Hello
November! Yes, just a mere 6 weeks until Christmas and I think it's
pretty fair to say that although it is the time to be merry, it's
also time to think about the presents you have planned on buying
already and just haven't got round to doing so. There also comes that
line, the line of who do you and don't you buy gifts for; kids,
neighbours, teachers... The list goes on and so does the choice of
gifts - so I'm here to help narrow down the options available in hope
that you will find the perfect present for all those on your list
this year with a visit to Highcross in Leicester!
Before
you set off, be sure to download the Highcross PLUSapp, available on iTunes or Google Play so
you can plan ahead, and take advantage of the amazing offers
available to you.
So,
for the glamorous gang that we all know and love, how about a bit of
accessorizing? Something that will perfect that item that they
probably carry around with them everywhere and to make it look all
that bit sparkier than usual. Topshop has an amazing range of Skinny
Dip phone cases that come in all sorts of designs including some
gorgeous glitter cases that are truly enough to please anyone who
loves a bit of glitz and glamour. Alongside this, their gift
collection has something that will suit anyone who loves to add a bit
of luxury to everyday life including 'Hotties' -which are super cute
and perfect for ladies when those pesky periods attack or notebooks
for the stationery lovers amongst us.
Now,
I'm a massive lover of stocking fillers, the little gifts that we all
love that you can buy 2 or 3 of and not break the bank. Whether they
are gadget type gifts, gifts that make life just that little bit
easier or that enhance something you may already have – with these
little picky ideas, you can't go wrong! I think Christmas gift giving
can be fun as well as sentimental and Debenhams knows just what to
give to those who may be a little harder to buy for... with gadget
gifts to suit everyone – office workers, lorry drivers and even new
Dads, head into Debenhams to pick up the perfect present that will
make everyone's Christmas morning that extra bit special.
Debenhams
has a range for absolutely everything and my favourite things this
year are definitely the Costa and the sweet sets. We're huge sweet
lovers in our house and with the amount to choose from here I was
definitely a little overwhelmed by them all. I did, however, love the
Happy Jackson selection they had – everything from lunch boxes to
tool boxes, the sayings had me chuckling to myself and I'd be pretty
happy if I had one of these under the tree this year.
Along
with gifts, I always think games are a fabulous thing to buy for
those 'hard-to-buy-for' folk on your list! Who doesn't love a good
game at Christmas to get everyone involved in around the table?! The
selection of board games in Debenhams is amazing and I managed to get
3 different card-based ones in their stocking fillers’ 3 for 2
selection. I can't wait to play these once the Christmas Dinner has
been eaten, yum yum!
For
all those who love to cosy up for winter *guilty*
pyjamas, slippers, boxes of chocolates and candles are the perfect
options. Aroma has an incredible range of candles, burners, wax
melts, candle gift sets and a handy 'pic’n’mix' type selection of
gifts so that you can personalise the scents – sweets for your
sweet, sugar for your honey and all that... There are also some
lovely gift sets that have pre-selected candles and wax melts in so
it's a perfect present for someone who enjoys staying in more than
going out. The little wax burners are perfect too if you're not a fan
of candles or get bored of the same smell!
If
you know someone who's more into collectables and love to add to
their collection each time they get a chance to, head to RED5 and
check out their POP Heads collection! I know friends - fully grown
men may I add - who love these collectables and I do think they're
pretty cool. My little brother is quite hard to buy for at the moment
but he's also easily pleased so I figured that getting him a POP Head
means he can start his own little collection and add to it whenever
he wishes!
And
last but not least, the ones that are into everything. Games,
gadgets, toys and teddies – you got it, the kids! I think children
make Christmas so special and so giving them a little bit back each
year helps to get you into the festive spirit too! Build-A-Bear has
an amazing choice of teddies, dolls and characters ready to
personalise and be given as a new member of the family at Christmas
time. With a handy 'pay now, pick up later' service too it means that
the children can go and pick their cuddly friend up themselves and
experience the whole process of making their own teddy and even
choosing an outfit for them! Millie absolutely loves it in there and
this time, she picked one of the limited edition Peppa Pig teddys!
She absolutely loves her but I've told her that she has to be sent up
to Santa now ready for Christmas. She's not too convinced as the pig
is still stashed behind the sofa! Build-A- Bear also allow you to buy
and then pick up later once you've finished shopping (just because
the boxes can be a little awkward to carry!)
If
you're still really struggling for gift ideas, Highcross in Leicester
have a gift card service where you can buy vouchers for shops or for
the entire shopping centre and use it within all of the stores. I'm
guessing that at least one of the 100+ shops will have something that
your awkward relative will want! And they can also track the balance
of it via the Highcross PLUS app,
available on iTunes or Google Play.
The app has lots of offers that can be redeemed within Highcross too
– everything from money-off to free meals, so it's definitely worth
checking out!
And don’t miss
out on any opportunities to treat yourself. The Highcross PLUS app
has got loads of little goodies to help you recharge during your
Christmas shop like –
- Free glass of
prosecco at Carluccio’s
- 10% off at Hotel
Chocolat
- 2 free macaroons
at Patisserie Valerie
I
hope that this has helped in your hunt for Christmas gifts this year,
I have a few ticked off my list now however, there are still many,
many more that I'm yet to buy (or even look for!)
Happy
early
Christmas!
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