Christmas Present Ideas | Blogmas Day 3

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Hey Guys x

The title of this post is pretty vague, but I just wanted to talk through a few general Christmas present ideas. I won't be too specific, because you know what's best to get your friends and family.

Anyway, here are some of my ideas!

Go Sentimental
I love both getting and receiving sentimental gifts. I think it really shows that someone cares, and it can be a great way to tell someone how much you value having them in your life, especially if the present is something that is only significant to the two of you!

Movies
You already know how much I love movies, but I still think they're such a good present idea. They're not expensive, and I think it's really nice when someone says, 'I thought you might like this' - if you like the movie that they give you, then great! If you don't, then at least you've seen a movie that you can not cross off your list and tell other people not to see it!
I know with Netflix these days, buying someone a physical movie might seem pointless, but I'd appreciate even a card with a few recommendations written in it. Honestly, that's a great present to me!

Gift Cards
If there's a shop that you know someone loves, you can't really go wrong with a gift card. For me, it would have to be amazon or Waterstones or something, because I could spend hundreds in those stores! But even if there's a clothes store or something that your friend or family member spends way too much money in, take some cash off their next shop with a gift card! This is also great for the people that are impossible to buy for!

Friendship bracelets (or other jewellery)
I know that these were really popular when we in primary school, but I love the idea of the half-hearts and other things where you keep half and give your best friend the other half. It really shows how much you love your friend and it's something cute that you can keep forever!

Blog Posts and YouTube Videos
As mainstream media would say, us bloggers and YouTubers are 'creators' - so why not create something for your friend or family member? Dedicating a blog post or YouTube video to them could be a really nice present that they can come back to again and again. You could private the video and give them the link so that they could be the only one to see it, or you could publish it publicly and let the world know how much you love this person!

These are a few of my ideas - let me know yours into he comments.

Thank you for reading!

It's 22 days until Christmas!

Come back tomorrow for Blogmas day 4

Comments

  1. Unknown3 December 2016 at 21:34

    These are all such lovely ideas. I love the idea of creating something for someone, such a s a youtube video!

    http://izzyk1998.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://izzykreviews.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. thedreamchaser4 December 2016 at 11:05

    Loved all of the ideas,especially the one with dedicating somebody a video or a post.Our loved ones need to feel special and this can be a great occasion to show them :) x

    http://thedreamchaser13.blogspot.ro

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  3. Anonymous5 December 2016 at 16:32

    Awh lovely! Dedicating a post to somebody sure would make them smile. :) I like to buy my friends quirky things but also a jokey present here and there.
    I hope you have an awesome day,
    Lauren xoxo

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    1. Lou5 December 2016 at 16:49

      Aw, I think that's a really nice idea! xx

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  4. HALE19 January 2017 at 21:55

    I always try and give sentimental hand made presents to my best friends for christmas so that they can look back on them forever!
    Aleeha xXx
    http://www.halesaaw.com/

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