Gift Guide 2023

Christmas 2023 is approaching a rapid pace and you might be looking for some inspiration on what to get for your loved ones this year. If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve pulled together some of the nicest gifts and gifting experiences that you could choose to send (or perhaps even receive) this Christmas. Christmas is a time to be together, be thankful and most importantly enjoy a little down time with family and friends, but if you need a little help in the gift department, this guide might give you some ideas.

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Ice Cream Maker from VonShef

Does anyone find that the ice cream in the shops has all become a bit samey? Well, why not treat your loved one to an Ice Cream Maker from VonShef? It’s as simple as adding your ingredients to the stainless steel bowl and pressing a button. The machine will churn your concoction into delicious soft scoop ice cream.

It takes around 20 – 40 minutes to make ice cream, sorbet or frozen yoghurt. The bowl has an amazing 2L capacity, so will make plenty for you to either share with the whole family or store in the freezer for a later date. I know it’s going to be a big hit in our household this year.

ScanWatch 2 from Withings

If you’ve read my ScanWatch review you’ll know that I really love the watches made by Withings. Well, they’ve just launched a new and updated version called the ScanWatch 2. In addition to the amazing health monitoring features of the original model, like the heart rate monitor, blood oxygen check and on-demand electrocardiogram (ECG), this newer version also tracks baseline body temperature, female cycle tracking, heart rate variability, whilst also recognising and tracking over 40 activities.

I’ve got to give a big shout-out to the 30-day battery life, which is so refreshing. I hardly ever run out of battery as it lasts such a long time and charges quickly when it does need a charge. The watch is brilliant and coupled with the app it is a really clever way of tracking everything to do with your health and well being. I love the sleep monitor and it’s really helping me to keep a consistent sleep schedule. In addition to tracking lots of different activities, it also has a handy step counter, so I can make sure I’m getting my 10,000 a day! The ScanWatch 2 shown is the Silver Black (42mm) which would make for a perfect gift this Christmas, but there are lots of great designs to choose from, including a 38mm in sand or pearl white. Head over to see which is your favourite design and find out more about what this amazing watch can do.

2L Air Fryer from VonShef

The Air Fryer has become the number one sought-after kitchen gadget. The 2L Air Fryer from VonShef, under the VonHaus brand offers an affordable and stylish option. Air fryers are ideal for those who wish to cook healthier meals in less time, using less electricity and less oil. It uses rapid air circulation technology to cook healthier dinners.

This Air Fryer has a large 2L basket, which has a handy non-stick coating. It comes with an automatic shut off and ready alert, plus also cooks food at temperatures between 80-200 centigrade. It’s very smart-looking and doesn’t dominate the kitchen counter. It’s definitely going to be the must-have gadget for any foodies you have in the house.

Unwins Windowsill Herb Seeds – Kitchen Garden Kit

If you’ve got a keen gardener on your gift list, then this lovely Windowsill Herb Kit by Unwins is a solid choice as a present for them. This super kit comes with everything you need to grow your own herbs right in your own kitchen window.

Simply unpack the kit, fill the pots with the supplied compost, plant your seeds and you’ll hopefully get a wonderful selection of kitchen herbs in a matter of weeks. The kits contains all you need to grow four delicious herbs – basil, chives, coriander, parsley and comes with this delightful wooden trough and full growing instructions.

Kids Gardening Gear

Whilst we are looking at gifts for gardeners, we should touch upon gifts for mini-gardeners. If your kids are anything like mine, they love being outside digging, planting (and eating) fruit and veg. If you do have outdoorsy kids, then there are some beautiful gifts from Kent & Stowe that would make for wonderful presents for your green-fingered children.

Let’s start with these adorable Kent & Stowe Kids Gardening Gloves. Available in pink and blue, both with a ‘roarsome’ dinosaur print which your little ones are sure to love. They are made with soft cotton to protect young hands while gardening.

These gardening gloves could be teamed with this high-quality Kent & Stowe Kids Hand Trowel & Fork Set. Does your little one always pinch your trowel and fork, leaving you the old, battered, plastic sandpit spade? Then you need to get this set for your child. They can help you in the garden with this set that’s been expertly designed for little hands. This set has been made using high-quality stainless steel and ash wood, so you know that it’ll last the distance. They will treasure their own little set when helping out in the garden.

And to top off the gardening gifts for your outdoorsy kids, why not pair the above with some seeds which they can grow? There’s nothing better than homegrown veg and you know that your kids will eat it if they have grown it themselves. They can also take pride in watching their seeds spring into life and bring joy to the garden. These Little Growers seed packets by Unwins are perfect for getting kids off their screens and outdoors. Who doesn’t love a sunflower growing competition? You can also see all the seeds available in this delightful range from Unwins.

Flamingo Flower Collection

For something a bit different this year, why not treat your loved one to a collection of Flamingo Flowers. These are some of my favourites as they look so special. They are a great choice if you are green-fingered and also if you aren’t, as they are very low maintenance. When these flowers bloom, they flower for weeks and weeks at a time. Within the Flamingo Flower Collection you’ll receive the following – Anthurium ‘Million Flowers’, Anthurium ‘Champion Lilli’ and Anthurium ‘Vanilla Champion’.

Framed Photo Print from MYPICTURE

If you are looking for a personalised gift for a loved one, why not think about getting a framed photo print from MYPICTURE? They will print a premium copy of your image and frame it in the picture frame of your choice. The frame is made from hand-polished acrylic glass, the print is set against a pure-white, museum-grade mount which will really make your photo pop. There are 5 frame designs to choose from – this would make a lovely gift.

You can get an exclusive 15% discount on all the amazing products available at MYPICTURE, simply use my code KETCHUP15, which is valid till the end of the year. The discount can also be used against anything that is already discounted. Wow!

HeyDoodle Colouring Mats

If you’ve got a budding artist in your household, one of these awesome HeyDoodle reusable silicone colouring mats would go down a treat. The one pictured is the Into the Wild A3 Mat from the ABC series. It comes with nine non-toxic markers and a handy carry pouch. It’s perfect for helping your child to practice writing, whilst exploring the wonderful world of animals. As it’s wipe-clean, your little one will be able to colour this in over and over again.

Levitos Cosmos Light

This amazing light-up planet is the perfect gift for anyone who loves space and science. It defies gravity and floats in the air, but also looks pretty awesome too. If you are wondering how this magic works, it actually uses electromagnetic induction to hover the planet above the base. It also slowly rotates and you can adjust the brightness and colour temperature. This Levitos Cosmos Light is such an unusual gift and would be well received.