12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 {Gifts}

Gifts

Christmas - My favourite holiday of the year.

Why? Because the family all get together & spend some quality time with each other. Everyone is relaxed because most of them are on holiday.
The gifts are an added bonus & with the economy being what it is - each gift bought is very much appreciated.

If you are a regular reader, you will know our family system of buying 1 big gift for a family member & R50 gifts for everybody else. If not, read all about it over here

There is no need for the Christmas season to bankrupt us all now is there?

If you have been anywhere near a shop since September, you would have seen the gifts & decorations temptingly laid out in pretty displays.
Once again this year, I have promised myself I will go shopping early to to avoid the last minute rush. I say it every year & somehow time flies by quicker than you could say Jingle Bells.

I am being proactive & have already placed a few online orders for gifts - Yay Me!

Online shopping has been my friend this season & I am impressed at the speed with which my parcels have been delivered.
@Home & Takealot.com have been super-efficient.

Still at a loss for gift ideas? Here are some suggestions:

1. Mixed Diamante Bobby Pins R39.95 (Woolworths)
2. Design your own tent calendar filled with happy memories & special occasions - personalised gifts like this always mean so much more. R99.00 (Photo2Print) 
3. Coasters in White or Back with Sparkle (Pack of 4) R40.00 (@Home)
4. Moroccan Basics Spice Set R99.95 (Woolworths)
5. Geometric African Map Christmas Decoration R9.99 (Mr Price Home)
6. Mini Heart Pegs R29.99 (Mr Price Home)

1. Cozy Remote Tidy R190.00 (Big Blue)
2. Vanilla Brulee Shimmer Lotion R110.00 (The Body Shop)  Check out their Buy 2, get 1 Free deal
3. Beautiful hand-crafted bracelets From R170.00 & up (Trinket Trove) You can purchase them from Sherbet Angel in 4th Avenue Parkhurst or any Crafters Market stores
4. Ceramic Reindeer Cookie Jar R199.95 (Woolworths)
5. The Owl Dippy Bamboo Board R190.00 (The Block Shop) excludes custom engraving
6. Faceblocks R180 for 3 blocks (Printwild) 

What is on your wishlist this year?