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My Top 10 Decor & Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

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I also love supporting small businesses and other creatives. Etsy allows me to shop for what I love, whilst also supporting other people. 

Sam – Founder of Mummy Conquering Anxiety blog

Yesterday was the first day I remembered how gloomy October can be in the UK. But it’s also my favourite time of year. Autumn, Halloween and the lead-up to Christmas have always excited me more than the summer months. 

I have storage boxes full of Halloween and Christmas decor. But it’s old & tired. We are in need of a fall refresh. 

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

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With only two paydays until the main event, it’s time for us all to start thinking about our Christmas Shopping.
And narrowing down what we want to buy our loved ones.
Personally, I love a unique and quirky gift. I am always on the lookout for something nobody else would buy.

Sam – Founder of Mummy Conquering Anxiety blog

I also love supporting small businesses and other creatives. Etsy allows me to shop for what I love, whilst also supporting other people. 

Let’s dive into my fall decor faves

Personalised Pumpkins

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

These pumpkins are so cute! I’ve wanted to get some for a few years now.

My little one would absolutely love one with her name on it.

What a cute family decor idea to bring the spirit of fall into your home.

Personalised Pumpkin Family Print

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

Another cute idea is to have a wall hanging you can bring our every fall season.

A really great way to include all the family, and bring in the new season.

Cinnamon Buns Wax Melt Snap Bars

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Do I really need to say anything, other than I have just purchased some?

Smells really do have the power to transport you to another place and transition into a change of season.

Autumn Cottage Scene Halloween

Autumn cottage

Another totally cute and unique home decor item,

You can bring this out every fall and really get into the spirit of the homely vibes.

Autumn Pumpkin Spice Crystal Candle

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Candles are definitely my favourite thing about the fall season.

With darker nights, you can light up the room and really create an ambience.

For any spiritual people amongst us, the crystal elements also make this the perfect gift for a loved one,

Don’t see anything you like?

Struggling for inspiration?

Why not check out the Editor’s picks for some inspiration…

With only two paydays until the main event, it’s time for us all to start thinking about our Christmas Shopping.

And narrowing down what we want to buy our loved ones.

Personally, I love a unique and quirky gift. I am always on the lookout for something nobody else would buy.

Let’s dive into my gift ideas for Christmas

Cornish Candle Gift Box

Gift set

The perfect, cute little gift set. For anyone who loves candles. or maybe you know someone who is in need of a self-care heart?

Personalised Coffee Cup with Name On

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

As a busy mum, who literally NEEDS coffee every morning, I would love this as a gift.

Perfect to sit next to a coffee machine in your loved ones’ house.

Coffee Syrup Drink Stirrers

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

Are there any coffee lovers out there?

Do you happen to know someone who absolutely loves creating coffee-shop-style coffees at home?

We all know how expensive it can be to visit Starbucks every day.

Christmas Coffee Sweatshirt

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

This has got me excited about my Christmas Eve Box. I love making one for my little girl, but I want one for myself now.

Maybe you have family coming to stay with you? This would make the perfect gift to wear on Christmas Day or for your Boxing Day celebrations.

You’ll Always Be My Best-Tea

Gift Picks for the Holiday Season

The perfect gift for your best-tea to remember you by.

Maybe you have a friend you can’t be with over the festive period.

Or someone who needs a little reminder that you love them.

Final thoughts

I hope you enjoyed my rundown of fall decor for your home. And a list of great gifts so you can start thinking about your Christmas list.

Which item is your favourite?

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Gift Guides

6 Father’s Day Gift Ideas You Don’t Want To Miss Out On

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With Father’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favourite Father’s Day Gift ideas.

If you follow this blog, you will be aware that I regularly find it difficult to buy for the men in my family. It becomes even more difficult when they already have everything they want! I am constantly finding new and quirky gift ideas, that nobody else would think to buy. And I have some great Father’s Day Gift ideas to share with you today.

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Let’s dive into the Father’s Day Gift ideas

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1. Cheerful Buddha

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I was recently contacted by Cheerful Buddha who kindly sent a gift pack to try. Having tried their products before, I can confirm their coffee is amazing. And I am now a huge fan of their chocolate as well. Perfect as a Father’s Day Gift.

On their website, you will find Cheerful Buddha CBD coffee and a range of other great products.

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2. Subbytech

Subbytech sent me their CliX Light Up Charging Cable to try out and I was not disappointed. I love the fact that it comes with several adapters, which magnetically click into place.

We also love an extra-long cable – and you can purchase it in various sizes.

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Check out these other gift guides, which might be helpful if you’re purchasing for the man in your life:

10 UNIQUE MENKIND GIFTS FOR THE SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE

4 AMAZING GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE

3. Flapjackery

I think you all know what’s coming up – who doesn’t love a box of flapjacks?

Flapjackery offers award-winning, gluten-free flapjacks in a variety of flavours. Choose between boxes of 3, 6 or 12 giant flapjack slices. Each box contains a combination of chocolatey, scrumptious flapjack flavours. And with message plaque boxes, you can now tell your Dad or father figure, how much he means to you.

On the website, there is a great section for Father’s Day Gifts.

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4. Buy Sheds Direct

Maybe you want to treat a deserving Father to the ultimate gift – a garden shed. I know my hubby wants a shed or garage, to restore furniture. Whatever the reason, I am sure this would make the recipient really happy.

They also have a great range of summer houses.

5. Weird Fish

Weird Fish currently has a sale and a great Men’s Section for you to browse and select a great Father’s Day gift.

6. Dare Motivation

Why not give a healthy gift this Father’s Day?

Dare Motivation is a Nutritionally Complete plant-based shake. An all-in-one blend of seeds, superfoods, herbs, phytonutrients, and pre-and probiotics. As well as 26 essential vitamins and minerals. 

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Final thoughts

I hope you found this guide useful and found some great gifts for your loved one

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4 amazing gift ideas for the special man in your life

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Unfortunately, when it comes to gift buying, men sometimes get left behind. And I don’t think it’s because they always choose to be.

I find it difficult buying for the men in my life. The only joy I seem to have in finding a unique gift, is either asking them what they want or scouring the internet to find something suitable.

If you encounter the same problem when buying for the special man in your life, don’t worry! In this post, I have some suggestions, following my endless hours spent on the internet looking for the right gift.

It isn’t just mummies and the girls who need a spa day or a pamper session now and again. I’ve taken my hubby on many couples spa days in the past and we had a wonderful time. Running around after an energetic toddler in your 30’s isn’t much fun and the aches and pains are real.

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Let’s unwrap some of these special items

Menkind

I’ve written about MenKind before. Simply because I love their quirky gifts and the fact you can buy something nobody else thinks to purchase. When you log onto the website, the gift sections are broken down into categories, which makes searching easier.

When searching for the perfect gift, I was instantly drawn to the Three Wise Stormtroopers. What an amazing, unique item. I can picture it on a display shelf in our house, along with the other quirky items we each have.

For a bit of luxury, why not check out the Deluxe Diamond Decanter Set? We’ve just had a lovely date night, a whole 24 hours away from the little one. A special item like this would be perfect for those moments. When you need to kick back, relax and enjoy some adult-only time together. This item is going on my wish list!

Next on the list had to be a gadget organiser. Surely EVERYONE loses the remote control? Try having a toddler in the house, especially one who loves hiding things. We lost the TV Control for about three months recently and then she went and pulled it out of a cupboard. A nifty Remote Control Caddy would solve some of my hubby’s first-world problems!

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    It isn’t just mummies and the girls who need a spa day or a pamper session now and again. Why not treat the special man in your life? I’ve taken my hubby on many couples spa days in the past and we had a wonderful time. Running around after an energetic toddler in your 30’s isn’t much fun and the aches and pains are real.

    Why not check out the amazing spa packages at Village Hotels? Click on the link below to book yourself a much-needed day out. Or if you’re feeling romantic, maybe a whole night away.

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    Weird Fish

    Whenever we need a present for my Dad, this is the first brand we seek out. I love the design and quality of the T-shirts and so does he.

    With his birthday coming up soon, I need to check out the current collection. Click on the link below to have a browse yourself.

    ManoMano

    I’ve just had a browse on this website and if the special man in your life requires some tools, look no further.

    One of the ‘house goals’ my hubby has is to restore furniture in the garage, which we don’t yet currently have. I am bookmarking the relevant page for when we do have the space and funds to make his dream a reality. Hehe!

    Final thoughts

    I hope you enjoy reading my rundown of quirky, unique gifts for the special man in your life.

    Let me know in the comments whether you will be purchasing any of these gifts?

    Do you also find buying for the man in your life difficult?

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    Why Gift Guides Are An Amazing Resource When Online Shopping

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    Quick note: Some of the links contained on this page are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. I only recommend products I use myself and think would be useful for you.

    Where do you look when you want to check out a product? Or find a quirky and unusual gift? Google of course. I don’t know about you, but I trust what I read online, mainly when it comes from bloggers I know and love.

    Do you want to know why? We do our research! In order to write a blog post, you need to know what you’re talking about. Check out the products for yourself and do a lot of scouring the internet. That makes what we write an amazing resource. We put the hard work in so you don’t have to.

    I mainly write about the products I buy as a customer. Some of them, like No7, I have bought for years and therefore know all about the range. It is about sharing this knowledge with others to make their online purchases easy.

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    Here are some of the gift guides I have written previously

    Feel free to check out any of these gift guides for inspiration and ideas. When shopping for a loved one, we often think about a gift that suits their preference and personality. I personally love a unique and quirky gift, with a special touch.

    10 UNIQUE MENKIND GIFTS FOR THE SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE

    4 AMAZING GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE

    THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT

    THE BEST DISCOUNTS & DEALS ON THE INTERNET FOR MOTHER’S DAY

    THE REASONS I PURCHASE WITH ONE TRUSTED BRAND FOR GIFTS & SELF-CARE PURCHASES

    THE ULTIMATE LIST OF SELF-CARE PACKAGE GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERY OCCASION

    5 LAST-MINUTE ONLINE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE ONES YOU LOVE

    CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE MY TRUSTED NO7 ESSENTIALS

    Some of the unique and quirky small brands I have worked with

    I love supporting small businesses and discovering products people may not know about. Especially hand-crafted products. The kind you would find at a small craft market, or the little gift shops on holiday. When a purchase resonates with me, or I feel like I would gift it to someone, I feel obliged to share my knowledge with other people.

    A UNIQUE AND QUIRKY GIFT FROM DO US A DITTY

    CHECK OUT THIS FABULOUS SELF-CARE GIFT BY COTTON & GREY

    YOU MUST CHECK OUT THIS SELF-HEATING EYE MASK FOR RELAXATION

    BREATHE BRACELETS – 10 BREATHS BRACELET

    CHRISTMAS-THEMED PERSONALISED MINI PROSECCO

    What’s next on the blog?

    I have two exciting gift guides coming up on Thursday 28 July 2022 and I am also in the process of organising one for August 2022. I genuinely love working with these brands and putting the information together.

    You will also get to see more video content. keep an eye on Instagram and TikTok for details.

    If you’re struggling with gifting ideas

    We all have that one person who is really difficult to buy for, don’t we? In our family, it’s my dad.

    If after reading these gift guides, you’re still looking for the perfect gift or something extra special, check out these ideas below:

    Why not give the amazing gift of a special book, journal, diary or any of the other amazing products from Waterstones?

    An English Heritage membership is the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring. Maybe you have a loved one who enjoys reading about history? The great news is, that you can also take six children with you when purchasing an adult membership!

    CAN I INCLUDE MY CHILDREN IN MY MEMBERSHIP?

    English Heritage membership allows every Member to take up to six children under 18 within the family group into any of our properties at no extra charge.

    English Heritage website

    To accompany your special gift

    The gifting package isn’t complete without thinking about the other bits you need. Such as cards for special occasions and wrapping paper.

    Silly Sentiments

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    Silly Sentiments is an independent UK-based greeting and gifting company that specialises in personalisation. We’re located in the Midlands and control all elements of production, from design to print, passing savings to our customers.

    Some other quirky mentions before we wrap up (hehe)

    The Gift Of Cake

    Our service is about making it easy to deliver happiness direct to someone’s door

    The Gift of Cake is a family business based in the South West of England.

    We wanted to provide a service for ordering a cake online, including a personalised message and sending it by post as a lovely gift for the lucky recipient. But it’s not that easy to send a cake through the post. So we’ve invested time, money and hard work to provide a great solution.

    Celebrate Gifts

    Celebrate Gifts Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer of Chocolate Bouquets, Yankee Candle Bouquets, Alcohol Bouquets and Hat Box gifts.

    All Celebrate Gifts are handmade by our team of qualified florists and come with the option to add a complimentary gift message. Our gifts also arrived fully assembled so they can be taken straight out of the box and enjoyed!

    The Indytute

    Unusual Gift Experiences in London

    Inspiring lessons, workshops and experiences that make brilliant days out and unusual gifts for any occasion.

    From Hula to Harmonica classes, Gin Tours to Paddleboarding the Indytute offers unusual gift experiences in London. 

    Founded by Calypso Rose in 2013, the site has grown in popularity ever since and now offers over 160 unique and unusual experiences.

    Final thoughts

    I hope you enjoyed reading my gift guides and why I think they are important when shopping for special occasions. An amazing resource we can tap into to make our busy lives much easier!

    Have you purchased from any of these brands before? What’s your favourite? or do you have someone who is difficult to buy for?

    I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

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