6 Christmas Gift ideas for each Family Member
Struggling for gifts this year? – I know, it gets harder every year trying to think of what to get but don’t worry, i’ve created a list to help when trying to think of what to buy them that i’m sure will be received well.
Mother 👩🦱
- A Candle – and no not a cheap one your Mother deserves to be splashed out on and have a good quality one. Candles from Diptyque and The White Company supply great products and their candles are nothing but prove of this.
- Aesop Body Cleanser – Aesop are known for offering you, skin, hair and body care formulations created with meticulous attention to detail, and with sensory pleasure in mind. Aesop do a amazing Coriander seed body cleanser which has warm, woody aroma to it. Your Mother will appreciate adding this into her shower routine.
- Fluffy Lounge Socks – no explanation for this, just get them trust.
- A say yes day – for the shopaholic Mother who buys what she wants when she wants this is always a good idea. Spending quality time with your Mother and enjoying each other’s company is always needed. Do that spa day, book that holiday to Morocco, go to the Farmhouse. There’s no better time to do it then now.
- Dyson Hairdryer – it’s a investment but so worth it. Instead of spending money on weekly blow outs you can do them at home for free. If we are talking girl math the Dyson ends up being free.
- Get a nice perfume so your Mother can smell gorgeous to match how stunning she looks. Your sure to win the favourite child label with all these presents, it worked for me and sure will for you!
Dad 👨
- Starting strong we got the Yeti mugs. These come in all different shapes and sizes. They’ll keep your coffee warm and your water cold. Good for all the dads on the go and the long days a work.
- The book ‘Dad i want to hear your story’ – this book is a bunch of questions all in a little diary with all these questions centered around your dad trying to get to know him more. I just think it’s a cool thing that he can fill out and can also reminisce on memories whilst you also get to know his lore. It’s also a good chance for your Dad to start journalling and being in tune with his emotions.
- Next a nice knit wear is essential to keep his warm. Buck Mason, Zara and Ralph Lauren have some really nice ones.
- Moving on i suggest some sunglasses, we all know dads hate of getting sun in their eyes. I’d go for some Ray Bans or Tom Ford but you can go for cheaper alternatives.
- For the Golfer Dads have a look on ‘Green Swing’ or ‘Aspinal of London’ as they have really good products to enhance the golfing experience. Always good to update the golfing drip.
- On Aspinal of London the ‘Golf tidy’ is a good essential and on Green swing the boxes of Tees are great and if you wanted to they have a option to personalise them which is a cute touch.
- Lastly for the car loving dads i would say get things to decorate the interior like cup mats, a car bin, cool cigarette socket covers etc. I would just be careful with what you get as some Dads are protective and OCD with their cars so just stay quite general with it and get things that are on the more practical side.
Brother 🧑🦱
- Starting strong, clothes clothes and clothes. Not all brothers can dress so its your duty to help when needed. A nice rugby top always eats and Abercrombie & Fitch is the place to go, their very versatile and can be dressed up or down. Get a nice pair of jeans as this is the base of every outfit and yet again are versatile, i would go for Levis or Acne studios for good quality and long lasting jeans.
- Get him a season ticket to his cities team. Good if they actually support them but also good if they like football/rugby and the live experience with their mates and pints.
- Signed football/rugby shirt from their favourite player.
- Tickets to a concert or musical. I’d sure love a ticket to Hamilton!
- A nice pair of cufflinks. One of those things that people would rather not get from their own wallet but are a essential for those Events and Dinners. I have a really nice pair from Asos so could look there. Selfridges also supply a wide range.
- A Nintendo switch – life changing
Sister 👸
- A nice hot water bottle – for those days where the cramps are taking over your day. Yuyu do a nice long hot water bottle that will come in handy and its fluffy for the comfort aspect
- Silk trousers – let them feel like the queen they are and buy them a nice pair of silk trousers. Have a look at getting a pair from ‘no emotions’ they are the best!
- Digital camera – she’s the moment, she’s the IT girl she’s your sister, she deserves it
- An oversized hoodie that hoodies.
- The lore of hoodies is crazy but i’ll try my best to give you the best suggestions.
- Zara, Polo Ralph Lauren, Scruffers, Essentials, Seventh Stores, Sweats Collective, Weekday, Summit, Akimbo Club
- Diffuser with essential oils
- Oliver Bonas or Neom do good diffusers and for the essential oils it really depends on what your sister resonates with more. Different oils for different affects like calming, focus, sleepy etc.
- Dior Lip Oil – a must have for the girls and it doesn’t break the bank either so it’s a win win. Can also choose to personalise it for free and get their name on the product.
Grandma 👵
- Pyjama set – pretty generic but everyone wears them so why not get another set for the colder days.
- Heated blanket – good for comfort and takes those winter Netflix nights to the next level!
- A Grandchild Necklace – you can get different styles and designs but basically it has all the names of their grandkids on it along with her birthstone. Better than a painting of her grandkids. One it doesn’t clutter up her space, but two she can wear the necklace regularly or whenever she wants making it more practical.
- Quilling kit – or you could swap it out with any new or old crafty hobby they have like knitting, crocheting, depending on what she already does but i know a lot of older ladies like things like this.
- Cast-Iron skillet – Grandmas food is the best so make sure she has all the best supplies
- Tickets to a play or musical that she enjoys or a membership to the museum. Gives her an experience and something to actually do.
Grandpa 👨🦳
- A cap – get him a nice cap that could be of his favourite colour or his favourite country/team
- Socks – help grow his sock collection and get him some nice Ralph Lauren socks with the bears on it, there the best quality socks ever.
- Gardening tools – could find things to help with the gardening like a kneel mat to help when weeding so his knees are in less pain.
- Heated Drying Rack – so so useful and your grandpa will love it as it saves you a lot of power.
- Gift cards for his favourite shops
- Like i said for your dad but for your grandpa instead. The ‘tell me about your life’ book. So interesting to find about his life as well and see the answers to question you would of never thought about yourself.
Auntie 👩
- Pillow spray – ‘this works’ do really good pillow sprays that are an amazing addition to the bedtime routine.
- Glasses – for when the auntie hosts her friends. You have to make sure she has the coolest glasses to serve her Margaritas in.
- La Gent do cool, quirky glasses.
- A bag – a girl can never have to many bags so get your auntie a new bag she can use for her auntie duties when she’s on the go and needs to chuck her things in and go – oh and make sure to get a bag organiser they are so handy!
- Makeup bag – get a bag that can organise her makeup nicely, she’ll appreciate this next time she goes for a weekend away.
- Home Decor – get some cute house decor like vases, wall art, statues. Adds a touch of you in her house.
- Mint & May have very cool quirky decor, your sure to find something on their website.
- Hand Cream – always good to add more to the collection.
- The body shop, Aesop, Malin+Goetz, all good shops for a variety of hand cream
Uncle 🧔♂️
- Modern Radio – keep him updated with the news in the morning, he can also bluetooth his phone to play his party playlist when he’s hosting whilst simultaneously charging his phone
- Beard Trimmer – keep the uncles beard looking fresh and clean. Auntie will appreciate it.
- A Watch – get a nice smart causal watch that your uncle can wear at work.
- Hamper Basket – fill a basket with different beers and crisps for him to enjoy on the weekend after a long week of work.
- Personalised coasters – adds a nice personal touch to his house.
- Quarter zip – get a nice quality quarter zip as these are so versatile if you get the right type. Can be dressed down or up depending on the occasion.
- Ralph Lauen, Abercrombie & fitch and COS.
