I am awful at buying christmas presents. I just really struggle for inspiration then end up buying useless tat at the last minute.
This is not helped by the fact that my family are lucky enough to have everything they need and most of the things they want (within reason).
I can't be the only one on here with this affliction.
I also don't mind spending the cash so long as it's spent on stuff which is genuinely useful and won't just be shoved in a cupboard.
In the interests of avoiding the usual panicked cash-down-the-toilet-athon I am aiming to be prepared this year.
Lets help each other out.
Suggest the best christmas presents you have either given, seen given, or recieved, to provide some inspiration to others. Nothing too specific to a particular interest - ideas which are quite general in their appeal but not boring or too obvious like the usual chocolates etc.
Here are my punts:
* Woolpower thermal longs / jersey: http://www.woolpower.se/uk/asp/info_uk.asp got bought these last year by my missus. They are fantastic - very versatile for winter, camping etc. and very easy to care for (don't need special care like many other wool products).
* Get a calendar printed at an online print shop (e.g. bonusprint) with pictures of your kids on - good for grandparents. These get requested each year now.
* Hate to say it, but Ugg boots went down very well with the missus (I'm no fashionista so they might be terribly old hat this year though!)
Er, that's about it for me unfortunately!
seriously
