Christmas 2024 is quickly approaching, and you may be searching for inspiration on what to buy and wrap to pop under the tree for your loved ones this year. If that’s the case, you’re in the right place! I’ve pulled together my selection of thoughtful gifts and unique experiences for you to look through, with a view to finding some gems for your loved ones this year. Christmas is a time to come together, express gratitude, and most importantly, relax with family and friends. If you’re in need of a few ideas for your Christmas 2024 gifts, my guide might just spark some inspiration. If you are part of a secret Santa, you might find this post about Secret Santa poems useful for those gift tags.
Disclosure: Some items have been gifted, but as always, my opinions are my own.
Shine Your Light Cards
Let’s kick off this 2024 gift guide with a gift that will see you through to next Christmas. These gorgeous coaching cards have been designed to help you rediscover your confidence, joy and creativity. Helping you to prevent being bogged down by the weight of day-to-day life. Created by Clare Renée Thomas, who is a mindset and mindfulness coach, these cards are a more practical way of implementing a self-development journey, tackling one area at a time. There are 52 beautifully designed cards – one for each week which will help guide you through a more hands-on and practical way of improving your mental fitness and wellbeing. I think these are a wonderful idea and a perfect gift for someone to receive this Christmas.
Briar Rose Body and Hand Lotion
If you have a beauty or skincare lover to buy for, you should take a closer look at the range from Henley Woods. Their range is brand new and they offer gorgeous scented body care products and candles. I particularly love the scent of the Briar Rose lotion. It feels smooth and silky when it goes on and the scent is luxurious and lasts for ages. Just heavily!
The Henley Woods range has been designed to capture the essence of autumn woodlands, the winding river, vibrant summer meadows, and hidden gems of local hedgerows – which it does beautifully. I was immediately transported to long, lazy summer days surrounded by highly scented roses. It helps that one of my favourite smells is that of roses. This superb hand and body lotion has been created with organically grown ingredients, which have been carefully selected for their hydrating, antioxidant-rich, and protective properties – so they are good for your skin as well as being a treat to the senses.
Your recipient will love the packaging and they will also love that Henley Woods supports environmental efforts by donating to The Woodland Trust.
Ultra Rich Anti Ageing Face Cream
Whilst we are on the subject of skincare, another recommendation of mine for a great gift comes from The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company. Their Ultra Rich Anti Ageing Face Cream is a gorgeous addition to anyone’s skincare toolkit, it’s the perfect frankincense for wrinkles. Their highly restorative anti-ageing cream will help to hydrate your face and neck whilst also providing a barrier against UV rays.
This handmade face cream contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or fragrance oils. It only contains natural things like beeswax, avocado butter, and Sicilian bergamot – as well as a few other all-natural ingredients. It’s ideal for anyone aware of the effects of ageing on the skin and the beautifully presented glass jar would make for a stunning Christmas gift for a loved one. I’d be very happy if a pot appeared under my tree this year! Whilst you are on their website, have a look at their entire range, they’ve got some brilliant soaps, lip balms and more.
The Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer
If you’ve got a little crafter at home you should take a closer look at the Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer. This is ideal for children aged 8 or older who want to print photos, make school projects pop or just want to decorate all their stuff with amazing personalised stickers. My inner child has me screaming out for one of these. I only wish they were around when I was a kid – all the possibilities…
There’s a really intuitive app on which your kid can do all the design elements and then they can print them out on the included rolls of paper. There are even stickers and pens so they can finish their handiwork beautifully. The printer uses thermal printing technology which means there won’t be a big smudgy mess at the end of it – the prints dry instantly. What a great gift.
Lucille Longer Length Swimsuit
Want to get a bit more into fitness in 2025, then take a look at the lovely swimsuits that are on offer at Halocline Swimwear. They are designed to fit taller ladies or those with a longer body which is ideal for people like me. I love this new print of their ever-popular Lucille swimsuit. This is called Night Tropics and it’s so fresh and bright. It fits so well and feels fantastic on.
Swimsuits from Halocline are ideal as they are not only chlorine-proof, they also offer UV 50+ sun protection, so they are perfect for the pool and the beach. There are so many beautiful styles for you to choose from and they have a whole range of inclusive sizes, so there’s really no excuse to hit the pool.
Walk Like A Chicken
If you and your little ones are a fan of a scavenger hunt then Walk Like A Chicken is an ideal gift. It’s so much fun! An adult hides the scavenger tokens around the house and then as the kids find them, they have to move around in the way that the token says to – for example, hopping like a kangaroo or zooming like an aeroplane.
It’s a perfect winter activity that the whole family can get involved in. It’ll have you and your little ones in stitches whilst also bringing out their competitive side. It’s perfect for those aged three and older and will allow them to burn off some post-Christmas energy.
Bawbags Boxer Shorts
Want to buy some decent underwear for your other half (or kids) but are fed up with all the boring, samey-samey choices out there? Enter Bawbags. Their fun and funky boxer shorts are such cheeky and refreshing gifts to give this Christmas. Not only will your recipient love the fun, tongue-in-cheek designs, but you’ll also be contributing to an amazing company that works hard for charitable causes like the Teenage Cancer Trust and Cahonas.
If you browse through their selection online, you’ll be sure to find something that you’ll want to give and that your loved ones will enjoy opening and then wearing. They are incredibly soft and comfortable. The men’s boxer shorts are not only breathable but also wick moisture away. I also love the packaging of these – the cardboard packets and boxes are a breath of fresh air to the clothing industry. Hurrah for Bawbags.
Origin Coolmax Latex Pillow
Everyone needs a bit more shut eye, don’t they? So why don’t you give the gift of sleep this Christmas? The Origin Coolmax Latex Pillow is the perfect pressie for people who sleep – aka- everyone and anyone. This amazing pillow has a pressure-relieving and cooling latex core. No more turning your pillow to get the cool side in the summer. It’s perfect for those with allergies or sensitive noses, as it has a hypogenic, anti-allergenic cover which is machine washable. What’s even better is that it comes with a 30-day full refund guarantee – so you can snore your way through January knowing that if your pillow isn’t the perfect fit, your loved one can send it back. We recently tested out one of Origin’s amazing mattresses and honestly, it’s the best – such a comfy night’s sleep, so if you don’t want to give a mattress for Christmas, maybe start smaller with a pillow.
Pet Portrait
A pet portrait is a wonderful gift for any parent of a fur baby. It could either be a way of remembering a much-loved pet who has passed or honouring one that is still very much part of their day-to-day life. They are easy to create from a photo of your pet – to find out more take a look at my post about how to create a gorgeous pet portrait or visit My-picture.co.uk to customise your gift.
So here are a few suggestions to get you started on your Christmas gift list – or is it a wish list? I’m wishing you a happy Christmas and I hope the lead-up to the big day is stress-free and full of fun festivities.