What To Get!? | Christmas Gift Ideas

Hello!

I love Christmas yet i'm trying not to get too excited too early, but with the Christmas lights being turned on in my town, Christmas Adverts and Christmas Shopping- I just cannot help it!

Every year i'm stuck on what to buy family members due to them being fussy, having all they could need and simply being on a budget- I thought i'd get a blog post up on gift ideas to help you guys out- please note: these aren't for everyone, just what i'm getting my family that I think they'll like and not breaking the bank too much!

I don't have a strict budget but with being 17 and only working part-time I don't have lots of money to spend all at once. I tend to buy smaller more affordable gifts as then I can purchase a few and put a lot of thought into them, there are many places online where you can find the same gifts for cheaper- I hope this doesn't sound to skimpy but I love getting more for my money!

My mother is probably the hardest to buy for, she's so fussy! She doesn't really like jewelry or perfumes, doesn't wear much make up and simply says 'I have everything I could ever want'. I decided to think about her likes and interests, coffee and birds! So this bird mug was mandatory, it's such a lovely size and i'm more than pleased with it- I think she'll love it! This was from a website called Sass and Belle- find it here.

I'm yet to think of what else to get her but i'm thinking of going down the lipstick route, chocolates and wine!

My dad is pretty easy to buy for, he'll be happy with anything! Usually I settle his favourite shaving gift set and he's happy! This year I thought i'd get a jokey present which he quite likes, I found this T-shirt on eBay, brand new which was quite considerably cheaper than else where! Again i'll probably buy is favourite shaving set and some Dad socks, a staple in every Dad's wardrobe!

Me and my sisters are so alike it was pretty much like buying for myself, gift sets, accessories and candles are always a good shout! This year my eldest sister moved out and I love shopping for home ware so it was inevitable that I had a hunt in the home ware sections! I came across this heart chalk board, perfect to pop in the kitchen or your room to help you remember to pick up some milk or an event. This again was from Sass and Belle- see it here. My other sister really likes Katy Perry and I saw that she released a perfume this year so I had a little look and found it on Fragrance Direct(which unfortunately isn't available anymore, so see it here) for a lot cheaper than elsewhere- she loved the original so i'm sure she'll love this one!

I also thought i'd throw some more gift ideas out there too so:

iPad or tablet case from Primark

-A case for their favourite device- e.g. their phone or iPad!-More often than not, candles are a winner! Yankee Candles are slightly more affordable here.

-Tickets to see their favourite band/singer/comedian in concert.

-Experience Day tickets, this could be sky-diving, a spa day or even afternoon tea!

-Beauty/Perfume gift sets- always a winner in my book!

-Something personal e.g. a printed photo canvas or album.

Do you have any gift idea's you'd like to share? Please let me know down below as i'm yet to buy everything!

Hope you're enjoying shopping!

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