Gift ideas for when you are stuck on what to buy

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Frostie

If you are like me, you always try and buy people interesting and thoughtful gifts as opposed to cold generic presents that they could get off anyone. If you have some kind of artistic talent then you probably like to make them something but if not then you might struggle to get good gifts every birthday and Christmas. You like the recipient to know that you have put some thought into their present, that you took time to consider what they would like and what would put a smile on their face. Here are a few suggestions for gifts tailored just for them.

For anyone – photos – you can print a huge family portrait, an image of their pet and or travelling photos or photos of friends. Anyone would appreciate that you have picked out a special picture just for them but it is still relatively easy to frame a photo print or get a canvas print from a site like hellocanvas so you do not even need to leave your house. There are a huge variety of options available so you tailor it to their own personal style and find something that will fit in with their other home décor items.
For the creative one – make your own lip balm kit – a lip balm kit is one suggestion but it could be anything, candle making or jewellery making. If they already like to make things then a beginners kit could be a great way to get them started on a new hobby. Or maybe you just think they would be good at it, perhaps they like a new challenge. The added bonus with this gift is that they might well gift their first creation to you!
For the foodie – personalised kitchenware – you can get anything personalised or engraved these days and that applies to kitchenware. Get them a set of wooden spoons or a chopping board with their name carved on it. If they are partial to a drink then get them a wine carafe or personalised beer glass. There is always the classic novelty apron that your resident barbeque lover would enjoy. There is no end to possibilities!
For pet lovers – custom dog lead holder or custom cat bowl – most pet owners absolutely dote on their furry companions and would likely love a gift that both of them can appreciate. Get a personalise dog leash hook with their puppy’s name on it or a personalised cat bowl for their feline friend. I can guarantee these kinds of presents will bring a smile to the face of any pet owner and they will probably appreciate that you remember their pet’s name!
For the frequent traveller – a scratch map – this is perfect because it lets them show off all the places they have been to and show visitors just how well-travelled they are without it being too obvious. And it is something they can keep on using, scratching off every new place they go to throughout the years.

The Top Alcohol Gifts This Christmas

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Catherine Balavage

Wine Advent Calender

Wine Advent Calendar: Case of 24 – £69.99

This wine advent calendar from Laithwaite’s Wine Christmas range is a brilliant idea. Have fun all December. There is a half bottle for every advent day. It has a great mix of wine. Perfect.

From www.laithwaiteswine.com

Tiki Lovers Pineapple Rum – Infused with Pineapple Extract – a new Rum experience

This is a fantastic rum, perfect for Christmas.

Our Tiki Lover’s Pineapple Rum from The Bitter Truth is a rum blend infused with an all-natural, pineapple extract from South America which is allowed to rest for several weeks. This gives the flavours of sugar cane time to mingle elegantly with fruity layers of juicy pineapple, while maintaining the full and complex aromas of the rum blend. Made using a careful blend of aged and unaged Jamaican pot-still rum, 3-year-old Barbados rum, aged in former Bourbon Whiskey barrels and some young column-still rums from Trinidad and Guyana.

This new rum is bold, vibrant and taste-rich with both the rum and pineapple characteristics being given space to shine.

The Serve: Brilliant in all tropical drinks and tiki cocktails.

Available from masterofmalt.com, thewhiskeyexchange.com

Price £28.95

Brut Zéro from Bouvet Ladubay

We were very impressed with this wine and we are very fussy indeed. It is a delicious and fun bubbly. It’s a limited edition sparkling dry wine from Bouvet Ladubay and the first time it has been available in the UK. It’s currently available at Lay & Wheeler.

As the name suggests, this cuvée has no dosage, and so has not a drop of residual sugar. As a result, the wine expresses abundant freshness and minerality, supported by bright citrus and green fruit.

From www.laywheeler.com

Tomatin Scottish

Fantastic whisky. These are perfect stocking fillers.

El Bandarra Red

This is juts fantastic stuff and perfect for Christmas. Xarel·lo and Macabeo grapes are macerated with 50 herb extracts such as clove, cinnamon and bitter orange. After fortifying the wine, it is given a touch of caramel and balanced in Solera oak barrels for two months.

ABV: 15%

Serve: On the rocks with a slice of orange and an olive. This is ready to go or can be topped with soda/tonic.

Available from winebuyers.com, masterofmalt,com, thewhiskeyexchange.com, drinksupermarket.com

Price £21.95

Dark ‘n Stormy Ready-to-Go Cocktail Can – The Perfect Stocking Filler

Cocktails in a can usually taste artificial or just not nice. Not so this Dark ‘n Stormy. It tastes amazing. Just as good as the same cocktail made in a bar or at home.

When you need a convenient, highly refreshing drink that can quickly hit the spot, wherever the parties at, what better than our brand new Goslings Rum Dark ‘n Stormy ready-to-drink cocktail in a can that has just launched in Waitrose!

The iconic Dark ‘n Stormy is Bermuda’s national drink and a trademarked cocktail, which mandates the use of Goslings Black Seal Rum. The name is said to have originated when an old salt observed that the rum floating on top of the ginger beer was the “colour of a cloud only a fool or a dead man would sail under.”

A true taste of Bermuda – the Dark ‘n Stormy ready-to-drink can is made using Goslings Black Seal Rum and Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer with no mixing and no ice required.

Price £2.20 for a can/ 3 for £5

Available at Waitrose.com

Gin Baubles – £35.00

The perfect gift for: The Christmas tree decorator

We love these. They look great, are a fun idea and the gin is superb. A crowd pleaser and the perfect ornament for your Christmas tree. Pickering’s Gin Baubles, filled with Edinburgh’s Nine Botanical Gin, are a fun take on the classic decoration. If the temptation is too much, the best thing about these baubles is that they’re refillable, no-one will ever have to know!

From www.laithwaiteswine.com

Mumm Brut Rosé Champagne The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

It can be hard to buy mum the best gift for mother’s day but it is nigh on impossible to go wrong with champagne, and even more so with Mumm’s Brut Rosé Champagne. I have often said the colour of a rosé is a good indicator of how good it is and this is a gorgeous, fresh, light rose. Not too red, but not too pale either. It is luxurious, fresh, decadent and of the highest quality. I am a huge fan of rosé champagne and this one has beautiful notes of red berries. Perfect.

Mumm Rosé offers finesse in both taste and design. A beautifully drawn rose – designed by the great Franco-Japanese artist and friend of the House, Léonard Foujita – adorns the bottle. Within, notes of red berries expand into delicate scents of caramelised vanilla. The result is a luscious champagne dominated by Pinot Noir and created by Maison Mumm, a Champagne House whose founding mantra of providing “Only the best” continues today.

Maison Mumm, established in 1827, is the official champagne for celebration, its iconic red sash symbol celebrates an ancient French distinction for bravery – the Legion d’Honeur.

This is Mumm’s first ever Rosé champagne, offering an iconic rose watercolour design and dynamic freshness to charm mothers of all ages..

Available online and inshore at Waitrose.com for £29.99

ManCave Natural Grooming – Ideal Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Margaret Graham

Here at Frost, the team really like ManCave, the supreme-performance, natural men’s grooming range with a premium fragrance. The four sets are: Supreme Skincare Set – RRP £12.99, Supreme Shavecare Set – RRP £15.99, The Wash Bag Set – RRP £22.9 and The Survival Set – RRP £29.99

These gift sets are launched on boots.com (now with click and collect) perfect for Christmas gifting.

The Wash Bag Set – RRP £22.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Wash-Bag-Set_1765219/

For men on the go, this set includes a ManCave flannel.

Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers (rrp £9.50) Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rrp £5.95)FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rrp £6.99)

Supreme Skincare Set – RRP £12.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Supreme-Skincare-Set_1765215/

Good skin starts here – this simple two-step grooming regime has all you need. Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural hydrating facial moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers to create a soothing, easily absorbed formula. (rrp £9.50) Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rrp £5.95)

Supreme Shavecare Set – RRP £15.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Supreme-Shavecare-Set_1765217/

Get the best out of your shave with this Supreme Shavecare Set. Natural ShaveGel featuring a built-in Pre- Shave performance with Meadowfoam Seed & Tea Tree oil for a premium shaving experience (rrp £5.99)

FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rrp £6.99) Post ShaveBalm with Aloe Vera to soothe, plus Vitamin E and Copper PCA to repair skin after shaving. (rrp £6.50)

The Survival Set – RRP £29.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Survival-Kit_1765221/

For every situation, this Survival Set has got you covered. Lemon & Oak Shower Gel combines Lemon oil, Vetiver and Bergamot to uplift and stimulate for an aromatherapeutic showering experience. (rep £3.99) Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural hydrating facial moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers to create a soothing, easily absorbed formula. (rrp £9.50)

Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rep £5.95) FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rep £6.99) Natural ShaveGel featuring a unique built-in Pre-Shave performance with Meadowfoam Seed & Tea Tree oil for a premium shaving experience (rrp £5.99) Post ShaveBalm soothes with Aloe Vera, plus Vitamin E and Copper PCA to repair skin after shaving. (rrp £6.50)

www.mancaveinc.co.uk

Twitter – @ManCave Instagram – @ManCaveInc

Top 3 Gadgets For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Frostie

For the adventurer…Griffin Survivor iPhone Cases

Griffin Technology Survivor Summit and Survivor Journey. Designed and tested to meet military standards, both Summit and Journey offer ‘ready for anything’ protection for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Key features:

Survives 10-foot (3-metre) drops onto concrete
Sealed, weather-proof design to withstand rain, dirt, dust, mud, snow and splash damage
Impact Dispersion System makes Summit rugged enough to withstand extreme drops, yet slim enough to easily slide into pockets
New system suspends and cushions the phone within the rigid case and absorbs impact forces to prevent drop damage
Screen shield which slides on to keep the phone’s touchscreen, home button and Touch ID safe from damage and dirt
Rotating holster-style clip that keeps the phone safe and secure and functions as a stand.
Survivor Summit is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Colours: Black/Blue, Black/Clear, Black, and Pink/Grey
Price: £34.99-£44.99.

Griffin Survivor Summit Case for iPhone 6/6S is available here.

Survivor Journey’s patent pending, ultra-thin, ultra-tough, design offers drop protection with style for city slickers.

Key features:

Built to withstand 6.6 foot (2-metre) drops onto concrete
One piece, snap-on shell design
Features Griffin’s Impact Dispersion System that deflects and absorbs impacts wherever it is
Multiple layers for one tough case which cushions and cradles the phone inside a rigid, shatterproof shell
Outer layer that’s easy to grip and slides effortlessly into pockets.
Survivor Journey is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Colours: Black/Blue, Black/White, Black/Gray, and Pink/Gray
Price: £24.99-£34.99.

These are brilliant iPhone cases which keep iPhones safe. A perfect gift for any adventurer. They just work.

Griffin Survivor Journey Case for iPhone 6/6S -is available here.

For the cyclist…Mio Cyclo 200 – £149.99

Easy and user friendly navigation – large control buttons and simple menu structure
OpenStreetMaps pre-installed – ready to go right out of the box
Surprise Me™ feature – just choose time or distance and the Mio Cyclo™ will offer three surprise routes to choose from
Turn-by-turn instructions – clear guidance with a sound alert to indicate every instruction
Where am I – displays the user’s exact location. In case of emergency, this function shows current address, along with longitude and latitude
Desktop application – one tool to easily manage the device, download new routes and share experiences
Long-life rechargeable batteries – up to 10 hours performance
Water resistant (IPX5) – find your way in every weather

This is an amazing gadget for any cyclists. We tested it and it really works. Never get lost cycling again. A perfect gift for any cyclists in your life. It will keep them safe and happy.

MIO Cyclo 200 GPS is available here.

For the driver…Mio MiVue 618

MiVue 618 – £99,99

Extreme HD recording – 2304 x 1296 at 30 fps – with the latest H.264 technology for high quality videos at a smaller file size
Safety camera warnings – free safety camera data with monthly updates for the lifetime of your device
GPS tracking – automatically records your driving information, including speed, altitude, longitude, latitude and heading
Wide viewing angle – 140° wide-angle lens
F1.8 lens – this results in brighter and clearer videos, even in low light conditions
3-Axis G-Sensor – records direction and force, including impact, turns and acceleration
Rotating mount design – mount is easily rotated to any desired angle
Parking mode – motion detection activates and records from a parked car with no driver present.

A really great gift for motorists. The HD recording is really high quality, it keeps you safer, has GPS tracking and even has a parking mode. A truly awesome gift. Perfect for Christmas.

Mio MiVue 618 is available here.

Fantastic Christmas Ideas By Margaret Graham

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Margaret Graham

It will soon be time for putting up the tree. For a while all looks great, and then the needles begin to fall – but not any more, so what’s the answer?

Frost loves the new Lechuza self-watering planters are the perfect answer, with easy instructions. It leaves extra space for presents under the tree. A tree which still still looks luxuriant even when twelth night arrives, and it all comes to an end.

And the self-watering planters are not just for the tree, but they are easy to use for any plants, indoor and outdoor.

The Lechuza planters can be bought from http://bit.ly/_Lechuza

And for putting under the tree? What about the:

Brand new Lightweight Panasonic IPL

We at Frost like this. It’s for the busy (you can say that again,) people and is Panasonic’s new ES – Panasonic IPL Hair Removal System.

It works well for those with hectic schedules, quick, easy and thorough, and will be great for getting ready for beach holidays.

What’s more, it’s pain-free, which is always a plus and has long lasting results.

There are five intensity settings for different hair types. Someone will be really pleased with this.

www.boots.com

Christmas Gift List For Baby

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Frostie

Not much is more adorable than a baby. Okay, they can’t talk properly, or do much of anything, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get a cute present. It may be more for mummy and daddy, but here are some great ideas.

Reindeer Hooded Towel From www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

An adorable towel, ideal for post-bath cuddles this Christmas. A supersoft Christmas hooded towel with fun antlers and a reindeer face, perfect for wrapping up after a bath. 100% Cotton, £14.00. We absolutely love this. It feels super soft and is so cute. Top marks.

Illustries Baby Books

We absolutely adore these baby books from Illustries are an innovative company that creates a unique collection of luxury and bespoke coffee table books and artwork to capture every important detail of milestone life moments through interviews, photography, story-telling and design-led creativity. Reflecting the Illustries’ ethos of designing and delivering beautifully collated individualised keepsakes with a style-savvy twist, the ‘Hey Baby!’ journals offer a contemporary take on traditional baby books to capture the early years of parenthood. In addition and destined to become a stylish must-have accessory for proud parents and grandparents alike, the soon to be launched ‘Hey Baby Brag Book’ is equally as charming and cute as its baby journal sibling.

Small enough to fit snugly into a handbag, man-bag or pocket, the brag book is a cute and convenient baby album to share baby snaps on the go. Designed in the iconic Illustries contemporary style and matching it’s bigger brothers and sisters, the Baby Books, the perfectly petite albums hold up to seven classic 4×6” photographs (or additional smaller photos) alongside beautifully-designed pages dedicated to the all-important little person details, including birthdate. The Baby Brag Book is available as a portrait, hardcover album with accordion-style pages printed on heavy matt uncoated paper and finished with an elegant ribbon tie. In a choice of two on-trend colours; coral pink for girls and duck-egg blue for boys.The Baby Book by Illustries is available here.and Mini Baby Photo Album and Brag Book.

Little Butterfly Dewdrops at Dawn Body Lotion.

This body lotion for baby smells amazing and is 100% certified organic ingredients. Suitable for newborns and those with sensitive and eczema prone skin. With cucumber seed oil, cocoa butter and oat kernel extract, it is hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested. Free of mineral oil, paraffin, paragons, silicones, SLS, DEA, TEA, PEGs or artificial fragrance. Great for baby and for mum to borrow. From notonthehighstreet.com

Reindeer Onesie From www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

This is so cute and adorable we can barely take it. A great alternative to a dressing gown, this adorable reindeer onesie has a fleecy outer and is lined in soft cotton jersey. Sizes up to and including 18-24 months have popper leg opening for easy nappy changing. Sizes over 18-24 months have zip opening. It is machine washable and is super cosy. http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+reindeer-onesie-in-pyjamas-robes-and-slippers+d2626

Blade & Rose Leggings.

We love these Blade & Rose Robot leggings.So cute. Britain’s iconic children’s clothing brand, Blade & Rose has a new Autumn/Winter collection of adorable trendsetting leggings and accessories for babies and toddlers. Made from top quality fabric that is durable, these precious leggings are perfect for mini fashionistas whilst kind to their delicate skin. All leggings can be paired with matching socks, bibs and hats. Available in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, RRP £10.00 http://www.bladeandrose.co.uk/ and here.

Comotomo Baby Bottle

This is hugely popular with our babies and mums. It makes a great gift. The award winning and revolutionary Comotomo baby bottle is the ultimate practical gift for new parents this Christmas. Specifically designed to provide the closest thing to breastfeeding in a bottle, the unique design features two essential antic-colic vents. The ‘mummy inspired and baby approved’ Comotomo bottle range is dishwasher, microwave, boiling water and steriliser safe making it easy use. Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle is available here.

Wishbone Baby Thermometer

Smart and easy-to-use, this is a brilliant little gadget. The brand new Wishbone Baby Thermometer makes a great gift stocking filler for new parents. It is the first non-contact thermometer that works with smart phones;. Wishbone Baby Thermometer’s has a unique Y-shape which provides the perfect angle for digital temperature reading, and it’s compact design is the ideal size for travelling or keeping on you at all times. It’s the only smart thermometer that is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. RRP £34.99 available on Mothercare.co.uk

Babybjorn Baby Carrier WE

A great gift for any parent, giving them freedom to carry baby around without hassle. No new parent’s kit is complete without a BabyBjörn Baby Carrier We, and this new baby carrier it is perfect ‘treat gift’ for a new mum or dad this Christmas.The BabyBjörn Baby Carrier We is one of a “new generation of baby carriers” and is suitable from birth all the way to three years old; carry your baby on your front close to your heart, and when they are one year old you can carry them on your back , turning the carrier with one simple movement. BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier WE is available here.

Reindeer Mittens From Jojo Maman Bébé

These reindeer mittens are just adorable. Perfect for the festive season. Machine washable with a flexible fit, there is also a matching hat. From jojomamanbebe.co.uk

Comotomo Teether

This teether was a huge hit with Frostie babies. Easy for them to hold and chew on. It has a smart, unique design that babies love. Mimics baby fingers perfectly, and we know how babies love to chew on fingers. Just long enough to reach the back molars, but short enough to prevent choking. They are easy to grab and hold. Made them with a medical grade silicone and heat resistant, so when it comes to cleaning time, just sterilising them in boiling water and you’re good to go!

Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether is available here.

Christmas Gift List For Mum

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Frostie

Mums are amazing and deserve to be shown how much they are loved. With that in mind, here are a few top picks.

Totes Toasties Faux Fur Mule.

We love these slippers. Comfortable, super warm and fun.

Braun Face Cleansing Brush + Mini Epilator Beauty Edition.

This cleansing brush and epilator in one is innovative and brilliant, it really cleans skin, gets rid of hair and leaves your face brighter and smoother. This is a brilliant beauty product. We were very impressed.

Introducing the world’s first facial epilator and cleansing brush. Braun Face combines two facial treatments into one device: precise epilation of the finest hairs and gentle deep-pore cleansing. The facial epilator features a slim head with 10 micro-openings to capture even the finest hairs. The facial cleanser cleanses pore-deep to remove make-up and impurities up to 6X better than manual cleansing. Show the world the skin that you were meant to have with the Braun Face epilator and facial cleansing brush.

Braun Face Facial Epilator and Facial Cleansing Brush is available here.

Label.m Giles Moisturising Treatment Duo.

A great Shampoo and Conditioner gift set with a gothic design from Giles Deacon. Funky.

Includes treatment shampoo and moisturising conditioner.

Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Brut.

There is a popular meme that says mummy drinks because you are bad, but sometimes it is because you give her a bottle of fizz and your presence is call for celebration, right? This cava from Codorníu is top notch. Trust us, we know our stuff.

Add some sparkle to your celebrations this Christmas with Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Brut.

Beautifully bottled, indulgently rich and tantalizingly fruity, this cava is as perfect on a wish list as it is served with Christmas dinner, alongside Boxing Day nibbles or to drink at a festive party with friends.

Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Brut is available at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose RRP £12.99. sainsburys.co.uk waitrose.co.uk

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