I’ll be honest, shopping on Black Friday originally began as a selfish endeavour—I realised that if I could get my Christmas Wishlist out ahead of the sales, I’d get more presents. And then I realised if I applied that same thinking to my own gift-giving, I’d also save money and my loved ones would get a few extra pressies too. Win-Win.
It’s become somewhat of a Christmas tradition and I’ve learnt a few things over the years about the presents that are likely to be discounted, failsafe ideas that are guaranteed a smile, and most importantly, where to buy them.
It turns out, there is a science to Christmas gifting and I’ve found the perfect formula…
Christmas gifting essentials
- Personalised Christmas Stockings - starts at £6.50 was £10
- Christmas Wrapping Set - now £6 was £7.99
- Pack of 100 Gift Tags- now £5.50 was £6.90
- Pack of 24 Gift Bags - now £223 was £298
Big Ticket Items
Dr Dennis Gross Drx Spectralite Faceware Pro
Dyson Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Styler Complete Long Onyx Gold
Apple 10.9-Inch Ipad (wi-Fi, 64gb) - Silver (10th Generation)
Playstation 5 Model Group - Slim Console
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Failsafe Finds For Her
Lucy Williams Chunky Medium Entwine Hoop Earrings | 18ct Gold Plated
100% Cashmere V Neck Jumper
Gold Vermeil Heart Chain Necklace
Revlon One-Step Blow-Dry Multi Styler - 3 in 1 Tool - Dry, Curl and Volumise With the 3 Interchangeable Attachments (detachable Head, Curler, Dryer, Styler) Rvdr5333
Polo Neck Jumper in Tobacco
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Failsafe Finds For Him
Glenmorangie the Original 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, Aged in Bourbon Casks, Gift Box, 70cl
Kickers Kick Hi Boots in Dark Red
100% Cashmere Turtleneck Jumper
Hooded Recycled Down Puffer Jacket
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Stocking Fillers
Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash 500ml
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - Vanilla 20g
Nora Ephron at the Movies
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Christmas Eve Gifts
Slip Silk Pillowcase - Queen (various Colours)
Lyre’s Classico Grande 750ml Bottle - Non Alcoholic Spirits - Sparkling Wine Style
Urban Apothecary London Fig Tree Luxury Travel Candle 175g
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