Hey Owlets,
So I feel like this is super late to be writing, but with Dad's heart surgery and uni hand ins, things have been a little bit mad and the blog has had to take a back seat. Anyway, better late than never and everywhere I've looked at for this post offers next day delivery.
If you're anything like me, you hate Christmas shopping and you've now left it to the last minute and still have no idea what to get anyone, so I'm here to help. I've broken it into a few categories to hopefully make it easier, with a stocking filler option at the end, although I've only done two for each category otherwise you'd be scrolling for days to get through this post.
BEAUTY
I feel like Sanctuary Spa is one of those seriously under rated brands. I've been using their almond oil spray for years and I absolutely love it. They're a really great affordable brand, and despite their smaller price tag, they never fail to look premium. If you're looking for a nice budget beauty gift for someone, the Jar of Delights gift set is perfect and gives them the opportunity to try a range of products from a brand they've not tried before and possibly discover something that they'd want to buy again.
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For a more extravagant gift, I think this Estee Lauder palette is amazing for someone you know who loves makeup. The kit is more pricy at £58 but the colours offer options for most skin tones,and allow you to do more neutral as well as more bold looks, so is a great all rounder.
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TECHNOLOGY
In the technology section I wanted to choose things that would be useful, more than things that are just gadgets to play with, so that comes with a more premium price tag. My first option is a Fitbit. I've seen these around everywhere, and while I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a health-freak/gym-bunny, I am usually very busy so I like to see how many steps I've done in a day and how far I've walked, and I also really like tracking my sleep as that's something I struggle with. This is also a great option as there are a lot of different levels from the everyday Fitbit at £40, going up to more premium wear for people focused on performance at just under £200.
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Okay, I know this is a ridiculous thing to put in a gift guide, but if you've recently won the lottery, then please buy me one?
The Apple Watch is something I have been obsessing over for a good few months, but if you aren't an Apple fan like me, you can get some great alternatives on Amazon from as little as £10 which work really well with Android.
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FASHION
In case you hadn't noticed from my Instagram or from my Burgundy blog post, I am absolutely obsessed with the fashion blogger staple of a black floppy hat with literally any outfit I can get away with. I think that this could be a great gift for someone who's maybe into their fashion or likes to look good, and also is quite an original gift.
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The next option if you know someone well enough could be to buy them a simple coat. Something that most people would wear so that you know it won't be a wasted present. I think a lot of people are afraid to buy clothes or accessories for gifts, but it shows that you know the person well by knowing their personal style, even if you've only bought a simple black coat. I love this black blazer from Dorothy Perkins as a budget friendly option. If you hadn't noticed, I have an absolute obsession with DP, because they cut their clothes in such a way that it looks good no matter what body shape you have.
EXPERIENCES
So I thought another idea if you know roughly what someone likes could be to buy them an experience. This is a great option as you can spend as little as £20, but up to way more extravagant options. I think this is a great idea because not only to they get excited when they open it on Christmas Day, but then have something to look forward to in the New Year as well. Of course for the first option, I was always going to have to choose an owl handling experience. I absolutely love owls, so this would be my dream gift but you can do everything from feeding penguins to hanging out with Meerkats.
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The second option I thought of might be nice for those who you know love to travel and sightsee, or those that aren't as mobile as someone who would be able to do something as active. I chose this vintage bus tour and cruise for two as I thought it could be a nice option for a Mum or Nan who can sit and relax for the day.
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BUDGET OPTIONS
Okay so I realise some of my gift options were more wishful thinking than actual viable options, so I thought I would give you a few options in case you're looking for something more budget friendly, like a stocking filler or for a Secret Santa. The first option that I liked was this mug cake book. Mug cakes are everywhere at the moment, and are such a great option. This book shows you how to make more than just a plain vanilla or chocolate cake.
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I realise that these are probably slightly over the Secret Santa budget, but they're still amazing stocking fillers. These lenses clip onto an iPhone or Android and give it a lot more capability than the camera would otherwise have. They come in a set of three and make for some amazing photographs, so if you know someone who's always taking photos on their phone, this is the ideal Christmas present.
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So I hope this gift guide has helped you out - better late than never if you're still struggling to find that perfect Christmas present. One last tip that I didn't have a section for is that if you get something personalised, it can make the most ordinary thing become treasured, like a notebook, a tea cup or jewellery.
If you've got any more ideas of great Christmas gifts then please leave me a comment below, as I still have a few people left to buy for!
Love and (Festive!) Feathers,
The Owlet 💜
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