HI Guys and happy Saturday! I hope you all enjoyed the Late Late Toy Show last night, both kids and adults! I watched it from start to finish in my Christmas pjs, I'm such a kid! Now that the Toy Show has helped kids ( young and old) complete their Santa list, it's officially Christmas which means it's time for the adults to make their list. Christmas isn't all about giving and receiving gifts. As soppy as it sounds, it is all about spending time with your loved ones and creating new memories, exchanging presents is just an added bonus! Any gift is a thoughtful one, however I love the extra special ones, the ones that truly mean something to you. In order for you to pick out the perfect gift for those who have either had a tough year, who suffer from anxiety, stress or who just need some me time, I've got you covered! All of these gift ideas below each will have a strong meaning to your loved ones and will not break the bank! Lush- Tastic :As you are all aware, I am a MAJOR fan of Lush Cosmetics, especially at Christmas time! The store turns into what can only be described as an elf workshop, gift wrapping everywhere, sparkles covering he floors, bubble bars in the shape of Santa and snowmen, the staff dressed up in costumes as the 25th approaches, it is amazing! However, not only is the atmosphere incredible but the number of products available means that you are guaranteed to pick the perfect gift for someone who deserves some me time, a bit of luxury in the shape of bubbles! There are a wide range of gift sets to choose from starting at as low as just under €10 euros, so that you can find the perfect gift at a good price. Another option, which I think would be ideal for someone who really needs so relaxing time but never treats themselves is if you pick out a knot - wrap. These are basically big scarfs, they each have different designs and pictures on them, they have some Christmas ones. What you do is you pick your products to go into the wrap, as many or as few as you like. The staff are so helpful so if you aren't sure which products would be perfect for your loved ones would like, they will hep you choose the perfect gift! The is perfect for people who need some me time, who love a nice bath or who simply need a bit of pampering! Colouring is not just for kids!!The past couple of months, the practice of Mindfulness has become extremely popular. Every day more and more people are learning about Mindfulness and putting it into practice. When I started reading about mindfulness earlier on this year, no body around me really understood what it was or heard about it before. Now, more and more people practice mindfulness on a day to day basis. The practice has become so popular due to the new adult colouring books! These books this year have become the new craze in Ireland and it is officially acceptable for adults to spend an hour or two colouring their stress away. When these books came out I was extremely curious and I really wanted to buy one, however I never got around to it. A couple of weeks ago I was so down and anxious, everything that usually calmed me down wouldn't work. My boyfriend bought me the Enchanted Forest colouring book, and I now completely understand why people are going crazy for these books! It is the most relaxing and soothing thing when I am feeling anxious. It helps me focus and reduce stress hugely, while bringing a bit of mindfulness into my day! I don't think I would have bought it for myself, but I am so grateful that Mark treated me to it, because it has helped me so much! There are so many versions with so many different themes, pictures and sizes, some would easily fit in your handbag!! They are available in many book shops, ranging from €5 to €20! The book station in the Mill Shopping Centre in Clondalkin have amazing deals on these books, some almost €6 cheaper than other shops!! Although Tubridy dismissed these books in last night's show, trust me these books are definitely the new way to deal with stress and anxiety, and are a really thoughtful gift!!
One present I love at Christmas (or any time) is a piece of jewelry. I think jewelry can be a very personal present, however the next few pieces which I have been given by loved ones are extremely meaningful and beautiful. For my birthday this year my best friend Ciara gave me this gorgeous bracelet. The bracelet is a Loka! bracelet, and it is mean't to help you find your balance. This unique bracelet contains both a black bead and a white one. The black bead reminds us to stay hopeful. It holds mud from the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, signifying the difficult moments you experience throughout life. Although you may experience life's lowest moments, you still stay hopeful. The white bead reminds us to stay humble as it carries water from Mount Everest - the highest point on Earth. When you are feeling at your best and on top of the world, it is important to remain humble. The rest of the bracelet is clear. You can purchase this bracelet and many other bracelets for different causes on http://mylokai.com/our-story. Not only will this bracelet remind people to stay balanced and positive, 10% of net profits from the bracelets go to charity, so while you are picking a thoughtful gift for a loved one you are also giving something to charity! Other meaningful and unique pieces of jewelry that provide a positive vibes and an extra special meaning include:
Itty Bitty piece of positivity!Last but not least is the Itty Bitty Book company. I stumbled across this adorable company in this year's Christmas market. A few years ago a friend of mine gave me a tiny book with positive quotes, and I could not find where she got it from for ages. It was on this week when I went to the Christmas Market that I recognized the name! The mantra of the company is spreading positivity, that positive thinking can change the world! Their products include everything from tiny books of strength and motivation, to framed quotes, wall banners, cards etc. all including beautiful quotes! These products are perfect for someone who needs a bit of positive thinking and a sign that you are thinking of them! If you don't get a chance to pop into the Christmas Market to their stall you can shop their products online_.
So there are some of my top gift ideas for loved ones this year who need a bit of positivity and light into their Christmas! Enjoy. Love, Em X
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