Gift Guide For Dads

<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Aloha Louise's Sprinklerinos! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Huston we have another gift guide. I am back once more with presents to excite your eyes, only this time the presents in question are gift ideas for the leading man in your life, your dad. Personally I find buying gifts for my dad relatively easy, partly because my mother will always tell me what to get him, but also because I know what he will use. I have chosen a lot of the generic dad gifts as well as including a few personal items in the mix also! Enjoy! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9zDJvRuCFH-7mUveEwwoT2uW8siekeT4aLL8if6DPZ1VOiCEGebeV7jt5yvtLd2BLgr9q6KiGsQ7AJNF0bNW99-NxBpn3jxIxFYEvxgA7WeYqPyRFHAQFr42RaMKsXzwOY_sJxRklRb7/s1600/Gift+Guide+Dad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9zDJvRuCFH-7mUveEwwoT2uW8siekeT4aLL8if6DPZ1VOiCEGebeV7jt5yvtLd2BLgr9q6KiGsQ7AJNF0bNW99-NxBpn3jxIxFYEvxgA7WeYqPyRFHAQFr42RaMKsXzwOY_sJxRklRb7/s640/Gift+Guide+Dad.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £25</u><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Novelty Gifts</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>I think it’s an unwritten rule that all fathers must receive a novelty gift annually, whether it be a comical pair of socks, racing granddads to kindly remind them of old age or a random knickknack to display on their desk, we’ve all bought them for father dearest. Debenhams sell a pretty immense range of novelty gifts <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?sfv=Mens+stocking+fillers&ps=default&catalogId=10001&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Finsearch%3D1%2Fcategories%3C%7Bproductsuniverse_18647%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7Bproductsuniverse_18647_3074457345616733293%7D%2Fcategories%3C%7Bproductsuniverse_18647_3074457345616733293_3074457345616831269_ms%7D&langId=-1&sfn=CATEGORIES&storeId=10701&pn=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> which are worth having a look at, I’m particularly a fan of the camera lens mug myself.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Toiletries Gift Set </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Again this is generally a standard dad gift, we often refer to them as ‘smellies’ in my family and you can guarantee each male member will receive at least two Lynx gift sets at Christmas due to the over generosity of the females. <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123740900399_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> Elemis gift set is slightly more expensive than your standard toiletries set, but you can’t put a price on smelling good now can you? Plus the packaging is rather jazzy and the products themselves seem pretty luxurious.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Shoe Cleaning Kit</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Bit of a random choice, but I love the vintage like packaging of <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-co-shoe-cleaning-kit/p575312" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> shoe shining kit, and for men that wear rather expensive leather shoes on a regular basis then it may come in pretty handy! I remember having my school shoes shined and polished back in the day, and I’m sure my dad still shines his shoes regularly so this gift would be well received. Perhaps not an enthralling gift but it’s something a little different which may come in pretty darn handy for dad folk!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>History Book </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>If historic knowledge is something your dad is interested in <i>(as many dads are)</i> then a book dedicated to said knowledge may be the way forward gift wise. My dad thoroughly collects military history books, he enjoys learning about past conflict, battles and weaponry therefore <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_106010158399_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> book would be an ideal present and it would definitely lead to ‘favourite daughter’ status. Buying a gift that is relevant to hobbies and interests is always well received plus they’re generally pretty inexpensive! What more could you ask for!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £50</u><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Personalised Cufflinks</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>I love a good comical set of cufflinks; they make any formal attire look slightly more exciting. Similarly personalised cufflinks are pretty swish also and I should imagine any dad would wear them proudly if they’ve been specially designed by their little darlings. <a href="http://www.thepresentfinder.co.uk/buy/personalised-silver-oval-cufflinks_751.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THESE</a> cufflinks can be personalised with up to three letters, so you could go for the obvious ‘dad’ seeing as he is the bearer of the gift, or maybe your own initials if not his. A personal, wearable and appropriate gift for man folk who like to dress fancy.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>‘Best Of British’ Beers</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I’m sure <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/bestofbritishbeer/product/beer-of-the-month" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> would be a popular present choice amongst many dad folk out there, I’m pretty taken with it myself and I don’t even like beer! The ‘Best of British Beers’ gift set includes 12 bottles of award winning beers (all of which are listed on the website) and I think it adds a unique twist to your usual Christmas alcoholic gift for men, such as a hefty bottle of whisky, for a start there are 12 different flavours! It would certainly be a great talking theme on Christmas day amongst them men (and women, no sexism here!) comparing tastes and deciding which beer is the best at least!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Man Fragrance <o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b> </b></o:p>All men should smell good, including dads. Personally I don’t feel manly perfume is something men would often go out and buy for themselves, especially not dad type men. I’ve always known the men in my family to have all forms of hygienic items and clothing bought for them once wed. How 1950’s of us aye?! At least the benefits of buying perfume for your dad means you can guarantee he will smell socially acceptable, really it is a gift for the both of you. Once again I have turned to my faithful Debenhams to have a browse of their selection and I’ve decided <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_117923900999_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> Thierry Mugler fragrance seems very dad like. I would suggest a sniff check first before fragrancing your dad; you don’t want him to disown you after all!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><o:p> </o:p>Jolly Jumper</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>My dad would never allow me to buy him a festive jumper, he wouldn't ever wear one. However I think they’d make rather dapper Christmas present and therefore I have included one in my gift guide. You can’t beat an overly excitable dad dressed in a woolly jumper on Christmas day, even better if there is a snowman on it. The one I have decided to include has slightly more subtly than a snowman jumper, but is still festive nonetheless, I have chosen <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Blue-Harbour-Lambswool-Rich-Jumper/dp/B002K4QLC0?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_23&nodeId=43543030&sr=1-23&qid=1385491595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> jumper from Marks&Spencer, it is festive whilst still subtle and wearable all winter.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £100 </u><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Wallet </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>I included an iWallet in the gift guide I wrote aimed at men which seemed a rather fitting present, so I decided to include a wallet in the dad gift guide also. I have chosen a very posh Ralph Lauren wallet <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/polo-ralph-lauren-pebble-grain-leather-wallet/p469210?imageCount=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> which looks pretty swanky and formal, I’d be happy to keep all my (currently) non-existent notes in there anyways. The wallet has all the standard pockets needed and I love the simple black leather design with the Ralph Lauren emblem in the corner. I’d be happy for my dad to purchase presents for me if he had that wallet in toe!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Electric Shaver </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I also included a shaver in my gift guide for men and I would likewise like to pop one in this gift guide also. Whilst you may choose a slightly less fancy version for dad folk, a shaver would still be an ideal gift which you know would get regular use. John Lewis stock a vast range of shavers on their website which you can browse <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/gifts/for-him/men's-shavers/c80000693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and they do vary in price so hopefully there’ll be one for everybody! No one likes a stubbly dad, so do both you and him a favour and allow him to be clean shaven this Christmas.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sat Nav </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>I wanted to include a gadget of some form in the dad gift guide and I had originally decided to pop in the new Kindle, however as I included one in my gift guide for mums I have instead decided to include a GPS Navigational System, aka a ‘Sat Nav’ in the dads gift guide, after all variety is the spice of life! I’ve had a browse online for Sat Navs which fall under the £100 price band and I’ve concluded that <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/tomtom-xxl-classic-routes-edition-gps-navigation-system-europe-maps/p231882303" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> TomTom seems rather fancy, it includes European maps so can be used whilst having adventures as well as offering personalisation, updates and all the usual malarkey you’d look for in a good family Sat Nav. Can you tell I’m not a technology expert?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b>Gift Experience </b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Once again I am including the infamous gift experience in the gift guide, I genuinely believe they’re a great gift idea and there are possibilities out there for people of all ages and interests. In particular, father folk may enjoy the golfing experience, the clay target shooting or the car racing options also as I mentioned in my gift guide for men. Debenhams range of gift experiences can be viewed <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/gifts-toys/gift-experiences" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I’ve now spotted the ghost bust tour experience and I’m rather intrigued myself! <o:p></o:p></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">That's all gal pals! I am officially pooped, internet shopping is harder than it seems! I hope I have been helpful for you and that you're now pulling out less hair over the decision of what to buy your dad for Christmas. 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Gift Guide For Dads

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Gift Guide For Mums

<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Aloha Louise’s Sprinklerinos! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Guess who's back? It’s Hannah again from <a href="http://thediaryofapoorgirl.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Student Life</a>. I’m secretly hoping you’ve all missed me terribly. I am back with another gift guide to please your eyes and heart, not so much your purses and bank accounts I will confess, but definitely your heart. This my friends is the gift guide for mums! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3QKqCzGIFf8e78vdUg4Qf5CpZqiZ9FU55H_8EA9qwfSIoLsJ5baP92-ODnvnxG1bjbwjHF3fBc9PzqvLxpeVlLdoAQLT1MmQU1Afq0DPeml5f6g4cMiLjtSGMHltKqZl0E6z3uhPm71H/s1600/Gift+Guide+Mum.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3QKqCzGIFf8e78vdUg4Qf5CpZqiZ9FU55H_8EA9qwfSIoLsJ5baP92-ODnvnxG1bjbwjHF3fBc9PzqvLxpeVlLdoAQLT1MmQU1Afq0DPeml5f6g4cMiLjtSGMHltKqZl0E6z3uhPm71H/s640/Gift+Guide+Mum.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have a confession to make; I think mums are the hardest person to buy gifts for. Whilst it is general consensus that men are the most difficult species to by Christmas presents for, I beg to differ. Unless my mum tells me exactly what she’d like for Christmas then I spend the majority of December frantically browsing the John Lewis website in the hopes I can find her something that won’t spend its lifetime pushed to the back of a cupboard with old VHS tapes and the photographic evidence of her 80’s mullet <i>(sorry for telling them mum.)</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each year when I ask my mother what she would like for Christmas I get the usual response of “oh don’t worry about me, spend your money on yourself” only this is a trap, because if you don’t get her anything you’ll hear about it all day from the rest of your family members and suddenly you’re the worst daughter in existence. So despite her wishes of not wanting a gift each year, I have to get one anyways solely to please the extended family!<o:p> </o:p>Don’t get me wrong, I would buy my mum anything and everything if I had the funds to do so. She has always worked her tushy off in order to buy me everything I’ve wanted in life and one day it will be the utmost pleasure to return the favour. Having said that, I’m a long way off making my millions just yet, so that mansion and donkey sanctuary <i>(yes my mother wants a donkey sanctuary)</i> will have to wait. I have however scowered the internet for mother appropriate, purse friendly gifts which I shall now share with you, yippee!!</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> <u>Gifts </u></o:p><u>Up To £25</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cath Kidston Goodness</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I should imagine anything Cath Kidston is an ideal Christmas gift for many mothers. I’ve had a browse of the website and I’ve spotted a few things I’m sure my own mum would love. If I were to be slightly selfish I’d say <a href="http://www.cathkidston.com/rose-bath--and--body-gift-bag/beauty/cath-kidston/fcp-product/1009190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a>travel toiletries set would make a great present, purely so I can use it as a bribe in the hopes she’ll visit me more often in university as an excuse to put it into action. Alternatively, Cath Kidston sell beautiful make up bags, home accessories and various other feminine items which you can browse <a href="http://www.cathkidston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>‘Dear Mum, From Me To You’ Book.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I am slightly in love with <a href="http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/gifts/dear-mum-from-you-to-me.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> book, given that I probably won’t be able to explain it as well as the website, I shall just do a cheeky copy and paste for you. The book is “filled with different questions for mum to answer. Each is designed to give you an in-depth look into mum's life as you discover things you never knew before.” I love the idea of personalising the cover image of this book so it becomes a family photo album and then have my mum answer the questions over time. It would make a great sentimental keepsake to pass down to my children for them to flick through whilst at Nanny’s donkey sanctuary.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Purse </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Last time I was home my mother was complaining about her broken purse so it only makes sense to buy her another, before she purchases one herself which is so ugly that it should be burnt and thrown across the country. Loving child, aren’t I? I like <a href="http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_17,acc_1.1/5900164200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> purse from Accessorize. It’s simple, cute and I think my mama would like it. If not I’ll have it off her, I too am in need of a new purse. Purses obviously range in price greatly, but you can definitely find good quality purses for under £20.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Jazzy Chocolates</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>You can’t really go wrong with chocolates, especially if they’re all fancy looking. Thorntons do a great range of chocolate boxes specifically aimed at women which would make a great inexpensive gift for your mum. I like the look of <a href="http://www.thorntons.co.uk/product/Christmas-Gifts/Christmas-Gifts-for-Her/Continental-Milk-Dark-White-Gift-Wrapped-490g/pc/2407/c/2413/1021.uts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> box, it contains a variety of dark, milk and white chocolates and looks pretty darn fancy too. I should imagine my mother wouldn’t be sharing if I bought her that box, which would be a good inkling that she likes the present!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £50</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Clarins Skincare</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>My mum is a huge fan of Clarins and I’m often expected to stand patiently at the Clarins counter whilst she rubs various creams of youthful goodness into her hand. It’s not often mums treat themselves to something that’s not quite a necessity such as expensive skincare, so I’d love to do it for my mama instead and keep her feeling happy and beautiful with a pot of cream or two. Debenhams stock a variety of Clarins skincare ranges of which you can browse <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?sfv=Skincare&ps=default&catalogId=10001&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Fcategories%3C{productsuniverse_59001}%2Fbrand_description%3E{clarins}%2Fgender_s%3E{skincare}&langId=-1&sfn=Product+categories&storeId=10701&pn=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Personalised Candle</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a very random find I came across on the internet, but I think it would make a pretty swell present. You can’t really go wrong in buying a woman a scented candle, my family home is full of them, so much so I’m contemplating buying my dad a protective mask to shield him from the fumes of jasmine and other feminine scents <i>(I jest, he loves it)</i> I love <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/kissesandcreations/product/personalised-candle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> candle as you can personalise the jar with your own little message and once the candle is burnt out then the jar makes a lovely little keepsake, something different from your average Yankee but still a mumsey winner.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Canvas Print</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>You can’t really go wrong with a blown up photo of your face. I like to tell myself that I am my mother’s pride and joy <i>(though I’m pretty sure it’s the dogs instead)</i> and therefore I’m sure she’d love to fill our living room with various family frames. Gone are the days of framed photos, canvas is where it’s at. Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like ‘here mum, have a giant picture of my face, don’t say I don’t treat you’. Photobox do a great range of canvas prints <a href="http://www.photobox.co.uk/shop/wall-decor/canvas-prints" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. They do vary in price, but I would recommend a good quality canvas around the £40 mark, only the best for my face!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mother and Daughter Necklaces. </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>I once suggested my mother, sister and I should all get matching tattoo’s, funnily enough that didn’t go down too well with my mum so instead I’ve decided matching necklace sets are probably the next best thing. Of course I turned to Etsy to look for cute jewellery designs and I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/129892621/makuahine-mother-and-daughter-necklaces?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=mother+and+daughter+necklace&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=mother+and+daughter+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a>one which is my personal favourite. The design is simple, and just like a wedding band the ring signifies eternal love. There are other mother and daughter necklace options such as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/51911670/hand-stamped-jewelry-personalized?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_query=mother+and+daughter+necklace&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=mother+and+daughter+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> engraved one, but personally I would rather wear something slightly simpler.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £100</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>High End Perfume </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Quite an obvious present choice and generally one that can’t go wrong, every woman likes to smell good and mothers are no exception. My mum is a massive fan of the Dior ‘Poison’ perfume range which falls under the high end category, but is still relatively affordable depending on quantity. I think this will be her main present from me this year, I know she has been lusting after a new bottle and my dad isn’t often one to part with his wallet for the purpose of a smell in a bottle. Men, eh? The scent ‘Pure Poison’ is certainly my favourite of the range which you can buy <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123804900099_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>, I thoroughly recommend having a whiff, it’s very mature and strong in scent, but I love it and so does my mama.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Food Mixer </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I wish I had the funds to by my mother the ultimate food mixer by Kitchen Aid, but as it is over £400 in price, she shall just have to wait. Instead I have found some cheaper alternatives which I’m sure work just as well, not to mention in purchasing a fancy food mixer you’re likely to come home to freshly baked cakes, so we’re all benefiting here. <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003080180_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS</a> mixer by Kenwood looks pretty snazzy and I’m sure it is something mother bakers would enjoy thoroughly. My mum uses her Next food mixer religiously so if that were to break then I would definitely buy her another quick sharp.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Spa Day</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Once again, you can’t really go wrong with a spa day as a typical mumsy present, and many of the spa experience packages on offer are for two people to enjoy. Therefore it would make a perfect Christmas gift for both you and mum, you can laugh and bond and get your nails painted all at the same time! Debenhams do a vast range of spa experiences <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/gifts-toys/gift-experiences/spa-pampering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> <i>(currently 10% off)</i> and I’m ever so slightly getting jealous of the women in the photos, I want someone to put a towel on my head and rub my back. Again the prices vary so hopefully you’ll find a package in your price rage and voila, you can enjoy a day with mum and complementary champagne!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kindle</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="text-align: center;">A gift favourite each Christmas and this year is no exception, especially now that the jazzy new Kindle Paperwhite is available to pre order <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CTUKFNQ/ref=fs_clw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Whilst it is slightly over budget of £109, it is certainly worth considering busking in the streets for that extra £9 to treat the woman who birthed you. You can’t go wrong with a Kindle and a Jane Austin novel, mums love it. Little disclaimer: I will not take the blame for your mother’s anti-social behaviour come Christmas day when she is thoroughly enjoying reading on her kindle thus not socialising with the family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope I have given you some worthy gift ideas for your mother dearest, I also hope these gift guides are providing useful, do let me know in the comments as I read them all :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">xx</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">To find new ways to stalk me or learn about my disclosure policy, click <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/want-more-glitter.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ultimate Advertiser - <a href="http://www.amidnightwonderland.com/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A Midnight Wonderland</a></span><a href="http://kittenishbehaviour.com/store/index.php?route=common/home" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Click </span><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> for more info.</span></div></div>

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Benefit Christmas Kits

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Life is crazy busy right now with no sign of slowing down until January (good busy, but busy) and so I wanted to take this chance (Darcy is asleep and I'm sat on my bed going through our recent photos) to showcase some of Benefit's most charming box sets and individual items that they have rather aptly brought out in time for Christmas. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikATTda6oiRILnSsNv8d5Hqo_nh2mxNtfJFdIzIKVZcCivX1rHTkh3ZMgVwbFBcy504t8u2BS0aKo2HqcomV5drWN2RCfrpGTtOigUDmKDXaVq2FDAn-DcAovHrNJmZ5PfpgWEYWwFe5s-/s1600/benefit1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikATTda6oiRILnSsNv8d5Hqo_nh2mxNtfJFdIzIKVZcCivX1rHTkh3ZMgVwbFBcy504t8u2BS0aKo2HqcomV5drWN2RCfrpGTtOigUDmKDXaVq2FDAn-DcAovHrNJmZ5PfpgWEYWwFe5s-/s640/benefit1.jpg" title="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxw8faybaXy1STFwIv6EUmURjpwFKXjRX90l_oHIBlcBnzzXnCU_nv4ywVh0NSOOktrEjUtt8YNa8te3RDqv1ZA1A_nk9LGFqQjHt2GPisjwSjtMOYRpZI1FsizNRuK4J4ijmIbsfBBzk/s1600/benefit8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxw8faybaXy1STFwIv6EUmURjpwFKXjRX90l_oHIBlcBnzzXnCU_nv4ywVh0NSOOktrEjUtt8YNa8te3RDqv1ZA1A_nk9LGFqQjHt2GPisjwSjtMOYRpZI1FsizNRuK4J4ijmIbsfBBzk/s640/benefit8.jpg" title="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RPiFTAULiZ0eWaRWdqXm-eQncWwrdRLkKwiq_26KUGp9V1vzLTayLS2-mYlUUK2qV3Reft2KVASLxhyphenhyphenXfTT4WJaEJA1UsZZ6cF3Kq5p8Mi2FJx7M3kymldkX3JC9lPx64V7ipev1vrz8/s1600/benefit9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RPiFTAULiZ0eWaRWdqXm-eQncWwrdRLkKwiq_26KUGp9V1vzLTayLS2-mYlUUK2qV3Reft2KVASLxhyphenhyphenXfTT4WJaEJA1UsZZ6cF3Kq5p8Mi2FJx7M3kymldkX3JC9lPx64V7ipev1vrz8/s640/benefit9.jpg" title="Benefit_Makeup_Christmas_Kits" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm holding back from doing a full review on anything because I plan on doing Vlogmas on my second channel (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/sprinkleofchatter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sprinkle of Chatter</a>) and know these will be featured a lot in those, as well as the spectacular Benefit Christmas advent calendar that I was kindly gifted (oh me on my!). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been a sucker for Benefit products for well over 6 years now and have indulged in many a beautifully packaged foundation, highlighter or mascara before now. I used to gleefully look forward to the moment the Benefit counters would have their new product booklets out, take it to my desk (as you can tell, I worked hard at my office) and make little lists of what I wanted Father Christmas to bring me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not just the beauty products themselves that I love about this brand, it's the fun and frivolity that comes with them. They have that little extra something and I'm happy to pay a little more to have that. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All these pieces would make great stand alone gifts (the perfume set for example) or sweet stocking stuffers (oh hey there lipsticks I'm looking at you) for friends and family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to really tease yourself, have a look at <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/?ext_id=ppc_0895_benefit%20uk&gclid=CLjj_MfY9boCFRMftAodwQMAbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benefit's Website</a> and try not to swoon. It's impossible! If you get the chance, visit one of the counters or flagship stores, they're girl heaven. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Would you buy makeup as gifts? Do you have a favourite Benefit product?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, are you enjoying Hannah's lovely contribution to Sprinkle of Glitter? I know I am! </div><div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Toodlepip!</span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">To find new ways to stalk me or learn about my disclosure policy, click <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/want-more-glitter.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ultimate Advertiser - <a href="http://www.amidnightwonderland.com/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A Midnight Wonderland</a></span><a href="http://kittenishbehaviour.com/store/index.php?route=common/home" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Click </span><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> for more info.</span></div></div>

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Gift Guide For Men || CHRISTMAS

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Louise's Sprinklerinos! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />I love men. I love men because they’re soothing to look at, especially if they resemble Ryan Gosling. I love men because stubble is God’s gift to women and I love men because they are useful for a variety of needs. Granted I also think they’re big meanies, but in general they’re not so bad. You know what I hate about men though? They’re impossible to buy for and it is literally the bane of my life. If you think a university degree or climbing Everest is challenging you've clearly never had to buy Christmas presents for man folk.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Having said that, I love a good challenge <i>(hence why you’ll see me at the Chinese buffet more often than is socially acceptable to admit)</i>and therefore I have taken it upon myself to seek out twelve stonkingly good presents for the men in our lives, for their use and enjoyment in the hopes that it will one day lead to a ring on our finger, a kiss under the mistletoe or a chance to rub our faces against their jaw stubble. I'm easy to please, can you tell? <o:p></o:p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4tUsUpOzyJCFq79qlF2EofqRvU79YFOH0xzYUz_CEa0PAmG1SqOlGgR8tag_8UNw9p3pgAyDgP96F_hn8CC8sSV632XH6ZIP9TWXvBUPNGVDnETCq-0L1gzdZxr49fVyC-v1BcqRjMdU/s1600/gifts+for+guys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4tUsUpOzyJCFq79qlF2EofqRvU79YFOH0xzYUz_CEa0PAmG1SqOlGgR8tag_8UNw9p3pgAyDgP96F_hn8CC8sSV632XH6ZIP9TWXvBUPNGVDnETCq-0L1gzdZxr49fVyC-v1BcqRjMdU/s640/gifts+for+guys.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original image from Pinterest)</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Have no fear, if you’re having an Amazon panic and contemplating asking Father Christmas to cancel Christmas this year, I am here, in all my glory. I shall be writing a separate gift guide for dad folk later on in the week, this guide shall provide more suitable gifts for male companions and brothers. Are you excited? Are you sitting on the edge of your seat? <i>(I also now have Queen stuck in my head, ‘another one bites the dust’ anyone?) </i><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £25</u><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Shaving Set</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="text-align: center;">It makes me quiver slightly when I think of men with just the right amount of stubble, and you know what they need to achieve said stubble? A handy dandy shaving set. I think </span><a href="http://www.menkind.co.uk/traditional-shaving-set" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">THIS</a><span style="text-align: center;"> one looks pretty impressive and very manly. It’s like a makeup brush for men, I wonder if PixiWoo will consider designing one of these bad boys any time soon. I'm almost tempted to rub those bristles across my face.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>iWallet </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I've noticed a lot of my male friends use an iWallet, as the name suggests it's a handy iPhone case with built in slots for all your cards. Personally I love a good purse full of <strike>money</strike> receipts but I imagine men folk like to keep things simple. <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_106010124099_-1" target="_blank">THIS</a> iWallet from Debenhams is pretty standard, but it would do the job nicely! They can protect their phone and keep their cards intact, what more could you want from a wallet! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b>101 Sandwiches </b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Men love food. This is just a fact. And if they’re at all similar to Joey from Friends then they’re most likely a lover of a good meaty sandwich or two. Granted I also love a good sandwich, given that they’re usually almost entirely made up of carbs, but I'm going to pretend to be lady like and act as though <a href="http://www.asos.com/Books/101-Sandwiches-Book/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3638306&cid=16091&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=Multi" target="_blank">THIS</a> book doesn’t excite me. If your man can open a few bits of packaging and butter some bread, then I’d recommend the sandwiches book. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b>The Projecteo </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.getprojecteo.com/" target="_blank">The Projecteo</a> is a gift suggestion that Louise has been raving about, and I have to confess it is pretty hunky dory. A projecteo allows you to reminisce over your snaps on the big screen (<a href="http://smileandwave.typepad.com/blog/2013/10/projecteo.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> is a pretty bloomin’ brilliant blog review of the Projecteo in case your mind is baffled) Louise has also said </span>“When you place an order, you are given a little code to share with friends. If they use your code when you order, you are gifted $5 off your next order so that's a little bonus! My code is FRIEND05Y3 so if you do decide to shop with them and fancy using it, feel free. I don't think you get any money off but it's nice to share the love if you want to (please don't feel pressured). For those wondering what I bought, I ordered the Projecteo and a couple of wheels of Darcy snaps for Matt's stocking this year. Hope he doesn't read this post! Eeep!!!"<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £50</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b>Breaking Bad Boxset</b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">If you haven’t heard of Breaking Bad by now then I salute your resistance from social media and I wish I was ever so slightly more like you. Breaking Bad has without a doubt been one of the most talked about television shows this year and I have to confess, I am in love with it. At first I was sceptical and only began watching to see if it was worth the hype, and within 3 episodes I was hooked. If your man person hasn't yet been sucked into the world of Walter White I recommend you buy him the boxset <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Bad-Season-1-4-DVD/dp/B0084DYMUY/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1384709274&sr=1-1&keywords=breaking+bad" target="_blank">HERE</a>. He will love you forever. Although I do apologise if he ignores you for the duration, I will not be responsible for arguments. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Man Perfume</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span>Of course you want your man smelling beautiful, I love a good whiff of boyfriend, they always smell so manly and it’s usually down to the cologne, given that I’m not a fan of the au natural smell. Cologne is a pretty standard present for men, but one that we can all enjoy. Debenhams have a vast range of men's fragrances <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?ps=default&storeId=10701&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Finsearch%3D1%2F%24s%3DFragrances_For_Him%3Bt%3Dpicked_lists_profile&catalogId=10001&langId=-1" target="_blank">HERE</a> which are worth virtually sniffing. I’m a lover of Gucci fragrances for me, so if you’re reading this and currently smelling of Gucci, line up so I can have a whiff. Single file please.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b>Call Of Duty</b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I shall confess, I HATE war games. I think they’re too violent and unnecessary. However I am aware that they’re hugely popular amongst the male species and therefore you’ll most likely win girlfriend of the century award if you indulge their fantasies and pop a copy of Call Of Duty under the Christmas tree. You can buy the latest game on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Duty-Ghosts-Xbox-360/dp/B00CFARTD4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384709939&sr=8-1&keywords=call+of+duty" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Why can’t men just play Sims or Crash Bandicoot in their spare time? I don’t understand them. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><b>Engraved Watch</b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I’m actually a huge fan of this gift. Many man folk wear watches in order to know when it is socially acceptable to eat once again and I genuinely think <a href="http://www.menkind.co.uk/engraved-milan-mens-watch" target="_blank">THIS</a> watch is very charming and attractive. It could make any wrist look sexy, no matter how hairy the hand attached is. I love that you can have it engraved, it adds a nice personal touch whilst not screaming ‘this is the male version of an engagement ring, run.. run a mile’ Subtle yet serious, no? <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Gifts Up To £100</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Swanky Electric Razor </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Similarly to the shaving set I shared earlier, men do enjoy a good electric razor or two. Partly because it makes them feel rugged and manly, but also because they know it means their girlfriend won’t be stealing it to shave her legs. <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/philips-rq1195-17-sensotouch-shaver/p667565" target="_blank">THIS</a> razor from John Lewis looks pretty snazzy, and I certainly won’t be putting it anywhere near my legs in fear that I’d chop them off. An everyday essential that’s a little bit swanky <i>(and gives you exclusive access to their manual boring old Gillette) </i><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gift Experience</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>In my Student Gift Guide I recommended concert tickets as a desirable gift, and I feel this could also apply to men, if not a concert than certainly a gift experience. Debenhams have a range of gift experiences <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/gifts-toys/gift-experiences" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You can either send your man off roading or racing in order for him to feel like Lewis Hamilton for the day, or for a nice massage and glass of bubbly in the hopes he’ll invite you too.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><b>Sexy Suit</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Men in suits are sexy. Fact. I’ve never bought a man friend a suit, I’ve not quite reached that stage of adult life, plus they’re pretty expensive. Having said that, I reckon if I left a boyfriend to buy his own suit it certainly wouldn’t ooze as much sexiness had I of chosen it for him. Therefore, do your fella a favour and make him look swanky this Christmas. Asos have pretty eyelash futtering worthy suits; which you can have a browse at <a href="http://www.asos.com/Men/Suits-Blazers/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=5678&via=top" target="_blank">HERE</a> one. I’ll have one of the models too if they're on sale also.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cosy Hoodie </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This is an entirely selfish gift idea I must confess. I'm a lover of the boyfriend hoodie look and currently I am in need of a new one. Therefore so is my boyfriend. I think I’d look good in <a href="http://www.asos.com/Superdry/Superdry-Orange-Label-Hoodie/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2973433&cid=5668&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Royal+marl+blue" target="_blank">THIS</a> Superdry hoodie, as I'm sure many of you fellow females will also. Let’s all match this Christmas in man hoodies whilst feeling generous and economical. Sharing is caring!<br /><br /><br />That concludes my gift guide for men! I hope this has been vaguely useful for you! Men are notoriously difficult to buy for, but there is actually a pretty immense selection out there. That being said, I still don't enjoy shopping for men. It was fun having a browse for this gift guide though, I really do want that hoodie.<br /><br />Toodlepip!<br /><br />xx<br /><br /><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">To find new ways to stalk me or learn about my disclosure policy, click <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/want-more-glitter.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ultimate Advertiser - <a href="http://www.amidnightwonderland.com/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A Midnight Wonderland</a></span><a href="http://kittenishbehaviour.com/store/index.php?route=common/home" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Click </span><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> for more info.</span></div></div>

Gift Guide For Men || CHRISTMAS

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Student Gift Guide || CHRISTMAS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well hello there, this feels a lot like an awkward date given that I now have to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me. Have no fear though, I've not shaved my legs especially or done my hair therefore not making this a date. You can relax once more. My name is Hannah and I am a blogger. I write the blog <a href="http://thediaryofapoorgirl.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Student Life</a> which is pretty immense, and I'm not bias in the slightest. I am however heavily sarcastic. I have been asked by Louise to contribute a gift guide or two for Sprinkle of Glitter, let us all spread the generosity together! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ooh la la, I feel like one of those ladies on the QVC shopping channel with all my recommended gift knowledge. If only I too had beautifully manicured hands and a questionable Christmas jumper. Sadly I am not a rockin' QVC lady, rather I am a third year student with much knowledge of university life. Such knowledge definitely provides useful for this gift guide as we're discussing ideal gifts for students, the magical necessities Christmas can provide for your average university attendee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLF-r-DzVji-a63XV6C9GZRX5qQNbXSld8mS2pDmZsDTjFMctp0oKpXiRAs6XxNRXv_LRwH8PPpoHKWwJI09Ms0fpvPbkjMEcQWsZJef6pneY_ce-sAgDtyDJJCCS5DeOiNXq_mvyFuElw/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLF-r-DzVji-a63XV6C9GZRX5qQNbXSld8mS2pDmZsDTjFMctp0oKpXiRAs6XxNRXv_LRwH8PPpoHKWwJI09Ms0fpvPbkjMEcQWsZJef6pneY_ce-sAgDtyDJJCCS5DeOiNXq_mvyFuElw/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course I could include all the gifts I <i>'want' </i>for Christmas <i>(I'm looking at you Bobbi Brown 'Old Hollywood' collection) </i>however for a lot of students, including myself, university is not a stage of life in which you are able to live in materialistic galore, rather it is a time for appreciating what has previously been taken for granted and kindly asking <strike>Father Christmas</strike> <i>your nearest and dearest </i>for gifts of which will provide a useful necessity in student living, perhaps slightly 'boring' but much appreciated none the less! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you ready to excite a student this Christmas and earn yourself an extra glass of Eggnog? Then let's go! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Student Gifts Up To £25</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Toiletries Gift Set</b>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Something of which I used to refer to as '<i>boring bath stuff'</i> but now consider a holy grail in student living. Usually getting a Sanctuary gift set off your Nana and every other relative at Christmas isn't overly enthralling, however once you're confined to student living and are unable to spend precious pennies on fancy shampoo and body products then <i>'boring bath stuff'</i> becomes an essential on the gift list. I'm telling you, when you're poor and unable to afford a night out, exfoliating becomes one of the only pleasures in life. I personally like <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-8482-Clean-Getaway-8482-Gift-Set-1-X-75ml-3-X-50ml_1296517/" target="_blank">THIS</a> gift set from Soap and Glory. It includes a few minis of their much loved products and ensures your student friend/relative smells good during lectures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Student Recipe Book.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again I come recommending a gift of which is not overly exciting, however I do consider it a student essential, especially if your student loved one lacks basic cooking skills. I own the recipe book 'Nosh For Students' of which you can buy <a href="http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/joy+may/ron+may/nosh+for+students+-+a+fun+student+cookbook/9973522/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Nosh For Students details exactly how much the preparation of each meal will cost you as well as serving estimations and nutrition content. Owning a simple student recipe book allows you to plan ahead for mealtimes and set a food budget, essentially avoiding the <i>"I only have a tin of baked beans to last 5 days because I bought Dominos on Friday" </i>diet. Preparing meals also makes for great flatmate bonding time, not to mention splits the cost if you're all eating together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>'Fun' Journal/Diary.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since beginning university I have documented my student adventures through blogging. I think it is important to capture all your thoughts and feelings throughout university, as a person you change immensely and these years are certainly worth remembering. A diary would make a great student gift, although not your standard <i>"deary diary, I'm not going to keep this up",</i> rather an alternative journal which offers something a little different, such as 'My Future Listography' which you can buy <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Future-Listography-Genuine-Collection/dp/0811878368/ref=pd_sim_b_17" target="_blank">HERE</a>. As quoted on Amazon, My Future Listography <i>"encourages users to think not only about memories/places/things of the past and present, but to think about future goals and aspirations." </i>Sentimental, don't cha think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Scrapbook.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Similarly to a journal, a scrapbook also allows for documenting student memories and would make a lovely, thoughtful gift. Whilst having pictures saved to my phone and laptop is great, I also like to have them in print and display them. A scrapbook allows you to store photos as well as tickets, letters and cards that become incredibly sentimental during your student years living away from home. I really like <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/invt/00517930/" target="_blank">THIS</a> scrapbook from Paperchase <i>(partly because I love the design, but also because it reminds me of the Burn Book in Mean Girls.) </i>Maybe consider purchasing fancy stationary to go along side the scrapbook also, I'm thinking old school scented gel pens and patterned paper. The possibilities are endless with scrapbooking! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Student Gifts Up To £50</u> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Printer.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Depending on how often your student loved one is topping up their printing credit at the library or travelling home to use and abuse the family printer, then having a printer at their disposal may provide very useful. I am forever printing off lecture notes and reading material so having my very own printer is handy dandy. Whilst printers can be expensive, I have seen a few online that fall below £50. <a href="http://www.staples.co.uk/printers-shredders-machines-calculators/printers/inkjet-all-in-one-printers/expression-home-xp-212-3-in-1-inkjet-printer?r=rh" target="_blank">THIS</a> Inkjet printer does lots of fancy things and is pretty inexpensive <i>(for a printer) </i>Of course the cost of ink will have to be factored in also, but a printer is definitely a useful investment for student study! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Good Quality Bedding. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I began accumulating all the necessities for university I bought everything as cheap as possible. Only in hindsight this was not an overly wise idea and I ended up repurchasing items of better quality. One of these repurchases was bedding. Good quality, thick and comfortable bedding is an essential, more specifically the duvet and pillows. Student house mattresses aren't always comfortable so having exceptional bedding does allow for better sleep. John Lewis has a great range of good quality bedding <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/home-garden/bedroom/c6000074" target="_blank">HERE</a>. If you're feeling really generous I would consider popping a mattress protector under that Christmas tree also. A really squishy one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Laptop Bag.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I take my laptop to every lecture <i>(the ones I actually attend anyway) </i>and as a result it has suffered a battering or two after having been shoved in my tote bag with keys and other vicious items. Therefore I recommend investing in a bag or sleeve for your student loved one and their computer companion, especially if they're joined at the hip. <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/cath-kidston-dot-13-laptop-sleeve-navy/p617943" target="_blank">THIS</a> Cath Kidston laptop sleeve is a particular favourite of mine, and something of which would protect my laptop whilst still allowing me to carry it in my usual bag. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Concert Ticket.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Experiencing Beyo<span style="font-family: inherit;">nce </span>perform earlier this year at the O2 is something of which I shall always treasure. However had I not of received a ticket as an early birthday present then I would never have been able to go. The majority of students enjoy listening to music and I'm sure would love to go to a concert or two during their time at university, but the tickets are expensive and definitely not something student loans can stretch too regularly, therefore they make great gifts. You can check out <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ticketmaster</a> if you'd like to see which performers have upcoming dates. A concert ticket would certainly soften the blow of getting pillows for Christmas at least! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Student Gifts Up To £100</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Camera.</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This one is rather self explanatory. We've all seen the hideously inappropriate photos students have been tagged in on Facebook, and these beauties usually require the use of a camera. If you would like to see hideous photos of your student loved ones, then consider buying them a digital camera. Obviously cameras do vary in price immensely, but there are a fair few under the £100 price tag and are of decent quality. <a href="http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras/digital-cameras/compact-digital-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-av240-compact-digital-camera-black-09902302-pdt.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> FUJIFILM looks fairly promising and it's nice and compact so can be fitted easily into a handbag. Let the tagging commence! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hybrid Bike.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The need of a bike does depend slightly on the type of university campus that your loved one attends. Many university students cycle to campus as public transport and owning a car can be expensive. I considered buying a bike this year, then I remembered I have a fat bum, thus making bike seats hideously uncomfortable. However if fat bums aren't going to be an issue, then a bike makes for a very useful student gift! I have struggled to find one under £100, but I'm sure independent shops will sell them, or you could even browse Ebay. <a href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_949317_langId_-1_categoryId_165534" target="_blank">THIS</a> bike from Halfords is £119.99, so should they have an offer pending then it is likely to fall below £100 and I can feel less guilty about cheating. Problem solved. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>'Fashionable' Backpack.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've suffered a fair few hip aches during my degree due to carrying around excessive weight in my book bag, and by 'book bag', I mean handbag which is not appropriate for university use. Whilst the thought of rockin' a backpack doesn't exactly appeal to me, it would provide far more useful and I wouldn't walk round lopsided. <a href="http://www.asos.com/Herschel/Herschel-Little-America-Polka-Dot-Backpack-Mid-Volume/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3372026&cid=12496&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black+polka" target="_blank">THIS</a> backpack from Asos would be perfect for carrying around my university books and it looks pretty too! Probably a lot more durable than my tote bag too! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Suitcase.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, can we all just take a second to appreciate how bloomin' beautiful <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_36536+T42828_-1" target="_blank">THIS</a> suitcase is? I travel back to Wales quite frequently during the university term and recently I broke the handle on my suitcase, meaning I am now in need of another before I trek home once more. All students require baggage to get from point A to point B so why not buy them some beautiful baggage that will last them? They'll need a swanky bag to bring all their Christmas presents back to university in anyway, two birds with one stone? I think so. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope I've offered some useful student gift ideas for you. 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