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Ho ho ho! Whether you are looking for gifts for your own family or need present ideas families with teens and tweens and need some inspiration then I have you covered!
As always there are gifts to suit most budgets and tastes.
A custom paint by numbers kit makes a thoughtful and creative gift for families during the holidays. With Davincified, you can turn a favorite photo into a personalized painting, and every order is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. It is a meaningful activity that families can enjoy together while creating lasting memories.
Muddy Puddles Waterproof Puffer Jacket and Puddleflex Fleece Lined Wellies
I don’t know where to start with how much I love these from Muddy Puddles. If you follow me on socials then you’ll know we’re a neurodivergent family, Little L is autistic and struggles with certain fabrics and shoes but these have been a huge hit! Both the jacket and wellies are lined with super soft material which he really loved.
It is available in blue, red and pink and sizes 18months to 13 years.
Now for the technical bit:
Waterproof Puffer Jacket RRP £79 currently on offer £55.30
This waterproof puffer jacket is a winter-ready must-have for puddle-stompers and snowballing champions alike.
In a bold, adventure-ready blue, it’s made from tough recycled PU fabric with welded seams.
This contributes to its powerful 10,000mm waterproof rating, making it suitable for day-long rainy walks or school trips, even in the heaviest downpours.Inside, the jacket has bulk-free featherless insulation and a super-soft chevron fleece lining that keeps them snug and smiling, even on the chilliest days.
The friction-free lower lining helps them move freely, whether they’re clambering onto logs or chasing the last bit of daylight.
The waterproof puffer coat has a detachable fleece lined hood, secure pockets for collecting treasures and reflective zip pulls to boost visibility.
Throw it in the washing machine after a splash-filled day out and it’ll soon be ready for the next muddy mission.
• Ultra waterproof to 10,000mm, for all-day play even in heavy rain
• Ultra warm (160gm) featherless insulation
• Fully waterproof welded seam PU fabric
• Elasticated cuffs for protection from wind and rain
• Soft fleece lining to hood and body
• Waterproof zip with reflective pull
• Detachable hood
• Secure pockets
• All parts recycled certified standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®
• Outer: recycled PU fabric with welded seams. Hood lining: 100% recycled polar fleece
Puddleflex Fleece Lined Wellies
Available In Blue and red and sizes 5 infant to 5 youth
Our durable, fleece-lined PuddleFlex wellies are perfect for playing and exploring outdoors even on the rainiest and coldest of days. Their toasty fleece lining and faux fur trim make them super warm and cosy, perfect for autumn and winter. These wellington boots have a quilted upper and lace tie around the top for secure fastening and to stop water and cold wind sneaking in. The soft insoles and gripped soles help make walks feel more comfortable and less slippery. We have also added a reflective strip at the back of these rain boots for extra visibility on darker days. Made from FSC certified rubber.
High quality, durable rubber wellies
• Lace tie round the top for secure fastening
• Fleece lining and faux fur trim
• Soft insole for the comfort of little feet
• Gripped sole
• Reflective strip for high visibility
Miniso Sanrio Cinnamoroll plush
This has already been snatched by a member of my family, which I am quite perturbed by as I love it myself! Sanrio characters are super cute (for those who don’t know they include Hello Kitty) and Cinnamoroll is one of my favorites. He is called Cinnamoroll because his tail looks like, well, a cinnamon roll!
Cinnamoroll is Cafe Cinnamon’s official mascot. He is quite shy, but very friendly, and sometimes takes a nap on customers’ laps. He can fly through the air by flapping his huge ears.
This item is not currently on the Miniso website but can be found in store.
Miniso Cinnamoroll double layered lunchbox
Another Sanrio Cinnamoroll cute gift idea is double layered lunchbox which is complete with cutlery.
Enjoy your meals in style with the Dessert Time Series Double Layered Lunch Box 1000ml. This fun and functional lunch box features a playful dessert-themed design and includes two layers for easy meal separation. Perfect for taking lunch to work, school, or picnics! Key Features: Capacity: 1000ml, offering ample space for your meals Design: Features a fun dessert-themed design Functionality: Double-layered for easy meal separation Portable: Convenient for work, school, or travel Make lunchtime more enjoyable with the Dessert Time Series Double Layered Lunch Box 1000ml!
This style is not currently available online however an alternative is available for £4.99 here
Bandai Dragon Ball Dragon Stars Action Figure
My family are huge fans of anime and Dragon Ball is no exception. This Dragon Ball Dragon Stars action figure will go down a storm with all three boys and I suspect it will end up on the gaming desk after they have finished playing with it. There are loads of characters to collect so you can have an epic Dragon Ball battle over Christmas and beyond.
Standing at 17cm, these highly detailed figures can take countless positions thanks to over 16 points of articulation as well as additional hands or accessories. With over 50 different figures to collect, each comes in Premium collector packaging.
RRP £19.99 from Amazon
National Georgaphic Gemstone Dig Kit
Loads of kids are interested in gems these days, I think mostly due to games like Minecraft. This set is great because they can experience digging up gems in real life! I think Little L will love playing with this on Christmas morning.
Perfect for treasure hunters, this kit comes with handy digging tools to carefully uncover three genuine gemstones. With an excavation time of around 30 minutes, this kit includes digging brick, archaeological digging tools, magnifying glass and learning guide.
Available from Amazon from £9.99
Connetix Pro Constructor Set
I am really excited for this one. We are big fans of another sort of building bricks in this house, it begins with an L, OK it’s Lego, and I think Connetix will be another firm favourite. Little L enjoys creating his own builds with Lego and I’m fairly sure he’s going to love these. Little L is dyspraxic so anything that involves using fine motor skills and make it fun is great for him.
The 70-Piece PRO Constructor Set (£119, age 8+) is available from John Lewis, Amazon, and connetixtiles.com
Hitster Guilty Pleasures
Lots of families like playing games over the Christmas period and I think this would go down a storm with families who have tweens and teens – a bit more their scene than the likes of Monopoly I reckon!
Get ready to indulge with Hitster Guilty Pleasures – the party game that combines the mostoutrageously cheesy tunes, fabulously fun times and puts your music knowledge to the test!
You might know every word to the boldest, most joyfully nostalgic hits of the past 100 years – from Steps to Shania, B*Witched to Blue – but can you guess when each track was released? That’s the Hitster Guilty Pleasures challenge… a loud and proud celebration of the songs we secretly (or not so secretly…) love!
It’s super easy to play; take it in turns to choose a music card, scan the QR code via the free Hitster app, connect to Spotify and listen to a clip of the song. They then have to guess where that song sits in their music timeline. If they’re correct, the player keeps the card and the first player with 10 cards wins the game!
With multiple game play options and a diverse playlist of over 300 nostalgic hits, Hitster Guilty Pleasures is the ultimate party game that brings people together over a love of cheesy tunes. So if it’s a competitive showdown, solid teamwork or solo challenges you’re after, Hitster Guilty Pleasures will be top of the pops at your next party or family get together.
RRP £21.99 from Amazon
Pens & Pencils from Stabilo
Helping the family get crafty is a cinch with pens and pencils from Stabilo. There is a huge range of writing, drawing and colouring pens and pencils with something for the whole family, whatever their expert level.
Our youngest, Little L, loves making comics and drawing figures from his imagination which we actively encourage. It helps his fine motor skills as well as getting him off of electronics for a while! These are a great stocking filler and can keep people (young and old) occupied while you are preparing the festivities!
Stabilo items are available from Amazon from as little as £2.00
Skincare from Eucerin
Great skincare is something that all the family can benefit from and Eucerin has been a trusted skincare brand for many years. With products that are suitable for teens (and middle-aged women like me) with troublesome skin, anti aging products, sun care and more, all devised by dermatologists, you will find a fabulous skincare product for every member of the family.
With prices from around £5.00 you can find Eucerin skincare at Boots, supermarkets and Amazon
So…? Fragrance Swaps
For teens and tweens who love the smell of high end perfume but don’t have the budget for them, and those who don’t see the point in spending a lot on perfume when you can get a perfectly good alternative, then these So…? Fragrance Swaps are great.
There are several fragrance body mists available in different sizes that are dupes of Sol de Janeiro’s various scents.
They have an RRP of £3.99 for 100ml and £5.99 for 150ml and are available from Boots, Superdrug and Amazon
Nursem hand care
Nursem is brilliant stuff! If, like me, you wash your hands multiple times a day and get sore hands in the cold then using Nursem is a must. It soothes and heals really quickly and using it will help prevent any further problems. Not only is it good for you, for every sale a donation is made to a wonderful cause:
Nursem products are much loved for addressing sore, dry, cracked skin daily, whether that’s with the cult Caring Hand Cream or the bestselling body care. Often having a transformational effect on people’s quality of life, especially those with skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis, and also adored by those who just want supple, hydrated skin every day, gifting Nursem shows you care.
This year’s limited edition Caring Christmas Collection provides nourishing first aid and efficacious skincare that’s a pleasure to use and reapply. When you gift Nursem at Christmas, it also becomes a gift for a nurse; for every product you buy, Nursem gives a months’ worth of free hand cream to a nurse or midwife.
There’s also something for every budget; whether that’s a £5 stocking filler or a £35 gift set, unwrap Nursem this Christmas to show you care.
Priced from £5.00 for the hand cream cracker Nursem is available from Nursem, Space NK and Amazon
Minimalist Matte Liquid Lipstick from Miniso
The Miniso make up range is nicely priced for teens, this matte liquid lipstick is £4.99 and available in lots of shades to suit everyone.
This is not currently featured on the Miniso website but can be found in store.
Calendars from Daniso
Is it even Christmas if you don’t buy someone a calendar?
Danilo have so many different genres to choose from I had difficulty choosing them for this guide. I went with a Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom calendar for the boys in the house – big gamers, love Nintendo – and a Queen calendar which is for my mum – aged (yes, aged not aging, she’s 82!) rocker.
If they aren’t your thing then there are so many more to choose from, including sports, music, TV, film, gaming, you name it!
RRP £10.99 and available from Danilo as well as supermarkets, book shops and Amazon
Edifier W800BT Pro wireless headphones
These headphones are fab whether you are gaming, listening to music while out or just watching TV at home thanks to their noise cancelling and long battery life. They are also super comfortable and available in either black or white.
Immerse Yourself in Pure Sound with the Edifier W800BT Pro
Experience next-level audio with advanced -44dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, full-fit over-ear design, and Hi-Res sound powered by a 40mm dynamic driver and titanium-coated diaphragm. Enjoy crystal-clear calls with AI noise reduction, seamless multitasking with dual-device Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and up to 45 hours of battery life. Designed for all-day comfort, these headphones are your perfect companion for work, travel, and pure music enjoyment—anytime, anywhere.
RRP £49.99 from Amazon
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Strictly for the adults this one…
I don’t think Father Christmas would complain if he found this next to a mince pie and carrot for the reindeer on Christmas Eve – just sayin’!
For grown ups who like their bourbon iconic then this would go down a treat (in more ways than one) and, frankly, I might well be found popping a dash into my coffee when woken up at silly o’clock on Christmas morning.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of one of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbons, so what better way to celebrate than gifting a bottle this Christmas?
Hailing from the picturesque and historic town of Lawrenceburg in the ‘Bluegrass State’, Four Roses Small Batch is created using a blend of four of the distillery’s ten unique bourbon recipes.
Selected at their peak maturity, these are then hand-blended and bottled to create a symphony of rich spicy flavours, along with sweet, fruity aromas and hints of oak and caramel.
Presented in a stunning bottle and a favourite of British bartenders, Small Batch is a deliciously soft and smooth bourbon, with a creamy palate and a balanced, moderately sweet, finish.
Enjoy this authentic taste of Kentucky neat, over ice, or in a classic cocktail such as the Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, 45% ABV. Available from Master of Malt, £30.50/70cl.
Well, that’s it from me. I hope you have found this guide useful and all that is left to say is Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
