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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2023

This post contains gifted items:

If you have been a reader for a while you will know that I love putting together gift guides.

With Father’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to decide what to buy, especially if you have multiple people to buy for.

For me, I usually have to decide on presents for my dad, my step dad, my father in law and my grandad. It can get difficult trying to pick what to buy everyone and I don’t always have time to go shopping so I like to source things that can be purchased online and delivered to my house or direct!

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

CORE PROTECTION AERO GLOVES – NEON GALAXY

£23.95

These gloves from skates.co.uk would be the perfect gift if he is into skating or biking as they provide a good amount of protection and come in a wide range of designs and colours. My husband loves this brand for mountain biking gloves!

Skates.co.uk have such a great range of protection as well as skateboards, skates, scooters and shoes. They are all priced really well so it’s worth checking them out.

DC PURE LOW RISE SKATE SHOES – WHITE / BLACK / GREEN

£19.95

These trainers are also from skates.co.uk and are perfect to wear when skateboarding. They have a good grip on the bottom and I personally love this brand for skate wear. They are well made and a great price!

FRAGRANCE

DOLMA PERFUMES – DISCOVERY BOX SET

4 x 9ml Aftershave / Cologne

£25.95

Dolma have a good range of scents for men, they are all vegan fragrances and are in nice looking bottles. I have tried their female range before and was really impressed with them.

They have four men’s vegan aftershaves, each of which has its individual hints and tones. The classic Sirius is a timelessly masculine blend while Freedom offers a fresh and woody smell. Kwame is fresh and fun, making it perfect for daily wear in recreational settings while Imagine is fruity and uplifting.

This is a great way to try all of their four fragrances before committing to buying one in a larger bottle. If you struggle to pick a scent for someone else then this is a really good idea.

DOUVALL’S – PRE AND POST TOILET SPRAY

£14

I find this spray to be quite heavily scented which is good as you don’t need to use much so will last a long time. It’s in a good size bottle to keep in the bathroom and doesn’t look too unsightly when left out on the side.

I like how all of Douvall’s sprays are all made with natural oils so they don’t include nasty chemicals.

FOOD & DRINK

WARRIOR CRUNCH BARS

£16.99 for a box of 12 bars

These bars come in a great range of flavours, the newest ones being peanut butter cup and peanut butter & jelly.

They are packed with 24 grams of high-quality milk protein and less than 4 grams of sugar, making them the perfect snack for anyone simply seeking a healthy treat, without compromising on taste and enjoyment.

A perfect gift for someone that likes a treat but is more health and fitness conscious.

VIRGINIA HAYWARD – FATHER’S DAY GIFT HAMPER

£27.50

This is a great hamper for your dad this year. It has such a good selection of gifts in and it comes packaged really well.

It contains:
‘Busy Being a Dad’ mug
Mighty Fine Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Bar
GNAW Milk Chocolate Buttons
Salted Caramel Popcorn from Popcorn Shed.
Desert Salt and Vinegar Potato Crisps from Savoursmiths
Jar of The Dormen Caramelised Peanuts

Virginia Hayward have a great range of hampers to suit any recipient and any budget so they are always worth checking out.

GOURMET COCKTAIL – GINS

£8 each

Gourmet Cocktails are either gin or rum based and I tried out their variety of gin ones. They come in a few different flavours:

Strawberry crush, Gin eclipse and Blue raspberry.

I love the blue raspberry, it’s like an adult slush puppie! They are all really refreshing, just simply pour over ice and it’s as easy as that.

Each recyclable 330ml bottle contains enough for 2.5 cocktails so they are great for sharing!

These are great for anyone that likes to enjoy cocktails but doesn’t want the faff of making them themselves or having to buy all the different ingredients separately.

SWEET BOX – JELLY SWEET BOX

£6.99 for 400g

The jelly sweet box contains a great selection of more than 10 different jelly sweets. This is a must have for those who aren’t as keen on sour or fizzy sweets and it contains a wide selection of the nations most loved gummy and jelly sweets.

It’s really good value and you can pick from different size boxes or can go for a fizzy option if you prefer.

It arrives in airtight polythene food-grade packaging.

Use code SARAHSWEETS for 15% off 🙂

SIMPLY CAKE CO – MONTHLY SPECIALS

£16.49

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

Brookie, Amber Toblerone Brownie and Raspberry Bakewell Blondie

This is the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and they have change the flavours monthly. You can pick from different size packs and there really is something for everyone. They do vegan options too.

SIMPLY CAKE CO – FATHER’S DAY COMBO BOX

£13.99

Simply Cake Co have a great range of treats which you can buy in lots of different variations of boxes.
This combo features a slab of chocolate brownie and a giant cookie. It stays fresh for up to two weeks and you can personalised the brownie with your own photo as well.

I have had these brownie slabs before and they are one of the tastiest brownies I have ever had and they fit through the letterbox!

SIMPLY CAKE CO – FATHER’S DAY PHOTO BROWNIE SLAB

£9.99

This giant brownie slab taste so good and you can either have a picture on there or pick text. All of their options are letterbox friendly and they stay fresh for two weeks and taste so good!

CLEANCO – CLEAN W

£16

CleanCo is a premium non-alcoholic spirit brand, who offer a selection of premium non-alcoholic spirits that taste just like the real thing across gin, rum, agave spirit, vodka and whiskey.

Clean W is their Bourbon Whiskey, but without the alcohol. A characteristic Bourbon nose with classic notes, oak and sweet vanilla, underpinned by rich spice, apple and figs, with a smooth finish.

It has a great taste and is ideal for someone that doesn’t drink alcohol, maybe due to health reasons or they can’t drink with medication or something but they really miss the taste.

SKINCARE

COSRX – SALICYLIC ACID DAILY GENTLE CLEANSER

£18

This cleanser gently removes impurities and excess sebum while fighting acnes and blemishes, leaving skin soft and smooth without the stripping feeling.

A great gift for anyone that likes to take care of their skin but wouldn’t usually splash out on skincare themselves.

RUBIS – CLASSIC SLANTED TWEEZERS

£25.30

I love my pair of Rubis tweezers and they are my favourite ones to use as they are sharp and precise as well as being easy to use so I would definitely recommend this brand.

They are made from rustproof stainless steel and are tested individually for balance and performance. These would be a great gift idea and they come in a range of different colours.

DOUVALL’S – MOISTURISING ARGAN STICK BALM

£23

This multi use balm can be used on dry areas on the face, under eyes, lips, body, as well as calloused feet, cuticles and even sunburn.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount to hydrate the skin without leaving it greasy.

SOS SERUM – SOS ESSENTIALS TRAVEL COLLECTION

£25.00

This set includes six travel size products in a handy little pouch. It is a great way to try their range of products before committing to buying full size or it can be good for anyone that travels a lot.

It includes: SOS Cleanse, SOS Serum, SOS H20 Day Cream SPF 30, SOS SPF 50 Sun Cream, SOS Night Cream, SOS Protect Hand Sanitiser

MVRCK BY MITCH – COOLING AFTERSHAVE

£17.95

This Paul Mitchell aftershave is a great way to prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn. It’s cooling as well as moisturising and soothing.

This would be a good gift for anyone that likes to groom themselves and maybe wouldn’t usually splurge on something like this for themselves.

HAIRCARE

MANTA – CLASSIC BLACK 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 tangled out whilst being gentle to your hair. It is comfortable to hold and glides through my hair well.

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

MITCH – REFORMER

£11.69

This hair texturizer helps to hold your hair in place whilst making it appear thicker and with more volume. It’s easy to you and you only need a small amount. It has a matte finish and smells really good too.

A must have for anyone fussy about styling their hair as it does everything you need from a styling product for short hair.

MVRCK BY MITCH – DRY PASTE

£23.80

Another great hair drying product is this Paul Mitchell styling paste. This also has a matte finish but has a medium hold and is really manageable to apply.

This new MVRCK range is a great addition to Paul Mitchell’s ever growing portfolio.

MITCH – CONSTRUCTION PASTE

£9.99

If they prefer to be able to adjust their hair throughout the day or don’t like the feel of a stronger hold then this paste is a must have. It has a great scent, it’s easy to apply and even once dried it can still be manipulated.

HOMEWARE

ASDA PHOTO – PHOTO SLATE

£11

I wanted to get a nice photo of my cats for my husband to display.

I have used Asda before for personalised products and have always been impressed with the price and quality. The picture is printed on a piece of slate with a stand and you can have it made in various sizes. I thought this would look really nice on display.

ASDA PHOTO – PERSONALISED MEGA MUG

£10

The delicate porcelain mug is a personal and unique gift for yourself or a loved one. It comes in different sizes and the image is centrally placed covering a wide area for maximum personalisation, you can add photos or text and really make it your own.

I hope I have inspired you and given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

Contains gifted products:

If you have been a reader for a while you will know that I love putting together gift guides.

With Mother’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to decide what to buy, especially if you have multiple people to buy for.

For me, I usually have to decide on presents for my mum, my step mum, my mother in law and my grandma. It can get difficult trying to pick what to buy everyone.

All of the ideas I have mentioned can be purchased online and if you don’t live with the recipient you can simply get it sent direct to their house.

SKINCARE

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

£35

I have previously mentioned my love for this range and I think anything with this beautiful rose scent would make a good gift. Bath oil makes a nice gift idea as it’s such a luxury and not something many of us would buy ourselves.

You only need a small amount and it makes your bath(&skin!) smell amazing. It’s a great way to moisturise your skin and followed with the body oil will leave your skin so soft.

Beautypro – The Glow Edit

£10

This is a lovely set that includes:

BeautyPro THERMOTHERAPY Warming Silver Foil Mask with Hyaluronic Acid & Q1

BeautyPro DETOXIFYING Bubbling Cleansing Sheet Mask with Activated Charcoal

BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract

It is a great way to try some of the Beautypro range and face masks are such a lovely treat. I love the under eye mask, it really does brighten up your eyes.

Sensory Retreats Self Heating Eye Masks

£3.95 each

Another great option would be these self heating eye masks. I think they are great value as they are really good compared to standard eye masks as they feel so relaxing with the warmth. I have fallen in love with these and great for anyone that deserves a good pamper.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Eye Concentrate

£65

Crème Du Loch are a family owned, British, luxury skincare brand dedicated to producing the finest cruelty free and vegan skincare products; using high grade skin nourishing ingredients which are responsibly sourced.

The eye concentrate reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles and soothes away any puffiness. It does all of this whilst providing your eye area with much needed hydration and nourishment.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount and it soaks in really well. It’s perfect to use before bed so it can work well overnight.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Serum

£60

This serum helps to reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens skin tone. It is great if you have dry skin and you are looking for something to help moisture your face whilst helping with other skin issues.

As with their whole range, you don’t need to use much and it soaks in well.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Moisturiser

£50

This award winning moisturiser is one of my favourite skincare products. It is suitable for any skin type and smells really fresh and clean when you apply it to your face.

A little goes a long way and it soaks in well. It’s important to use anti aging creams before aging becomes an issue.

It helps with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, tightening pores, improving skin texture and evening skin tone whilst promoting a radiant glow.

You can buy all three of the above products for a special offer of £95 at the moment!

Bianca Miller London – Hian Skin Renewal Serum

£38.99

This serum feels so nice to apply to your face and you don’t need to use much to cover your whole face. It works it’s magic overnight to leave you feeling hydrated and plump.

It is a great product to use if you have wrinkles or scaring as will target any imperfections to smooth out your skin and give you a more even skin tone.

Bianca Miller London – Hian Skin Facial Cleansing Wash

£15.99

This face wash foams well and really helps to clean and purify your skin without drying it out. It smells nice and leaves your face feeling clean and refreshed.

The Hian range is cruelty free and vegan as well!

Teddy Eva Scents – Mini Bath Bombs Tub

£3.99

These tubs come full of little bath bombs that can be used one or two at a time to help you relax in the bath. I have been using the pina colada ones and it reminds me so much of being on holiday and the bathroom smells like a coconut paradise!

These come in a good variety of scents and are in a cute little brown tub.

HOMEWARE

Viners Titan Gold 6 Piece Magnetic Knife Block Set

£97

This knife set is a great gift for someone that enjoys the kitchen but already has a lot of gadgets. Everyone needs a good quality knife set, especially if you enjoy cooking and preparing meals.

I love the gold tone of the knives and they look so posh and expensive displayed on the block when not in use.

Teddy Eva Scents – Lemongrass & Lime Candle

£14.99

Teddy Eva have a great range of candles, they all come beautifully packaged in a pink jar with a wooden lid, inside a card container with metal lid. Having this extra packaging really makes it look a lot more expensive and considering how strong the scent is, it’s such an affordable candle.

It has a wooden wick and a the smell will last the whole time it burns. They have some great tips on their site of how to burn candles safely and make them last longer!

I love this scent and they also do it in fresh linen which sounds amazing.

Teddy Eva Scents – Teddy Pots

£1.20 each

As well as candles, Teddy Eva Scents have an amazing range of wax melts. These wax melts coke in such a variety of scents, there are honestly so many to pick from. It is a great way to try a variety of scents and once you find what you like then you can buy the larger clamshell packs.

These are great value and even after burning for a few hours, the scents still linger and are long lasting. I love the fruity loopies one best!

FRAGRANCE

Dolma Fragrances – Sarabande

£45.50

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

The romantic scent of rose embellished by aromatic accents of geranium leaves on touches of wood notes of resinous cypress, earthy patchouli and soft amber.

This is such a lovely floral 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 wanted to try them all out before committing to a full size.

JEWELLERY

Heads And Tails Jewellery – New York State Quarter Coin Necklace

£35.99

Heads and Tails Jewellery have an amazing range of necklaces made from coins. You could pick from a particular year, maybe the year she was born or a 10p with a particular letter for her initial or go for one of the US state quarters. There are so many to pick from and they are a really reasonable price and are great quality.

FOOD & DRINK

Simply Cake Co – Mother’s Day Combo

£13.99

Simply Cake Co have a great range of treats which you can buy in lots of different variations of boxes.

This combo features a slab of chocolate brownie and a giant cookie. It stays fresh for up to two weeks and you can personalised the brownie with your own photo as well.

I have had these brownie slabs before and they are one of the tastiest brownies I have ever had and they fit through the letterbox!

Bumble & Goose – Personalised Biscuits

£13.50 for a box of 6

Bumble & Goose have a great range of treats to pick from. You can personalise their biscuits with words and pictures and they come in a beautiful little box. These would make a great gift for someone that loves biscuits.

They taste so good and they look too good to eat!

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023

This post contains gifted items:

Some people celebrate Valentine’s day, and others don’t, it’s a personal preference. If you are looking to get your special someone a gift, I have put together a few ideas. You could even treat yourself if you see something you like!

HAIRCARE

Manta Classic Healthy Hair Brush – Pink

£25

Not only is it important to use good 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 tangled out whilst being gentle to your hair. It is comfortable to hold and glides through my hair well.

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

Paul Mitchell – Clean Beauty Repair Shampoo

£24.50

Paul Mitchell are a great haircare brand that have just bought out the new clean beauty repair range. This range is ideal for anyone with damaged hair.

The shampoo helps to clean your hair without stripping out colour or drying it out. It lathers well and smells really nice.

Paul Mitchell – Clean Beauty Repair Conditioner

£26.75

The conditioner helps to smooth out the ends and leaves my hair feeling softer and stopped my hair looking so frizzy and my split ends don’t look so bad. It smells good and really helps to make my hair look in better condition. This range would be a good treat for anyone looking to grow longer healthier hair.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree – Lavender Mint Moisturising Shampoo

£9.95

I love the scent as it’s really relaxing to use this when having a bath. It left my hair really soft and hydrated as well as leaving it really clean.

This range is a great treat for your hair and would make a good gift.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree – Lavender Mint Moisturising Conditioner

£23.05

This smells amazing and used together with the shampoo it left my hair so soft and hydrated. It helps with frizz and any damage. Another great choice for anyone that’s looking to improve their hair quality but wouldn’t usually treat themselves.

SKINCARE

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

£27

The signature Ren scent will linger on your skin after using this in the bath or shower. It helps to clean your skin whilst leaving it soft and smelling amazing. A little goes a long way and it lathers up well.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil

£38

I love the Ren Moroccan rose range and always have done. This oil smells amazing, as does everything else in the range! You only need a small amount and it makes your skin so soft. It would make the ideal gift for someone that loves a good pamper or deserves one!

Environ – Focus Care Moisture+ Hydrating Serum

£77

This is light enough to be used in the day but can also be used at night if you prefer. It has a nice subtle scent and would be perfect for anyone that loves skincare.

It soaks well into your skin and you only need a small amount to cover vour whole face. It leaves your face looking plumper and more hydrated and I really like the feel of my skin after using it.

Environ – Focus Care Moisture+ Hydrating Oil Capsules

£54

The capsules contain antioxidants that are proven to combat the visible signs of ageing. They are filled with oil and easy to use.

They assist in enriching skin with natural surface oils, leaving it looking visibly refreshed and energised. A must have for anyone that loves to try new facial products.

Kora Organics Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye
Cream

£51

This brightening eye cream smells really good and is really nice to apply around your eyes.

You only need a small pea sized amount to wake up your eyes. This is great if you have had a late night or even to use to soothe your eye area during hayfever season! Eye cream is an important part of your skincare routine and is often forgotten about so this would be a great thoughtful gift.

SOS Lip

£16

This lip treatment moisturises your lips whilst protecting them throughout the day with SPF. You can wear it alone or as a primer for lipstick to help your lipstick last longer and not dry your lips out.

You only need a small amount and it works really well. If you put it on before bed then your lips feel so hydrated by morning.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme

£24.99

This can be used as: 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!

It’s is a great moisturiser to use morning or evening. This time of year my skin gets so dry from the weather and from having the heating on etc. It soaks in well and leaves your skin feeling hydrated.

Rubis Classic Heart Tweezers

£27.50

I love my pair of Rubis tweezers and they are my favourite ones to use as they are sharp and precise as well as being easy to use so I would definitely recommend this brand.

They are made from rustproof stainless steel and are tested individually for balance and performance. These would be a great gift idea and they come in a range of different colours.

Blanka Soap – Indulgent Bath Set – Moonlight And Roses

£29.99

This set includes:

– Moonlight and Roses Gently Purifying Soap Bar with French Pink Clay

– Moonlight and Roses Natural Hand and Body Wash

– Moonlight and Roses Luxurious Bath Oil

I love the scent of these and this comes packaged nicely in a box so would make a great gift.

I love the bath oil, it’s so relaxing and calming. The body wash lathers well and leaves your hands and body feeling soft and leaves you smelling really nice.

Douvalls Argan Skincare Candle – Forbidden Spices

£45

This skincare candle comes in a range of scents and the concept of it is really special. It is blended with nourishing oils, such as cocoa butter and argan oil which is high in vitamin E, antioxidants and essential fatty acids to nourish, soothe, and repair dry skin.

Once you start burning the candle, not only can you enjoy the aroma as it burns but you then use the melted candle to poor over yourself or your partner as a massage oil. It smells amazing and leaves your skin so soft.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Eye Concentrate

£65

Crème Du Loch are a family owned, British, luxury skincare brand dedicated to producing the finest cruelty free and vegan skincare products; using high grade skin nourishing ingredients which are responsibly sourced.

The eye concentrate reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles and soothes away any puffiness. It does all of this whilst providing your eye area with much needed hydration and nourishment.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount and it soaks in really well. It’s perfect to use before bed so it can work well overnight.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Serum

£60

This serum helps to reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens skin tone. It is great if you have dry skin and you are looking for something to help moisture your face whilst helping with other skin issues.

As with their whole range, you don’t need to use much and it soaks in well.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Moisturiser

£50

This award winning moisturiser is one of my favourite skincare products. It is suitable for any skin type and smells really fresh and clean when you apply it to your face.

A little goes a long way and it soaks in well. It’s important to use anti aging creams before aging becomes an issue.

It helps with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, tightening pores, improving skin texture and evening skin tone whilst promoting a radiant glow.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Mini Spatula & Massager

£5

This spatula is made of solid, recyclable metal and luxuriously gold plated. It is a must have for anyone that uses skincare products from a jar so you don’t have to use your finger to get the product out and also means it will dispense the perfect amount of product for you to use.

You can also use this to massage around the eye area.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Teddy Eva Scents – Donut Bath Bombs

£1.99 each

These beautiful looking bath bombs come in a range of flavours(well, scents!). These two are lemon meringue and blackberry & almond. They both smell so good!

I love how they are made to look like donuts and they come individually wrapped if you buy multiple bombs so this helps to keep them fresh and holds the scent. They fizz really well and make a for a really colourful bath. Ideal for anyone that loves a good pamper!

Teddy Eva Scents – Mini Bath Bombs Tub

£3.99

These tubs come full of little bath bombs that can be used one or two at a time to help you relax in the bath. I have been using the pina colada ones and it reminds me so much of being on holiday and the bathroom smells like a coconut paradise!

These come in a good variety of scents and are in a cute little brown tub.

HOMEWARE

The Brunel Museum – London Brick Candle

£22

This double wick candle in the style of a london brick comes in two different options: Fired Clay or Thames Drift. This makes a really unique gift and they have so many other great gift ideas available from the Brunel Museum shop.

Beach Art Glass – Hanging Heart Decoration

£25

Beach Art Glass craft handmade glass jewellery using lampwork and the finest source of glass from the isle of Murano, Italy, and locally sourced silver from the UK. They have a great range of jewellery as well as decorations.

This hanging heart has been specially designed this valentine’s day and you can tell how much love and care has gone into it. It’s a great ornament that can be hung up anywhere around the house or can be made into a key ring or pendent.

They have a great range of DIY kits as well which would make a great gift!

Teddy Eva Scents – Lemongrass & Lime Candle

£14.99

Teddy Eva have a great range of candles, they all come beautifully packaged in a pink jar with a wooden lid, inside a card container with metal lid. Having this extra packaging really makes it look a lot more expensive and considering how strong the scent is, it’s such an affordable candle.

It has a wooden wick and a the smell will last the whole time it burns. They have some great tips on their site of how to burn candles safely and make them last longer!

I love this scent and they also do it in fresh linen which sounds amazing.

Teddy Eva Scents – Teddy Pots

£1.20 each

As well as candles, Teddy Eva Scents have an amazing range of wax melts. These wax melts coke in such a variety of scents, there are honestly so many to pick from. It is a great way to try a variety of scents and once you find what you like then you can buy the larger clamshell packs.

These are great value and even after burning for a few hours, the scents still linger and are long lasting. I love the fruity loopies one best!

Teddy Eva Scents – Brittle

£2.99 each

A great alternative to the little pots if you are wanting a larger pack of wax. These packs come in a good variety of scents and you can also break the pieces down if you want them smaller and even mix and match complimenting scents.

I love how pretty the starry night one is when it’s burns. Wax melts can be such a great alternative to a candle and I really am impressed with the quality of these ones and just how many different scent options there are!

NAILCARE

Earthy Nail Polishes

Pink Petunia / Coral Reef / Pink Jasmin

£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.

FRAGRANCE

Grazia Parfum

£48

A new perfume is always a good gift idea. This new release from Grazia and comes in a beautifully designed bottle. It is a very delicate fruity scent and a great feminine scent.

Top notes of Italian lemon spring, grapefruit and blackcurrant.

Base notes of sandalwood, white musk and cedar ground the fragrance adding a layer of sophistication.

TECHNOLOGY

Soundcore by Anker Life Q35 Multi Mode Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

£119.99

These Life Q35s have now become my new favourite accessory and I love how comfortable they are.

I had been struggling with in ear ones due to having so many ear piercings I would always end up taking them out to be able to wear them comfortably but with over the ear headphones they can all stay in!

They connect easily via bluetooth to my phone so I can listen to spotify through them and also pause and adjust the volume directly on the headphones.

The perfect gift for anyone that likes to listen to music on the go.

CARDS

Love Layla Designs – Cards

£3.95 each

Most of us spend so much time looking for the perfect gift we forget about finding the perfect card. Love Layla have such a great range of cards, there really is something for everyone.

You don’t necessarily have to get someone a gift this year, just a thoughtful card is enough!

Use code TM10 for 10% off everything on their site 🙂

FOOD & DRINK

Il Gusto – I LOVE U Tasting Set

£34.95

This boxed set contains: The Fresh Sour Cherry Vodka(15%), Sweet And Simple Pink Gin(40%), Tangy Sweet And Fruity Blood Orange Gin(32%), Luxurious Turkish Delight With Hints Of Rose Petals And Delicate Mint(25%), Fruity And Tangy Blood Orange Vodka(18%), Sweet Zesty Pink Vodka(37%), Citrusy But Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Gin(36%), Rare Relaxing Raspberry Gin(20%)

It is a great way to try out the different flavours and ideal for an vodka and gin lover. The bottles all spell out a special message.

Il Gusto are running a giveaway on Facebook & Instagram to win this set between the 9th and 12th of February so make sure you enter!

The Brunel Museum – London Brick Chocolate

£12.50

This vegan chocolate is made in small batches over three days, using only the rarest and finest Criollo and Trinitario cocoa beans. The bean to bar craft chocolate is a collaboration between two London makers, brick sixty and Lucocoa.

Another great unique gift idea and perfect for any chocolate lover.

Simply Cake Co – February Specials

£16.49

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

Lemon & Raspberry Blondie

Cookies n’ Cream Rocky Road

Strawberry & Chocolate Brownie

This is the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and they have a good range of 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.

Simply Cake Co – Brownie Tray

£16.49

Simply Cake Co have a great range of treats which you can buy in lots of different variations of boxes.

This brownie tray featured a slab of chocolate brownie and it stays fresh for up to two weeks and you can personalised the brownie with different phrases.

I have had these brownie slabs before and they are on of the tastiest brownies I have ever had and they fit through the letterbox!

Viners – 5 Piece Cheese Serving Set

£30.50

A great gift for any cheese lover. I love the marble detail on the board and the fact that the wooden holder is magnetic so it keeps all of the knives neat and safe.

It also looks good on display when not in use. As the board is made from stone rather than wood it helps to keep the cheese stay cool.

Virginia Hayward – Chocolate Indulgence Hamper

£34.99

This hamper includes a great selection of treats for yourself or your loved one. The hot chocolate stirring spoon is my favourite thing, followed by the nut mix. Most of the products included are chocolate orange so if you know a big chocolate orange 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.

ACCESSORIES

Trendhim – Silver Tone Cuff Bracelet

£18

This slip on bracelet is available in silver, gold and black and can also be engraved with a personal message.

It is a great gift for a man(or woman!) that has everything or that is hard to buy for. It’s comfortable to wear and comes in different sizes and looks really expensive and posh!

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

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Christmas Gift Guide Series 2022 – Skincare & Wellbeing

Christmas Gift Guide Series 2022 – Skincare & Wellbeing

This post contains gifted products:

Every year I like to put together a gift guide for Christmas. It can often be hard to think of presents for some people 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 all of my shopping online and I have tried to include a wide range of products as well as things for a variety of budgets.

Please check out my other gift guides I am publishing this week as there are 5 in total and organised into categories 🙂

SKINCARE & WELLBEING 

SBC – Hydra Collagen & Black Pearl Moisturising Gel

£19.50

This gel is formulated to promote elasticity, minimise the appearance of fine lines and deeply hydrate the skin on your face and body.

It feels nice to apply to the skin and soaks in well. It smells really good also!

SBC – Hydra Collagen Body Wash

£8.10

This body wash is a luxurious body cleanser formulated to give dry or mature skin the nourishment it needs so your skin feels smooth.

It smells really good and you don’t need much to create a good lather. You can even use a small amount under the tap as a bubble bath!

SOS Serum – Face & Body

£16

This is light enough to be used in the day but can also be used at night if you prefer. It has active plant stem cells to stimulate new skin cell production and improve skin elasticity as well as Anti-ageing ingredients that have been shown to reduce wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and significantly improve skin hydration.

It soaks well into your skin and you only need a small amount to cover vour whole face. It leaves your face looking plumper and more hydrated and I really like the feel of my skin after using it.

Embryolisse – Lait Crème Concentre

£20

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!

Labre’s Hope Soaps

£5.99 each

Each bar has been handcrafted by people who have experienced, or been at risk of homelessness. All money made goes straight back in to their non-profit to further their social mission of ending homelessness sustainably and innovatively by providing full-time, living wage careers alongside employment and wellbeing development. I think this is a great cause and you can tell how much love and care has gone into ear bar as well.

They have a great range of scents and all ingredients are natural and colours are also natural.

Blanka – Magic Hand Balm

£16.99

This balm is a great alternative to a tube of hand cream. You only need a small amount and it smells really nice and soaks into your hands well.

It’s is suitable for vegans and not tested on animals as well as being plastic free.

Blanka – Handy & Body Wash

£11.99

This liquid hand soap is free from harsh detergents and gentle on dry or sensitive skin. The hand wash has been formulated with organic Jojoba Oil and Glycerine to moisturise and protect the skin’s natural barrier. It can also be used as shower gel.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount to lather up well.

Nuasan- Active Body Moisturiser

€24.95

This vegan and cruelty free moisturiser helps to soften your skin whilst helping with sore joints and muscle repair after exercise. It smells nice and is easy to apply whilst working deep into your skin to help repair it.

Nuasan – Active Body Wash

€19.95

This body wash smells really good and is perfect to use after the gym as not only does it clean your skin and leave you fresh it also helps with sore muscles and joints as it has natural magnesium in.

Nuasan – Active CBD Muscle Gel

€34.95

High strength CBD helps with pain & inflammation to soothe strained, tired muscles & aching joints. Chili warms the area of application to give instant, warming relief. This is the perfect post workout relief gel.

Nuasan – Cork Massage Ball

€11.95

This is easy to use and a good size to have in your gym bag. It works well and it’s water resistant as well as being very durable.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Eye Concentrate

£65

Crème Du Loch are a family owned, British, luxury skincare brand dedicated to producing the finest cruelty free and vegan skincare products; using high grade skin nourishing ingredients which are responsibly sourced.

The eye concentrate reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles and soothes away any puffiness. All whilst providing your eye area with much needed hydration and nourishment.

It smells so good and you only need a small amount and it soaks in really well. It’s perfect to use before bed so it can work it’s magic overnight.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Serum

£60

This serum reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens skin tone. It is great if you have dry skin and you are looking for something to help moisture your face whilst helping with other skin concerns.

As with their whole range, you don’t need to use much and it soaks in well.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Moisturiser

£50

This award winning moisturiser is my new favourite skincare product! It is suitable for any skin type and smells really fresh and clean when you apply it to your face. A little goes a long way and it soaks in well.

It helps with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, tightening pores, improving skin texture and evening skin tone whilst promoting a radiant glow.

Neve’s Bees – Happy Yule

£20

Neve’s bees is a local company that supplies all natural products from their bee farm.

This set includes: Japanese Foot Brush, Natural Minty Foot Butter, Wildflower Seeds all in a Bee Happy Gift Box. It would make a great gift for anyone that appreciates natural products and that likes to pamper theirselves.

Bowe Organics – Lip Rescue Balm

£8.50

This lap balm contains Raspberry Seed Oil, known for its anti-ageing properties, Shea and Cocoa Butter to help keep your lips protected and hydrated and Almond Oil to help rejuvenate.

You only need a small amount and can feel it working immediately. I love how soft my lips feel after using it.

Bowe Organics – Versatile Hair Oil

£23

This award winning hair oil helps to increase shine, strength, improve health and hydration and much more. A little goes a long way and it soaks in well to your hair so feels very lightweight.

This oil smells really good but you can also get it in scented if you prefer.

Earthly 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.

Earthly 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.

Peace & Pure – Timeless Elixir Facial Serum

£69

This facial oil has won so many awards on the last year and I can see why! It smells amazing and feels so luxurious as you apply it to your face without feeling too thick and it soaks into your skin well. It’s ideal to use in the evening so it can work it’s magic overnight and you wake up with soft plump skin.

It’s vegan and cruelty free and the Natural bio-retinol smooths fine lines and wrinkles
as well as containing Free-radical fighting antioxidants and it contains ingredient that shields against blue light.

From Earth To Earth – Bamboo Starter Pack

£18

This starter pack includes:

Single ‘Natural Beauty’ Toothbrush
Bamboo Toothbrush Stand
Bamboo Travel Case
Bamboo Cotton Earbuds

This is a great way to make the slow change over from plastic of bamboo and would make a great gift for anyone looking to improve their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. I prefer using bamboo brushes now to plastic ones and have been using them for a while.

Kind2 – Shampoo and Conditioner – Discovery Size Bundle

£15

Contains:

The Hydrating One – solid shampoo bar

Award winning best seller, this shampoo bar is shine enhancing, gentle and sulphate free. For normal, dry, curly and coloured hair.

The Rebalancing One – solid shampoo bar

Formulated to be higher foaming in hard water and more effective at removing styling products or silicones. It’s still gentle and won’t strip your hair of natural oils leaving it soft, shiny and clean. For normal, oily, or thick hair.

The Fragrance Free One – solid conditioner bar

Their moisturising conditioner bar with Coconut, Macadamia and Argan oils is light, yet powerful enough to nourish your hair, making it soft and shiny. The same formulation as the award winning conditioner bar, The Restoring One just without any added essential oils.

All of them are vegan and last approx 15 washes so this 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.

Skinician – Lift & Glow Advanced Gift Set

£79

The Lift & Glow Set contains three of their best products to target your skin for a firmer, more youthful and luminous complexion. Powered by the finest clinically proven ingredients and peptides, the products contained in this set will actively reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for plumper, more hydrated skin.

It includes:

Firming serum – This serum helps to hydrate the skin and prevent signs of aging. It’s nice to apply to skin and soaks in well.

Eye repair – This eye cream works well to stop wrinkles around the eyes and you only need to use a small amount.

Time delay day cream – This cream helps to hydrate your skin whilst protecting it from the sun with spf. You don’t need much to cover your whole face.

Paul Mitchell Hemp – Replenishing Hair & Body Oil

£23.20

This hair and body oil is infused with nutrient-rich hemp seed oil, it melts into hair and skin for a silky-smooth finish. I love the scent of this and It’s great that it can be used on hair or body. It helps with split ends on my hair and gives it a nice sleek look.

Ren – Celebrate Your Skin Set

£46

This 4-step best of REN routine features a soothing Cleansing Gel, exfoliating AHA Tonic, de-puffing and brightening Eye Cream, and future-proofing Day Cream from their bestselling Evercalm™ and Radiance collections.

The cleansing gel helps to clean your face without stripping it of its natural oils. A little goes a long way and leaves your skin feeling fresh. You can follow up using the daily aha tonic to tone your face and ensure you have have removed all of the impurities.

I really like the eye cream in this set, it’s soothing to apply and feels really nice.

The day cream is also really nice to apply to your skin as it has a fresh feeling without being too thick or heavy.

Paul Mitchell – Lavender Mint Deep Conditioning Mineral Hair Mask

£4.50

This is a great treat for your hair. You can buy these individually or as a pack of 6. I love the scent as it’s really relaxing to use this when having a bath. It left my hair really soft and hydrated.

Advanced nutrition programme – Skin youth biome capsules

£33 for 30 capsules

These tablets are designed to help your skin from the inside. They contain vitamins and minerals that can help you with clearer, plumper skin. These are ideal if you need a bit of help with your skin.

Skinician – Radiant Glow Brightening Gift Set

£55

This exquisite Radiant Glow Brightening Gift Set contains three of our their anti-pigmentation products to brighten and rejuvenate dull skin. Rich in concentrated actives, each of these brightening skincare heroes works wonderfully on its own but used together the formulas complement each other to leave skin intensely radiant and renewed.

The peel is gentle enough on your skin but at the same time you can tell it’s working. It really helps to remove any dead skin from your face and leaves your skin really soft.

The cleanser helps to eliminate dirt from your face without drying it out and it has a lovely scent to it.

The vitamin C elixir is a really nice facial oil that helps to hydrate the skin as well as targeting any skin concerns. You don’t need much and it soaks in well.

Barber Pro – Skin Survival Set

£14

This set contains:

Brightening Face Mask
Foaming Cleansing Sheet Mask
Super Eye Mask
Face Putty Peel Off Mask
Under Eye Mask

It is a great gift idea for a man that likes to take care of his skin. It contains everything you need for a pamper evening.

OPI Jewel Be Bold Collection Infinite Shine 4-Piece Mini-Pack (Iconics)

£19.12

This Infinite Shine mini pack contains:

1 – Mini Infinite Shine ProStay Primer

2 – Mini Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquers- shades include: Bubble Bath & Malaga Wine

1 – Mini Infinite Shine ProStay Gloss

This is a great gift idea for anyone that likes to take care of their nails. OPI has always been one of my favourite nail brands.

He-Shi Clearly Flawless

£19.99

This set includes:

H2O Glow Mousse
H2O Glow Facial Mist
Tan Remover & Primer
Luxury Velvet Tanning Mitt

This is a great set for anyone that loves to tan at home. The facial mist has always been one of my favourites from this brand as it’s so easy to use and leaves you with a natural looking sun kissed face.

I love that this set has the remover in as well as this is always so useful.

He-Shi Classic Collection

£24.99

This set includes:

Express Liquid Tan
HD Wonder Glow
Tan Remover & Primer
Luxury Velvet Tanning Mitt

This is another great set for anyone that loves to tan at home. It’s a great way to try more of the tanning range from He-Shi and is really good value compared to the price of buying them all individually.

FRAGRANCE

Dolma Fragrances – Women’s Discovery Set

£32.95

This set contains the 12 classic perfumes: Amethyst Mist, Anahita, Andromeda, Calista, Compassion, Cushi B, First Rain, Midnight Velvet, Light Bloom, Sarabande, Sun Joy and Vegamusk.

This is a great way to try all of their fragrances before committing to buying one in a larger bottle. If you struggle to pick a scent for someone else then this is a really good idea.

I hope I have given you some good ideas!

Sarah x