As the saying goes… ‘it’s the thought that counts’.

Over the years, we’ve tended to focus more and more about how much we spend at Christmas which isn’t what it’s all about.
As a student you’ll probably be on a tight budget so when buying your Christmas gifts this year why not think about what people would appreciate and use rather than buying expensive and extravagant gifts. Below, we have put some of the cheaper gift ideas together so you can spend less and give more.

Christmas Hamper

Who doesn’t love a good Christmas Hamper? You don’t have to spend loads of money to put together a hamper, if you know where to shop. Hampers are suitable for parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends and so on, and you can personalise it because you know exactly what they like. Use a box or a basket for your hampers, these can be bought cheaply from high street stores such as Home Bargains, Poundland, Card Factory etc. Buy the contents in discount stores and set a budget. You could do a joint hamper for your mum and dad, say with a £20 budget and it will look like you have spent more than you have done.

Food Hamper

Fill this with what you and your family class as ‘Christmas Essentials’, such as:

  • Gingerbread
  • Mulled Wine
  • Mince Pies
  • Chocolates – (Toblerone of course!)
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Candy Canes
  • Biscuits
  • Toiletry Hamper
  • Bubble Bath
  • Bath Bombs
  • Shower Gel
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Face Wash
  • Face Wipes
  • Face Masks
  • Flannels
  • Deodorant
  • Body Sprays
  • Soaps
  • Hand/Body Cream

Relaxation Hamper

  • Blanket
  • Fluffy Socks
  • Books
  • Candles
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Wine
  • Chocolates
  • Notebook & Pen
  • Mug

To give your hampers a ‘Christmassy’ look, line the bottom with red tissue paper and add bows or ribbons.

You know that feeling when you’ve already bought the ‘main present’ but are searching for a little extra something to go along with it? Well, here are some more ideas:

  • Candles
  • Diary
  • Chocolates
  • Gift Cards
  • Board Games
  • Nail Polish
  • Mugs
  • Flask
  • Alcohol
  • Fluffy Socks
  • Bath Bombs
  • Body Sprays

We hope that this blog has helped with your Christmas shopping ideas this year.

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