We know Christmas should be about giving and not receiving but there is no harm in getting excited about the lovely gifts coming your way. Whilst we’re busy considering, buying and lovingly wrapping the right for friends and family – we hope they’re doing to same for us.
Well…maybe some friends and family need a bit of help. BritMums and Give as you Live have come up with a list of things that we really want this Christmas – it’s the perfect hinting tool.
Give as you Live works with over 2,000 retailers so online shoppers can raise money for UK charities. It is free to use, simply shop through the website (www.giveasyoulive.com) or download the browser extension. Participating retailers will make a donation to the charity you choose when you make a purchase.
Make sure you get something you want, whilst knowing that you’re helping charities close to your heart.
1. After busy days it is nice to relax in your home and be reminded of great holidays and special moments through this Digital Photo Frame, available at Consoles and Gadgets for £79.99, raises £3.00.
2. Be warm and cosy in this Per Una Shawl Collar Velour Wrap Dressing Gown, available at Marks & Spencer’s for £31.60, raises 47p.
3. Because we all love a boogie… ’My Kitchen is for dancing’ Apron, available at notonthehighstreet.com for £24.75, raises 62p
4. Take the edge of the stress at work, home or in the car with this HeatedMassage Seat Cushion, available at William & Brown for £39, raises £1.56
5. Who would you rather obey? Could it be a certain someone from the book ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ I’d rather obey Christian Grey mug, available at noonthehighstreet.com, raises 22p.
6. A woman needs chocolate. Fact. Chocolatier’s Table 750g, available at Hotel Chocolat for £58, raises £2.
7. After a long day, this Calming aromatherapy candles, available at Neal’s Yard for £29, raises £1.16 and creates that soothing atmosphere to recharge the batteries.
8. A woman can’t go far without a good handbag, This Oil cloth everyday bag, available at Boden for £49, raises £1.22 and keeps all those personal items safe and sound.
9. Introducing the Rolls Royce of hand cream…Shea Butter Hand Cream (150ml), available at L’Occitane for £18.50, raises 65p.
10. Any excuse to drink wine, I say, Wine tasting workshop, available at Activity Superstore for £89, raises £5.70
This gift guide is a BritMums project, sponsored by Give as you Live. Shop with Give as you Live and a portion of what you spend goes to a charity you pick – at no extra cost to you!
About Jennifer Howze
Jennifer Howze is the Creative Director and co-founder of BritMums. She blogs about family travel at Jenography.net, tweets at @JHowze and Instagrams at @JHowze. Previously, she wrote the Alpha Mummy blog at The Times and as a journalist has contributed to The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure, Budget Travel, CNN.com, Allure, SELF and Premiere, among others. She won The Maggie Award from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America for a health article in Seventeen magazine.
Mamacook
Saturday 8th of December 2012
Awesome ideas! Thank you!