Look no further for unique Christmas Gifts. This guide is brought to you by London Mums’ panel of testers! There is something for every taste and for every pocket.
GIFTS FOR HER (MUMS, GRANMAS, GIRLFRIENDS)
STRICTLY CHRISTMAS MAKE-UP COLLECTION 2011
Dance fever has taken over the nation again with the ninth series of Strictly Come Dancing. The Strictly Make-up collection designed by Head Make-up Designer and artist to the stars, Lisa Armstrong, has also hit Boots stores nationwide. Check our review at https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/strictly-christmas-make-up-collection
Posh Paraphernalia
SAMSONITE a super light B-Lite Fresh case
This is an ultra light luggage, really suitable for mums travelling with kids, especially if you are flying out on your own. Brilliant! It has a really smart design with double handle for on the side and on the top. The wheels at the bottom roll on their own – we barely lifted this case ever during our trip and even when moving from the luggage collection area to the taxi. This must be the best luggage in the world. I have had Samsonite cases for the past 20 years and I have never been disappointed. www.samsonite.co.uk
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Luxury Deli
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/luxury-xmas-teas-and-biscuits
Luxury Herbal tea ROSE WISDOM
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/luxury-xmas-teas-and-biscuits
Trolley Dolly Bag, THE BAG THAT’S FOR LIFE, AND PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS!
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/trolley-dolly
Remarkable Longline Hoody (Joe Browns)
Joe Browns has now become one of my favourite fashion brands as it guarantees value for money and has quirky funky and colourful clothes I love and when I don’t want to spend too much money at Desigual or Emilio Pucci. I love this hoodie RRP £34.95 www.joebrowns.co.uk
Grannies Beanies
When was the last time you received a home-knitted winter beanie? It is now possible to rent a granny to knit you a customised one for not too much money. London Mums love this service: https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/grannies-beanies
BOOK FOR MUMS
This book has to be my favourite book of the year. Read my review here https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/i-don%E2%80%99t-know-how-she-does-it
“Dangerous Women – The Guide to Modern Life” by Clare Conville, Liz Hoggard & Sarah-Jane Lovett – Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson on 3 November 2011
RRP £14.99 hardback – £7.99 eBook
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/dangerous-women
GIFTS FOR DADS
‘Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography’
An extraordinary book which gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of the man who has single-handedly transformed the way we live today. Check our review at https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/steve-jobs
iPhone Eye Scope
One Million Pound Note
RRP £5.95 – Amazing stock fillers for all dads. Joe Browns is one of my favourite fashion brands. www.joebrowns.co.uk
Personalise your Phone with Giant Sparrows
You can now make your phone stand out from the crowd and display your loved one on your prized gadget with a bespoke customised phone case from Giant Sparrows. The service features a customisation tool allowing you to place your image exactly as you want it for a one off design.
Currently available for Blackberry Bold, Blackberry Curve, iPhone 3 and 4 and the iPod Touch 4th generation. RRP £19.99 – 0800 6899 446 www.giantsparrows.co.uk
GIFTS FOR GIRLS
DOLLS
RRP £19.99
http://Bratz.com/masquerade
Annabell® Tween Bling dolls from Zapf Creation
www.zapfcreation.com
In the Night Garden Goodnight Friends Upsy Daisy (Hasbro)
Whiplash for Girls from Street Surfing
RRP: £69.99
www.streetsurfing.co.uk
Info line 01202 650009
My Pretty Pink tea party set with recipe book
GIFTS FOR BOYS
BEN TEN TOYS
Alien Crash Vehicle
The Complete Rustbucket III
They can be bought from www.bandai.co.uk
RRP £29.99.
The Big Sticky Pad
Do you find that the sticky notes you leave to remind yourself or others to do something get over-looked or ignored? If your yellow reminders are too small to be noticed, then you need the BIG STICKY PAD! Absolutely brilliant! RRP £6.99 Available from www.thepresentfinder.co.uk
Shocks Odd Socks for Boys
Pocket-sized Travel Games by The Green Board Game Company
Science Museum 3D Drawing Pad
RRP £5.00
Cherish & Cherubs Creative Cardboard Aeroplane
RRP £21.95
GIFTS FOR BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS
Dressed in a concert style t-shirt, Elmo takes the stage singing and making music – and preschoolers can too! Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments – a tambourine and a drum set. Preschoolers can choose which Elmo plays, and he magically recognises which one you give him. Age: 18 months +
The Traykit is great for both girls and boys. https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/little-travellers
Must-have scooter accessories for children this Christmas
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Scootrix is an amazing range of fun, functional and collectable accessories that allow kids to firmly stamp their individuality on their scooters, eliminating that sinking feeling when parents realise the only scooter left on the grass is not the one they arrived with, but an identical model. Children simply love personalising their stuff, and with over 2.5 million British children having a scooter, this year’s Christmas craze is bound to be Scootrix. While giving their kids the opportunity to have a blast personalising their set of wheels, parents will also breathe a sigh of relief as their child’s £50 scooter finally becomes distinguishable from the others lined up at the park. Scootrix Plates (RRP £9.99) and Wheel Whizzers (RRP £6.99 per pair). Nationwide retailers include: www.micro-scooters.co.uk and www.handpickedcollection.com
Circa Calendar
RRP £39.99 www.circacalendar.com
GREAT KIDS’ DVDs
This probably the most popular Cbeebies series after ‘In the Night Garden’ among our London kids. Really amazing story telling and educational. It’s now so popular that London Mums are organising brithday parties with the Octonauts theme. RRP £13.27 www.theoctonauts.com
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/very-xmassy-movies
The Snowman and Father Christmas DVDs (Classic Gifts)
released in new editions for Christmas – Launch Date: 7th November 2011 Price: £9.99 RRP each. Check our reviews at https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/classic-kids-movies
MARLEY & ME: THE PUPPY YEARS DVD:
The most lovable canine is back for an all new adventure. The movie is released on Blu-ray and DVD from 14th November 2011, courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Check our review at
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/christmas-dvd-review-marley-me-the-puppy-years
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure DVD is the next uplifting instalment from the well-loved family franchise where the hilarious canine speaks for the first time! Check our review at
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/beethovens-christmas
BARBIE: A PERFECT CHRISTMAS DVD
Have a perfect Christmas this year as the world’s most stylish and iconic doll returns in a full length animated musical feature. Check our review at
https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/christmas-dvd-review-barbie-a-perfect-christmas
GREAT KIDS’ BOOKS
This Book is Totally Christmassy (paperback)
Brilliant creative book published by Walker Books and authored by the founders of London Club for mums Maggie & Rose (based in Kensington) with lots of ideas for things to do during Christmas and beyond.
RRP £5.99
Head Shoulders Knees and Toes (author: David Ellwand)
The Jolly Postman (authors: Janet & Allan Ahlberg)
RRP £9.79 – Available at John Lewis www.johnlewis.com 08456 049 049
The LEGO® Ideas Book
A must have book for all Lego fans. Really useful ideas on how to build tracks, airplanes, helicopters, ships, building and even the Union Jack.
DK, £16.99, www.dk.com
GREAT APPS THIS CHRISTMAS
The Picked Onion Gang app
Check what London Mums think about it https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/children-to-benefit-from-new-fun-and-educational-app-during-the-summer-holidays
and the story behind the app https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/dadpreneur-success-story-paul-and-the-pickled-onion-gang
GIFTS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS (AND MUM)
NOD POD – the baby blanket with legs
The softest baby blanket London Mums have ever come across with a twist. The blanket does have legs and a hood too so baby is always wrapped properly. One of our favourite gifts for baby and mum. https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/nod-pod
Childs Farm
A new range of gorgeous toiletry products especially made for children made by Childs Farm, a lovely farm in Hampshire. They have the best smells of all cosmetics we have come across, i.e. bubblegum, lemonade and fanta type of smells. Toddlers and London mums love them. www.childsfarm.com
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