Christmas Gift Guide for Adults 2023: Gifts which will be greatly received
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I love this time of year and get into the Christmas spirit very early; in fact, our Christmas tree has been up since the middle of November. I was having a huge sort out, as I do at this time of year every year, out with the old and in with the new in a way. I like to donate, sell or rehome unused items before new gifts arrive in the house. This way, I feel we have a little more space for those items, and it is the best time to make a little money by adding items to eBay, Vinted or even Facebook Market Place/local selling sites.
Here I am sharing with you my Christmas gift guide for adults 2023, gifts which I am sure will be greatly received, as let’s face it, adults can be some of the hardest people to buy for – they have all they need, and generally don’t tend to add a lot to their wish lists.
Reusable items are a must these days, plastic is out and insulated reusable cups are the perfect gift for everyone. They not only keep cold drinks cold but also can be used to keep hot drinks hot for hours.
Featured above are two different insulated stainless steel cups. The smaller is a stainless steel 330ml wine tumbler. Made from stainless steel with a double-walled vacuum insulated layer. This wine tumbler will keep your hot drinks hot for up to 3 hours and also keep cold drinks cold for up to 9 hours. Each of these cups includes a new design of slide-close, press fit lid. The lid features a silicone O ring to seal with the cups walls, whilst the mouthpiece slide, covers the liquid flow hole when shut.
This is the perfect companion for the following drinks: Wine, Coffee, Tea, Cocktails, Soft Drinks & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Juice, Beer, as is priced at £16.49 however is currently on offer for £13.49. Available in Black or White.
The larger cup is a 550ml insulated stainless steel coffee tumbler, available in black or white and priced at £19.99 (on offer currently for £14.99). This tumbler can be used for hot and cold drinks. Take with you on the school run to help warm you up or keep in your bag when heading to your favourite coffee shop, taking a reusable cup will not only save you money on your favourite beverage but it far better for the environment too!
VASO also have a range of glass straws for you to reuse, teamed these with their bamboo straw cases and you can pop them in your bag ready for when you next head out for a drink. Available in three lengths – 15cm, 20cm and 23cm – with cases available to fit all sizes.
Gifting personalised items shows you have put a lot of thought into a present. These aren’t items you can walk into a store to buy and no-one else will have the same gift (unless you’ve created more than one yourself).
VistaPrint have a huge range of photogifts which can be created using your own photos for the personal touch which can be kept forever, from calendars, posters, magnets, mugs, bags, canvas’ and so much more.
With so many gifts available, there is a range to suit all budgets and something available for every family member.
These Photo Tiles are one of my favourite items currently, available in a square or hexagon design from £6.99 per photo tile. There is no need to put these up with a hammer and nails; these come with double-sized adhesive fixings, which can be easily repositioned many times without damaging your walls.
Another lovely gift is a large cotton tote bag in which you can personalise yourself with photos, logos, and even your favourite quote. These are £10.20 each or if you buy more than one the price reduces for the more items you purchase. Perfect for popping into your handbag, bag or even keeping in the boot of the car – these are a great size for using to carry your shopping on your top-up shop which we all end up doing a few times a week.
Strong, sturdy and reusable.
Three course meal for two at Home from Buyagift
Buyagift always have the perfect gifts for everyone, from theatre trips, spa days, experience days or even meal/letterbox kits which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
While heading out to enjoy a trip or experience day is suitable for some, not everyone can go out to enjoy a restaurant meal which is why this Côte at Home Steak Date Night for Two voucher is a wonderful gift this Christmas.
By purchasing this voucher you are gifting a restaurant-quality meal at home for two people, which will be delivered on a day of their choice, making it a thoughtful and convenient gift for loved ones to enjoy in the comfort of their own home.
This includes a pre-prepared and ready-to-cook three-course meal for two people at home.
You will be able to savour indulgent, French-inspired food in the comfort of your own home – just book your delivery day and receive three delicious courses delivered straight to your door, pre-prepared and ready to cook. With a starter of French Onion soup with Comté cheese croutons and Fougasse, followed by a succulent Ribeye Steak served with garlic butter, creamed spinach and frites. Finish off with a silky Crème Caramel that combines a set vanilla custard and dark caramel for a sweet treat to end the meal.
This Abucay vase in shiny nickel is a real eye-catcher. The flower vase is made from aluminium, which impresses with its unusual design and brings out dried flowers perfectly. With its simple, elegant look, it can be combined with other decorative items in many ways and cuts a fine figure everywhere.
Use to display silk or dried flowers elegantly in your home or cut down fresh flowers for a wonderful centre piece for any table. Due to the simple design, this will fit perfectly into any home.
The Berries reed diffuser from the Copenhagen Candle Company is a perfect addition to your home this Christmas. Berries is a juicy fruity scent which opens with top notes of redcurrant, raspberry and cassis with a spicy heart of clove and cinnamon.
The Copenhagen Candle Company have a range of diffusers in different sizes and fragrances. This Berries diffuser is available in a mini gift set version which contains 3 mini diffusers so you can place in different rooms throughout your home – priced at £16 (on offer for £12).
And is also available in a 150ml size for £14 (on offer for £12) and a 400ml size for £20 (on offer for £16).
This is such a wonderful gift for those who love entertaining and who often host dinner parties/entertain a few guests in their home. A great way to start a conversation, and also helps to reduce the amount of cooking you will have to do when entertaining.
This set comes with two interchangeable cooking plates; a natural stone surface which gently seals in flavour and moisture for maximum taste, and a non-stick grill for finishing food with a deliciously streaky sear. Including 8 mini pans for each diner to place underneath the grill, offering the perfect place to heat cheese, eggs, sauces or even desserts without making a mess.
With the VonShef 8-Person Raclette Grill, you and up to 7 guests can experience the charming joy of grilling, searing and frying your own food directly at the dining table.
Simply gather your selection of ingredients, then sit back and relax as guests take control of creating their own mouth-watering gourmet feast.
Complete with interchangeable natural stone plate and non-stick grill
A thermostat dial offers you total control over the grill’s temperature
8 small pans are included for heating foods such as cheese, eggs, sauces and even desserts
The non-stick grill surface allows healthier cooking while making clean-up easy
A non-slip mat offers enhanced stability
Wooden handles make moving the grill easy
Dimensions – 48cm x 23cm x 13cm (Length X Width X Height)
The Secrets of Life series is written for everyone who, frankly, needs a spot of cheering up, and will provide conversation starters for years after reading! O’Connor’s easy-going, conversational style brings an outsider’s questioning eye to the great forces behind life.
Book 1 – How Did Life End Up With Us?
The first book in the four-part series contends that if we set received wisdom to one side and really dig into the facts, there are actually very few ‘secrets’ in life.
This book delves into explanations as to the reasons behind why cooperation is the strongest force in life, and why altruism is the proof for the ‘gene-based theory of evolution’.
Book 2 – How Did We Get To Be So Different?
The second book in the four-part series debates the steps that led to us being so completely different to anything that had ever appeared before. If we really were just another kind of animal off the production line of life, then what were the revolutions that turbo-charged our abilities? How is it possible that we only arrived a fluttering of an eyelash ago compared to evolutionary time, yet we are now so completely dominant over everything else in life?
Book 3 – Why Do We All Behave In The Way We Do?
The third in the four-part series explains how game theory developed and why it came to show us not only how humans arrive at their decisions but why so much of the apparently bizarre behaviour of the natural world has the same mathematical logic to it.
Book 4 – So What Does It All Mean?
The final part in the four-part series shows what the theories, research, and science all add up to. It examines the evidence that illustrates how wrong most people in thinking the world is descending into darkness and chaos and shows instead that it’s actually improving at an astonishing rate. This explains, the author says, why in spite of the constant challenges our world faces, the human race is actually improving by the day rather than becoming worse.
This is quite possibly the perfect coat for the winter period. It is super warm, available in 7 colour options and also in regular, petite and plus sizing.
I often struggle to find a warm coat, which I actually like, but I honestly think this ticks all the boxes for things I look for in a winter coat.
It is long, I am 5ft 2, and this comes to my knees. A bungee waist drawstring can adjust its size at the waist. The sleeve cuffs can be adjusted via a velcro fastening, and the inner sleeves are rib-knitted for a cosy fit.
This waterproof Expedition collection parka coat uses 600 fill-power down to give uncompromising warmth all winter long. The shell is waterproof and seam-sealed (in other words, WINTER-proof) – and this I have tested in recent weather. While my legs have been soaked on school runs, my entire body has been kept dry and super warm – in fact too warm if I’ve been wearing a top and a jumper under this coat.
It includes a plush Sherpa fleece lining in the detachable hood, chest pockets (lined in a super soft fleece) that you can use as handwarmer pockets, plus side vents for easy movement. Rip-grip outer cuffs and rib-knit inner storm cuffs even keep the cold from creeping up your sleeves.
This coat has pockets everywhere – you really don’t need to carry a handbag when wearing this coat. There are two bottom external pockets on each side, additional top outside zipped pockets on each size and also hidden internal pockets on each side.
With sizes from UK size 8 up to size 30 and 7 colour options, this is the only coat you will need this winter, and being fully washable it will last you for many years to come. Priced at £117.
Little’s, is a Devon-based family business who have been making coffee for over three decades. Little’s is bringing the coffee shop home, turning up the flavour and cranking up the quality of instant, pod and ground coffee.
The Christmas Spirit range is a super high-quality Arabica coffee infused with the festive flavours of orange, brandy, cinnamon and vanilla. If Santa were to drink coffee (which he probably does being Finnish and all) this is what he would drink. All day. Every day. Light a candle, stick Bublé on and get yourself into the festive spirit in just a few sips. Pairs particularly well with a boozy mince pie and clotted cream.
This really is a unique and personal gift which you can not buy in shops. It is custom-made for the recipient with their postcode, and you can personalise it with your own text and photo to make it a really special gift.
Small custom-made maps start from £6.99, large maps are £18.99 while framed versions are £79.99.
The above featured map is for My Father-in-Law and the photo is of his boat at the front of his house. We love visiting his new home, fishing from the front of his house, and heading out on his boat – and this gift is even more meaningful as he is an architect.
Our homes have fascinating stories to tell. The spaces we inhabit and the objects within them reflect many aspects of our lives and our inner selves. In The Secret Life of Clutter, ten intimate and touching stories take you on a profound journey as people discover what their cluttered homes reveal about their lives and make life-changing shifts when they start to let go and move on.
The secret to creating a calm and nurturing home is to uncover the psychological reasons that lie beneath your clutter and to understand that what is blocking you in your home and your life is often the key to moving forward. Unlocking some of the meaning your possessions may hold can free you to say goodbye to what you no longer need, whilst keeping your precious memories intact.
The insights revealed in this book will help you understand some factors that may sabotage your efforts to make more space. It will inspire you to take action and create a home that you love, that loves you back – a home that reflects who you are and the life you want to live.
In my opinion, nothing is better than arriving home in the cold weather, kicking off your outdoor shoes and pulling gon a nice, fluffy warm pair of slippers.
These Shearling-Collar Suede Slippers from fitflop are the ultimate luxury, especially after a long hard day – not only keeping your feet warm but providing cushioning and comfort too.
Flitflop slippers are ultra-plush and stylish, and are available in three colour options: Black, Brown Mix or Desert Tan (featured here).
They have a contemporary edge to classic fuzzy slippers. Teaming a sleek one-piece suede upper, sporting a wide warm shearling collar, with a directional chunky sole. Fully lined in the same thick fluffy shearling to keep your toes toasty. Elevated detail includes leather welts and subtle debossed logos. On a lighter clean-look version of our Microwobbleboard™ midsole: the original triple-density tech – pressure-diffusing, impact-reducing, cloud-like magic – sits inside a sleek EVA/rubber shell (with rubber pods on the bottom giving excellent grip should you need to pop outside). Priced at £130 anyone would be thrilled to find these under the Christmas Tree.
Qwickhose® Starter Set contains all you need to kick off your Qwickhose® experience for gardening & cleaning. The set includes our revolutionary patent-pending hose connectors, which offer more hose grip than leading brands resulting in less leakage and no pop-offs.
Qwickhose connectors swap the typical plastic ‘teeth’ fitting for our unique, wing-lock system. They fit 12.5 to 13mm hosepipe and are universally compatible with any accessories (e.g spray guns & Sprinklers).
Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey with “Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts.” This cookbook is a culinary masterpiece brought to you by none other than TV chef extraordinaire Jeremy Pang and the celebrated School of Wok.
Imagine over 80 Asian-inspired recipes designed to turn your family dinners into unforgettable culinary experiences. The best part? You won’t need a chef’s hat or years of culinary training to make these dishes. We’re talking about recipes that are not only delicious but also super easy to whip up, leaving you with more quality time at the dinner table.
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Clare
Hi, I'm Clare (Emmy's Mummy). A former Nanny and Mother of 2 - Emmy (born February 2010) and Harry (born October 2012). We are Essex based and share our adventures and misadventures of a busy crazy life.
