10 Great House Warming Gifts

It’s important to mark the occasion of a friend moving into a new home with an extra special gift. A new house is a place where they will start a new life, create memories, and enjoy their very own space. A house warming gift should be a celebration of this new phase. The present that you give should help them make the most of their new nest and heighten the excitement that comes with moving into a new home. Here are some gift ideas to give you inspiration.

Tool Box

Sooner or later every new homeowner is presented with the need for a good set of tools. Don’t let them come up short when the moment comes.

Personalised Products

From coasters to clocks, there is almost no product which you can’t personalise with a photo or text online. Have fun with the name of their new address, use a picture you know they like and get them something unique.

Christmas Gift Guide - The Adults Edition

It's often the adults that are particularly difficult to buy for at Christmas but hopefully these ideas will help you to purchase something magical for the loved ones in your life this December...

Bright Side Notebook - £7.99

It's always a good idea to have a notebook laying around for writing shopping lists, jotting down important things to remember or even by the phone for taking messages, and this one is a quirky and fun alternative to the norm. 

Personalised Chocolates From Thornton's

Receiving tasty treats from loved ones is always a pleasant surprise but when gifts are personalised too it adds an extra special touch. When food has your name on, quite literally, it also helps to prevent others from taking a sneaky nibble when they shouldn't, or it at least will make them feel a little guilty if they do!

Thornton's have a wide range of goodies and we were lucky enough to get the opportunity to try some; the 33 truffles above (£16) were our favourite and they are just one of the delicious products that we received. 

Take a peek at some of the others...

Father's Day Gift Guide

Whether dad likes his technology, fragrances or fashion we have selected some great buys that he will adore this June!

Hi-Tec Footwear
Winner of the Footwear Product of the Year award, these ultra lightweight shoes from the Zuuk range are described as an outdoor slipper as they are so comfortable; they slip on with ease and can be tightened with a toggle. They are ideal for travelling or light sports in particular but can be worn every day, for any occasion. There are different colours available to suit every taste and with breathable

WIN a Notebook and Pen Set from MadeByEllis #ChristmasGiftGiveaway

I'm a little obsessed with stationery and when it's pretty and personalised too it's even better!

This notebook and pen duo is from MadeByEllis and is just one of the beautiful products from their collection. They also have a range of writing sets, invitations, Advent calendars and Christmas cards too. Some great gift ideas.

You can add a name of your choice to the wire bound, hardback notebook and select a style that suits your taste - this includes crocodiles, owls and giraffe.
It contains 70 lined pages and has a miniature pen attached by a silver chain so there is always something to write with to hand... I'd quite like one for myself!

It would make a lovely stocking filler or an end of term treat for a teacher.

*** WIN ***

For your chance to win a notebook and pen set from MadeByEliis you can enter via the Rafflecopter entry form below.

The giveaway closes on 1st December 2013.

Good luck!

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Make sure you enter the previous competitions and return tomorrow for our next #ChristmasGiftGiveaway!

You can find out more information here: 

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WIN 3 Playsets from WOW Toys #ChristmasGiftGiveaway

I've loved working with WOW Toys over the past year as their products are such great quality and reasonably priced - something all parents appreciate.

They have kindly provided three wonderful playsets for one lucky child to enjoy this Christmas!

Tow Truck Tim and Rolling Ray

We reviewed this 5 piece set in 2012 and Jamster still plays with it now. The magnetic winch connects to the car and pulls it on to the truck and it works with the other vehicles from the range too. No batteries are required which is an added bonus and the figures are ideal for smaller hands. 

Dexter the Digger

With 10 functions and features including a friction-powered motor, realistic engine sounds and rattling boulders this is a great toy for developing motor skills and social interaction.

George's Dragon Tale

Your little one can save the day with George and his dragon, Smokey. The catapult fires the boulder to defeat enemies and knock down walls - perfect for role play games.

The set includes a push-along chariot

with realistic clippety-clop sound and is suitable for children aged 18m-5yrs.

*** WIN ***

For your chance to win three playsets from WOW Toys you can enter via the Rafflecopter entry form below.

The giveaway closes on 1st December 2013.

Good luck!

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Make sure you enter the previous competitions and return tomorrow for our next #ChristmasGiftGiveaway!

You can find out more information here: 

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WIN a personalised book from Penwizard #ChristmasGiftGiveaway

Imagine your little ones face when they receive a book filled with cute blue nosed bears, their name printed throughout and even their photo with a message from Santa! A personalised Me to You book from Penwizard would make a lovely gift for a child this Christmas.

Ordering is really straight forward and the book arrived just 2 days after creating it online.
It is perfectly proportioned for smaller hands and it is therefore ideal for stockings too!
It has 24 colour pages and features lovely imagery of Tatty Teddy plus there is the chance to upload a photo of your choice on the first page.

I chose to create this book for my friends daughter and fingers crossed she will adore it - I certainly do and Minxy thought it was lovely too. It is great quality with pretty festive style font.

*** WIN ***

For your chance to win a personalised book from Penwizard you can enter via the Rafflecopter entry form below.

The giveaway closes on 1st December 2013.

Good luck!

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Make sure you return tomorrow for our next #ChristmasGiftGiveaway!

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WIN a Lovehoney Romance Bundle #ChristmasGiftGiveaway

Spoil your loved one this Christmas or treat another deserving couple to a beautiful bundle of romantic goodies from Lovehoney.

What better way is there to say 'I love you' this December than with a sensual massage and scattered rose petals?!

Lovehoney Fabric Rose Petals

Romance goes hand in hand with roses so this pretty bag of petals will help to create a romantic atmosphere 

Lovehoney Handheld Body Massager

Helps to sooth away those aches and pains with ease

Lovehoney Mint Chocolate Flavoured Lubricant 

A great way to enhance every nibble and kiss - sweet yet fresh in taste

Swoon Massage in a Bottle Massage Oil

A lightly scented organic oil which helps to moisturise skin too

Hot Rocks Massage Treatment

A traditional method used for relaxation - heat the rocks in warm water and place on your partners body

This is a wonderful collection of items that would make the perfect present for that special someone. 

They will all arrive in pretty paper and boxed so you don't even need to worry about wrapping it yourself!

*** WIN ***

For your chance to win this prize bundle from Lovehoney you can enter via the Rafflecopter entry form below.

The giveaway closes on 1st December 2013.

Good luck!

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Make sure you return tomorrow for our next #ChristmasGiftGiveaway!

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Christmas 2013: Planning Ahead

Throughout the year, I am usually a calm and organised person, who plans everything well in advance. When it comes to Christmas, however, something mysterious happens. I don’t know whether it’s the mulled wine or maybe the sheer amount of chocolate in my system, but I lose all ability to organise. You can sometimes find me frantically searching my local supermarket for last minute gifts, batteries and wrapping paper with only a few days to go. My mind can be like a sieve!

This year, I have vowed to plan early to avoid the late night dashes and imperfect presents. I have already been looking online for some inspiration when it comes to gifts, so here are a couple of ideas I’ve had for the kids.

Every year, I like to get the kids something special with a personal touch. Your Design are a company that offer great personalised gifts. I really like the western style door plate, and with the Mini Mes enjoying role play games, it’ll really make them feel like cowboys and cowgirls, just like Jessie and Woody. 

If I was going to leave my shopping to the last minute, I’d really struggle when it comes to the kids. With every parent looking to secure their child’s perfect gift, popular toys sell out fast and it can be like entering a battlefield when you step into the toy shop. I mean, can you remember Jingle All the Way? (If you haven’t seen it, you need to)

Argos have released their list of the must-have toys for Christmas 2013, which you can read here. I had a quick look at it the other day, and there are a few things that I know Minxy and Jamster will love. 

Minxy loves animals, so I’m thinking about getting her the pink Teksta Dog. Another real puppy isn't on the agenda in the near future – plus I don’t think Spartan would like sharing the attention or the biscuits! However, this clever robotic dog will keep her happy as it responds to your voice and has over 100 interactive functions. 

I noticed that LEGO made two entries in the list. Jamster loves to build stuff and already has quite a collection of the bricks but I’ve recently found out that LEGO have combined his two loves in life by producing a Superheroes range. I may have to pick some up - I can’t wait to see his face on Christmas morning when he unwraps them!

What will you be buying the kids this year?

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