Little present you would like

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I’ve realised I like lots of little things to open rather than one big thing. What little things (from £5 to £30) are on your own Christmas wish list?

Fair Isle socks/gloves
Small trianglular wool scarf
Bottle of Bailey’s Espresso Crème
Clarins Hand and Nail Cream
The White Company candle

Neal’s yard most things
Fikkerts bluebell hand wash
Bamboo socks
Joe’s Earl grey tea bags
Crafty bits from Sostrene Grene
Macarons
Marzipan fruits
A Contigo thermal mug (I’m very attached to mine and it’s saved me £££ when out and about)

100 Acres bubble bath
M and S orchid
Pearl drop earrings
St Eval scented candle
Silk knickers
Dorothy l sayers book
Fountain pen
Eco car air freshener
Big plant from Lidl
Clear glass Christmas tree decoration
St Eval advent candle
Cashmere wrist warmers
Bone china mug - thin rim
I could go on

Oh yes I’m the same.

nice chocs, nice crisps, nice prosecco
jo Malone bath oil (small one, lasts for ages)
book
socks
pjs (don’t have to be expensive)

all the stuff that other people think are generic presents but I love getting them as it’s things I enjoy using.

When I was young, all my mum ever bought me was socks and pants. I didn't appreciate them then. Now I'm in my 50s, I could really use socks and pants, but guess what? 🤣👍

I can’t really think of anything I actually want. I have all the soap, socks, candles, and tea I want. I’ll probably ask for audible vouchers.

Leather gardening gloves
chocolate-covered marzipan
lego keyring
small power bank
socks, socks and more socks
Fun phone cover
flat head sewing pins
Fancy soap in a travel container
local honey

Books
pyjamas
candle warmer (no idea these were a thing until yesterday)
cashmere socks (saw some in Tkmaxx for a tenner)
chocolate
baileys
makeup, I like a lot of the Elf stuff and it’s pretty cheap.

It sounds really random and most people would probably think WTF, But MIL gave me the PJs she was given on an emirates flight and they’re the comfiest PJs I’ve ever owned. I’m going to nudge OH towards Vinted to get me some more 👀

New phone case mine is tatty
Rollerball cartridges for my Waterman pen
Maltesers
Thick hiking socks

I don't really need or want much this year.

Same. Me and partner budget £100 to spend on each other over Xmas. He usually ends up with 2 or 3 big gifts and I end up with lots of little things lol 😆

I usually ask for books and dvds
Charms to add to my gnoce charm bracelet
Earrings from lovisa
Pjs.

I’d love a new mug but don’t want to have to look for one myself, it needs to be perfect and I’ve hunted in vain, the best present would be for someone else to choose it.

Molton Brown shower gel

A fancy little bowl to put my Christmas chocolates in

A tin of Grasmere Gingerbread, please. I've just found out about it, and now I can't stop thinking about it. (Hungry).

I also love this. However, I only ever buy it on holiday. Because holiday money is different and not “real” money 😉

This.. I love it

We only do stockings for each other, no main present. I like:

candles
body spray
sweet treats
pyjamas
wine
alcohol minis
napkins
fluffy socks
socks
gloves
scarves

I want some men's leather gloves (big hands) that look like women's. If anyone can find the unicorn for me... 🤣

Carol Ann Duffy's Christmas book for 2026 - No Figgy Pudding.
My Mum used to buy me one each year but since she died 3 years ago I've had to buy my own despite copious hinting to my offspring.
£13 from Waterstones will fit your budget and you could get another one (Another Night Before Christmas, Mrs Scrooge, and Dorothy Wordsworth's Christmas are my favourites).

The ordinary face stuff
mario badescu enzyme cleanser
Books
bubble bath
Book nooks
pyjamas
candles
bamboo socks
lip liner
lip gloss
lip stick
jordans from vinted (£40 so a little over budget)
chunky ankle boots from shein to replace my worn out ones
a wind proof umbrella with the sky on the underneath
gloves
very cheap pretty wellies

I genuinely don't need anything, this is my current list:-

Quilting Iron with tabletop ironing mat
Quilting Cotton - Jellyroll style
Pack of Bic 4 colour pens (in pastel colours)
Scissors (specifically Fiskars ones)
Post it note cube with different colours
Frixion pens in fancy colours
Bobkin

I've just finished my list. I struggled to find things I want this year so ended up putting additional accessories for the climbing frame on my list

But my little things are a chocolate orange and bubbles from lush.

What are your requirements for mug perfection @DoesContainNuts?

Completely agree with you about the peeler, it's utterly amazing.

Slippers

I don’t honestly know, which is kind of the problem and why I want someone else to choose it.
I’ve been looking for ages but so far nothing has appealed and I’m envious when I hear about other people’s special mugs.

I either want good bone china or something unapologetically chunky, but nothing half-hearted.
At the moment we’ve got a random mix of designs but nothing stand-out special or sentimental.