Christmas 101: Holiday Gift Shopping On A Budget #TheMenInYourLife

Hey Guys,
Today it's going to be another Christmas 101 post!! Part of the shopping on a budget series and this particular post is aimed at buying a gift for your boyfriend, or any special guy in your life whether it's your dad, grandpa or bff. If you're interested, keep reading :)

From past experiences I constantly find myself in the same situation, every single year and that's not knowing what to buy the boys in my life for the holidays, boys are very unlike girls to buy for so it can be difficult, especially if the guys you're around don't give you 'little' hints. After doing some research and asking numerous guys their opinions. The findings where as follows....


1) Headphones: Headphones are an extremely acceptable present for anyone especially a guy who'a into not only his music, but also gaming and movies. Headphones will allow him to have his audio without annoying anyone else around him, although the most commonly known or most popular headphones at the moment seem to be Beats by Dre they can be extremely expensive. A great cheaper alternative is Skullcandy Headphones. I have a pair of these myself and I would highly recommend them, they have great sound quality and are adjustable so they will sit comfortably no matter what head shape you have, they're also made of strong durable materials so are worth the price. They also give you the option to design your own set so you are definitely going to find a pair suited to his style. Skullcandy Headphones are available to buy at http://www.skullcandy.com/

2) The 4 Hour Chef: This is great for all the guys out there who love to cook or all of the ones who need a little help in that department. It shows quick and useful recepies and tips to being a 'man's kind of man' I got this for my Dad last Christmas and I would highly recommend it. However if you are going to purchase this book it is a lot cheaper to do so on Amazon so make sure you check that out first. The 4-Hour Chef is available to buy at http://amzn.to/SvBGmN

3) The Mantry- The Man's Pantry: For the guys that like to eat... need I say more? The Mantry is a subscription service that sends different themed food packages to your man's door and there's so many to choose from you'll find one that suits him perfectly. It can be quite pricey for a numerous months subscription but you can order only one if you wish. The Mantry is available to buy at https://mantry.com 

Thanks for reading and don't forget to comment your suggestions and blog ideas :) 

Laura x

Christmas 101: Holiday Gift Shopping On A Budget. #TheGirlyGirl

With the festive season nearly upon us, it can be an extremely expensive time for everyone and the pressure to buy people extravagant gifts.  Here's my tips and tricks on festive shopping on a budget or you need to pick up a gift super quick;y :)

 Spa In A Mug.. 

This gift is perfect for all the girly girls in your life, or anyone that you think deserves a little bit of a treat and deserves a pamper night. 

What You Will Need:

A cute mug

A nail polish 

Some cosy socks 

A scented candle 

Facial masks 

Some gift wrap and a bow

Step 1: Choose a mug of any description that you think the receiver will like. For this case it's better to choose a shorter and deeper mugs as the items will stay more secure. 

Step 2: Take your scented candle and place flat in the bottom of the mug. The candle should be small enough to sit comfortably in the end of the mug. You can choose any scent you like but I think because it's going to be a Christmas gift we should use a festive scent. My favourite is Bath and Body Works 'Vanilla Snow Flake'

Step 3: Choose a pair of cosy socks to add to your mug, these are available in Primark, New Look and Forever 21 , place into pairs and roll them together tightly and place the pair (that should now resemble a cylinder into the mug)

Step 4: Carefully place the bottle of nail polish you have chosen into the mug and then add in your sachet of facial masks, You may need to bend them and that's okay too, once they are secure and don't fall out of the mug.

Step 5: Once you have completed all these steps you should end up with something quite similar looking to the one below. Feel free to add different items depending on the receiver's taste and personality, this is only a guide line. 

Step 6: Wrap with all things nice and gift it to a person on Christmas :)

For more Christmas enthusiastic pictures head over to my Instagram :)

Talk tomorrow for another Christmas gift idea. #TheBoyfriend
Bye :)