It’s hard to believe the festive period is creeping up on us again so quickly. Are you looking to buy Christmas presents this year, or maybe a treat for yourself? Here’s a basic list of Christmas gift ideas for different budgets, with a focus on wellbeing and lifestyle goodies.
If the people in your life are hard to buy for, if you’ve run out of inspiration, or if you’re looking for something a little different to the norm, hopefully these might give you some ideas to consider.
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Hand Warmers
Rechargeable hand warmers are brilliant little gadgets to bring warmth and comfort with minimal fuss or expense. Given the cost of heating and cold weather we so often get, every little helps to keep warm.
I use OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers, in particular their classic 10000mAh. It’s fantastic for Raynaud’s or just generally when you struggle with the cold. Compact handwarmers like these are usually very simple to use, easily portable for use at home or on the go, charging via a USB cable to your computer or plug.
🎁 Ocoopa 10,000 mAh UT3 Pro Double-Sided Rechargeable Handwarmer
🎁 All Ocoopa Hand Warmers on Amazon
Acupressure Mats
The Bed Of Nails is a gift of relaxation and potential health perks like improved circulation. Made from soft “nails”, this brings the benefits of acupressure without the pain. I was wary how I’d find this as I have fibromyalgia, but it’s surprisingly awesome for the way it almost scratches the itch of the pain we live with below the surface and relaxes a little of that stress build-up.
There are cheaper versions available, but quality can be very variable so make sure to check reviews and ensure free returns are available before you buy.
🎁 Check out my Bed Of Nails Acupressure Mat Review & get a code for 15% off
Heated Blankets & Heated Throws
Energy prices are going to hit most of us this year and the next. The cost of running an electric blanket might surprise you, as it did me, with Octopus Energy claiming they cost 3p per hour. This makes a heated blanket far better in terms of running costs than many of us probably imagined and they’ll help to keep you warm and comfortable.
You can get heated blankets that go on the mattress to warm your bed, heat pads, and heated blankets you can wrap around you on your sofa or throw over the bed.
🎁 Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw Blanket
🎁 Electric Heated Bed Underblankets
Book Lover Gifts
Give the gift of reading with a book or two your recipient may enjoy. You can find inspiration in bookstores or online. For convenience, Amazon is a cornucopia of books, ebooks and Kindle reads. If you’re shopping on the high street and can afford it, check out small local businesses, or large sellers like Waterstones that offer a range of genres, book-lover gifts, bestsellers and latest releases. For discounted buys, The Works in the UK is has a fantastic, though more limited, selection of competitively-priced books as well as book sets.
Book accessories can also make for thoughtful gifts. Bookmarks come in various shapes and sizes, so you could go for pretty, inspirational, film or character-themed, wooden, engraved metal, personalised with photographs. Classic or novelty. Serious or comical.
Book holders and stands could be practical, especially if the recipient struggles to hold books with muscle weakness or arthritis.
Book lights are a novelty that can make night time reading a relaxing joy rather than a lesson in eye strain.
🎁 Star Wars Millennium Falcon Book Light
🎁 Glitter Resin Book Opener Holder
Foodie Heaven
At Christmas, stores are often stocked to the rafters of fancy foods and gift boxes. You can focus on your recipient’s favourite bites, or go for something more generalised if you’re not sure. Jam sets, cheese boards, cooking gift sets, food hampers, fancy biscuit tins or extra special chocolate could be well-received and they look presentable for gifts.
Winter Warmers
Along with heated blankets, other winter warmers may be very well received by those who like to snuggle up at home or wrap up when they go out. Think soft, fluffy blankets. Thick socks. Warm scarves and hats. Snuggly jumpers or dressing gowns. Not only are winter warmers comforting, they’re highly practical and will come in very handy in the colder days, especially when the cost of heating our homes is eye-watering.
🎁 Snuggle Up With Heat Holders
🎁 Bedsure Sherpa Lined Fleece Blanket
LED Face Mask
These are becoming increasingly popular, and there’s now a good range to choose from. Some LED face masks are flexible, some are hard formed plastic. Some offer two or three basic light colours, others offer several and NiR capabilities. Of course the more advanced are likely to set you back more so it depends on what you’re looking for and your budget.
🎁 Budget JVSURF LED Face Mask With 8 Wavelength Colour Options
CBD Goodies
If you or someone you know uses CBD and gets on well with it, a top-up supply could come in handy. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend buying someone CBD if they don’t use it as it needs to be a personal choice, agreed with a medical professional if there are pre-existing health issues or medications.
There are some great brands out there, but it pays to do your research first because not all of them are quite what they seem. Some brands offer discount codes, seasonal offers and even gift cards.
These are three great brands I’ve reviewed and have discount codes for:
🎁 CBDiablo
Big Kid Toys
It’s a shame so many of us lose our sense of unabashed fun, curiosity and playfulness, which might be why adult toys and games are proving so popular right now.
🎁 Browse Games, Novelties & Toys at IWOOT
🎁 Adult Lego Sets – ie. Lego Botanical Wildflowers
Oh No, Socks Again!
Far from the boring obligatory Christmas gift they used to be, socks can be cool gifts to receive. I personally love funky socks and slipper socks, and they’re good options for those more difficult people in your life to buy for.
Cordless & Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Okay, so I would only recommend buying a vacuum for your other half if your relationship is very solid! But it does make for a practical home-family purchase.
Gone are the days of struggling with a hugely bulky, heavy vacuum and its cable wrapping around your legs. These days, brands offer some excellent vacuum technology in more streamlined, upright cordless options that are easy to recharge and often come with a range of heads and nozzles to tackle all areas. I’m personally a fan of Shark cordless vacuums for their efficacy, attachments, and for allowing you to detach the pipe and use the top part as a handheld vacuum.
Going a step further is a robot vac, where you can set the robot to do the hard work for you while you rest or get on with other things.
🎁 Shark Cordless Vacuums on the Shark website
🎁 Shark Cordless on Amazon – Example : Shark Stratos Stick Vacuum Pet Pro with 2 Rechargeable Batteries
Jewellery
I have a bit of an obsession with jewellery so I couldn’t not include it on the list as I know I’m not the only one. A thoughtful piece chosen with care can make the recipient smile every time they wear your gift. If buying for yourself, it can be a small joy to brighten up your day, and there’s an endless range of styles for all tastes and budgets.
🎁 Check out my House Of Silver review here
🎁 Jana Reinhardt for handmade pieces
🎁 Jewellery on eBay for various budgets, including used, rare, handmade and personalised gifts
The Gift Of Arts & Craft
Art and crafting can be therapeutic and relaxing as well as a way to express yourself and relish being in the moment. You needn’t be an artist up to Davinci standards to dabble and enjoy something creative and there are numerous avenues to explore, from pencil sketches, manga, digital art and watercolour painting, to crochet, knitting, mosaic kits, stone painting and everything in between.
🎁 National Geographic Rock Painting Kit
🎁 STAEDTLER 3001 Double Ended Watercolour Brush Pens
🎁 Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencils (Set Of 24 In A Tin)
🎁 Metallic Dual Tip Paint Pens
🎁 Photowall Wall Art & Customised Canvas Prints
🎁 Hobbycraft (Join the Hobbycraft club for free for special offers & £5 free on your birthday)
Home Gadgets
There are so many home gadgets available to make daily life a little easier, reduce energy costs or just to add a touch of joy. From coffee makers, slow cookers and knife sharpeners, to pizza cutters, salt lamps and smoothie makers, there’s something for every price range.
🎁 Govee Colour Changing TV Light Bars
🎁 The Body Source Himalayan Salt Lamp
🎁 Morphy Richards Sear & Stew Slow Cooker
🎁 Ninja 2-in-1 Blender & Smoothie Maker
Foot Warmer
An electric foot warmer might be especially good for those who feel the cold a lot or have issues with circulation and pain.
Circulation Booster
Designed to help with various issues – from restless and heavy legs, to poor circulation – electric circulation boosters are usually very convenient to use while reading a book or watching the TV. Basic ranges offer lower intensities and need a constant mains supply, while more advanced (and pricier) ranges offer higher intensities and potentially better results, and sometimes the ability to use wirelessly by recharging the battery.
🎁 Revitive Medic Circulation Booster with TENS Option (stronger) / Revitive Essentials Circulation Booster (weaker but cheaper)
🎁 All Circulation Boosters on Amazon
Toiletry Gift Sets
A more generalised and practical gift idea but one that’s favoured for a reason is the classic toiletry gift set. Think bath bubbles, shower gels, shampoos, shaving kits, skincare sets. Boots UK has a large range to choose from, with many Christmas Gifting products on 3-for-2.
🎁 Boots (UK) Christmas Gifting
🎁 Sanctuary Spa: Spa Day Discovery Gift Set
🎁 E.L.F Hydrated Skin Mini Kit
🎁 L’Oreal Men Expert Fully Charged Washbag Gift Set
Novelty Mugs
I’m a sucker for mugs and I know a lot of people appreciate a good cuppa in their favourite drinking vessel. Would a fan merch mug (film, music and TV), a decorative mug, or a novelty mug suit your recipient?
🎁 Browse Novelty, Quirky & Branded Mugs at IWOOT
🎁 Coffee Prescription Pill Pot Novelty Mug
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers may not be everyone’s top choice for a present, but they can be incredibly useful if you’re short on time, can’t get out to the shops or really have no idea what to buy. You can pick one up in a store or conveniently order online and send your recipient the gift card by email, knowing they can choose exactly what they want and need.
Amazon gift cards are a popular choice given the wide range of products your recipient can choose from. If you want something more personalised to them, is there a store they really like to buy clothes or homeware from? Is there a food place they love to eat? Would they appreciate a supermarket voucher if times are tough?
🎄 Are you shopping for self-treats or Christmas presents this year? Are there any people you find really tricky to buy for? 🎄
Caz ♥
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32 comments
Wonderful gifts. Well done.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥
Thanks, Sandee 🙏 How’re you doing? I hope you’re keeping as well as possible lovely 🌸 xx
These are some great ideas Caz! I have to say, I love my Shark cordless vacuum. I have the Pet Pro, and it’s a fantastic little vacuum. Thanks for all the ideas — as always, you came up with some fantastic ideas for every budget.
I love my Shark, too. Never, ever would have dreamed of spending so much on a vacuum but it was a time of desperation after getting sick and finding vacuuming impossible. I couldn’t heft the old heavy vac, nor carry it up the stairs, nor drag it around a room. The Shark works so much better and it’s movable. Glad yours has been so useful, too, and thank you for the comment! 💚 xx
Fantastic list, Caz. I can see a few of those ideas ending up on my Christmas list. You can never have too many warm fluffy socks…especially Heat Holders. I also wouldn’t say no to a new Shark. They are the best.
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Take care, Caz.
Liz
I do love a good pair of snuggly socks! It’s the small things, isn’t it? I’m glad you’ve found Shark vacs to be so good, too. Oooo I’ll go check on Facebook, thank you! 🌺 xx
A great list here and I can vouch for quite a few categories. I bought myself a Shark after staying at my daughter’s and doing a lot of housework with hers when she had an operation. I had never heard of the shark, but it is brilliant for just having a quick run round the house or fitting right under beds for more thorough cleaning. Now all our family have them, but my younger son has gone one better and also got the robot which they love..
I have several of the Lego flower sets as all our family are Lego mad. The flowers look real when you walk into the room.
I’m glad you’ve found the Shark vac to be so good, too. I couldn’t fathom spending so much on a vacuum, but when I became unwell I found I couldn’t heft around the old, heavy corded one, much less take it upstairs. The Shark vac is so much better, more movable, more doable overall. I’ve bought my mum one of the Lego Bouquets, and your comment has made me more confident I’ve made a good purchase so I hope she likes it! It’s pretty cool you can have at least some of your Lego creations on display once they’re done as decor in their own right. Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts 😁🎄 x
Great ideas Caz. That Shark vacuum is beckoning! For me, of course. Have a great day! xoxoxo
I bit the bullet and went for Shark a few years ago now when health and mobility issues made the old bulky, heavy corded vac impossible for me. The Shark cordless is a “game changer” (such an overused phrase these days but so true in this instance). It’s funny that there are a few people commenting about these here and I’m finding I’m not the only one excited to talk about vacuums! 😆 Thanks lovely, I hope you’re keeping well xx
Hey Caz, Chrissy is getting closer and just in case I want to send you Chrissy greetings now.
Have a good and peaceful time…Hopefully, Santa knows what you want?! 🎄🎁🥰
xoxoxo
Thank you for your helpful (and practical!) list of gift suggestions, Caz. You’re right-the hand warmers would be an excellent gift. I know that because I’m going through my second set! 🙂
I’m glad you like the suggestions, thank you for commenting 🌺 Hand warmers are brilliant, aren’t they? I hope they keep your paws warm. xx
They do! 😁
Hi, Caz! Good to see you here in WP again. We just celebrated Thanxgiving on our side of the Pond, and it reminded us of all God’s good gifts, even to those of us who do not deserve them… and that includes everybody.
Jim Elliff said something recently:
“Try this mental exercise this Thanksgiving when you are feasting on turkey and dressing and enjoying a warm and comfortable home or apartment. Stop for a moment and look around you at the abundance, the family, the nice clothes you have and all you enjoy, and then say to yourself, ‘B-b-but… I deserve hell.’ Repeat it several times and believe it because it is true. Then thank God for even the next breath you are given.”
You and your Mum and Dad remain in my daily prayers, especially with the news we get over here about the BBC and immigration and Reeves, et. al.!!
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! 🍂 Time is vanishing so quickly. That’s an interesting mental exercise. I’m not sure why Jim would have people say “I deserve hell” though. Is his thinking that we are lucky to get anything and deserve nothing? I agree with appreciation and gratitude though, and how sometimes we need to get outside of ourselves to see that bigger picture.
Yes, things in the UK and our political system aren’t going too well! Immigration has become a hot topic while other political parties will claim they’ll solve the problem as they clamour to get in at the next general election. How’re you guys finding things are going for you over there at the moment?
Thanks for the comment ☺️ x
It is always a good idea to await your list! So good and practical and recipients love em.
Aww that’s very kind – thank you! 🤗 I hope you have a good week ahead xx
A great list of recommendations. Thank you, Caz.
Thanks for the comment, Miriam – I hope you the week is treating you well so far! 💙 x
Love the list!
Also want to note that colorful socks can be a great gift! Love all of the different ideas here!
That’s very kind of you, thank you – glad you like the ideas. I’m glad you likewise appreciate the gift of socks! 😆 x
Charlee: “Ooh, hand warmers! Maybe we should get those for our Dada so he doesn’t get the chilblains again.”
Chaplin: “Maybe. But definitely no vacuum cleaners.”
We’ve got one of those cordless Shark pet vacuums. Does it do as good a job as our Miele canister? I don’t think so. Is it ever so much more convenient and therefore do we actually use it? Oh yes.
Oooh chilblains are a nuisance. Keep those paws warm, hoomans! The first Shark vac I bought wasn’t great for picking stuff up compared to the old clunky one, but I could use it, take it upstairs and it was so, so much more convenient. The next one I bought when that one died (just as we were listing our house for sale and I was trying to clean up – bad timing! Turns out, it then rose from the dead just when the new one arrived…) was so, so much better. So from my experience it seems like cordless vac tech has improved a lot even over the last few years. x
I have friends who swear by those vacuum cleaners!
It seems a lot of people have a positive experience with them, myself included 👍 Definitely worth waiting for a discount as they’re not cheap, but wow, they are so much more convenient and manageable! x
tlove the hand warmers but we’re always using our hands so when do you use them Caz? Could be good for my son in NY that just moved there. I need the feet warmers.. xo
Lots of cool things that might come in handy. Thanks, Caz.
The L’Oreal set looks very nice. Others, too, I just bonded with the L’Oreal. Happy Christmas, Caz!
love the Lego and the book-holder-opener-thingy! Very cool! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2026! Linda ❤️🌟💚