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Last-minute Christmas gifts for everyone in your life – no matter your budget

WITH just days to go until the big day, most of us will have our Christmas shopping wrapped up.

But for those looking for last minute present ideas, we’ve got you covered. 

Macknade’s ‘love letter to Italy’ hamper is a crowd pleaser
La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco Superiore is currently just £8.99 in Waitrose

From foodie hampers and booze to beauty sets and toys for the kids, we’ve got some gift ideas for every budget

And with any luck, you’ll still be able to pick them up and have them wrapped just in time for the festivities. 

SOMETHING FOR MUM

It may be stereotypical, but Christmas might just be the busiest time of year for the mums among us. 

With Christmas shopping, school activities and hosting prep to sort, the mental load is real. 

So it seems only fair we show mums how much they mean to us with a gift – or two! – they really want.

Most overworked, tired mums really want a break – a good nights’ sleep, a decent rest and for someone else to help ease the load.

You can’t go wrong with gifting an indulgent beauty set – but if all else fails, a bottle of fizz won’t go a miss!

The Silk Collection has gorgeous scrunchies and donates 5% of profits to charity
Rooar’s body hydrator, £35, is the perfect indulgent gift for mum
You can’t go wrong with a nice bottle of bubbly. Taittinger is on offer in supermarkets

A PRESENT FOR EVERYONE

Not sure what to get the tricky person in your life? Off to a Christmas gathering and don’t know what to take? 

You can’t go wrong with a hamper. They’re usually packed with an array of treats and booze – and who doesn’t want to overindulge at this time of year? Plus they have the ‘wow factor’.

If you want to spend less, picking a ‘luxurious’ version of an everyday item could be the way to go.

Posh hot chocolate, crate of hipster beer, an indulgent box of fancy biscuits… you get the idea.

Hampers are a great gift if you’re visiting. Kentish foodie hall Macknade has a whole range, with prices from £45
PlayinChoc offers chocolate and a little toy in a box, from just £1.50 in Tesco
Lindt’s festive edition chocolate box, £19, will keep everyone happy and looks fab
Flapjackery has fantastic flapjacks for all the family

ONE FOR THE KIDS

There’s nothing better than dishing out presents to kids that they both love, and take such an instant like to they are entertained for hours. 

Try and choose toys which involve some form of activity, so you can capture their attention span for longer.

Lego, Play Doh and board games will all keep little ones entertained – while pricier gadgets such as a Tonies box or Yoto player will be a worthy investment.

Little Green Sheep’s teepee, £99, has the ‘wow’ factor
Yoto is the award-winning screen-free audio player for kids aged 3-12
Magna-tiles will keep the kids entertained for hours and can be picked up for £20
Play-doh is an old classic which is a hit with kids of all ages & is just £5 in some supermarkets

KEEP DAD HAPPY

Food, beer, books, aftershave and more booze. That’s one way to the hearts of the men in our lives.

We think you can’t go wrong with some novelty craft beers, a nice bottle of red or something to keep them busy in the kitchen.

Hot sauces, spice rubs or BBQ paraphernalia will keep most entertained.

Crafty Brewing offers personalised beer with 3 cans costing £12.50
Chimmys’ chimichurri sauces, £14.95, will suit the man in your life
Knoops hot chocolate and festive spice mix is delicious – prices from £4.95

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