Christmas Gift Guide 2018 #AD

I cannot believe that Christmas is here again. The last year seems to have flown by. For me the most exciting time of the year will always be Christmas. It’s especially exciting to all gather together as a family and celebrate.

Every year I have done a Christmas gift guide and this year is no different. Well maybe a little bit different because I have gone for a complete mix bag of presents that you can get for family or friends. So if you are looking for inspiration take a read to see what I have selected for my Christmas gift guide.

1. HenchMan Tripod Ladder £225

First up in my Christmas gift guide is for all the DIY enthusiasts. It is a HenchMan 6ft Tripod adjustable ladder. I’m a painter and decorator by profession and over the years have definitely become an expert on ladders.

There are a few key features that I love about this ladder. It’s made to help you feel safe and because it’s a tripod it’s very stable even over uneven terrain because you can adjust the back leg so you are level. It’s also very lightweight and made to the highest specifications.

It is perfect for either indoors or outdoors. It is priced at £225 which is fantastic value for a quality product and can be purchased here. It also has a 3 year warranty.

2. Gillette Limited Edition Mach 3 £17.99

I have to admit I have always used Gillette razors. Nothing for me comes quite close enough in giving you a good shave. This is a fantastic stocking filler for that man in your life.

It is a Gillette Mach 3 limited edition gift set and it comes with a stand for your razor which is brilliant. I will finally always be able to find my razor. Gillette carried out a survey and 96% of consumers would prefer their razor on display in the bathroom which makes this perfect. It has an RRP go £17.99 and can be purchased here online from Boots.

3. Hexbug Robot Wars Head To Head £49.99

Here is the first of three toys for the kids. This is Robot Wars Head to Head. It’s based on the BBC Robot Wars programme.

The game itself is a miniaturised version of the robot showdown. It comes with a double pack of robots and they come equipped with very sinister signature battle functions.

Key features

4. Addict A Ball £14.99

I have always enjoyed a puzzle and this is perfect for all the family. It’s suitable for 6+ years and will without question frustrate you, but also as the name suggests become very addictive until you have completed it.

Addict a ball is a 3D puzzle maze that has numbered stages and includes spirals, drops, swinging arms, flips, slides and much more. You will start it and if you are like me you won’t be able to put it down until you have guided the ball through the 138 stages to achieve success.

It’s perfect for the entire family to challenge each other for hours of family fun. It can be purchased here and is fantastic value for a small price of £14.99 to entertain the whole family for hours.

5. Brainstorm Toys 2 In 1 Globe Earth And Constellations £39.99

This is not just an average globe. It’s a totally awesome globe that changes from day to night. It’s perfect if your child is an up and coming astronomer or just wants to learn more about the world they live in.

During the day it shows all the usual things you will find on a globe such as countries, lakes, capital cities etc, but at night it changes into an awe inspiring globe that shows all the stars and constellations of the universe. It has an advanced light sensor that will turn on automatically to the LED illumination showing all the stars and constellations and they have the more common names on them as well as the Latin names.

This is a fantastic learning toy for any child and can inspire any child to perhaps become an astronomer or an astronaut.

It is priced at £39.99 and can be purchased here and can also be found in high street stores. I highly recommend this as a way to awaken the imagination in any child.

6. Men’s Grooming Guide Subscription Box £24.99

Here is something for the man in your life. A men’s grooming subscription box.

What I love about a subscription box is that it’s delivered to your door every month, and this is fantastic value. The products in the gift box have an RRP of £65.00, but you will get it for 24.99. That is fantastic value.

Nowadays men are much more aware of being well groomed and looking after their appearance is very important to them. In this particular subscription box there is a range of great grooming products including:

1. Dorco razor

2. Vitamins for strong healthy hair

3. Herba fragrance which is seriously, deliciously masculine

4. Man polish, which helps keep your skin young and healthy no matter what your lifestyle.

5. Weleda. Evening primrose which helps revitalises nature skin and reactivates cell renewal.

This is awesome value. They have many different plans you can subscribe to and at the moment you will get your first box for £9.99 by using the code MensHealth at the checkout. You can subscribe here.

7. Baabuk Smart Wooler Shoes £79.99

I love my shoes and when I came across the Baabuk Smart wooler shoes I first off loved the style of the shoe and they just looked super comfortable. I thought I have got to try these out.

Once I received my pair of shoes I was firstly struck by the fantastic quality and attention to detail of the shoes.

They are made from 100% museling-free sheep wool and have a durable rubber sole, with top grain Nubuck.

They are temperature regulating because they are made of wool so they are never too hot or too cold. They are naturally anti-bacterial so say goodbye to smelly feet. They’re machine washable and repellent to light rain.

The most noticeable point for me is that they were instantly comfortable. There’s no need to break them in. These are definitely my number one choice of shoes from now on. I love them!

They are currently priced at £79.99 as an introductory offer and that is a fantastic price for a quality pair of shoes. You can purchase these shoes and the many other designs and types online here.

8. London Sock Company Gift Box £84.00

I couldn’t let my Christmas gift guide go by without including socks for the man in your life. I would be fairly confident in saying that it has to be the most popular present for your dad, husband, brother or other male relative.

This year I have gone for something very special from the The London Sock Company. It’s a Designer Classic Gift 6 pair Gift Set.

The London Sock Company make socks that are for men who enjoy the finer details. This designer sock gift box contains six pairs of socks. They are 100% cotton and are finely knitted using the silky smooth Scottish Lisle Cotten yarns. This offers the best combination of comfort, bright colours and durability, giving you sock styles for every occasion. An effortless gift of style.

These socks are of the highest quality, and at a cost of £84.00. The perfect gift for that man in your life. You can purchase them online here.

The London Sock Company also offers a subscription service which can be found on their website here.

9. Polar Bear Necklace £79.00

This cute tiny Polar Bear necklace from Jana Reinhardt is available in a variety of colours, and would be the perfect gift for any animal lover. This little guy will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Handmade in their Worthing workshop, it can be ordered in either sterling silver, 24ct gold plated or 18ct rose gold plated silver, to suit your preference. This tiny bear measures 10mm tall and 13mm wide and the necklace can be worn at 16 or 18 inches (41 or 46cm).

10. Car Cleaning Kit

This Simoniz car cleaning is perfect for car enthusiasts. Simoniz has been driving for over 100 years. They use all of their experience and knowledge to give your car guaranteed protection and a brilliant shine in three easy steps: Wash, Shine, Protect. It includes shampoo and was, back to black tyre shine, gloss dash shine, and a super cool wireless computer mouse in the shape of a red, shiny car!

Available online in Tesco or The Range.

So there you are. That is my Christmas gift guide for 2018. I hope it has helped or inspired you to buy something different for your family or loved ones this Christmas.

For the purposes of the Christmas gift guide I was gifted the products. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.