11 gift ideas for your friends and family this Christmas
This year, say no to department store crowds while last-minute shopping and say yes to these unique gifts
Let an expert range look after your locks this winter
Want to look your best this party season? Leave it to Watermans to take care of your locks so you can look fabulous with minimal effort while celebrating. The range is packed with natural ingredients that may help fight against common hair frustrations, including thinning hair and dullness. Its products are also 100% cosmetic and contain no medicinal ingredients, making them great for different hair types and races. Watermans has been recognised with the prestigious Queen’s Award, a symbol of trust and quality that customers can rely on.
Power Up Your Next Winter Adventure
Camping isn’t what it used to be — in a good way. You can watch Netflix under the stars, launch a drone 100ft into the air to capture dreamy landscapes, cook a showstopping feast and make barista-quality coffee. But to do all that, you need a reliable power source, which makes the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Plus the perfect partner for your outdoor adventures. It charges in just two hours and provides the power you need to keep your devices going when you’re camping, hiking, or exploring.
Visit Jackery to find out more and browse the latest discounts, savings and offers
Give the gift of joy to your four-legged friend
The tails.com Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar (£12) is back and better than ever. With festive biscuits in three flavours and extra delicious treats for Christmas day, the decorative book design is perfect for displaying on the mantelpiece. Entirely plastic-free and fully recyclable, you can do your bit for the planet while treating your dog this holiday season. Last year’s calendar was a total sell-out, so be sure to secure yours now. There’s a toy for all the good dogs out there — meet Jack Brussel (£9.98), the exclusive sprout toy crafted in collaboration with Beco. He’s double stitched to last, with a squeaker for added excitement and stuffed with recyclable materials. Just like all tails.com orders, the calendar will be delivered straight to your door, meaning less time at the shops, and more time at home with your loved ones and of course, your dog.
Pick the perfect present for a budding photographer
Looking for a present for the photographer in your life? This Christmas, gift more sustainably with used photography gear from MPB. Make your gifting budget go further and ramp up the wow-factor with a used camera or lens. Choose between thousands of models available in five condition ratings, including ‘like new’ and ‘excellent’. Each item is assessed by product specialists against the MPB Approved inspection process. Plus, for gifting with total peace of mind, each item includes a free six-month warranty. Go circular this Christmas with a used gift, delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging from MPB, the largest global platform for used gear.
Switch to sustainable energy this winter
Investing in alternative energy sources can be a great way to reduce living costs while helping the environment. Enter BLUETTI, the company helping create a sustainable future through budget-saving green energy storage solutions. Built with a robust 2,000Wh LiFePO4 battery and an efficient 2,000W inverter, BLUETTI’s AC200P solar generator is the ultimate reservoir of power for your smartphone, laptop, camera and even small appliances. Picture the convenience of running a 70W car fridge for 20 hours, a 1150W coffee maker for one and a half hours, a 1100W electric grill for one and a half hours or a 40W CPAP machine (for sleep apnoea) for a remarkable 30 to 40 hours. AC200P comes with numerous AC outlets, DC ports, USB ports and two wireless charging pads for seamlessly adapting to different devices and easy charging. Furthermore, its 12V/25A RV outlet can power up all your in-car electronics.
Make sure your pet stays warm and cosy
No matter how much we love our dogs, winter walks in the cold and rain are never much fun. Keep your four-legged friends warm and dry on their walkies this winter with the Fjord raincoat, a high-quality, durable coat for your dog that’s both windproof and rainproof. Designed in Scandinavia, each coat is tailored to ensure freedom of movement without restricting your dog and comes complete with easy-to-fit buckles. The reflective details allow for enhanced visibility as the daylight hours get shorter, and it’s as fashionable as it is protective, too. Take the jacket quiz today to see which Fjord jacket is the best fit for your dog — it makes a great gift for your beloved pooch.
Discover your new favourite blend
Give the gift of energised mornings with coffee, either in the form of a subscription or, if you’re unsure of the receiver’s tastes, as a gift set so they can try a range of flavours, each packed with individuality and full of character. With eight flavour-forward blends to choose from, and the option to gift whole bean, ground, pod or coffee bags, Artisan Coffee Co. has the perfect gift for the caffeine hound in your life. From the discerning connoisseur to the curious novice, personalise their coffee moment with Great Taste award-winning blends from Ashley Palmer-Watts, one of the award-winning chefs behind The Fat Duck’s rise to culinary fame. Just in time for the festive season, Artisan Coffee Co. has launched a brand-new coffee, with flavourful notes of toffee, dried fruit and fragrant festive spice. These coffees are always crafted, blended and roasted to perfection — the perfect Christmas gift.
Burn off those Christmas calories
Burn off those Christmas calories sooner with the help of NordicTrack’s exercise equipment, powered by iFIT. The brand-new Commercial 2450 treadmill boasts access to iFIT’s top digital trainers and terrain-matching technology, as well as the new 22-in Tilt & Pivot HD Touchscreen, which turns and pivots so you can seamlessly follow along, whether on or off the treadmill. Now, benefit from a complementary 30-day iFIT membership, which has elite trainers and on-demand studio sessions and workouts, with purchase. iFIT workouts incorporate AutoAdjust technology, which enables your new treadmill to adjust speed and incline automatically throughout your trainer-led workouts. Plus, you can track your progress with in-depth, personalised workout stats. Gift the perfect present for the fitness fanatic in your life.
Give the gift of hope
Make a difference this Christmas with Shelter Charity Gifts that help raise funds for a fairer housing system. From toys for children to a comfy armchair for someone’s home, each Charity Gift helps to provide support for someone in need this winter. To send a Charity Gift, all you have to do is choose your donation amount and card. Once purchased, you’ll receive your card in the post — then, you can personalise it with a message of your choice and gift it to a loved one. Shelter will allocate the funds raised to where it’s most needed, but one thing’s for sure: this is a gift that will make a real difference. Give a gift now for as little as £5.
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Reduce the signs of tiredness with this amazing supplement
Myrkl (pronounced ‘miracle’) is a food supplement designed for those who want to enjoy a great festive night out while still remaining productive the next day. Myrkl is the result of more than 30 years of research and development by Swedish company De Faire Medical. The formula, which could potentially boost your productivity and wellbeing, contains a blend of high-performing bacteria, L-cysteine and vitamin B12. The latter contributes to the reduction of fatigue as well as the support of normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal function of the nervous system, homocysteine metabolism, psychological function, red blood cell formulation and function of the immune system. Myrkl contains both prebiotics and probiotics and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
New customers can take 15% off their first order with code HEALTH. Valid until 31 December 2023
Watch your favourite Christmas films with no interruptions
NETGEAR makes it easy for you to have the smartest home in the neighbourhood, with the latest, fastest networking technology. Thanks to the NETGEAR Orbi, users can enjoy instant, uninterrupted video everywhere, at the same time. The Orbi 960 Series’ 16 simultaneous WiFi streams create the smoothest streaming experience ever. The internal antenna array ensures superior WiFi coverage across your entire home, while the quad-band technology and dedicated backhaul ensures maximum WiFi speeds for up to 200 connected devices. Get the coverage you need, even for larger, multi-story homes with one of the world’s most powerful whole-home WiFi system. Plus, ensure peace of mind while browsing with NETGEAR Armor, an automatic shield of security against hackers for your WiFi and connected devices.
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