The aim of this simple card game for two to eight players is to get rid of your cards by matching the relevant Tube line before the other passengers catch you out.
Roeqiya Fris’s design is a new addition to Kind Bag’s range of resusable shopping bags in joyful prints. Each one is made from six recycled plastic bottles.
Do you know someone who loves cocktails… and socks? Then this “socktail” gift box may just be the perfect pressie. Makers of bar-quality cocktails in a can, MOTH (Mix of Total Happiness) has teamed up with John Lewis to create two gift boxes which contain a traditional pair of woolly socks with a cocktail emoji on them and two cans of MOTH cocktails. Choose from the MOTH Espresso Martini and Margarita set, or the MOTH Negroni and Old Fashioned set.
A glass of Baileys with ice has become a festive tradition in millions of homes over Christmas. So why not treat someone (or yourself) with this gift pack that includes a 70cl bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur and two espresso glasses.
The elves in the Lush workshop have produced a limited-edition Secret Santa gift for those who love to be pampered. The bath treats included are a Magical Santa bath bomb and a Candy Cane reusable bubble bar.
A Terry’s Chocolate Orange is a must-have for any Christmas stocking – and this hamper from Burmont’s Speciality Gifts has the delicious Terry’s treat in all its forms. The box includes a milk chocolate orange milk ball, dark chocolate orange ball, milk chocolate orange minis bag, white chocolate orange minis bag and two milk chocolate orange bars.
Kids of the 1980s will love this retro sweets hamper. It comes with the classics – Sherbet Fountain, Wham Bar, Drumsticks, white chocolate mice and more – as well as a 250g bag of chewy pick and mix.
This selection box from Pukka comes with 45 sachets of organic herbal tea. Varieties include supreme matcha green; turmeric gold; feel new; elderberry & echinacea; lemon, ginger & manuka; honey love; peppermint & licorice; three ginger; and night time.
Filling stockings since 1995, Lynx Africa has become a bit of a cult present for guys everywhere. This trio gift set includes Lynx Africa bodywash, bodyspray and anti-perspirant deodorant spray.
Specialist sock store SockShop has a range of gift sets on sale this Christmas. Available for men and women, we particularly like the Burlington Rubik’s Cube gift box which contains a pair of cotton socks and a fully working official Rubik’s Cube keyring.
You can’t go wrong with putting Cadbury chocolate in a Christmas stocking. And this selection box is a giant! It includes all the classic bars – Dairy Milk, Crunchie and Wispa to name just three. There’s also a small selection pack which contains a treat-size Curly Wurly, Freddo Bar, Buttons, Fudge and Chomp.
Salcombe Brewery’s limited-edition yuletide ale makes a perfect stocking filler or gift. This well-structured, malt driven beer is made from crystal, chocolate and wheat malts which bring it warmth and body. The plethora of hops build on the chocolatey malt base and add a bittersweet finish to this festive beer. The pack includes three 500ml bottles of Christmas Tide.
Christmas is traditionally a time of peace and goodwill – that is until you get the Monopoly board out. What should be a fun game to play with friends and family, it is, however, famous for causing many a bust-up. At Christmas in 2016 makers Hasbro even launched a “Monopoly Hotline” with experts on hand to settle any disputes. Despite people making up rules and stealing from the bank, Monopoly is still a great addition to the gift wish list. There are various boards available, but for stocking filler purposes, the Grab & Go is decent value at less than a tenner.
23. Chimney Fire Christmas Discovery Coffee gift box
Chimney Fire Coffee’s Christmas Discovery Coffee is full of festive flavours and a big, rich body. Perfect with milk, this coffee will pair with late-morning brunch, an afternoon mince pie, or even an espresso martini if that’s your tipple.
The humble Brussels sprout has been used by Pickering’s to create this festively flavoured gin. With tasting notes of juniper, underlying citrus and a peppery finish, more than 10,000 “lonely and forgotten” Perthshire sprouts were sourced to make this best-selling festive tipple.
Stocking fillers don’t come any cuter than this 380ml ceramic fox mug from Karaca. Perfect for hot chocolates topped with marshmallows, add some beautifully wrapped tasty treats for an extra dose of Christmas magic. Racoon, penguin, and owl versions are also available.
The Naked Marshmallow Company’s gourmet marshmallows are handmade in the UK and contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. For gifting this year you can bundle three of the festive-edition marshmallow flavours (£16.50), including S’mores, Honeycomb & Choc, Cookies & Cream, Mint Choc Chip, and Cinnamon Churro. Another ideal stocking filler, for those on the naughty list, is a sack of gourmet cookies and cream marshmallows which are made to look just like real lumps of coal (£8.95).
Made in a repurposed beer bottle, these candles from Manchester-based Booze and Burn come in a variety of scents and you can choose from green or brown bottles. Each candle will give you approximately 20 hours of burn and scents include pink peppercorn and mandarin, bergamot and ginger, and spiced amber vanille. Also available to buy as a trio gift set.
The Rocketbook Mini notebook provides a classic pen and paper experience, yet is built for the digital age. Although it feels like a traditional pocket-sized notebook, the Mini is endlessly reusable and pairs with the Rocketbook app to connect to cloud services. It is perfect for shopping lists, quick notes/reminders or to carry with you if you’re out and about. Rocketbook Mini comes in 11 colours.
Add a secret ingredient to your recipes and Christmas gift lists. This Guinness Cooking Paste is a perfect blend of Guinness, honey and soy which balances the smoky rich stout flavour with sweetness and tang. A great cheat for creating a wow dish with premium flavours using just one simple add-on ingredient.
As well as specialty coffee from its Leytonstone roastery, Perky Blenders also has some great coffee merch on its site, including the Perky Keep Cup range. Designed to look the part and be sustainable, the plastic 8oz versions come with a black cup and the choice of a white lid/black plug or black lid/white plug. Perky Blenders’s gift range includes personalised coffee, selections boxes and club subscriptions.
This is a Christmas cracker for beer lovers. Camden Town Brewery’s cracker includes one Hells can (330ml), one Pale Ale can (330ml), one IPA can (330ml), one Camden roundel pin badge and a festive beer joke.
Do you know someone who should be on the naughty list this year... and they hate Marmite? If so, this personalised Christmas coal jar may just be the worst pressie of all for a Marmite hater. It is, however, a win-win for those who love it…
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