Nearly there. Just two more sleeps. And whether that fills your excitement or dread largely depends on your age. If you fall into the latter category, we’re sure the next two days will bring last minute cooking, shopping and wrapping at a speed you didn’t know you had in you. We’ll make that eleventh hour mad dash a little easier for you, with this; our IDEAL guide to stocking fillers for all the family this Christmas.
FOR MUM
Essentials for mum this year needn’t be full of cliches, so get started by picking up a new bobble hat, ready for her to wear on your pre-lunch Christmas day walk. It’ll likely be cold out too, so a miniature hand cream will be a handbag essential. Pop one of these coconut scented minis from The Body Shop into your mum’s stocking on Christmas Eve, too, for a touch of the tropics during the winter months.
If your mum is anything like ours, then organisation is her middle name, so a pocket sized 2020 diary could be ideal for her pencilling in all of the important dates for the new year. Other essentials, from hairbrushes to a birdcage umbrella, seem to likely to be borrowed and never seen again when you’re mum. Add one of Fulton Umbrellas’ compact brollies to her stocking this year, in one of the stunning prints that you know she’ll love, and perhaps one the kids won’t want to borrow!.
Finally, the finest brush on the market, in our view, is the Tangle Teezer, another great everyday essential that she’s bound to appreciate, plus they come in a wide range of colours and prints to suit her style.
FOR DAD
Dad always seems to be on the go, ferrying the kids around or simply pretending to do DIY. A KeepCup is great, eco-friendly solution for enjoying hot drinks on the go made using tempered glass. Order your savvy stocking filler online at KeepCup and choose a design or colour combination that best suits his style — classic black looks great, combined with a cork band. They limit the need to use single-use products, so all he’ll need to do is simply fill it with his coffee in the morning and take on the day.
Perhaps a bamboo razor by Bulldog is also worth buying, regardless of how long or short or likes to sport his beard. It’s another eco-friendly option; simply pick up a fluffy face cloth and you’ve got a brilliant little grooming kit sorted for his stocking.
Usually, novelty gifts are the ones which provide the most entertainment, and if your dad is prone to losing his keys (aren’t they all?) then add a key finder into his stocking this year and hook it up to his keychain — if he’s lost his keys, all that’s need is a whistle and the device will beep. Or, how about some light up Christmas socks to truly get him in festive spirits? Never mind the turkey, these socks will be the true centrepiece. Just don’t eat them, of course.
FOR THE KIDS
Most of us can remember the digital pets craze back in the 90’s and they’re currently trending again, so pop one of these virtual companions into your children’s stocking filler — it’s bound to keep them busy from Christmas Day and beyond. Another brilliant classic revival is the slinky, a huge 300 million have been sold since the product launched over 60 years ago. Share it with a new generation this Christmas and revel in the nostalgia.
Trying to encourage healthy habits in the new year? Pop one of these personalised water bottles into the stocking. Make sipping on water more appealing by adding your little one’s names and some of the delightful designs onto the bottle.
And a great little extra for this year’s stockings are these smart mini Bluetooth speakers. Simply stick it in your bathroom and make shower time fun again. Finally, your kids will love these crafty jewellery making kits, letting their creative side out and designing their own quirky necklaces.