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Christmas Gift Buying Guide
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For Your Best Friend (or you!)
Chocolates are often a winner with a best mate, but of course, any old chocolates just will not do. You need a name that means luxury and pampering, and what better name than Godiva. We sampled the crimson red limited edition Christmas box which was a taste sensation of pralines, ganches and caramels, as well as snowflake shaped flocons.
If you really want to push the boat out, present her with the beautiful Godiva Swarovski Box (pictured), bejewelled with Swarovski sparkling crystals and filled with an assortment of 74 Godiva chocolates. If you can bear to part with it that is!
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Spezia Organic Skincare Set (£39.00)
This beautifully boxed set contains a golden, rich cleanser that moisturises, decongests and soothes, floral Skin Toner, Rose and Vanilla Face Oil, Rose petals and Vanilla pods in Jojoba oil deliver 24/7 moisturising and a Cinnamon and Orange soap - a deliciously creamy, moisturising and fragrant soap made with 100% Organic Cinnamon Leaf essential oil and Orange oil .
Spiezia’s gift sets are pure and natural, lovingly hand made in Cornwall using only organic ingredients. For gorgeous thoughtful gifts that are packed with goodness and will bring out the eco hero in you, simply choose and place under the Christmas tree or pop into a loved one’s Christmas stocking.
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For Dad
How about something unusual - the first 100% pomegranate wine range, produced by Rimon Winery in Israel? The three variants combine the health benefits of pomegranates with the taste and pleasure of enjoying fine dry, dessert and port style wines.
It'll make a great end to the Christmas meal too! Waitrose Wine Buyer, Ken Mackay, says “Pomegranates are a big hit with our shoppers, so were very pleased to be the first UK retailer of Rimon Winery’s Pomegranate Dessert wine. Serve it chilled and it is perfect for after a Christmas lunch or dinner as it matches well with fruit puddings and will be a delicious accompaniment to a cheese board.”
The innovative wines in the Rimon Winery range are now available online from www.rimonwinery.co.uk and Waitrose.
For Mum
These beautiful pampering products are a great gift for anyone into the shabby chic look, or who would appreciate something very traditionally English. The range comes in English Rose, Lily of The Valley and Lavender. It includes bath and body products, including lavish bath foam essences, buttery body lotions, silky shower creams, delicate but effective hand washes and beautifully handcrafted, triple milled quality English soaps, linen water and perfumed drawer liners.
We tried some Lily of The Valley products and were impressed with their creaminess. Very decadent.
Available from Harrods and http://www.brownandharris.co.uk/
MaxiMasque
Help Mum relax and work on hydrating her skin at the same time. As our skin ages it loses elasticity due to slower cell renewal and decreased hydration. MaxiMasque moisturises and hydrates your skin throught the simple but scientifically proven process of 'osmosis' with the addition of gentle heat to improve the skin's ability to absorb water. Water passes from MaxiMasque and penetrates into the deeper layer of the skin (dermis), as a result the skin cells swell and plump up the tiny lines and wrinkles on the surface of the skin, giving you visibly smoother skin.
To use MaxiMasque you simple plug in and leave for 10 minutes to warm up. You then moisten the sponge layer ringing out any excess water. Apply the sponge and MaxiMasque to your face, securing it with the Velcro straps, then sit back and relax while MaxiMasque moisturises the skin tissues, plumping out tiny lines and alleviating wrinkles instantly. Remove the mask to reveal youthful radiant skin.
Available from http://www.anhealth.co.uk
Secret Santa
Hari Tea is a new range of luxury organic teas based on Yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, with 11 varieties across 4 categories: Inspiration, Spiritual, Mental and Physical. All...organic...luxurious and cafferine free. All with unique ingredients to create a sense of tranquility.
www.haritea.com
Radox Pamper Pack
This little pack containing soothing Lavender and gentle water lily is a great little stocking filler, and at £6 you can afford one for yourself!
For Gran
Give Gran a trip down memory lane with a box of the recently relaunched Black Magic. After thousands After thousands of Black Magic fans bombarded the makers with letters pleading for its return, the favoured classic dark chocolate selection is making a welcome comeback. Reverting to the iconic stylish black and white box with a hint of red, Black Magic has clearly listened to its loyal fan base and is returning with six of the best traditional flavours – all set to be firm favourites once again.
For Grandad
Gran Stead’s Ginger was winner of the highest accolade at the 2009 Great Taste Awards - three star gold. it's an invigorating, alcohol-free drink made in Sussex from natural ingredients. The historic recipe is over 150 years old.
Prepared with exotic spices and years of know-how, is simply brimming with character.
The unique taste is derived from an intense essence extracted from the rhizomes of Jamaican ginger. A sprinkling of capsicum adds definition but doesn’t overheat. The colour is intensified by caramel, which also contributes to the lusciously rich flavour.
For Your Teenage Daughter
Smelling good enough to eat, these Pink Cow bath products are great value and lots of fun. We tried the zesty lemon cheesecake and coconut creme, and were impressed by the quality and sheer bubbliciciousness of both of them. And a snip at £2.99 from Boots. Oh, and they're also Paraben free.
Dove Body Washes
The Dove Supreme Beauty Body Lotions, Bath and Wash range come in Luscious Velvet, Sleek Satin and Fine Silk - great as a teenage girls' stocking filler. They also come as part of a gift set which is ideal for Christmas.
For Your Teenage Son
Hexbugs are one of the 'must haves' this Christmas for any male over 13. The original HEXBUG, Crab and Inchworm are tiny, intelligent and obedient bugs that are available in 5 different colours, and they have a huge following in the US and Japan and were introduced to the UK earlier this year. Cute - they react to both light and sound.
They are available to buy online www.hexbug.com and via high street gadget stores.
For Your Sister
Ever since biblical times, the minerals in the Dead Sea have worked wonders on skin. From dry eczema to oily skin prone to break outs, all types have benefited from its powerful, soothing waters.
Malki’s Dead Sea range comes in five fantastic products. There’s a mineral shower wash packed with herbs for busy bodies on the go, or for the ultimate in pampering, indulge her in frankincense bath salts blended with rose petals - our favourite!
Kids' Stocking Fillers
Kinder is offering a helping hand to parents this Christmas with the launch of Kinder Surprise Happy Hippo series and Kinder Mini Father Christmas chocolate treats - ideal as a small stocking filler.
The much-loved Happy Hippo toy series returns. The Happy Hippo Talent Show toys can be found in Kinder Surprise 3 packs (RRP £1.65 per pack) or in single Kinder Surprise eggs (RRP 61p each).
Mini Father Christmas characters are another option. The Mini Father Christmas chocolate characters are festive, colourful and come in 3 packs making them great for sharing! Better still, the Kinder Mini Father Christmas treats are made from delicious Kinder Surprise chocolate with a fine milk chocolate shell and delicious milky white lining. The RRP is £1.26.
Tinti Bath Products
Add Fizz, Crackle and Colour to Kids Baths with New Tinti. Their fun and exciting new range literally makes bath time a colour explosion!
This fantastic new range stimulates creativity as they learn to mix colours with water whilst having fun in the bath or paddling pool. Tinti contains natural ingredients and is suitable for children over three years and up-wards.
Tinti contains no preservatives or SLS, is bio-degradable, and free from all known allergenic fragrances. All products are soap-free and dermatologically tested providing 100% good clean fun! The range is also suitable for use in the bath or in paddling pools, leaves no residue, and will not stain your skin, hair or bathroom!
Log onto www.tinti.co.uk to order and buy.
| Posted: 25/11/2009 15:33:28
Last Updated: 06/12/2009 21:15:00
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