Gifts For Kids | Blogmass 2016

Hello, Lovely People ! 

We all have a kid in our lives that makes us smile.Whether it's your own, your sibling or a family friend, they can be so sweet and naively funny that you just want to get them a present that makes them smile too. So I've put together a list of a few gift ideas for kids !

Joke Present- B&M £3

This is a great gift for older kids who enjoy being the joker of the family, I'm sure they'll have a great time causing havoc hehe !

Build a Bear Workshop £12-£20 

Boy or girl, no matter the age, there is no child ( or adult ) who would not enjoy going to build a bear workshop and making their own furry friend ! They all vary in price and there's plenty of adorable clothes for boy and girl bears. There's something for everyone.

Books £4

Books are a great present that kids can enjoy at bedtime and they're educational as well as exciting. You can fit this gift to the child. There's cooking books, fairy books, pirate books and coloring books. You really can't go wrong with a good book !

Disney Tsum Tsum £3 

Disney's tsum tsums are adorable little teddys in the form of  all the Disney characters ! I personally have sixteen of them hehe !

Personalised Crayons £7.25

My girlfriend recently bought me some awesome crayons and she had them personalised with "MyHappyBubble" written on them. ( Best Girlfriend Ever ) and I found some that are similar online because they would be an amazing present. Kids would be amazed that you found pens with their names on and would love the idea of Santa's elf writing their name on them.

And that ... concludes my gift guide series . I hope you've enjoyed it and found it helpful in your hunt for Christmas pressies ! Tomorrow there will be another installment in the Yoga diaries and then on Saturday I shall be resuming the Christmas spirit and sharing my list of my favorite Christmas coffee shop finds ( and they're all vegan ! ). Are you feeling Christmassy yet ? What's your favorite thing about the festive seasons? Let me know in the comments !

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :) 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Gift Guide For Him | Blogmass 2016

Hello, Lovely People !

Who really knows what men want for Christmas ? When you ask them, they say they don't know. When you buy them slippers, they look at you in despair. There's just no winning ! So I've written a gift guide especially to help you decide what to get the man in your life. Whether that's your dad, your boyfriend or your brother, I've found something !

Fudge Kitchin Hot Chocolate - £10

Fudge Kitchin is an awesome brand that makes it's own version of hot chocolate called 'Drinking Fudge' and it's absolutely delicious. There are loads of  yummy flavors from winter spice to sea salted caramel and nothing could beat a great hot chocolate on the sofa while watching Doctor Who.

Box of There Favourite Treats - £ Varies in Price 

Why not buy a little box and make a compilation of all of their favorite treats ? I'm making one of these for my girlfriend's dad who's diabetic. I'm going to fill a little box with sugar-free chocolate and lollies.

Aramis After Shave - £30

Aramis is my dad's personal favorite after-shave and it's a great go-to gift. Obviously, it would be best to buy the after-shave that your dad/brother/boyfriend likes. Currently, in B&M they're selling gift sets of linx after-shave for only £8 and they come with a toiletries bag.

CD - £10 

This one is easy enough just find out their favorite musician .. and buy their latest CD ( Be sure to check that they don't already have it) . This a great gift that you know they'll love so it's risk-free !

Costa Gift Card - £5-£20

A costa gift card is a great little extra that gives them some choice in what they're getting. Coffee shop gift cards are a particularly good gift because they can be stored away for a rainy day when you're broke but really need a hot chocolate !

What are you buying for the men in your life this year ? I can't wait to hear from you in the comments! If you're struggling to buy for your younger cousins or siblings or even your own kids then be sure to check back tomorrow for a gift guide for kids.

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :)

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Gift Guide For Her | Blogmass 2016

Hello, Lovely People !

Women, can't live with them, can't live without them, eh ? Aren't they a nightmare to buy for ? Luckily I've put together a selection of gifts to please any of the women in your life from your mother to your sister to your girlfriend. It's all here !

Pyjamas - Debenhams £27.50

These stunning Pyjamas are already tied up in a gorgeous silver bow and ready to present to a very happy woman with a gorgeous wildlife design. Who wouldn't be happy to receive these ? I definitely would be over the moon ! A perfect edition to the pyjama drawer. And a tip for the men out there, if you think she already has enough Pyjamas .. you're wrong .

Jewellery 

You can't go wrong with a delicate little necklace and there's a whole range to choose from you could look in Accessorize or Pandora for something a little more high-end ! 

Photo Frame - B&M £12.00

Filling a photo frame with photos is the perfect gift for the more sentimental women ( I know my mother would love something like this ) and this wooden frame holds 12 photographs and those 12 photographs will hold 12 treasured memories , what better gift could there be ?

Scarfs - Market Stalls 

I found this particular scarf on a market stall in summer and picked it up for my mother knowing that i would be perfect ! I often see beautiful scarves particularly at Christmas markets so they're definitely something to keep your eyes out for .

Crystals  - £2-£5

If you're looking for a personalized gift then why not head into a local crystal shop ( there tends to be one somewhere in most towns but if you can't find your local crystal shop then just google it ) and ask at the counter for crystals that help problems that the person you're shopping for has. For example, there are crystals to remove negative thoughts, decrease anxiety, increase romance, help creativity flow . There's sure to be something that's perfect !


What do you like to buy for the women in your life ? Who do you find hardest to shop for ? I can't wait to hear all of your thoughts in the comments. If you struggle shopping for men ( Because what can you really buy your dad other than slippers, right ? ) then be sure to check back tomorrow for a complete gift guide for men.

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :) 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Secret Santa Gift Guide | Blogmass 2016

Hello, Lovely People !

Welcome to the first in a four part mini-series that will give you lots of brilliant gift ideas for those people who you just don't know what to buy for. To kick everything off, I've made a little gift guide for those pesky secret Santa's who you just don't know what to buy for ! These range from £1 to £10 so you'll find something to fit any budget and suit anyone .

Jelly Tots ! £1 or two for £1.50 in ASDA 

These sweet little tubes of fruity goodness are lovely little extras in any gift and the jelly tots in the uk are suitable for vegans so you can keep everybody happy ! This is especially useful when buying for people you don't know very well so that there are no problems with their dietary requirements.There are also lots of other options for those chocoholics out there.

Baylis and Harding Christmas Crackers - Asda £5 

These sweet crackers are an amazing novelty gift with a good quality and beautiful twist as these violet and pink crackers reveal mini Baylis and Harding products when you pull them ! They're available in both gold and violet.

Lush Lip Scrubs £5.50-£5.75 

All Lush Products are a winner, but their lip scrubs are a personal favorite of mine. They leave your lips feeling super soft and mistletoe ready. There are lots of flavors from bubblegum to popcorn ( my favorite ) to their special Christmas edition " Santa Baby ". They also sell the most gorgeous bath bombs that will be loved by men and women a like.

Polar Bear Mug  - ASDA £3

Do I even need to say anything ? This mug is absolutely adorable. Just imagine snuggling up by the fire with your hot chocolate in this cute little mug and watching Christmas Films.

Merry Christmas Slate Sign - Poundland £1

What an amazing price for this stunning, homely slate sign, anybody would love to receive. I couldn't believe me eyes when I found this for only £1 !

Are you doing secret Santa this year ? What are you getting them ? How's your Christmas shopping going, are you super organised and all finished or like me and have only started hehe ? I can't wait to hear all about how your Christmas is going in the comments !

Check back tomorrow for a whole selection of gifts for the women in your life from your mother to your girlfriend there's something for everyone.

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :) 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Things To Give... Best Friends/Girlfriends ( Gift Guide )

Hello !

It's already the 11th of December ! I can't believe Christmas is so close :)  We all love our best friends ( Or girlfriends )  and it's the perfect time to show them how much you love them ! So here's a few ideas on how to do that <3

Lush Wand -

This gorgeous " Snow Fairy " scented bubble bar is brilliant because all you have to do is swirl it around your bath and voila ! You have an amazing smelling bath filled with bubbles :)

Maybelline Xmas Duo Kit - Super Drug

I love this sweet nail varnish set ! It comes in three different types . Each with a read base and a different top coat; gold glitter, silver glitter or snow flakes  ! The red is a gorgeous deep red and it would be the perfect shade for over the festive season .

 

Tsum Tsum Christmas Set - £24.95

 

I am ADDICTED to Disney Tsum Tsums ! They adorable little teddy versions of Disney's most loved characters are irresistible :) When I saw their Christmas range I was very VERY excited ! But be warned if you buy a Tsum Tsum for a friends, they will not stop buying tsum tsums ... but they will love you forever so it's worth it !

 

 

What are you buying for your best friend and/or Girlfriend this year ? Also, slightly off topic but have any of you been to see the new Disney film The Good Dinosaur yet ? I went to see it on Friday and it was so soooo good  ! I absolutely loved it and now am desperate for a pet dinosaur named Arlo hehe :)

 

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :)

 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things to give.... Boyfriends ( Gift Guide )

Boys ! Whether they're your husband , your boyfriend or your boy ( high light the gap ) friend ;) They can be absolute night mares to shop for . But we love you anyway so still give you finding you the perfect pressie a good shot ! So here are some of my ideas :)

Personalised Favourite Song Soundwaves Print - £25

This is one of the best gifts I've found this year because it could actually work for ANYBODY ! Who doesn't love music ? This awesome gift from Notonthehighstreet.com lets you have the sound waves of your friends favourite song printed and frames and it looks absolutely brilliant !

 

The Walking Dead Boxset - £49.99

 

My boyfriend loves the walking dead and a few months ago convinced me to try watching it ! Despite nearly throwing up every time there's blood ( Which happens a lot in a series about zombies ripping peoples bodies up ) I'm actually really enjoying it, we're on season three now and I actually look forward to cuddling up on the sofa for my weekly dose of Walking Dead every Friday !

 

 

The Scientific Secrets Of Doctor Who - £16.99

 

Okay, so as you know, I'm ever so slightly obsessed with Doctor Who ... no one has to know that I may of read a few pages ( or slightly more ) before I wrapped it hehe ! I'm actually super excited to read this book for myself and I know a lot of my friends ( male and female ) would really enjoy it too !

 

 

 

 I hope this gift guide helps ! Let me know in the comment if you find choosing gifts for men harder than for women ? Or if you're a guy , I'm interested to know if it works the other way round as well ! What are you getting your other half for Christmas ?

 

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :)

 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx 

 

 

Things to give...Sisters ( Gift Guide )

Hello !

I've been really enjoying making handmade gifts for my friends and family this year, I can't wait to share some of the things I've been making with you over the next few weeks :) I'd love to hear what you've been making for Christmas in the comments ! Today I wanted to share with you a few gifts that I think would be perfect for your sister  !

Soap And Glory Bright And Bubbly Gift Set - £10

When something smells this good, it's impossible not to pick up two and keep one for yourself ! This gorgeous gift set comes in a sweet pink box with a glittery lid ( What's life without a bit of glitter ? ) So you don't have use a whole role of sticky tape to hold some wrapping paper to the circle shaped gift you deeply regret buying hehe :)

Me To You Toy And Mug Set - £14 .00

I can not get over how adorable this cute little bear is holding a fluffy snowball ! Every body loves something cuddly and this mug which a lovely Christmas tree design is one of my favourite Christmas presents this year because, although the design is Christmas themed , It would still fit all year round :)

Lush Gift Set - £8.99

I couldn't do a gift guide series without telling you about something from Lush ! Lush are doing a whole range of Christmas themed gift sets for all budgets but this one is definitely my favourite :) Lush brought out the YogNog soap last year and to me, it smells like Christmas. I have been excitedly waiting for it to return to stores this Christmas and was delighted to find it in this gift box along with a beautiful smelling hand cream !

What are you planning on buying for your sisters ? Let me know in the comments  !

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :)

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Things To Give... Dad ( Gift Guide )

Hey friends !

How's your Christmas going ? Who's feeling super organised with all their presents bought and wrapped pre December and who's in a panic desperately trying to find a free day to go shopping in between decorating the tree and planning Christmas dinner ? Well today I'm posting the second post in my Christmas Gift Guide Series and we're doing the tricky one . Dad. I don't know what it is but dads are always a nightmare to buy for , probably because they're less likely to want jewellery and there's only so many ( Half eaten ) boxes of chocolate I can get away with giving me dad !

Personalised Guitar Pick - £16.22- Etsy

Etsy is pretty much, a compilation of cute handmade things that are perfect for gifts and you end up wanting to keep them for yourself ! This adorable personalised guitar pick is no exception. You can have anything you like hand stamped onto this brass guitar pick that would definitely be treasured for years to come.

Song Lyric Cushion - £29.99 - NotOnTheHighStreet.com

This couldn't be simpler. Find your dads favourite song, have this cushion personalised with the lyrics and the title and voila ! Christmas Pressie done . This cushion could be the perfect present for any dad and I've a actually bought this as a Christmas present for my dad and can't wait to give it him :)

'Grumpy' Pyjamas - £12 - Asda

Who doesn't love pyjamas ? These hilarious Pyjama covered in pictures of grumpy from Snow White are a great present at an even better price ! You could team these up with their favourite movie and a bag of popcorn and you've got a movie night set .

What are you hoping to get your dads ? And how far have you got with your Christmas shopping ?
Let me know in the comments !

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :) 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx

Things To Give...Mum ( Gift Guide )

This week I'm going to be posting everyday with a mini Christmas Gift guide series. I've always enjoyed flicking through the Gift Guide sections of magazines to find inspiration. So each post this week I'm going to share 3 gift ideas in different price ranges for a different person in your life . Today I thought I'd share a few of the gifts I've found that would be perfect to get for your mum !

Laura Ashley Ultimate Indulgence - £40 - Boots.com

This Boots, Laura Ashley set is £40 but recently was in the sale for only £20 which was an amazing deal. This gift is perfect for any mums who deserve to feel pampered or are moving house or redecorating and need a nice little set to get them started. This lovely set has a candle, a soap dish, soap, a soap, soap dispencer, hand cream, body wash, body lotion and bath soak. Essentially, your bathroom will be stocked up for the year with brilliant quality, gorgeous smelling goodies if you have this ! 

12 Christmas Votive House - £24.99 at YankeeCandles.co.uk

Yankee Candles make the most beautifully scented candles and they're Christmas collection smells so good that you want to eat them ( Please don't actually eat them... that would be bad ). This set is brilliant when you simply can't pick which candle you want or you just want to try them all out . And with scents like Christmas Cookie and Cosy By The Fire, why wouldn't you want to try them all ?

Nutshell Purse - £22.99-Aspire Style 

Aspire Style is a wonderful, quirky little shop that sells the loveliest little vintage style items! From sweet pieces of jewellery to 50's style dresses :) I absolutely love this purse I think it's such a sweet little message " See a penny, pick it up. Then all day you'll have good look" . It would be a really nice addition to anybodies handbags !

What did you get for your mum last Christmas ? Who's your favourite person to buy for ? Let me know in the comments !

Stay Strong <3 Stay Smiley :) 

Lots of love, Marianne xxx