This year has flown over yet again and here we are in the midst of a Christmas like we use to have! Due to covid, a lot of the buzz around the Christmas period has been missing but this year it feels like things might be gradually getting back to normal.
With that in mind here are a few gifts that I would recommend for friends and family for Christmas 2022.
First up is the adorable Planet Buddies Wireless Speaker. This cute little chap is the most adorable penguin I have ever seen! Planet Buddies Bluetooth speakers easily connect to any Bluetooth 5.0 devices, including iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets within a 33ft range, great to use as indoor or outdoor speakers. RRP: £22.99 from Currys
Also from Planet Buddies is this adorable seat protector and organiser. How many times have you been in the car and needed to reach around to pass the little ones something?! This way they have everything to hand and can even set up a tablet to watch on the go! RRP: £27.99 from Amazon
A blast from the past is the Tamagotchi! I loved taking care of mine when I was young, I think it is a toy that has stood the test of time but I am also delighted to see that there is a new generation of Tamagotchi with the new Pix! Use the camera to take photos with your Tamagotchi character and at their party, cook, find new Tamagotchi friends outside, and have your character go on playdates. Touch buttons allow you to interact by customizing your items, bathing your character and petting your Tamagotchi character with a swipe of a finger! RRP: £49.99 from Amazon
You know my love of candles and I have found the most amazing scent – Iced Snowberries from Partylite. Iced Snowberries is a fruity infusion of fresh-picked peach and golden apple chilled with crisp cranberry and cool cassis. The 3 wick candle retails for £24.99 and has a burn time of 25-45 hours. Available from Partylite
Boxing day for us is all about the games so you can guarantee we all get at least one family style game each year. This year I think Ghosted is going to become a quick favourite as a kind of murder who dunnit! Be the first to solve the crime through a process of elimination by asking clever questions and gathering evidence. With Wacky Weapons, Hilarious Suspects and Mad Motives! RRP: £19.99 from Amazon
Another game which is bound to be a laugh, whether you can sing or not, is Spontuneous. If you’ve ever heard a word that’s caused you to spontaneously break into song, then Spontuneous is for you. One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word. Don’t worry though, talent is NOT required. RRP: £25 from Argos
I posted the other day about my love of my new Vendula Gin Bar bag so of course this has to be on my Christmas gift list for this year. Who wouldn’t love a themed bag or purse gift. The attention to detail and originality of Vendula creations make these the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Someone may have gifted me the Tattoo Studio bag after my last blog post and I am honestly even more impressed with it than how it looks on screen! RRP: Prices vary depending on product.
Another of my favourites each year are ARRAN, whether it be their gift sets, individual products or candles. There is something for everyone in their product list and I was delighted to get to sample one of the Amberwood scented candles. The fragrance of Amber Wood is an elegant and resinous blend of spiced woods with a delicate amber undertone. Packaged in an Arran Home candle tin. RRP: £33.00 available from ARRAN
I love creative gifts for children and to get them something I know they can learn from often swings it for me over whether to get one gift or another. My granddaughter is going to love creating her very own fairy jar with the wonderful creations over at Brainstorm Toys. A beautiful and creative activity to set your imagination alive! Make your very own magical fairy world, the Fairy Jar has a colour-changing LED and magical sparkle sound. RRP: £23 from Fenwicks
With over 185 pieces the Geomag Mechanics Challenge Strike is a gift that will keep young brains active. Mechanics is the construction platform that combines the forces of magnetism with a world of mechanical construction. Suitable for children and kids from 7 years old. With the Geomag Mechanics line, only the player with in-depth knowledge of the secrets of magnetism and gravity will have no rivals. Ideal for stimulating creativity and inventiveness. RRP: £53.49 from Amazon
Another game I am looking forward to playing is Dice of Fury. There’s no time for turn taking in this furiously fast dice game where players race to roll and win; Perfect for family game night, parties, and more. Flip a challenge card and start rolling (and re-rolling!) together as fast as you can to fill your dice holder; Hurry to grab the Furious Jumbo Die in the centre of the game to win the round; First player to win 10 rounds wins the game RRP £25 from Amazon
An undead twist on the addictive Exploding Kittens game, Zombie Kittens have risen! Give “nine lives” a whole new meaning. In Zombie Kittens, exploding just means you’ll have a chance to rise from the dead and take your revenge. Bring back your friends (and enemies) in this undead spin on your favourite Russian Roulette-style kitten card game. RRP: £17.99 from Smyths
Think quick and challenge your brain with Brain Bolt by remembering the light sequence and pressing the new light. Every time you select correctly, the game adds another light, but which one is new?…with 21 lights, that’s the challenge! RRP: £19.95 from Learning Resources
My Very Own Cloud is another of the Brainstorm toys that will keep little ones minds active. It is a 3 in 1 nightlight that appears to float on the stand. The colour changing light show with sound will be a sure fire way to keep little ones in their own rooms at bedtime! RRP: £21 from Amazon – on special right now for less than £10.
