Dare we say the C-word yet? Christmas is fast approaching and you will soon have to start thinking about what presents you are wanting to buy for your other half, family members and kids. Christmas can be an expensive time of the year especially if you have a lot of people to buy for. If you use your budget wisely then you should know how much you have to spend on everyone.
Here are some ideas to treat that special lady in your life this Christmas.
Forever Roses
Your lady friend might love roses, the one problem with buying flowers is they die rather quickly. Now if you are getting someone you love flowers you don’t want them to die as those flowers are a symbol of your love. Cue the most amazing gift idea ever! Forever roses are flowers that are preserved in a case and they can live for various amounts of time, much longer than any ‘normal’ shop bought flowers.
They are made using the very best roses in the world, these are found in Colombia and Ecuador. They then go through a special process to make them last for years to come without wilting and dying after just a week. Forever roses should be kept indoors and away from direct sunlight if you want them to last a while. You can buy them in most colours, so if your ladies favourite colour is blue or pink then be sure to get that colour.
Forever roses make a great gift and are the perfect symbol of love and affection. They look great displayed around the house as well, giving the rooms a splash of colour.
Video
This may sound really cheesy but presenting your loved one with a personalised video of yourself will make their day if they are into that of course. You will have to know them very well and be with them for a long while before creating a gift like this. You could also make a video with all of their loved ones, including the children and other family members.
To go one step further with your creation you could contact a specialised animation studio and ask them to make you an animated video that will be romantic and funny all at the same time. Let them unwrap it or have it ready to press play when you are opening presents. Watch your loved ones face light up as they see themselves and you in animated form.
Perfume
All the ladies love perfume, after all, who doesn’t always want to smell their best? If they have a particular favourite brand of perfume you could get them a bottle of that for Christmas. Perfumes can be expensive and people often put off buying them throughout the year because of the price tag. This is why Christmas is the perfect excuse to treat them and spoil them with the perfume they wanted.
Around Christmas time the shops and department stores start to release the perfume sets. These usually include perfume and a body lotion with the same scent. They are often around the same price as one bottle of perfume so you are essentially getting the body lotion for free.
Something else to think about is miniatures. Some designers have more than one scent and perfume on sale. What they do to get more customers buying their products is to sell three or four of their perfumes in a miniature set. This is great if your other half hasn’t tried the other scents and you want to broaden their horizons.
Flowers
We may have mentioned the forever roses but if they are not something your other half will be interested in then you could get a special bunch of flowers created by a florist. Be sure to get these booked in with plenty of time to spare as Christmas can be a very busy time for florists.
Your other half may have a certain flower that she loves so be sure to include this in with the flowers that are chosen for her. Maybe to go with the flowers you could buy her a beautiful vase to keep them in.
You can get so many vases these days, all made out of different materials and different designs. You can even get personalised ones with messages on them.
Crystal
Do you ever walk past the Swarovski shop and look in amazement at the super shiny crystal figures in the window. Does she always hint at wanting one? Why not buy one and put it in the display cabinet or somewhere it can catch the natural light. Be aware if you have pets or small children they will knock it off if put somewhere low down.
They have a lot of designs and categories when it comes to their crystal. They do wildlife, Disney Characters, DC characters and Christmas ornaments as well. There is definitely something for everyone at Swarovski.
Jewellery
What woman doesn’t love something sparkly for Christmas? If she loves jewellery and she goes through the catalogues every year then think about getting her something that she has hinted at or has been asking for. She will be so happy when she opens it up and sees that you have listened to what she wanted and acknowledged that.
If your other half is into charm bracelets, Pandora and Thomas Sabo do amazing ones with lots of charms available. Gone are the days of having to choose to wear your favourite bracelet, with a charm bracelet they are all on one so no choosing has to happen. It isn’t just charm bracelets they do, they also sell earrings and necklaces.
Pay close attention to the type of jewellery your partner likes. They have so many metals and stones available that you could very easily get the wrong one. If you aren’t sure and don’t want the hassle of having to take something back then maybe you could get her a gift voucher from the jewellers instead. That way she can go and spend it on whatever she likes.
Technology
Let’s face it, technology is everywhere these days you can’t really avoid it. Your other half might want the latest gadgets. Surprise her on Christmas day with a brand new phone or tablet. If she is into her fitness then maybe you could think about getting her the latest Fitbit to wear whilst she is working out.
If you want to impress her and she loves technology and fitness then you could invest in the Peloton bike, it would be an investment as these are not cheap. You also have to pay for the membership and subscriptions. She can do this at home and enjoy all the different workouts on offer.
If your other half has to commute to work or walk long distances then maybe get her an iPod or some wireless earbuds to use when she is out and about. Shop around for the best ones on the market that are within your budget and be sure to check out the latest reviews on any of the products you look at buying.
We hope this gives you lots of ideas on how to surprise your other half this Christmas. Christmas is a time for loving and giving, you can show how much you appreciate each other and say thank you for putting up with me. Remember don’t spend over your budget because it is the thought that counts with anything you get, big or small.
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