Surely I’m not the only one who thought they were pretty much prepared Christmas wise, only to realise there are one or three people that need a small gift or gifts for the the festive season? But in all seriousness, I do not have a big budget and I definitely do not have the time to run up and down the high street like a crazy woman to fill these present gaps. And I’m sure YOU don’t either! So if you’re still looking for some bath and body stocking fillers and you shop in the supermarket store Aldi, read below. All of these products I’ve bought, used and reviewed. And it’s safe to say I would give (and have done) these as small gifts or part of a selection of small pieces. And the best bit is these are all under £2.00 each!
This was something I purchased last year and was surprised and happy to see it in stores again this year. This is a very nourishing and protective hand cream which works great on dry hands, especially now it’s a colder season and central heating is on full whack. £1.49 for 65ml.
I expected these to be limited edition but they’ve been in my local store for a few months now and regularly replenished. Beautifully scented product that creates lots of bubbles, and would no doubt create a relaxing bathing experience for any wannabe mermaid. £1.79 for 500ml.
My latest discovery and purchase from Aldi’s Lacura range. Fits in perfectly with this time of year scent and packaging wise. If you know someone who has a thing for hand washes (you will know who they are trust me!), likes to use hand cream and has a massive collection of bath and shower gels, they probably would appreciate these. You could pick up all three in this fragrance, each priced at £1.99 (400ml of shower gel, 100ml of hand cream).
Aldi’s Lacura Winter Candy Apple Shower Gel & Hand Cream
There’s still time to grab a few items that you need to get for Christmas presents/stocking fillers. You really don’t have to spend too much on good items for the people in your life. Even better if you can grab these during your normal day to day shopping of groceries!
It’s November. I can type the word CHRISTMAS without displaying a nervous twitch. My heart finally can embrace this time of year, so it seems a good time to talk about something most people buy for the start of the festive season, which is an advent calendar. And who doesn’t love them? Totally acceptable to eat a piece of chocolate at 7am before school or work. Sampling the delights of various flavoured gins daily and wolfing down a mix of cheese any cheese board would be proud of! Yes please! Advent calendars are popular, and more imaginative than ever in regards to what they contain. But I’m going to focus on areas closer to my heart (rather than stomach), which is bath bombs and wax melts. So guess what I’ve bought myself? A wax melt advent calendar from Fragrantasia, and a bath bomb advent calendar from Bomb Cosmetics.
I love wax melts, and discovered advent calendars containing these a few years ago. I opted to purchase Fragrantasia’s for Christmas 2021 because I bought one last year and loved it! Not only that, but I am a regular user of their wax which I can say is of an excellent quality. So a no brainer purchasing this.
Standard rectangular shaped advent which this year has the ever popular gonk image on the front. Looks fun and festive but not taking itself too seriously or too traditional appearance wise. Very much on trend with it’s appearance.
25 doors hold a different wax melt behind it. All fragrances are different, so no duplicates here. The first 24 days will contain a sample size of wax which will be the perfect size and amount to pop into a warmer, and will provide a few hours of fragrance. But door number 25 is a special and big one, because it’s keeping what I think to be a full size piece of wax ready to discover and melt.
Fragrantasia’s Wax Melt Advent Calendar 2021
Fragrantasia have two advent calendars available. One containing traditional Christmas scents for those who want to get into the festive fragrance mood, and also one containing their best selling fragrances. Ideal for those who want more of a general mix of scents and not too concerned about them being themed. I opted for the traditional Christmas one because I want to be more like Elf than The Grinch this year, and I love these scents anyway!
So how much is this box of waxy goodies? £25.00 plus p&p. And yes, you can buy wax melt calendars on the high street for less but I now the quality I get with this brand and will not be disappointed! Plus loving hand poured and packaged by a one woman company rather than a factory, so I now which one I would rather choose! If you want one of these please hurry up as these are close to selling out. Check out the traditional Christmas version here, and the best sellers version here. Your home will thank you in December!
Fragrantasia’s Wax Melt Calendar 2020
Bomb Cosmetics Advent Calendar.
I really wanted a bath bomb or bath product advent calendar this year. I’ve never had one before and I knew I would love opening each day wondering what was behind each door. So I did find one with a vendor I love but it sold out! So doing a quick search I found Bomb Cosmetics advent on a special price on Amazon so thought let’s give it a go! I’ve had bath bombs, fizzers and soaps from them before so had a good idea what to expect quality and style wise so why not?
This advent calendar is shaped traditionally but not styled traditionally at all! A brightly coloured shade of pink makes this stand out.Each door has a simple but cute outline of a present shape on the front. It’s important to note that there are 24 doors rather than 25.
Bomb Cosmetics Bath Bomb Advent Calendar
So what will this calendar contain? This doesn’t just contain bath bombs. If you want to be sneaky you can look on the back of the calendar because it mentions the ingredients and name of each product. It doesn’t tell you which product is behind which door thankfully! But what you will get is a mix of soaps and bath blasters which is what they call their bath bombs. Just having a quick glance they all seem different in fragrance and type so lots of variations for the opener. Important point to make, these products won’t be full size and are minis. If they were full size the box would be massive and so would the price tag!
When I bought this it was on a special deal of the day price down from £19.99 to £12.10. AND at the time of writing this post it still has that special price! Very affordable but would suggest to order sooner rather than later if you fancy it. Link can be found here.*
So have you bought your advent calendars yet and what type? Please don’t mention if you have bought a gin one because that will upset me way too much!
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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.
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 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.
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.
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!
