Here we go again! It’s that time of the year when we’re caught in between the excitement of spending time with our loved ones and the horror of looking for the perfect Christmas present.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably left the Christmas shopping to the very last minute…Now you’ve found yourself frantically scrolling through thousands of results on Google, Amazon and Etsy.

The Anatomy of the Perfect Christmas Gift

A good Christmas gift should be unique, thoughtful, different from last year, special and above all – not break the bank! You’re with me on that?

Plus, certain people (like mums) are particularly hard to find presents for. They tend to say that they don’t want anything… be careful, that’s a ruse! You’ll find out that when you do get them something thoughtful and sweet, you’ll make them incredibly happy!

Another difficult category are men… I think the problem with men is that whenever they do need something, they just go out and buy it (or order it online…). Which leaves them happy as larry, while you’re sitting there doing hours and hours of research in an attempt to find SOMETHING they will find interesting and useful.

Christmas Gifts for Mums

Personalised Pillow 

I think it’s a very cute gift and something that will make your mum smile every time she’ll see it lying around the house.
Etsy has a wide variety of customisable pillows – but make sure to look at the delivery time, as some of them might not arrive in time for Christmas!

Plants

Plants are wonderful and sustainable gifts that bring life (and fresh air) into every room! How cute is this purple TRADESCANTIA ‘SITARA’ by PatchPlants?

Tea Subscription 

Another cute and very unique gift is a tea subscription. Since I happen to be the co-founder of teapro.co.uk – an educational loose leaf tea subscription, I will also give you a special Christmas discount! Enter code CHECKLIST25 for 25% discount and give the gift of tea for as little as £18.

Why Teapro?

Teapro takes you on a sensory journey through the world of loose-leaf tea. Each month, subscribers receive a themed tea box containing four unique varieties, stylish tea-ware and education about their benefits, history and culture. Teapro are on a mission to ditch the teabag and create a sustainable, plastic- free society.

The photo below is our Black and Yellow box, featuring supreme rare yellow buds, festive hand tied pagodas, wild Wuyi Mountain tea and a robust Rwandan black alongside a sticker album, cork coaster and easy to use three-piece infuser glass.

Christmas Gifts for Men

AIRPIX – Aerial Pocket Camera

This cool aerial easy to use camera is fresh of its Indiegogo funding campaign and is now ready to order via their InDemand section.

Sportswatch

Fitbit watch is an awesome gift for guys! Sleek, useful and a fraction of the price of an Apple watch 🙂

“If you can read this” Socks

I’m usually not a big fan of sock gifts, however these are absolutely adorable and really funny!

Other cool quotes:

“If you can read this, bring me a cuppa.”
“I’m reading, don’t bother.”
“If you can read this, bring me a pizza.”
“If you can read this, bring me treats.”

Christmas Presents for You

Last, but not least I’d like to focus on you. I know Christmas it the time when our money literally goes out of the window, but at the same time – what’s the point in living our life, if we don’t take time to actually enjoy it? So this Christmas, make sure to treat yourself. You can go all out, or keep it simple – the main thing is that you acknowledge that this year you deserve a treat!

Invest in Yourself

Personally, I love learning something new and acquiring new skills. Sometimes I do it by reading hundreds of articles and watching a crazy amount of tutorials – other times I invest in a cool course.

If you’ve ever been interested in pursuing fashion or styling as a career option, I would highly recommend you to check out the courses offered by London College of Style. 

They have amazing tutors, and the standards of their classes are incredibly high! I’ve interviewed some of their alumni in the past and was absolutely gob smacked by what they’ve achieved after going through the course!

Learn to Relax

Personally, I find it very hard to take time just to relax. Although, I know how absolutely crucial it is! That’s why I tend to book some cool getaway, a spa or some other cool activity which will allow me to break out of my routine and re-connect with myself.

Last year, I booked indoor sky diving and absolutely loved it! Such an incredible experience – you’re literally flying!