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Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Stocking filler gift ideas......Part 2

10 things I'd pop in a stocking 

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I posted part 1 of this particular post yesterday, speaking about gift ideas for between the ages of 0-10. So I'll pop the link here -  part 1

In this post I will be giving you my ideas on stocking fillers for teenagers and adults - because everyone loves a stocking haha!    



🎄10 bits & bobs for between ages 11-17:🎄


Christmas nail transfers:


• I think these make the perfect stocking fillers as what girls doesn't love having pretty nails (I know there are some)! and what better way to have pretty nails for the festive season than having some Christmas nail transfers. The first set has cute little gingerbread men, candy canes, robins & reindeers; and the other have fun Christmas slogans on! 




The first set cost £3.85 with £0.95 delivery; and the second set also cost £3.85 and £0.95 delivery. 

Picture from www.notonthehighstreet.com

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Jewel Lip balm:

I picked this junky jewel lip balm as a stocking filler; as there really handy. I think every one can benefit from a lip balm, and there easy to pop in your pocket or bag - there are 3 different flavours berry, mint and vanilla. There a thoughtful, small little gift. 

These lip balms cost £5 with several different delivery options, a little more expensive for a lip balm, but they are pretty cool and can be used daily, so well worth the money.

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Sleeping beauty eye mask:

I thought this eye mask would make a great stocking filler, it's cute girly and pretty! And the perfect accessory for bedtime! It is made from satin and is embroidered with eyelashes; it has sequinned eyelids and is available in pink, blush and off white. This would fit perfectly in a stocking. 

This eye mask is a little pricey - or at least more expensive than ones I've seen in shops and is being sold for £12 with £2.75 delivery. But much like all the other bits and bobs its one of a kind, not available on the high street (obvs) so I'd say its worth the price. Not to mention it comes presented in a very pretty box.

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Make your own music box:

I think this stocking filler is fab! A crafty one, a make your own matchbox music box. I would personally give this to someone who lovveeesss making things or has a love for all things music. If you ask me I think its a really snazzy gift! 

The matchbox music box kit costs £6.49 with £0.95 delivery. 



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Make your own wind up car:

I love the idea of this stocking filler, much like the one above this is a crafty gift; which allows you to make your own wind up car. It's a fun present made up of 28 3D puzzle pieces with moving parts & of course a wind up motor. Whoever you purchase this for will have hours of fun assembling this little car, therefore I think it would be a very cute stocking filler.

It's being sold for £8 with a few different delivery options. 
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Catapult & foam balls:

This is another one I thought would be a fun stocking filler, a catapult that comes with foam balls. Everyone loves a traditional toy, and this one is suitable for everyone (above 3) to enjoy - and as it comes with foam balls you don't have to worry about anyone getting hurt haha! I think this would be the perfect stocking filler. 

This costs £7.50 with a multitude of delivery options, and they also sell a bow & arrow set! 

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Proton Robot:

This one I thought I'd start with the selling cost as it is defiantly on the pricer side for a stocking filler, and costs £24.95 with £2.75 delivery. But I think its a pretty cool gift, it says on the website that it was originally created back in the 1950's in Japan and has been reproduced for collectors.

Not only can it be used as a toy, it makes the perfect decoration for a shelf/bedroom. This robot also includes a wind up key.
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Personalised paper planes:

As you can tell I've ended up picking out lots of crafty stocking fillers, but I couldn't let this one slide through the net. Its a paper plane kit, but no ordinary kit a personalised one! It brings out that inner creative side in anyone; because who doesn't love a paper plane!? and it can be enjoyed by most ages. 

This paper plane kit is £10 and comes with a variety of different delivery options. I mean it is pretty expensive for a paper plane kit but, hey its personalised so I think we can let it slip. 

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Mermaid mirror:

I adore this mirror, I think its so stinking cute. It's pretty, simple and girly - perfect to pop in your handbag. It has a leather effect casing with a message that says "mermaid hair don't care' which is soooo on trend if you ask me haha! it also has 2 mirrors inside, what more could you want from a compact mirror!? Therefore I'd say its a very cute stocking filler.

This one is actually pretty expensive and is £9.95 with a few delivery options. I probably wouldn't pay that for a compact mirror all year round, but I think its nice to treat people during the Christmas season. 



Picture from www.notonthehighstreet.com

 https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/dibor/product/mermaid-hair-don-t-care-compact-mirror-stocking-filler 


Peel of nail polish:

I loveeee the idea of this glitter nail polish set! I hate removing glitter polish when I've applied it to my nails as I feel like it takes forever, and I never manage to get every last bit of. When I stumbled across this set I just couldn't not include it, you can achieve pretty, festive nails without the hassle of taking it off - as it simply peels of! what more could someone who wants pretty nails want?! And another bonus is you don't have to wait around for an eternity for it to dry, as it is fast drying!!

This set includes a blue/green, a ruby red and a green/gold/red glitter. They cost £25.00 and £2.75 delivery, which I think is amazing for what they are! 

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🎄A few shrinkers for 18+🎄

Personalised bed socks: 

Who doesn't love receiving new socks at Christmas? I thought these would be the perfect stocking filler, they are available in a few different cosy material types (Mohair & Cashmere) and are presented in a really cute personalised gift box. They come in cream, soft blue and pink - so perfect for everyone! 

These bed socks are £15 and come with several different delivery options. 

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Personalised initial disc bracelet:

I think this gift makes the perfect stocking filler as it is small, but thoughtful. It's a pretty, dainty bracelet and is available in rose gold & silver. The disc is presented on a delicate chain and is a sweet gift for loved ones. Another added bonus is this comes in adult & child sizes meaning any age can wear it, or even cuter you could have matching! And if that isn't cute enough theres also the option to add a Swarovski birthstone charm; oh and you can pick a free card to make this gift extra special.

For personalised jewellery the price is amazing, or at least I think so - it is £14 and comes with a variety of different shipping options. 

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Personalised mini candle :

I really like the idea of this stocking filler, its simple but thoughtful; I love the idea of being able to customise/personalise this candle. And another bonus they suggest on the website is that once all the candle has been burnt you could clean out the pot and use it as a little shrinkers pot. The candle lasts up to 20 hours filling the room with ambience of warmth - these come in 2 scents, pomegranate & cranberry and raspberry blossom & honey.

These cost £16 and have free delivery. 

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Christmas bath bomb set:


I think these are the perfect, festive stocking filler. These large, luxury bath bombs are such a cute, quirky Christmas gift that are filled with cocoa butter. They can be fun for any age and arrive in a fun gift bag.

This lovely bath bomb set costs £12 and has a variety of different delivery options. 

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Personalised cuff links:

I feel like I keep repeating myself, but a lot like the other gifts I've listed; these are personalised. I love the idea of being able to pop a special date or initial on an item. I think these make a fabulous gift as they can be used for special occasions or for work. These are available in a few different metals to suit your colour preference - silver, rose gold, gunmetal and brushed gold.

These are being sold for £29 with £3.75 delivery. 

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Personalised bottle opener:

Yep, you guessed....another personalised item..... I think this gift is really handy, as most people have a bottle opener tucked away in their kitchen drawer. I say this is personalised, well you can add a gift tag with whatever you like written on it, I like the idea of this as it makes it just that little more special.

This bottle opener is being sold for £7 and comes with a few different delivery options; a little pricey for a bottle opener, but I thought it was sweet being able to add your own message.

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Potato gun:

I thought this was such a cool present haha! A vintage style potato gun, which can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone over the age of 8. It says on the website that its the perfect way to entice you outside to shoot at tins & targets keeping you away from Tv, tablets and the computer. 

This spud gun costs £6.99 and £3.75 delivery.

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Personalised linen mirror:

Exactly like most of the other presents, I picked this as I loved the handmade feel and that it can be personalised. It is a gorgeous linen mirror that can be popped into a handbag. It has a beautiful floral heart, and arrives in a cream leather pouch.

This linen mirror costs £10 and there are a few delivery options - maybe its a bit pricey for a mirror, but I think remind someone that they are beautiful every time they pull their mirror out is priceless. ;) 

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Personalised mens grey socks:

Gosh, I'm a sucker for those personalised presents haha! So heres another, a grey metallic, cotton pair of socks. You can have anything you fancy written on these socks and have a metallic finish.

There £13, which I must admit is a bit pricey for a pair of socks - but much like all the other bits, there personalised so I think there worth it..... and they have 4 types of delivery to chose from. 

Picture from www.notonthehighstreet.com

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/pushka/product/personalised-father-s-day-grey-metallic-cotton-socks 




Personalised chocolate bar:

I think this is probably my favourite stocking filler out of them all, because who doesn't love chocolate?! I love the idea of being able to take a simple chocolate bar and make it special. You can personalise the box, adding your own little message and of course pop a picture in too! Another bonus is its nut free! so can be enjoyed by most!

This personalised chocolate bar costs £9.99 and has a variety of different shipping options. 

Picture from www.notonthehighstreet.com




I hope you found these stocking filler gift guides somewhat helpful, and I'll speak to you in my next post! 
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Monday, 11 December 2017

Evangeline's 17 month update

All about Evie-bum-boo


A few posts back I spoke briefly about Evangeline, a quick update. I mentioned I'd be doing a more in-depth update very soon, and here it is! Of course I'm going to be speaking about topics I touched on in the last post, but this time more indepth. I've also done one speaking about Florance, so I'll link that here - 

So starting with an overall update, she's 17 months 3 days as I type this (10th Dec). It's crazy just how quickly this little one is growing, she's a proper little girl now, well toddler - no longer a baby! It only feels like we were getting ready to celebrate her 1st birthday last month!? She's a cheeky, chatty (when she wants to be), friendly, loving, beautiful, funny little pickle. And never fails to put a smile on my face and make me laugh. 

As I said in my last post, she very recently cut her first tooth - she was just over 16 months; when her first tooth cut through her gum. She's had them all come at once bless her, a bit of the domino effect - one straight  after the other. She has 5 teeth now, although there not all completely through and 3 cutting. But I think she's going to have at least 8 teeth by Christmas, being honest its really odd seeing teeth when she smiles, as shes gone so long without them! 

I haven't spoken about Evangeline's eating, pooping or anything before, as we've had quite a few problems being honest, but as its an update and maybe some of you are going through the same, I thought I'd talk a little about it. Ever since Evie was 5 days old shes had trouble with going to the loo, and infact has been on some sort of laxative since. She's under a paedatritian for her bowels and digestion because of the problems she  has, it broke my heart before seeing the paedatritian every time Evie went to the toilet she'd be in so much pain she would literally shake, scream and cry. We've been told she has a small problem with her bowel and has been put on medication for a year to see if it helps - and so far it has! (Hopefully I don't jinx it!) 

So another problem as I've said above is her eating...this is another thing she's had for a while, well ever since weening her onto solids. She has an over sensitive gag reflex and tends to choke & vomit when eating anything solid or lumpy. Again, we're trying to help this alongside the paedatritian... he has told us that its all related to the issues with her tummy, as digestion and eating work with one another. So when her bowels are working properly hopefully she'll be able to eat everything, but if not theres always ways to fix it. We're currently having to increase the consistency of her food making it slightly thicker everytime she adapts and starts eating that consistency without any problems - hopefully that makes sense. She was stuck eating complete puree, no lumps what so ever but now is on the same food consistency of 7 month old - she does eat crisps like pom bears, quavers, wotsist and some finger foods but her main meals are a lot lower than her age. A lot lower than her age, but shes getting there. And despite her little hiccups in her development, shes perfect to me. 

So another mouth related update haha! speaking, shes a sassy little madame and being honest will only talk if she has to. Other wise she just isn't interested, she'll just go to her high chair, or nappy drawer, grab her bottle/sippy and bring it to you. But we're trying to get her to use her words, but it depends on how she feels haha! If she chose to talk she could easily say 10+ words. 

Nursery, this topic I've spoken about quite a few times actually; and we've had quite the palava with finding the perfect nursery. But I think we've found it finally, its one we originally wanted Evie to go to, but it was full - however now they have a few spaces, so she starts in January! She was supposed to be starting this month, but as we've changed our choice in the nursery thats when she'll start. The only downer is that its much, much, much more expensive than the last nursery, like £15 more expensive per day - doesn't sound like a lot, but the total is haha! 

She's growing so quickly now, and as I said in the last little update... when we had her weighed around 3-4 weeks ago sge was 23lbs 8oz; although, I think theres a chance shes lost a few ounces as she's been poorly and gone completely off her food, 4 doctors appointments later and theu still don't care - maybe I'm over cautious, but I'd rather worry to much and be safe, than worry to little and something happen. Nevertheless, she weighed 23lbs 8oz so edging onto 2 stone. She sits in between the 75th-90th percentile, so shes a chubby bubba! <3 

Clothing, shoes and nappies. Evangeline is still in 12-18 month clothing - I know shes 17 months, so still has time to wear them, but she has worn a few 18-24 month bits but a majority of her clothing in the age is still to big. I'd say a high percentage of her 18-24 month wardrobe is next, which we're very lucky to ve able to do, as they aren't the cheapest. But I find there sizing is a little bigger so she still has some growing before she will fit into them. (I might do a Evie wardrobe tour, let me know what you think). Shoe size, her feet haven't actually grown since around August/September- she's still a 41/2 G and sometimes H, and can only wear certain styles as her feet are chubby. Nappy size she is 5+ but I think she may be getting to big or to tall for them, as they don't seem to sit how I like them to haha; so who knows maybe we'll try size 6 and see if they fit better.... honestly I think they'll be to big, but theres no harm in trying. 

She lovesssss practically ever toy going, books, dollies, musical toys, cars, dinosaurs, puzzles; pretty much all toys she can get her hands on. She has a few favourites, her teletubies, minnie mouse, telephone and books. But a majority of the time she plays with all her toys. She has 6 favourite films Sing, Trolls, Frozen, Boss Baby, The secret life of pets and Moana; she loves snuggling on the sofa watching them. She has a few favourite tv shows In the night garden, The clangers, Dora the explora, Hey duggie and a theres a couple more but I won't bore you by listing them all haha! 

She still has a dummy - only really for bedtime/naptime or if shes sad. But I'm hoping to stop that at some point next year. She still has formula but that in relation to her diet/eating problems; so as soon as everything is better with that she'll be moved onto cows milk - I'm hoping the transition is easy! Speaking about sleeping, she doesn't yet sleep through the night; but I don't think most toddlers do, she does sometimes but not consistently. 

I think I'm going to end this post here or I'll be typing away for an eternity. I hope you enjoyed Evie's update and I'll speak to you all in my tomorrows post. 

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