Finding the perfect present often leaves you tearing your hair out, but we’ve taken away the stress and hunted down some gorgeous gifts so you don’t have to. If you’re stuck for ideas or simply hate shopping, take a look at our great pressie ideas at affordable prices and keep everybody smiling and make life that little bit easier.
Gifts for him
Think beyond socks and ties for the men in your life. We’ve got nothing dull here, just fantastic gifts that will put a big smile on his face.
Personalised gifts
Does he fancy himself as a bit of a George Clooney or perhaps a George Lucas? If he would love to see his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, check out this personalised film star calendar for £14.95 from Gettingpersonal.com.
You can spell out any name you want and it will be cleverly integrated into the twelve Hollywood-inspired pictures along with a personalised message of up to 150 characters on the front cover.
If you want to find a more individual gift, why not try Cafepress? You can either upload your own image or select an image on the site, and have them placed on various items including t-shirts, mugs and mouse pads.
There are literally millions of images to choose from, so whether the man in question loves poker or heavy metal you’ll be able to find a great selection. For other sites, where you can print a digital image onto clothes, try PhotoBox and SpreadShirt.
Gadgets and gizmos
If your man loves all things gadgety, Firebox is a great place to start. There are all kinds of silly, quirky items and clever gizmos to cover all budgets so take a look. Alternatively, try Iwantoneofthose.com, why sells similar items.
For more technology-based gifts, go to Smarterproducts.co.uk which is particularly good for energy saving gadgets.
If you want to buy iPod accessories, head to Currys i-Shop where you can get pretty much every accessory going.
Nostalgic gifts
If your man is still a big kid, at heart try out this Goonies Gift Box and let him relive his youth with a basket full of retro goodies like sherbet fountains and popping candy for £22.99. Once all the sweets have gone he can keep the tin box as a souvenir.
Does he love marmite? Visit the marmite store for all things marmite! We love the marmite toaster and the multi-coloured Andy Warhole-style poster prints. If chocolate is more his cup of tea there are lots of cute gifts at Cadbury Gifts Direct.
Grooming gifts
For the metrosexual man, a grooming kit is sure to be a winner and they can be picked up from most of the big department stores like John Lewis, House of Fraser and Marks and Spencer.
Or try specialised websites like Maleorder and Poshgeezer.
Gifts for her
Whether you’re looking to say ‘I love you’, ‘Happy Birthday’ or even ‘I’m really sorry’ we’ve got the perfect presents for your loved ones.
Girly gifts
If she loves to spend time in the garden, but prefers her nails to be pink, she might like this gardening set from the Pink Toolbox Co which you can buy from Amazon for £19.20. It comes with all the tools and gloves she’ll need and even some hand cream to restore glamour after a hard day’s digging and pruning.
For all things girly, check out a website called Hot Pink Angels, which is full of irresistible trinkets, candles, jewellery and fabrics, with lots of options for mums, sisters and girlfriends.
Pampering
Us girls love to be pampered, so toiletries are always a safe bet. Lots of shops and department stores do great gift packages to make smellies that little bit more special. The Body Shop has lots of bath, fragrance and skin care items, ranging from less than a tenner to £35, and delivery is free for purchases over £20.
For branded make-up you can save yourself a heap of money by going online to sites like LookFantastic and Feel Unique.
Feel Unique is based in Jersey so the products are tax free – a saving they have passed on to customers. There is also free delivery and a special offers text box with a drop-down menu that lists all the free gifts that are available with purchases. So, take a look and see what’s up for grabs.
If you’re buying her perfume, don’t bother hitting the high street: you’ll almost certainly pay more than you need to. Buying online is generally much cheaper. Try sites like: Cheap Smells, Perfume Point, Fragrance Direct, Benefit UK, Buy Cosmetics, My Beauty Secrets and Salon Skincare.
Fashion
If you dread the thought of walking into a shop to buy clothes for someone else don’t fret: there are lots of great online stores where you can get fashionable garments at great prices. All you need is the correct dress size, so sneak a peak at one of her labels and check out online fashion stores, such as ASOS, or find out which high street shops she uses and browse through their online sites, keeping an eye out for any online discounts.
Sign yourself up to Koodos where you can get early access to amazing sales on top designers. If you’re partner loves her Jimmy Choo shoes, you’re bound to find her a designer bargain here.
For great accessories visit Tightsplease and MyTights, where you can find lots of trendy and affordable socks, tights and stockings.
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Gifts for kids
Let’s face it, there really isn’t any point spending lots of money on presents for your kids because they’ll either be bored of it in a week or it will get broken within days. Instead, look for affordable gifts to keep them entertained for hours.
Arts and crafts
For a fantastic way to spend time with your offspring, why not get creative with an arts and crafts kit? The Early Learning Centre has lots of fun collage materials, like pom-poms, glitter, and feathers to decorate a card, box, or anything you choose.
Sports fun
Keep your kids active. Buy them toys to get them in the garden having fun and running about! Wilkinsons has lots of cheap toys ideal for outdoor play like this First Swingball cricket set for £10.
Amazon is also great for saving money on sports equipment for kids and remember if you spend more than £5 you won’t have to pay for delivery.
Toys and games
One of the best places to look for small toys is Hawkins Bazaar, which is full to the brim with unusual items that kids of any age will love. It’s an excellent one-stop shop for stocking fillers at Christmas time or smaller gifts on birthdays. Boys and girls will love all the magic tricks and silly games. And, even better, there are lots of items available for under a pound!
Special occasions
Is there a wedding around the corner? Has your son has just passed his driving test? Check out these gifts for something a bit different.
Engravings
Why not try an engraved gift to mark the occasion in style. This website will deliver to the UK for free in 14 days and offers free engraving (up to 40 characters, or less for smaller items) plus free stylish gift boxes which can be personalised with a suitable message or left plain.
Memory boxes
Celebrate the arrival of a baby with a memory box to store anything from first shoes to a first tooth. Memory Hands has a great range of elegant keepsake boxes. If you’re feeling creative, buy a plain box of your choice and decorate it yourself with ribbons, buttons, glitter or whatever takes your fancy.
Bubbly
Most of us like to celebrate with a glass or two of something tasty. Lots of stores do lovely gift packs, or for something a bit different why not personalise wine, champagne, or even spirits at Winegifts4u where you can use your own image or pick one of theirs and design a personalised label with any message?
Also, if you’re fond of a good tipple, join a wine club like the Sunday Times Wine Club. You can have top quality wines sent to your door and access lots of special offers.
Keepsakes
For a wedding or anniversary gift, it’s nice to give something that can be kept forever to remind them of their special day. Turn those memories into art by getting photos from the day printed on canvas.
Try Snapfish where prices start at £24.99.
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