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Little present you would like

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Confuzzleduzzled · 10/11/2026 16:24

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?

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Moro93 · 12/11/2026 01:46

Books
Lego
Chocolates
Scented candles
Funko Pops
Notebooks
Other stationery items
Lush or Bodyshop soap, body scrubs etc
Luxury makeup items I wouldn’t pay for during the year, such as a £20-£25 lipstick etc
Skincare items
Blankets/throws
Hot water bottle
Bookmarks
A new phone/ipad/kindle case
Purse
A new T-shirt or pyjamas etc
Mini fridge
Scarf
Gift cards
Jigsaws
Colouring books
Craft set
Mugs

ChocolateCinderToffee · 12/11/2026 04:36

Nightdress
slippers
cherry blossom shower gel and body lotion from L’Occitane
truffles from local independent chocolatier
a paperback detective story

a cocktail in a can
a bookmark
coasters
fluffy socks
a glass Christmas tree ornament
vermeil earrings

Autumnalhibernationisthedream · 12/11/2026 04:42

A puzzle book, a book from my childhood (secret garden or black beauty), a wide tooth comb or tangle tweezer (weirdly I’ve always wanted to buy both but make do with a normal hairbrush!), a funny or inspirational cup, notebook, socks!!

Chickadee26 · 12/11/2026 06:47

Maybe a beautiful Christmas decoration for the tree or a puzzle board. Or an audible voucher.

ChilliMum · 12/11/2026 07:31

Ooh small unexpected / unasked gifts for are my absolute favourites 😍

Some things I have absolutely loved over the years (and would love again):

Occitanie shower oil (I know it has been mentioned a few times already on this thread but, it feels a bit indulgent to buy it for myself and I love it).
Nice wool socks
A pair of welly socks (great for gardening and also under jeans in winter as they come right up to the knee)
Winter gardening gloves with fleece lining
A pair of really good kitchen scissors (although I love cooking so any kitchen items make me happy)
Body lotion
Candles
Books (happy with either an author I like or a new one to discover)
Cups (love mismatched tea cups)
Scottish shortbread (don't live in the UK so big big treat for me)
Box of multicoloured paper clips (still bringing joy 2 years later)
Costume jewelry / earrings (Accesorize stuff)
Bags / scarfs / hats / gloves ( can never have too many and I love a brightly coloured beanie in winter!)
A little folds into itself shopping bag that I can keep in my handbag.

Also homemade stuff
My dd is quite crafty and has made me some fab gifts
But also
Calendars with photos of friends / family
A photo in a frame
A friend made me some flavoured oils (so much better than shop bought ones)
Little scented bags for my drawers.

Queenofheart · 12/11/2026 07:37

DoesContainNuts · 10/11/2026 21:26

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

I’ve just bought myself a lovely whicker basket from TK Maxx and keep it in the front room away from DH and DS with all my chocolates and crisps in , they are not allowed to touch it 😂

durdledoris · 12/11/2026 07:38

Molton Brown bubble bath
Cheap ear buds
Books

WantALieDown · 12/11/2026 07:50

Funky earrings
Leuchtturm notebook
Great pens
Wool blanket
Lovely plant pots
Bottle of gin with flavoured tonic

sandgrown · 12/11/2026 07:53

Snag tights
prosecco stopper
A5 diary
various books
pie funnel
Walnut Whips ( must have the nut)
metal water bottle
hot water bottle
alarm clock that charges my phone ( might be over budget)
quality letter writing paper
Calvin Klein socks from TKMaxx
unscented body lotion . I don’t care if it’s cheap as long as not strongly scented.
Salon quality shampoo from TKMaxx
last year I got some great deals on magazine subscriptions for DD and DIL just have to remember to cancel before it goes to full price !

GustyGertie · 12/11/2026 08:09

Queenofheart · 12/11/2026 07:37

I’ve just bought myself a lovely whicker basket from TK Maxx and keep it in the front room away from DH and DS with all my chocolates and crisps in , they are not allowed to touch it 😂

Ha ha @queenofheart that stash of goodies wouldn’t last 5 mins in my front room before someone was ‘borrowing’ from it! 😁

DoesContainNuts · 12/11/2026 08:34

ChilliMum · 12/11/2026 07:31

Ooh small unexpected / unasked gifts for are my absolute favourites 😍

Some things I have absolutely loved over the years (and would love again):

Occitanie shower oil (I know it has been mentioned a few times already on this thread but, it feels a bit indulgent to buy it for myself and I love it).
Nice wool socks
A pair of welly socks (great for gardening and also under jeans in winter as they come right up to the knee)
Winter gardening gloves with fleece lining
A pair of really good kitchen scissors (although I love cooking so any kitchen items make me happy)
Body lotion
Candles
Books (happy with either an author I like or a new one to discover)
Cups (love mismatched tea cups)
Scottish shortbread (don't live in the UK so big big treat for me)
Box of multicoloured paper clips (still bringing joy 2 years later)
Costume jewelry / earrings (Accesorize stuff)
Bags / scarfs / hats / gloves ( can never have too many and I love a brightly coloured beanie in winter!)
A little folds into itself shopping bag that I can keep in my handbag.

Also homemade stuff
My dd is quite crafty and has made me some fab gifts
But also
Calendars with photos of friends / family
A photo in a frame
A friend made me some flavoured oils (so much better than shop bought ones)
Little scented bags for my drawers.

KitchenAid do a really good pair of kitchen scissors, you can get them on Amazon for £10 but now and then they drop to £7, they come with a blade cover.

HushTheNoise · 12/11/2026 08:40

I have asked for a small box of fancy chocolates. Id also love wool gloves, a hardback book, some fancy baking ingredients. I'm happy with nice small things.

M0nst3r · 12/11/2026 08:53

Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Serum
Kiehls No. 1 Lip Balm
Epsom salts - not fussy!
Tisserand Calm room/body spray
CBD anything
The White Company cashmere socks
Swimming headphones
Smythson notebooks and diaries (you can pick up cheaply on ebay)

MakeThatMakeSense · 12/11/2026 08:55

New bedding set
Evan 2mx2m throw from Dunelm
Rituals shower gel
A new plastic water bottle as mine leaks
A phone holder for my car as I don't have one
Fluffy socks
Some sort of workout diary or workout cards or something, to help me decide what to do at the gym without thinking or scrolling

ChilliMum · 12/11/2026 09:35

DoesContainNuts · 12/11/2026 08:34

KitchenAid do a really good pair of kitchen scissors, you can get them on Amazon for £10 but now and then they drop to £7, they come with a blade cover.

Thank you 😊 I will have a look at those.

Gall10 · 12/11/2026 09:50

BeaLola · 10/11/2026 16:33

if I had such a list here are my thoughts:

Bath oil
Hyacinths
Red fingerless gloves from M&S
Lucy Foley Agatha Christie murder type book (can’t recall at mo what it is called)
French hair pin
Lovely soap
Lisa Eldridge new concealer
Isles if Scilly scented narcissis
A different coloured ink from Toms Studio

I now want red fingerless m&s gloves!

Gall10 · 12/11/2026 09:55

Nice cheese….although all cheeses is nice in my book!
Genuine nespresso coffee pods
White company diffuser
a poinsettia
some new Indian/chinese/thai spices

AhBiscuits · 12/11/2026 10:13

I'd like some new slippers.

BeaLola · 12/11/2026 11:02

Gall10 they are a lovely red and £10 !

BeaLola · 12/11/2026 11:03

I think they look great

Little present you would like
Notonmyland · 12/11/2026 11:16

Books (from my preferred list)
Pens
Notebooks
Other random stationery (I have a lovely hole punch which is old and lovely as well as a 4 hole hole punch)

Zuve · 12/11/2026 11:21

A diary and fountain pen like I used at school. Make up is always welcome as is some new clothing

TheLastSilverSaint · 12/11/2026 11:50

In the £5 - £30 price bracket for me it would be:

Books
Leuchtturm notebooks
Fountain pens and inks
Other stationery and art supplies
Booze - not just bottles of wine but interesting spirits and liqueurs
Jigsaw puzzles
Makeup/skincare
Mon Cheri cherry liqueur chocolates
Mugs
Cocktail glasses
Quiz books
Those tabletop murder cases where you solve the crime from a bundle of evidence

Queenofheart · 12/11/2026 21:31

GustyGertie · 12/11/2026 08:09

Ha ha @queenofheart that stash of goodies wouldn’t last 5 mins in my front room before someone was ‘borrowing’ from it! 😁

😂😂

Aquasoap · 12/11/2026 23:00

Bed socks