Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020
It’s been one hell of a year, hasn’t it! No one can deny that pretty much all of us have been through the wringer, and it looks like the last two months of 2020 are going to be no different. However, 2020 hasn’t been all bad, there have been some amazing feats achieved this year and the generosity of others when it comes to helping out those who have been hit hardest has been exceptional. If ever there was a time for people to pull together, it was this year.
As usual, I have put together some great gift ideas for Christmas 2020 for those who need a little inspiration. Plus with many of us being forced to order online, we need all the inspiration we can get. My gift ideas for Christmas 2020 features items that have been gifted to me from various companies. These items are being used to treat family, friends and for me to donate to those who aren’t as lucky as I am.
I am also gifting some great prizes this Christmas to help my readers lower the cost of Christmas and hopefully bag a treat or two to give to their loved ones this Christmas.
The One Frazzled Mum Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020
Food and Drink
Bradfords Gingerbread Basket, £28.90
I love the idea of gifting someone a hamper that they can treat themselves with. This cute basket not only looks great but has some really delicious treats in too. Head over to Bradfords Bakers to find your perfect gift hamper to be delivered today!
Manyl Man Co
Alternatively, if meat snacks are your type of food then how about heading over to manlymanco.com and choosing one of their speciality meat gifts like this Pizza Jerky Practical X-Mas Stocking Gift Set!
Haribo Sweet Medley RRP £10.99 (*affiliate link)
If sweets are more your thing, then Haribo is always a winner in this house! Perfect for Christmas Eve boxes, stockings or to show someone you care. Give the gift of Haribo this Christmas.
Mummy Meagz Vegan Chocolate, RRP from 99p
One of my sisters is dairy-free, so making sure she can have chocolate still is a prerequisite for Christmas. While she is ok with milk chocolate in small amounts, vegan chocolate is definitely the way forward, I think. With more and more people opting to live a vegan lifestyle, choosing the right products for them to enjoy gifts is essential. Find the range at Holland and Barrett and online retailers.
Oppo Tasting Club from £45 per month
Who doesn’t love Ice Cream, and with an Ice Cream subscription from Oppo you can give the gift of ice cream every month. They even have vegan alternatives too. I think this is most definitely a fun alternative to your usual subscription boxes, don’t you agree?
You can choose from a one-month subscription £45, 2 months £75 or 3 months £99. Each box comes as a code for the recipient to choose 6 flavours per month complete with tasting notes and a gold tasting spoon.
Jackpot Peanut Butter, from £5
You are probably thinking, why would I give someone peanut butter for Christmas? Firstly, this one comes personalised. Secondly, you can use it to make little gift sets for someone to create a lovely meal with. We have done this in the past, and it is always a big hit, especially if you buy them their favourite foods to create a meal or snack they will love! And Jackpot is gluten-free and vegan friendly and contains no palm oil.
Blue Tea Box, from £6.99
Speaking of subscription boxes, send the tea (or coffee) lover in your life a treat every month of different teas thanks to the Blue Tea Subscription box. Choose your preferences and frequency of boxes, and you have a ready-made gift. Even better is it fits through the door so no missed deliveries! There is also a Blue Coffee Box which I reviewed earlier in the year too.
Mermaid Salt Vodka, RRP £40
If all else fails, there is always alcohol, right! Speciality flavours of alcohol make great gifts for your family and friends to enjoy. This vodka is made with sea salt for a new twist on one of the worlds most loved spirits. I have tried the Mermaid Gin from The Isle of Wight Distillery previously, so I am sure the vodka will taste just as nice.
Bobby’s Gin, RRP £37.99
Speaking of alcohol, gin has never been popular, and there seems to be no end in sight for its revival this year. Bobby’s Gin is a London Dry Gin that appeals to those who love their gin uncomplicated and seasoned by other flavours.
Gifts and Electronics
Custom Phone Cases by Custom Envy starts at $23.99 or roughly £17.47.
For gifts that you can personalize, these customizable phone cases by Custom Envy are top picks for everyone in the family, young and old. Most of your loved ones probably have a smartphone (or two). These mobile devices are expensive investments; thus, they need to be decked in protective casing so they can last for years. You can make personalized phone cases for your loved ones for extra special, stylish gadget accessories.
Sons Subscription Box, from £25 per month
For the men in your life, why not give them a subscription box that is proven to help hair regrowth and delay hair loss. Sons are new to the market brand that is not only geared towards means healthcare and helping to avoid hair loss, but is also ethical too and donates to CALM (campaign against living miserably) making this the gift with a heart every man needs this year.
Yankee Candle, various prices, pictured candle £19.99
Yankee Candle never fails to make bad gifts. Even for me, who has no sense of smell. With so many gift sets, assorted candle sizes and accessories, I’m not sure many people haven’t be seduced by a Yankee Candle fragrance and love to receive them as gifts. My sister reliably informs me that this candle does indeed smell like Christmas!
Smartbox, £49.99
While we might not be able to go anywhere now or do much outside of the home, that won’t always be the case. Gifting experiences is still a valid gift choice and gives the recipient something to look forward to once restrictions are lifted. There is now a 24 month period on all smart boxes so you can be sure the gift can be used even if it’s not right away!
This Happy Christmas Box has over 2,760 different options to choose from making one of the most flexible and accommodating gift options you can choose.
YubiKey, from £16
Are you like me and always forgetting your passwords? Or are you fed up of helping others remember or reset their passwords? The YubiKey is the answer to all your password dilemmas, it physically protects your accounts at every login whether that’s via USB insertion or just tapping it against a mobile phone. It can be used across all of your devices to help you log in more easily while also protecting your accounts and keeping you free from the headache of passwords.
Zippo Heatbank, RRP, £39.95 (*affiliate link)
If you know someone who feels the cold easily and can never get warm, then you need a portable heat bank. Completely safe to use and USB chargeable, the Zippo Heatbank is ideal to pop in your bag or pocket or even leave in the car for those times where you are stood on the sidelines watching your kids sports games in the cold, heading out for a walk or to avoid putting the heating on! Keep your hands warm and your phone or devices charged with up to 9 hours charging time.
Toys and Books
The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle, RRP £8.99 (*affiliate link)
A magical Christmas story about George who and mysterious snow globe. George’s mum died and this is his third Christmas without her. The story follows George as the snow globe works its magic by showing him a scene from one of his past Christmases in which he was happy. The book is recommended for ages 8+
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson, RRP £20 (*affiliate link)
A book about literally everything! From dinosaurs to the universe, how our bodies work and some random facts about different things. If you have an inquisitive mind in the family, then you need this book to teach them a little bit about a lot of things.
Serpentine by Philip Pullman, RRP £7.99 (*affiliate link)
For fans of His Dark Materials, which Olivia has the books and also the TV series based on the books, this is the perfect re-entry book for fans of His Dark Materials and the perfect companion to The Book of Dust.
Nerf Ultra One, RRP £46.65 (*affiliate link)
Nerf has long been on our Christmas list for years. In days gone by, all the girls had different Nerf sets, but in more recent times, it is my nephew who is the baby of the family who is carrying on the torch for all Nerf products. Honestly, I don’t think I will be laying against him when he opens this up this year! I know he will be absolutely thrilled, though. A must-have for all Nerf fans, this toy is going to be the top of many Christmas lists.
Personalised Gifts
ASDA Photo Blanket, from £28
I couldn’t feature any personalised items this year could I? ASDA photo have the best-personalised gifts, and even better, they are super easy to design and arrive really quickly. Olivia will love this blanket, and it is a great way of getting your memories off your phone so that you can enjoy them all the time.
Motif Photobook, from £12.99
If a blanket isn’t your thing, then how about designing a photo book from your pictures directly off your iPhone? Motif is a free to use app that lets you design a photobook to order creating an exceptional personalised gift.
What do you think? Any ideas for Christmas gifts for this year? If not, check out my previous gift guides from years past to see if you find anything suitable there! Keep an eye out for my small business gift guide too for great ideas on how you can support your local small businesses this Christmas.
