different products from them over the last few months and have noticed a big difference in my skin. All of their range contain a unique ingredient called silver chitoderm that helps to combat acne and keeps on working behind the scenes.

This mask is quite fun to use as it’s quite sticky to apply but once it’s dry you can peel it off as a whole sheet. It leaves your face feeling so clean, soft and fresh.

This isn’t a moisturising mask, but more of a refreshing and healing mask for angry skin. Using this once a week has really helped with my acne scars too.

Bubble Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream

£14

This rich, pillowy eye cream deeply moisturises dry skin to give your under eyes a smoother, more luminous look in just one use.

It’s easy to apply and has a really lovely scent. You only need a small amount around your eyes before bed and you can notice a difference in the morning.

I find that using an eye cream regularly in my skincare regime has made a big difference, especially in the colder weather.

Castle Apothecary Gardener’s Nail & Cuticle Oil Orange & Rose Geranium

£12.95

Castle Apothecary are based in Scotland and create a nice range of different skincare products. The Gardeners range is one of their most popular.

Infused with the natural goodness of Scottish and British botanicals, enjoy the delicate aromas with every use.

This cuticle oil smells really good and soaks into your skin well. It would make a lovely gift and they also have a nice hand cream and other body products that would be nice as a gift as well.

Food & Drink

Fielden Rye Whisky Flask

£25.50

Fielden is an English brand committed to regenerative farming, using heritage grains and no chemicals – just pure, natural ingredients.

This whisky flask is a great size bottle and I love the shape of it, designed to be like a hip flask rather than your usual shaped bottle.

The whisky tastes great and can be drunk on its own or used to make a cocktail.

The Chillbean Bakery Valentines Collection

From £18

The chillbean bakery have a good range of products this valentine’s day. They have lots of different boxes of treats to pick from such as these that are pictured above:

  • Belgium Chocolate covered Oreos: Beautifully handcrafted and made to order. 
  • Valentines Belgium Chocolates: Smooth belgium chocolates each adorned with a heart and teddy bear fondant decoration and tangy raspberry pieces

The chocolate covered oreos are so moreish and I love that they have cute designs on the top, these can be personalised too.

The belgium chocolates are really tasty and they look so luxurious and unique.

They have lots of other great options to pick from in their valentine’s day range, and they also do their CBD brownies and other brownie options as well.

They are individually wrapped for freshness too!

Fashion

The Jovial Jeweller Curved Heart Necklace

£35

The jovial jeweller creates beautiful pieces from her workshop in South West London. She uses ethical and sustainable materials – art clay silver is a particular favourite, as it is an ecological silver clay product, made up of 100%, fine silver particles usually recycled from the photographic industry, X-rays and electronic devices in Japan.

She has a great variety of pieces that would be a lovely gift this valentine’s day, especially one of the many heart necklaces she has designed.

You can see how much attention to detail has gone into the pieces she creates and something like this would be perfect for your special someone!

Preeti Woman – Sky Blue Floral Pouch

£25

This beautiful pouch is well made and a great way to add a pop of colour to an outfit. Preeti Woman have a great range of accessories online in a nice selection of colours.

All of the products are eco conscious and designed to be statement pieces.

Preeti is also a personal stylist and colour analyst. She offers styling sessions and make up masterclasses to help you work out what colours suit you best.

Preeti Woman – Candy Floss Card Wallet

£15

This card wallet is another great option if you are wanting to add more colour with accessories.

It is crafted from offcuts of vegan leather, so it provides a soft feel and lasting durability whilst also promoting sustainability with zero waste. 

They have lots of great colours and designs for their accessories, as well as a good range of scarves and homeware.

The Fashion Conservateur Ted Lapidus Bag

£100

This beautiful bag by Ted Lapidus is a lovely red colour, which is perfect if you are wanting to give it as a gift this valentine’s day, with red being the colour of love.

It’s really well made and has some gorgeous hardware on, as well as a really nice shade of blue interior. It comes with a long crossbody strap and has plenty of compartments inside.

The fashion conservateur is a great website if you are looking for a luxury bag with a lower price tag. They have a great range of bags as well as jewellery and other accessories. You can tell a lot of care and thought has gone into curating their selection of products for sale.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Pink Blush Heart Hoop Earrings

£55

SuperDiva have a great range of jewellery that can be worn daily without tarnishing. They have some great statement pieces and their range of bold earrings would be great this valentine’s day.

More chunky earrings are in fashion right now and they have such a great selection.

These heart earrings come in a range of coloured hearts and you can also take the heart off to wear them as just plain hoops too.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Gold Crystal Pearl Hoop Earrings

£55

All of SuperDivas earrings are nickel free, so they are great for anyone with sensitive ears. Their gold earrings are 18k gold plated stainless steel so are great quality and will stay looking a bright gold even when worn regularly.

These beautiful crystal pearl hoop earrings are a great size as they are bold but not too big.

They come in a range of different crystal colours and you can also get a matching necklace.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Tiff Gold Huggie Hoops

£45

These hoops are a statement piece and they have a subtle crystal strip around them.

They are easy to put on and off and really comfortable to wear.

All of their earrings are great quality and really good value.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Fiona Creole Hoop Earrings

£24.99

These are a really good chunky option. Ideal for ears that only have one lobe piercing as a statement pair of hoops.

They have a nice design on them and would make a lovely gift for anyone that likes to wear bold gold jewellery.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Twisted Silver Hoop Earrings

£45

As well as having a great range of gold hoops, they also have a good variety of silver ones too.

These twisted silver hoops are a cool and funky design, a bit more edgy and alternative. They are a good size and comfortable to wear.

If you sign up to their newsletter on their website you can get 20% off your first order!

Cards

Libre Fine Arts Cards

£3 each

Inspired by the Windsor countryside, Libre fine arts produce beautiful art and gifts inspired by the royal counties of the UK.  

They have a great range of hand drawn cards this valentine’s day, as well as a lot of other cards that can be sent for any occasion or can be given this valentine’s day if you wanted something simple.

The cards are well made and I love the design of the black cat one! They have some other really cute animal based ones as well.

I hope I have inspired you with some of my gift selections 🙂

Sarah x

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Christmas Gift Guide 2024

This post contains gifted items:

Every year I like to put together a gift guide for Christmas. It can often be hard to think of presents and I always struggle with thinking of ideas for certain people so like to plan ahead and share my ideas if anyone else is struggling.

I am the sort of person that starts their Christmas shopping in July!

I also find it a lot easier to do most of my shopping online and I have tried to include a wide range of products as well as things for a variety of budgets.

Clothing & Accessories

Skates.co.uk – Fist Handwear Chapter 18 Skate Protection Gloves – Cobweb

£23.95

Skates.co.uk is a great website for accessories for skateboarding, rollerblading and bmx biking. They have a large range of products available including gloves from the brand Fist. This is a well known brand in mountain biking too and the gloves are always great quality and come in some really cool designs.

This subtle cobweb design looks really funky and my husband is going to love these. They are one of his favourite brands for gloves as he finds them really comfortable.

Lan Retro – Handmade Cotton Hair Scarf – Burgundy

£9.99

This handmade head scarf is great quality and comes in two different sizes. It also comes in a wide range of different colours and would make a lovely gift.

Lan Retro also have a really good selection of other products that would make a nice gift this Christmas, including coin purses and phone cases.

With handmade products like this, you can tell a lot of thought and care has gone into making it.

Stationery and Books

Wonky Paper Co – Little Miss Tired Cute Peach Notebook

£11

This is a really cute notebook, I love the design of it. A nice idea for anyone that is always making notes and likes to have a notebook in their bag. Each page is lined, ready for you to start making notes.

Wonky Paper Co have a nice selection of different designs for notebooks so there is something for everyone.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Wonky Paper Co – Daily Gratitude Journal

£18

This is perfect for anyone that needs a bit of self love and to practice self gratitude. It’s a great way to improve your mindset and realise what there is to be grateful for. It’s really well made and has so much detail, including the gold corners to match the binder.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Wonky Paper Co – A5 Daily To Do List Pad

£7

This is a great tear off to do list pad. Perfect for anyone that likes to make notes and plan things.

A lot of us are constantly writing notes on our phones as reminders but a lot of people prefer to have a written list in front of them. It’s a great product to have on your desk for making notes of important things.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Re-Writing Christmas by Kyra Lennon

£10.99

This heart warming Christmas book set in Devon is a touching read. This romantic tale celebrates the importance of home, family, and second chance in such a well written way.

This would be a great book for anyone that loves to sit down and read over Christmas.

Food & Drink

Whitakers – Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Honeycomb Crisps 

£5.99

Whitakers are one of my favourite brands for chocolate as they taste luxurious without the price tag. These gingerbread honeycomb crisps are so delicious and really remind of Christmas time. They would be perfect to take over to someone’s house if visiting over the festive period.

Whitakers – Festive Fun Milk Chocolate Bar

£2.99

Their classic milk chocolate bar comes in so many different packaging options. They have them suitable for many different holidays and celebrations and the packaging for this Christmas one is really cute.

The bar is a good size and really delicious. I love milk chocolate and could eat this whole bar in one go!

Slim Lilly Smoothies

Box of 6 £21.99

These smoothies are all plant-based and infused with konjac fibre, promoting overall well-being. They are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from artificial sweeteners or colours.

They come in a great variety of flavours: Mango, Raspberry, Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Cloudy Apple, and Strawberry and Banana.

They are all really tasty and a great alternative to fizzy drinks this Christmas! It is important to try to still take care of your body even when having festive fun.

Bennetto Chocolate – Xmas Gift Pack Of 6 Bars

£24

This gift pack includes the following flavours:

– Raspberry in Dark

– Toasted Hazelnuts

– Dark Salted Caramel

– Orange and Chilli

– Dark Mint

– Coconut Flakes

It is a great way to try the different bars if you aren’t sure what ones to pick from and they come packaged in a lovely box.

The chocolate is really tasty and my favourite is the toasted hazelnuts. The bars are a decent size and it’s a great gift idea for any chocolate lover, they won’t know which one to try first!

Simply Cake Co – Christmas Monthly Specials

£18.99 for 6 pieces

This month features:

– Mince Pie Millionaires Shortbread

– Choc Orange Brownie

– Toblerone Brownie

These boxes are a great idea as they are letterbox friendly if you are sending direct as a gift. I love these selection boxes from Simply Cake Co, they are so delicious and such a thoughtful gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. You can pick from different flavours and also different size packs.

There really is something for everyone and they do vegan options too.

You can use code: sarah10 for 10% off!

Bemuse – Calluna Brut

£12

This non alcoholic honey wine has a lovely natural flavour as well as health benefits and is a great alternative to standard wine this Christmas. The drinks are all low sugar and gluten free and are made by natural fermentation using only honey, water and yeast, infused with all natural flavourings.

Bemuse – Fiora Rose

£12

This is another great flavour from Bemuse, for those that prefer rose wine. It is refreshing and the honey contains anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial properties and even offers digestive support.

Honey wine is becoming a popular drink option for those that want something a bit different but are avoiding alcohol.

Bemuse – Mixed Taster Pack

£12.40

This is a great way to try the different flavours available and they come in handy cans if you don’t want to have a whole bottle.

These are a great idea for any Christmas parties where you want to stay sober.

Skincare

Zawadi Naturals – Tikiti Luxe Facial Oil

£29

Zawadi meaning “Gift” in Swahili, encapsulates the spirit of gifts from nature, gifts of heritage, and gifts for your skin.

This facial oil is really nice to apply to your face and it smells lovely. It’s great if your skin needs a hydrating boost and can be used on acne prone skin.

You only need a small amount and it leaves your face looking more hydrated which is needed this time of year.

Their range is natural and suitable for vegans.

Zawadi Naturals – African Black Soap Cleanser – Makeda Glow Pot

£14.99

This cleanser can be used on your face and body to clean your skin without drying it out. It leaves your skin feeling clean and radiant and over time will give your face that natural glow.

Made with natural and organic ingredients it’s kind to your skin, whilst helping to balance your skins natural oils and combat dry winter skin.

Barber Pro – Multi Masking Face Set

£15

This set contains:

– Anti-Ageing Sheet Mask

– Hydrating Sheet Mask

– Super Eye Mask

It is a great gift idea for a man that likes to take care of his skin. The sheet masks are so easy to use so perfect for anyone that doesn’t want a complicated skincare regime but wants to have a bit of a pamper.

Ren – Evercalm Cleanse & Nourish Duo

£25

This set contains:

– Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm

– Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel

– Limited Edition Cleansing Wristbands

The Ren evercalm range is one of my favourites of theirs. It’s kind and gentle on your skin and helps to soothe any soreness or redness.

I love the cleansing gel and the recovery balm smells really good. This would make a really lovely gift for any skincare fan.

Ren – Radiance Brightening Duo

£25

This set contains:

– Radiance Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

– Radiance Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream

– Limited Edition Cotton Rounds

This is another great set from Ren, featuring their bestseller tonic. This is great for acne prone skin to help remove dead skin cells and to brighten your complexion.

These sets are a great way to try different products and are great gift ideas as they often work out a lot cheaper than buying the items individually.

Maskology – Thermotherapy Pro Heated Eye Mask

£3.99

A heated eye mask is a really lovely treat. This one heats up quickly and is the perfect temperature to relax you. These are great if you get sore and tired eyes after looking at a computer screen all day.

It’s a really good way to rest and relax your eyes in the evening.

47 Skin – Everyday Cleanser

£29

47 skin is my new favourite skincare brand. I have been using a mixture of different products from them over the last few months and have noticed a big difference in my skin. All of their range contain a unique ingredient called silver chitoderm that helps to combat acne and keeps on working behind the scenes.

This cleanser smells really nice and you don’t need to use too much. It doesn’t dry out your skin but leaves it feeling really clean.

47 Skin – BHA Exfoliant

£29

This is one of their newest products and by using this a couple of times a week it has helped to reduce dead skin build up and made my skin look brighter. This would be great for anyone looking for a new chemical exfoliant to add to their skincare regime.

47 Skin – Daily SPF 30

£35

This SPF moisturiser helps to protect your skin from the sun. It’s not too thick and feels nice to apply.

Did you know, you should be using an SPF even when cloudy as the sun can still damage your skin!

47 Skin – Serum

£45

This is their most popular product and one of my favourites to use. You only need a small amount and it carries on working until you wash it off.

This has been great for my acne as using a prescription retinol at night was too harsh on my skin but this is really gentle and seems to be working much better.

I love the scent of this serum too!

47 Skin – Silver Mask

£39

This mask is quite fun to use as it’s quite sticky to apply but once it’s dry you can peel it off as a whole sheet. It leaves your face feeling so clean, soft and fresh.

This isn’t a moisturising mask, but more of a refreshing and healing mask for angry skin. Using this once a week has really helped with my acne scars too.

47 Skin – Blue Clay Mask

£39

This is another great mask from the brand. This works to help clean impurities out of your skin and is more of a deep pore cleansing mask.

This mask really makes a difference to blackheads and is perfect to use for a pamper evening.

You can use this in targeted areas or on your whole face.

Mindful Extracts – CBD Bath Salts – Soul

£29.99

These CBD Bath Salts are a luxurious blend of Jordanian Dead Sea, Himalayan and Epsom salts, infused with essential oils, extracts and botanicals. They come in a range of three different options depending on what scent/ outcome you are looking for.

The Soul bath salts are herbal & floral with hints of citrus and are designed to relax you from within and are a great product to use in the bath before bed.

I love the look of the jar and it comes with a little spoon to use with them as well.

Jurlique – Rose Hand And Lip Treats

£30

This set contains:

– Rose Hand Cream

– Rose Love Balm

I love the rose range from Jurlique. It smells so good and has always been one of my favourite scents.

The love balm is a great multi use product as can be used on your lips, cuticles, any dry skin, or even a tiny a bit on your hair to tame any flyaways.

The hand cream soaks in nicely and you only need a small amount. It is great to use if you suffer with dry hands during the winter.

Jurlique – Lavender Hand And Body Indulgence

£79.50

This set includes:

– Lavender Body Lotion

– Lavender Shower Gel

– Lavender Hand Cream

The lavender scent is really nice and both the body lotion and shower gel come in pump bottles so are easy to use.

The shower gel lathers nicely and leaves you smelling really good, especially if you use the body lotion afterwards. The body lotion is non greasy and soaks in well.

The hand cream is perfect for anyone with dry hands. My hands are always dry in the winter and this helps to hydrate them and to stop them from getting sore.

Achillea – Jelly By Now Mask

£50

Achillea offer handmade skincare designed for those that work out.

The jelly mask helps to refresh your skin in as little as 2 minutes so can be used even if having a quick shower.

It helps to hydrate and soothe the skin after a work out. It feels refreshing to use and has a really nice scent.

It’s important to look after your skin if you work out a lot and are sweating and washing your face more than usual.

Achillea – Kick Some Dirt

£53

This cleanser is a micellar water and can be used before and after a work out to ensure your skin if clean and fresh and so that impurities aren’t building up.

It works really well and can be used to used to remove make up as well, even waterproof make up comes off quite easily with this.

It leaves your face feeling clean without drying it out and it feels kind to your skin.

Achillea – A Drop Of Magic Spray

£55

I haven’t tried anything like this before. It’s a facial spray that is activated by your body temperature, so if you use it before a work out, as you get hot and sweaty, it begins to work.

You can re apply as needed throughout your work out and it helps to keep your face refreshed and hydrated.

It feels really nice to spray on when you are hot as really helps to refresh your face.

I hope I have given you some good ideas of things to treat your loved ones to, or even something to treat yourself to!

Sarah x

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Trendy Yoga Clothes for This Season – Cosmolle

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The rise in the popularity of yoga these days has resulted in the increasingly in-demand need for fashionable yet functional yoga attires. The multibrand outlet Cosmolle has stunned the community with its latest trendy yoga apparel with its labels of comfort. In the text, we are going to look at the Cosmolle’s most popular outfits of this season including their bike shorts, high waist leggings, long sleeve legging set, and sports bras showcasing its adaptability and style.

Bike Shorts – Embracing Comfort and Style

Cosmolle’s bike shorts are not only a new fashion trend this fall but also one of the most popular yoga pants this season. Anyone who owns this shorts will assure you, these shorts have been excellently made optimizing the wearer comfortable and stylish needs. The fabric with a moisture-wicking ability let you stay dry during the practices while the stretchy fabric is also super loving and allows for full movement.

Product link: https://www.cosmolle.com/products/premium-seamless-sports-bra

High Waist Leggings – Elevating Your Practice

Make your yoga session kick up a notch with Cosmolle’s High Waist Leggings. The high-rise fit silhouette is both glamorous, but also delivers extra support by lifting your waistline up which offers you that secure, yet confident feel for each of your sessions. These activewear leggings will be accessory that will enrich your activewear wardrobe.

Product link: https://www.cosmolle.com/products/premium-seamless-bike-short-bodysuit

Long Sleeve Leggings – Embracing Style and Functionality

When it comes to fall or morning yoga sessions in cooler weather choose the Cosmolle adventurous leggings. Made with high-quality material, these leggings provide you full coverage which helps you stay warm throughout winter season but still looks classy. The moisture wicking such fabric allows you relaxing yin to active power yoga classes.

Product: https://www.cosmolle.com/products/charm-crossed-long-sleeve-top

Sports Bra – Supportive and Stylish

Completing your hip yoga outfit is Cosmolle Sports bras. Constructed for both the purpose and functionality, these sports bras will deliver the support and comfort you need in your yoga sessions. The racer back design and elastic under band provides a snug fit to you such that you can do every tight pose with a piece of mind.

Product link: https://www.cosmolle.com/products/move-free-7-8-length-legging

They come in an assortment of colors and fabrics that goes well with the other merchandise at Cosmolle; hence you can match and mix over 50 different yoga accessories to create your own unique yoga outfit such as comfortable underwear for women.When it comes to personal style, these moisture-wicking garments improve your breathability, thanks to the mesh panels, which help airflow, making them a perfect addition to your yoga clothes collection.

Conclusion:

This season, Cosmolle is committed to elevating your fashion game with trendy yoga clothes of peak fitness level, but what makes them stand out is the unique ability to combine fashion with functionality. Lift your yoga practice with these fashion-forward garments that give priority to comfort and support. Through this, you’ll be able to perform your yogic routine confidently and bringing into play your flare. Make use of the emerging new things and aesthetics of yoga, with Cosmolle’s collection.

Sarah x

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Christmas Gift Guide 2023

This post contains gifted items:

Every year I like to put together a gift guide for Christmas. It can often be hard to think of presents and I always struggle with thinking of ideas for certain people so like to plan ahead and share my ideas if anyone else is struggling!

I also find it a lot easier to do most of my shopping online and I have tried to include a wide range of products as well as things for a variety of budgets.

Skincare

SOS Balm – Lavender & Neroli

£10.99

This balm is a great alternative to a tube of hand cream or body cream. You only need a small amount and it smells really nice and soaks into your hands well. You can also go for an unscented version if you prefer.

It’s safe to use on various skin conditions and can help heal your skin.

It’s suitable for vegans and not tested on animals.

Ren – Moroccan Rose Uplifting Body Duo

£43

I love the Ren Moroccan rose range and always have done. This body wash smells amazing, as does everything else in the range! It helps to clean your skin whilst leaving it soft and smelling amazing. A little goes a long way and it lathers up well.

The signature scent will linger on your skin after using this in the bath or shower and even more so if you are finishing off with the non greasy body lotion.

It would make the ideal gift for someone that loves a good pamper or deserves one!

SOS Serum Skincare Superstars Beauty Elixr Set

£45

This set includes five different products in a lovely gift box. It is a great way to try their range of products.

It includes:

SOS Cleanse, 15ml

SOS H20 Day Cream SPF 30, 50ml

SOS Night Cream, 50ml

SOS Lip 10ml

Pomegranate & Lychee Essential Drops (Fragrance for the Home), 50ml

I have always been a big fan of this brand for skincare and it’s great for sensitive or acne prone skin.

Daisy Amour – Reusable Face Wipes

£11.95

These reusable face wipes are made out of 100% cotton fabric and Egyptian cotton towelling. They are great if you have sensitive skin as you can use them with your favourite skincare products and then pop them in the wash and use them over and over again.

They come in a good range of designs and you can use either side depending on your needs.

Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentrate

£21

This can be used as a moisturiser, primer, make-up remover, repairing masque or after-shave product. It is a great multi functional cream so can be great for anyone’s make up bag.

I have been using this for years and it’s always one of my go to products to pop in my bag as it has so many uses and a little goes a long way.

Castle Apothecary – Gardeners Moisturising Hand And Body Lotion

£19.95

Castle Apothecary are based on Scotland and create a nice range of different skincare products. The Gardeners range is one of their most popular.

Experience the gentle scents of a historic Scottish castle garden with this luxurious hand and body skincare range. Infused with the natural goodness of Scottish and British botanicals, enjoy the delicate aromas with every use.

This hand and body lotion smells really good and soaks into your skin well. It would make a lovely gift.

Castle Apothecary – Gardeners Moisturising Foot Cream

£14.50

From the same range is this beautifully smelling foot cream. It’s perfect for tired feet or to use just before bed. You don’t need to use much and it soaks in really well and really helps to relax you if your feet hurt.

Mindful Extracts – Gingerbread & Clementine CBD Bath Bomb

£12.99

I am a massive bath bomb fan but hadn’t tried many CBD ones before so was excited to try this. Really impressed with the quality of the scent and how long lasting it lingered. It’s a good size for a bath bomb as well.

With the added CBD it makes it a lot more soothing and calming than a regular bath bomb. They have a great range of different scents as well.

Naturally Tribal Skincare – Oka Body Polish

£27

This brand is fully vegan and cruelty free and they use a great range of natural ingredients to create luxury skincare that’s kind to your skin and great to use if you have sensitive skin.

The body polish is easy to use and helps to smooth and hydrate your skin at the same time. It exfoliates without irritating your skin. Ideal if you have sensitive skin.

They have a great range of skincare for both adults and children.

Naturally Tribal Skincare – Paw Patrol Clean & Soft Starter Kit

£45

There is a huge gap in the market for clean and green products targeted at children and geared towards making bath time fun! They partnered with Paramount to debut the ‘Clean & Soft’ body and hair sets alongside the PAW Patrol pups.

This kit contains:

1 x OROMA Body Wash 50ml

1 x YARA Body Food 100ml

1 x KARI Hair Cleanser 100ml

1 x KARI Hair Food 100ml

This is a great starter set if you are looking to try different products and children love paw patrol so it’s great they can look after their skin and hair alongside their furry friends off the tv.

Haircare

Beauty Favours Shampoo Bars

£9.95 each

These is a great way to try out solid products to see if you are ready to make the change. These are ideal for anyone looking to produce less waste and reduce plastics. They are the equivalent to 2-3 bottles of shampoo!

They have a good range of different scents to pick from and all are suitable for any hair type and for coloured hair. I find them a lot kinder to my hair than regular shampoo and love the scent of the champagne and roses one.

Manta Healthy Hair Brush

£30

Not only is it important to use good quality products to wash and style your hair with, it’s also important to use a good brush.

This is my new favourite hair brush as it really helps to get tangles out whilst being gentle to your hair. It is comfortable to hold and glides through my hair well. It comes in such a good range of colours too.

A must have for anyone that likes to take care of their hair.

Paul Mitchell – Volume Gift Set

£28.99

This gift set is a 2-piece volumising and body-building set from Paul Mitchell which includes a shampoo and root lifter.

I love Paul Mitchell haircare and this range is great for those looking to liven up their hair. Both products work really together and are good size bottles.

They have a great range of sets so worth checking out some of the other ones they have this year.

Fragrance

Dolma – Calista 50ml

£45.50

Dolma Perfumes are certified vegan and cruelty free. They are free from palm oil, parabens and phthalates.

This beautiful scent opens with fresh notes of bergamot and lemon, revolving around a rich bouquet of jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang. It then melts into a sensual trail of sandalwood and Amyris. Resonate with Calista, Greek for most beautiful.

This is such a lovely scent. You don’t need to spray much to leave yourself smelling amazing and the scent lasts all day long. It comes in a variety of sizes and you can even buy the discovery set that contains all 12 scents if you want to try them all out.

Nails

Earthy Nail Polishes

£7.99 each

These nail polishes are vegan and cruelty free and the brand have replaced the single use plastic cap with highly sustainable bamboo and all seals within the cap are made from 100% post-consumer plastic. They come in a good variety of shades and are highly pigmented so you can get away with just one coat.

Earthy Nail Polish – Berry Oil

£8.99

Much like the polishes, the treatments are vegan and produced in similar bottles. This oil helps maintain natural hydration by restoring nails barrier and recondition very dry and rough nails and cuticles. In the winter my nail beds become so dry and this is a great product to use before bed.

Clothing & Accessories

Merchoid – Space Jam Xmas Jumper

£38.99

A must have gift for any fan of Space Jam. Merchoid have a great range of Christmas jumpers inspired by popular films and tv shows.

It’s a lovely thick knitted jumper and a great present idea. They also have lots of film related Christmas decorations too that are worth checking out. Last year I treated myself to a couple of Gremlins christmas tree decorations from there.

Tennis HQ – Adidas Aeroready Baseball Cap

£23

This is a great hat, not only ideal to wear as a fashion statement but also can be worn for multiple different sport activities. It’s a good fit and I like the simple design. Tennis HQ have such a good range of accessories as well as clothing so they are worth checking out.

Tennis HQ – Adidas Melbourne Mens Ergo Graphic Tennis Shorts

£55

These are a great pair of tennis shorts. They are such a unique funky design made out of a lightweight breathable material.

Adidas are one of the best sporting brands out there and Tennis HQ have such a good range of adidas clothing and accessories.

Tennis HQ – Head Club Mens Tennis Shorts

£40

Head are another great sports brand, especially for tennis. These shorts are a good length and are comfortable to wear when playing sports.

They are a thin material so you won’t get too hot wearing them so great to wear when getting hot and playing tennis.

The Brunel Museum – Vintage London Map Scarf

£19.99

This is a really unique gift for anyone that loves London. The scarf is made of a really soft material and is really comfortable to wear. It’s a good size and not too thick.

It’s definitely a statement piece to wear and great for anyone that’s always cold or is a fan of different scarves.

Cherry Blossom – Sneaker Cleaner

£5.95

A must have for anyone that has a nice trainer collection. It’s a great way to keep your trainers clean and that’s often something we don’t think about enough.

If you have expensive trainers it’s important to take care of them and keep them clean and looking like new.

Cherry Blossom – Midsole Reviver Kit

£11.45

Another great shoe care product from Cherry Blossom. This kit is great for anyone looking to take care of their shoes and I love that it comes with a brush as well as this really helps to clean the soles.

This kit works well on trainers as well as regular shoes and is really good value.

Jumble And Co – Bits And Bobs Tote Bag

£7.99 each

These bags come in a good range of colours/ designs. They are well made and sturdy for tote bags and considering the price they are really good value.

They also have a good range of diaries and umbrellas and you can buy them in similar designs and colours to match as well.

Jumble And Co – Ups And Downs Umbrella

£14.99 each

These umbrellas have a really cool design and colour scheme, similar to the tote bags. They are really trendy and are a good size to fit in a bag when not in use.

I really like the pink and purple colour scheme and the umbrellas are well made and sturdy so can be used even when it’s really windy.

Homeware

Asda Photo – Black Photo Mug

£10

I have used Asda before for personalised products and have always been impressed with the price and quality.

The mugs are a lovely personal and unique gift for yourself or a loved one. They comes in different sizes and and you can add photos or text and really make it your own.

Asda Photo – Personalised Wall Calendar

£15

A lot of supermarkets offer personalised photo products but you have to go in store and design them which can often not be practical. With this service from Asda photo online it is so easy to use either on a pc/tablet or on a phone.

It’s so easy to create a calendar with all of your favourite pictures on and it’s really good quality too. I always have to make one with my cats on for my husband.

Another Studio – A6 Notebooks, Set Of 3

£12

These A6 set of notebooks are made from recycled paper and staple bound. They are the perfect size to keep in your handbag and take on the go for making notes. They have a really cute tropical design on them and are well made.

Another Studio – Plant Animal – Cat

£6.50

The plant animals are a really unique gift for any plant lover. They come in a good range of options and look super cute poking out of a plant pot.

Etched in brass with realistic fluffy details, just look at those whiskers. This cute cat will make a lovely little gift for those cat lovers in your life.

Cutch Company – The Christmas Cutch Candle

£25

A rich, warm, and festive scent layered with a woody base of cedarwood and the spiciness of cassia. Traditional heart notes of clove, nutmeg and pine, are topped with hints of zesty lemon, sweet orange, and fresh peppermint to produce a scent that truly encapsulates the essence of Christmas igniting the memories and feelings that it evokes.

Cutch Company use soy wax, recyclable materials and essential oils and paraben free perfumes in their candle scents and they smell amazing throughout the whole burn time.

They have a great range of different scents, with lots of different Christmas ones to pick from. I love this one as it just reminds me of sitting in front of the fire on Christmas day.

Pets

Pet Hamper – Lux Christmas Cat Hamper

£35

This cat hamper is the perfect gift for your furry friend. My three love the little catnip toys in this! You get a good range of products so is ideal if you have more than one cat as they can share.

There is a tin of food in here as well as treats and plenty of toys!

They have a good range of different toys and treats if you wanted to put together your own hamper and also lots of products for dogs too.

Food & Drink

Virginia Hayward – Chocolate Collection

£42.99

This hamper includes a great selection of treats for yourself or your loved one. The honeycomb is my favourite thing, followed by the fudge bar. If you know a big chocolate fan this is a must have.

Virginia Hayward always have a really good range of hampers, there’s something to suit everyone and for a variety of budgets.

Whitakers Chocolates – Dark Chocolate Gingers

£5.99

These dark chocolate gingers are suitable for vegans and are a lovely idea for any chocolate lover. They are really tasty and a pleasant change from a selection box or other Christmas chocolates.

Whitakers Chocolates – Luxury Mint Chocolate Assortment

£5.95

You can’t go wrong with a mint selection. This box has a nice variety of different mint chocolates so perfect as a gift or even to take to someone’s house over Christmas if going for dinner. Perfect to have after a big meal.

Whitakers Chocolates – Vegan Milk Chocolate Caramel Toffee Gift Box

£5.95

These tasty treats are perfect for anyone that loves toffee. They are so yummy and great value. Whitakers have a great range of chocolates to choose from. These are perfect for vegans too.

Simply Cake Co – Christmas Cookie Selection

£8.99

These boxes are a great idea as they are letterbox friendly if you are sending direct as a gift. I love the cookies from Simply Cake Co they are so delicious and such a thoughtful gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. They have a great range of cookies, blondies and brownies to pick from.

Simply Cake Co – Festive Treat Box

£17.99

This box has a nice range of treats in. It includes:

Baileys Brownie

Christmas Blondie

Chocolate Orange Millionaires Shortbread

This is the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and they have a good range of different boxes to pick from. You can pick from different flavours and also different size packs. There really is something for everyone. They do vegan options too.

Growseed – Vegetable Seeds Gift Set

£7.99 each

These seed packs are a great idea for someone loves growing their own vegetables or even someone that hasn’t tried to before but doesn’t know where to start. They come in a good range of different seed packs and are really good value.

All sets come with 5 packets of high quality vegetable seed, 5 plant markers and a pencil.

I hope I have given you some good ideas!

Sarah x