The grocery list, the Santa list, the present list, the cleaning list…
The mental load can be heavy so I’ve decided to share a quick list of some of the small businesses I'll be shopping with this Christmas.
I hope it provides some inspiration.
You know I’m all about ‘unplugging’ kids whenever possible and these tights help do just that as they won't fall down, ride up or rub. These are for my niece who just loves the monkey bars. They are designed for 4-14 years and you need to take a look at their beautiful prints!
For my Dad, but I also added some extra to cart because we often have unexpected guests over the festive period. I hide these in the back of the pantry so I have something to cut up and serve with a fruit platter for a special after BBQ desert. Plus they are allergen friendly so I can confidently serve to most children and adults.
Well this kit is actually for an early January birthday gift but Poppy & Daisy also have some Christmas specific kits. These craft kits have become a go-to for a unique and eco-friendly gift. I like that they encourage screen free time and are suitable for a range of age groups.
We are fortunate enough to have great neighbours with children the same age as ours. I gifted these for Easter and the kids baked them and then had a picnic on the fence line – so I know it’s a winning idea and I couldn’t resist these Christmas themed colours.
I know we live in a digital age, but as a teacher I made so many little notes to myself, so I have purchased one of these beautiful reusable notebooks as a teacher gift. Again, I love that this product encourages us to reduce paper waste and can be gifted to all ages.
For Mr 4 who thinks he’s cool and loves a dress up. We spend a lot of time at the pool and water skiing, so whilst he will think he is cool I’ll know he’s getting protection from the sun with these trendy sunglasses!
Twirly straws that are easy to clean – yes please! I’m not a fan of stuffing a stocking just so it is full and like to encourage the boys to value their possessions. So I try to add practical items like these to our Santa stockings.
I’ll also be popping some Slick Kids plant based hair wash into the stockings. I hope it’s just a stage but hair washing, brushing etc. is a nightmare at the moment and I’m hoping products that look and smell amazing will help overcome the resistance. They also have some great bundles.
My nephew has just started to walk, so it’s a given I’ll be sending a pair of French Soda gumboots. I tend to always gift red as it’s a versatile, unisex colour.
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