Yummy Mummy's Gift Guide: Secret Santa!

So with Christmas fast approaching, and the last dates for postage of parcels just around the corner a lot of people may be panic buying for their secret santas this weekend. I thought I would bring you a mini gift guide on those awkward price limit presents. Hope it helps!

Budget: £5

For your Office Colleague:

Clockwise from top left: Jotter Stack (£3.99, New Look); Quick Breakfast Kit (£4.99, Firebox.com); Paul Frank A5 Notebook and Pen (£5, Play.com); Ladies Keyring (£5, Boots); Bacon Popcorn (£4.89, Firebox.com); World's Smallest Jigsaw Puzzle (£4.99, Firebox.com); Grow a Perfect Man Kit (£4, River Island); Predict-a-Pen (£4.99, Firebox.com)


For the Girly Girl:

Clockwise from top left: Sequin Dress Jewellery Stand (£4.99, New Look); Colour Circles Palette (£4.99, New Look); Biscuits and Macaroons Recipe Book (£4, Marks and Spencers); Kiss Me Quick Sweet Treats Gift Bag (£5, Boots); Hello Kitty Lip and Nail Duo Gift Set (£3.50, Marks and Spencers); Cute or What Owl Lovely are your Lips Lip Balm Trio (£5, Boots); Natural Collection Duo Bag (£5, Boots); Girls Aloud Eyelashes (£5, River Island); Cupcake Handwarmer Twin Pack (£4.49, Play.com); Mini Variety Bag of Sweets (£5, River Island)

Budget: £10

For your Sensible Co-worker:

Clockwise from top left: Me to You Stationary Set (£7.99, New Look); May I Have Your Attention Please? James Corden (£9.49, Waterstones); Wonder Woman Canvas Journal (£9.99, Play.com); Billionaire's Starter Fund Pig Money Bank (£9.99, Play.com); Boots Belgian Biscuit Selection 750g (£10, Boots); Parrot A5 Diary (£10, Paperchase); Brown Leapord Print Phone Holder (£10, River Island)

For that Pampered Princess:

Clockwise from top left: Retro Love Cushion (£7.99, New Look); Just Pink Beauty Bag Gift (£8.50, Next); Mark Hill Sexy Straight Little Gems (£10, Boots); Beautifully Delicious Strawberry Delight (£9, Next); No7 Nightime Eyes Collection (£10, Boots); Metallic Models Own Nail Set (£10, River Island); Gold Fragrance Gift Set (£8.50); Spa Lights- 2 Pack (£7.99, Firebox.com); FCUK The Woman Pampers (£10, Boots)

For those who are just big kids inside:

Clockwise from top left: White Like Coffee Mug (£7, River Island); Like and Dislike Stamps (£9.99, Firebox.com); Aurora Colour Changing Clock (£8.99, Firebox.com); Digital Photo Keychain (£9.99, Firebox.com); Jelly Belly Beanboozled (£7.99, Firebox.com); Love Heart Egg Cups and Cosies (£8, River Island)

Yummy Mummy's Christmas Gift Guide: Boyfriends!

I am going to be careful here and not reveal the exact presents I have bought for my boyfriend in case he happens to read this... I have always loved being in a relationship over Christmas as I love buying presents for guys. It can be hard though, especially depending on how long you have been together, if it isn't very long you might not know them that well and struggle to know what they would like, if you have been together a long time and spent a few Christmasses together then you might still struggle to find something they haven't already got. I hope my Christmas gift guide helps you!

Clockwise from top left: Grey Lambswool Crew Jumper (£36, Topman); Tapered Dark Blue Jeans (£25, Burton); Black Leather Gloves (£25, Topman); Armani Code Sport EDT 50ml (available from Boots £45); Marvel Wallet (£13.99, Firebox.com); Jack Daniels Wallet (£10.99, Play.com)

Clockwise from top left: iCade for iPad (£79.99, Firebox.com); Headphone Hat (£26.49, Firebox.com); Pin Art (£8.99, Play.com); Digital Photo Keychain (£9.99, Firebox.com); Lomography Fisheye Camera (£45, Topman)

Clockwise from top left: No 7 For Men Face Care Kit (£16, Boots); Ferrari Driving Thrill at Silverstone (£119.99, Play.com); Quad Bike Thrill (£46.99, Play.com); FCUK Well Dressed, Not Dressed Boxers Set (£12, Boots)


And if you're struggling to buy for the man who has everything... why not get him some of this lot?

Clockwise from top left: American Candy Selection (£17.99, Firebox.com); Giant Beer Glass (£9.99, Firebox.com); Top Gear 'Where's Stig?' Mug (£5, Play.com); Moustache Bottle Opener (£10, Topman); Mr Messy Pop Up Car Bin (£5, Play.com); Inflatable Perfect Woman (£3.99, Play.com); Gentleman's Ballscratcher (£10.05, Play.com)

Happy Shopping!

Yummy Mummy's Christmas Gift Guide: Dads!

So next in the series is present ideas for your dad! Now, I for one am not overly close to my dad, as him and my mum divorced when I was only a baby and he now lives in Essex so we don't see each other much... However, I do get to see him at Christmas, and ever since I got my first pay cheque when I was 16, I have been giving him a present from me and my brother (yes, not overly fair that I end up buying the present every year!). If you are still stuck for what to get your dad, I hope my gift guide helps!

Clockwise from top left: Soap and Glory for Men Beard Science Set (£20, Boots); Remington Shaver (Half price at £69.99, Sainsburys); Slippers with Freshtech technology (£14, Marks and Spencers); Baylis & Harding Male Pamper Gift Set (£9.99, New Look)

Clockwise from top left: Navy Over head Cable Shawl Jumper (£35, Burton); Beckham Instinct EDT (available from Boots, £20 for 75ml); Nissan GTR Driving Thrill Experience (£88.99, Play.com); Brown Export Embossed Wallet (£12.99, River Island); Ben Sherman Purple Dial and Black Strap Watch (£34.99, H Samuel)

Clockwise from top left: Sports Trivia game (£3.50, Marks and Spencers); iPod Shuffle 4th Generation 2GB Silver (£39, Sainsburys); Haynes Jaguar E Type Kit (£10, Sainsburys); Digital Tyre Gauge (£12, Marks and Spencers); Couch Potato With Cider (£10, BHS); British Food Cook Book (£8, Marks and Spencers); 80's Music Quiz (£4.99, New Look)

And, if your parents are still together, why not get them a present they can share?

From left: Gourmet Getaway for Two (£99.99); Sightseeing Cruise and Trip on the London Eye for Two (£64.99); Winning Race Day Package for Two (£48.99). All available from Play.com

Yummy Mummy's Christmas Gift Guide: Mums!

As promised, this is the first of a series of blog posts on gift ideas for your nearest and dearest. I thought I would start off with an easy one for me, mums! I absolutely adore my mum as she is so amazing and helps me all the time, so when it comes to her birthday and Christmas, I love being able to give her presents that show her I care. For the last few years I have bought her a pretty diary from Paperchase as part of her present, it's become a bit of a tradition. For all of you out there struggling with present ideas for your mummies, hope this helps!




Clockwise from top left: Gok Wan Totally Gorgeous Gift Set (currently better than half price in Boots! £22- was £45!); Dove Indulgent Silk Duo Gift Set (£6.49, Superdrug); Embossed Heart Robe (£35, La Senza); Selection of 'Experience' Gifts (pictured left to right: Afternoon Tea for Two £14.99; Mother and Daughter Photoshoot and Makeover £19.50; Pamper Day at Bannatyne Spa £34.99, all from Play.com); Cosmetic Bag and Hand Lotion Gift Set (£3.99, Superdrug); Bagpuss Hot Water Bottle (£15, River Island).

 Clockwise from top left: Euphoria, Calvin Klein (available at Boots, 30ml £29.99); Beige Purse (£25, River Island); Models Own Nail Polish Set (£10, River Island); Anais, Anais, Cacherel (Available from The Perfume Shop 50ml for £22.99)

Clockwise from top left: Adopt a Reindeer Gift Set (£22.95, Play.com); Chocolate Feast Box (£18.50, Cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk); Cable Knitted Cardigan (£22.99, New Look); Aqua Floral 2012 Page to Day A5 Diary (£10, Paperchase); Selection of Festive Gift Bag Bouquets (Pictured: Christmas Rose and Freesia and Rose Gift Bags, both £35, Marks and Spencers)

Watch out for my next Christmas Gift Guide, coming in the next couple of days!

Yummy Mummy's Guide to Christmas Shopping!

Hello everyone, sorry I haven't been blogging as much lately! I have had some problems with my laptop which are now sorted so will be back to blogging more...

I have finished all my Christmas shopping now, but know a lot of people who haven't even started, so thought it might be a good idea to do a series of blogs on present ideas for those special people in your lives: Mum, Dad, Grandparents, Siblings, partners and babies!

So watch out for my first post, coming very soon!