Category: Gift Ideas

  • Affordable Christmas Stocking Fillers In Tesco

    Supermarkets are a great way to not only do everyday shopping but also gift shop too. These days they sell a variety of different products which makes buying gifts for people, especially for Christmas, an easy and sometimes inexpensive thing to do. Recently I went into my local Tesco to see what they had available for stocking fillers, Christmas Eve boxes and small gifts in general. So what did I find and how much did each item cost?

    Affordable Christmas Stocking Fillers In Tesco
    Treacle Moon’s Spiced Gingerbread Biscuit Shower and Bath Gel

    I’m a fan of Treacle Moon shower and bath gels. Not necessarily for gifting but for everyday use. They’re fun, great fragrances, good sizes and very affordable. But their seasonal Spiced Gingerbread Biscuit Shower and Bath Gel is such a seasonal treat this would make a great addition to a stocking, Christmas Eve box or hamper. £2.00 for 500ml.

    Treacle Moon’s Spiced Gingerbread Biscuit Shower and Bath Gel
    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set

    If you’re looking for something a little bigger and more gift like from the brand Treacle Moon, they currently have a gift set called The Fabulous Four in store. It contains 4 different shower and bath gels (Raspberry Kiss, My Coconut Island, Sunny Brazilian Love and Spiced Gingerbread Biscuit) which are nicely boxed and packaged up. Each are 100ml in size, and currently priced at £4.00 instead of £8.00 if you use Tesco’s loyalty card (Clubcard).

    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift
    Treacle Moon’s The Happy Collection Gift Set

    Another great value set from Treacle Moon, but this time the contents are a little more varied. The Happy Collection contains a bath bomb, body mist, shower gel and hand and body creme. Great for top to toe pampering. Usual price is £13.00, with Clubcard £6.50.

    Treacle Moon’s The Happy Collection Gift Set
    Lee Bancroft’s Rest & Recharge Sleep Set

    This collection of night time treats includes a satin pillow case, eye mask and 2 hair scrunchies. I can see this being used and loved by various ages, but someone who values a good night’s rest and doing it in style especially. Priced at £12.00, with Clubcard £6.00.

    Leo Bancroft’s Rest & Recharge Gift Set
    Lee Bancroft’s Ultimate Hair Accessories Scrunchie Set

    4 large and 4 small satin scrunchies is what you would get within Lee Bancroft’s Ultimate Hair Accessories set. My teenage daughter would love this, and so would many other teens and other various ages too. Priced at £8.00 down to £4.00 with Clubcard.

    Leo Bancroft’s Ultimate Hair Accessories Scrunchie Set
    w7’s Silky Knots Large Scrunchies

    Another small and cute stocking filler for those who love a scrunchie, this set only contains 3 but the packaging screams gifting. Nicely presented and the cost won’t break the bank. Price is £5.00 without a Clubcard, but with £2.50.

    w7’s Silky Knots Large Scrunchies
    So…? Escapes Body Mist Set

    So…? fragrances are winners in my house and one of my daughter’s favourite body mists. This set contains 4 body mists, each a different fragrance (Ibiza Dreams, Bali Breeze, Mykonos Nights and Venice Kiss). Each one is 50ml in size, so great to travel with. Usual price is £10.00, Clubcard price £5.00.

    So…? Escapes Body Mist Set

    I would quite happily buy most of these for family or friends, or even myself at the Clubcard prices. At full price? Probably not. But at these special prices they are affordable, inexpensive and great buys. You can pick thee up in your local store, or even order online.

  • I’ve Started Christmas Shopping, What Did I Buy?

    Love it or hate it, Christmas is coming! It happens at the same time every year. Some people like to be organised well in advance when it comes to purchasing gifts. Others are walking around shops wondering why they can’t get gonk covered wrapping paper on Christmas Eve. Which category do I fall into? I like to be prepared! Especially with how things are currently when it comes to the economy. So, have I bought anything yet? Maybe just a few things…

    Aldi’s Lacura CBD Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask

    I know lots of people that love a sheet mask. I saw these in my latest visit to Aldi and couldn’t help noticing they were £1.99 down to 99p. Aldi’s skincare range is actually really good and perfect for those who are on a budget but want to buy quality lotions and potions. I’ve never used this mask before, in fact, never seen it before! But it will make a great addition to my collection of smaller gift items.

    Aldi’s Lacura Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask
    Better Homes & Gardens Wax Melts

    I bought some of these a few weeks ago in Lemongrass & Ginger and absolutely loved them! Then I noticed they were available in another fragrance and I had to grab a few for my wax melt loving friends. Great scents, beautifully crafted and only 69p from Home Bargains.

    Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Botanical Infused Wax Melts
    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    One of the things I’m going to do is make up a little box of goodies for my daughter for Christmas. She’s into her fragrances and has started to use sheet masks. I’ve personally tried this one before and loved it, and for £1.69 in my local Tesco I thought this was perfect! She uses lots of products from the Simple range already, so I know they are kind to her skin, and I think she will enjoy using this.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    M&S Bath Fizzers

    I found this by chance while giving up the will to live in August looking for school shoes for my children. Did I leave with school shoes? No. Did I leave with a handful of various shaped and scented bath fizzers? Yes! Originally each one was £3.50 and they had been reduced to 49p! BARGAIN!

    M&S Assorted Bath Fizzers
    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    If anyone would have told me I would be buying my teenage son Lynx I would say they were having a laugh! The brand reminds me of high school. The boys would be drenched in the stuff, so I have a traumatic episode anytime I see the range. But my son likes the sprays. Is this a genetic thing that any young male MUST like Lynx? Anyway, I bought the 12 Day Countdown Calendar from Home Bargains because when I worked out the cost of each piece it’s actually cheaper to buy the set than individually (which is rare!). It includes 2 body sprays, 3 body washes, 1 antiperspirant, 1 pair of socks, nail clippers, travel bottle, charging cable, face cloth and comb. This was £6.99.

    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    So, this is me officially starting to buy for Christmas. Honestly? I don’t want to spend a fortune. When it comes to fragrance, bath, body or skincare I want to get smaller items and give as a selection to people which I think is nice and inexpensive. But I want these at the best prices which so far I’m doing quite well with!

    What will be next on my to buy Christmas list? Wait..and..see..

  • 5 Teacher Gift Ideas For Under £5.00!

    It’s nearly the end of the school year, and this is when some parents/carers are thinking about teacher gifts. This isn’t something that people should feel they HAVE to do, but personally I think my daughter’s teacher’s are brilliant so I will. It’s my way of saying thank you for all their hard work, especially considering how difficult the last 18 months have been. So a small gift will be winging there way to them in less than 2 weeks. If you are doing the same, what are you going to purchase? Or are you stuck for something to buy? Here are 5 gift ideas to help you out. These ideas are super affordable, each under a fiver and can be picked up in a supermarket or high street store.

    Miss So…? Secret Crush Perfume Mist from Superdrug. A clean, fresh fragrance with powdery and delicate musk notes. A really good perfume mist because it’s one that the majority of people will like e.g it doesn’t belong to a particular fragrance family such as floral, smells heavily bakery based etc. Always seems to be on offer and currently half price at £2.98. Review here.

    Miss So…? Secret Crush Perfume Mist

    Treacle Moon’s Marshmallow Hearts Hand Cream from Tesco. A highly moisturising, sweetly scented hand cream housed in super cute packaging! A great practical product and ideal for those teachers who have a sweet tooth and love these types of scents. Only £1.75. Review here.

    Treacle Moon’s Marshmallow Hearts Hand Cream

    Treacle Moon’s Marshmallow Hearts Shower & Bath Gel from Tesco and ASDA. If you want to match the hand cream with the shower & bath gel, this product is perfect for a gift duo! Scented the same, 500ml in size, lovely packaging and only £1.95! Review here.

    Treacle Moon’s Marshmallow Hearts Shower & Bath Gel

    Superdrug’s Turmeric Face Mask. A great detoxing face mask that leaves the skin feeling fresher and smoother. Brilliantly priced at 99p AND on a 3 for 2 offer with other skincare masks! So great time to buy a few if you have more than one person to buy for. Review here.

    Superdrug’s Turmeric Mask

    The Body Shop’s Moringa Bath Bubble. A small but mighty part bath bomb part bath truffle. Fragrance, foam and honestly at £1.50 a bargain! Comes in 4 other fragrances including Pink Grapefruit, a few of these in one gift bag with a card would be welcomed by anybody. Hopefully they have a bath and not just a shower….Review here for Moringa Bath Bubble, and Pink Grapefruit.

    The Body Shop’s Moringa Bath Bubble

    All of these items for the bath and body are under £3.00 EACH! The great thing about the products above is you could be doing your usual food shop or grabbing hair removal cream, and stock permitting, get these gifts purchased at the same time! Happy teacher shopping!

  • Last Minute Gift Ideas From The Body Shop

    With Christmas being a few days away, have we all bought and wrapped our gifts for our nearest and dearests? I hope so. Makes life a lot easier and less stressful. But lets be honest, there will always be someone who leaves things last minute or circumstances make it happen this way. Or even worse forgetting to buy for a particular person. I thought it would be a great idea to focus on one store/brand, that could help fill in some gift gaps where bath and body products would be needed. I’ve used and enjoyed all of the below products from The Body Shop, and I think many people would enjoy these too.

    Salted Caramel & Vanilla Reed Diffuser.

    Ideal gift for someone who loves using home fragrances. Is particular in regards to their home and enjoys home decor. Great for someone who has recently moved house or spending more time in their home, and you want them to feel cosy and comfortable.

    The Body Shop’s Salted Caramel & Vanilla Reed Diffuser

    Banana Bath Blend.

    Banana Bath Blend is a little different and unusual. The scent isn’t typical and it’s texture isn’t either! Perfect for the fruity scent lovers out there who enjoy bath time and use it more as a ritual rather than a way of cleaning themselves.

    The Body Shop’s Banana Bath Blend

    Moringa Bath Bubble.

    Who doesn’t love a good quality bath bomb? Fragrance, colour and even foam? Moringa Bath Bubble is not only a fantastic bath product but it’s one of the most affordable products you can buy from The Body Shop which makes itamazing if you are on a budget. Or better still inexpensive stocking fillers for multiple people. Fancy the same product, same price but different fragrance? Go for Grapefruit Bath Bubble which has a citrus twist to it and equally just as good.

    The Body Shop’s Moringa Bath Bubble

    Warm Vanilla Body Scrub.

    Probably my favourite product from The Body Shop to date! If not, one of my all time favourite body scrubs. Warm Vanilla Body Scrub is a great gift for those who want to look after and pamper their skin. Easy to apply and enjoyable to use.

    The Body Shop’s Warm Vanilla Body Scrub

    Delivery before Christmas is highly unlikely. But if you are able to visit a store or even have a Body Shop consultant nearby, I think the above products would make anyone smile and would be great gifts for Christmas 2020!