As soon as Halloween was over, the spooky characters went from the windows and it was time to start planning for the festive season. I really do love Christmas! I feel like a grown up kid. I mean sure, nowadays I’m less excited about receiving presents than I am about giving them and I’m mainly focused on heading to Christmas markets, sipping on mulled wine and seeing my family, but what’s not to love?
Below are the best gifts you should consider for a loved one for 2026, from gadgets to tasty goodies.
Ecovacs WINBOT W2 Pro Omni
I hate cleaning the windows. It’s a job I’m forever putting off and remember just as someone is about to come round. That’s why I think the ECOVACS WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI would make a brilliant Christmas gift, particularly for someone who loves their gadgets or enjoys making household chores a little easier.
We recently bought a robot vacuum/mop and loved it, so this is the next gadget on the list. The robotic window cleaner attaches itself to the glass using suction and automatically works its way around the window, cleaning as it goes. It uses WIN-SLAM 4.0 technology to plan its cleaning route, while the TruEdge 2.0 system features four brushes designed to reach right up to the edges of the glass, helping to remove built-up dirt, dust and rain marks.
The built-in battery provides up to 110 minutes of cleaning on a single charge, while you can also control the robot remotely through the app. There is a 12-stage protection system, with sensors to detect edges, automatic suction adjustments and anti-drop protection.
Helly Hansen Men’s Coastal 3.0 Parka
Available in four different colours, I would pick green (as pictured), but you can opt for pebble, red or navy blue, all of which look nice.
Helly Hansen jackets are always the highest quality, meaning they’ll stand the test of time and they have so many added features and tricks, from the insulation technology to keep you warm to the adjustable cuffs.
I personally love the faux fur, but if they decide over time they don’t fancy it, well it’s completely detachable, meaning you can change the look of the parka over time. It’s made from recycled materials and is surprisingly lightweight considering how warm it keeps you.
Edifier W320TN Wireless Earbuds
The Edifier W320TN earbuds are a great option for young and old, anyone who listens to music, podcasts or audiobooks will benefit from this as a gadget gift.
The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts depending on the surrounding noise levels, which I think is really cool. They also have an open-fit design, meaning they sit comfortably in your ears without the pressure of traditional silicone ear tips.
For sound quality, the earbuds feature 13mm dynamic drivers, LDAC audio technology and Hi-Res Wireless certification, supporting high-resolution audio at up to 96kHz/24bit with compatible devices. They’re also designed for phone calls, with built-in microphones and AI noise reduction technology that helps separate your voice from background noise.
Personalised Christmas Gifts
Over the years, I’ve used VistaPrint to buy Raquel a personalised annual calendar (filled with pictures of dogs), to buy my dad a mug with pictures of his nieces and to personalise pillow cases for a Halloween party we ran.
The personalised Christmas selection is incredible to look through, but the one that jumps out the most to me are the baubles, which you can hang up on the tree each year. You can pick two sides, so either way it’s facing it will show a pic of someone you know.
This gift works even better if you’re visiting someone earlier in December and handing over gifts, as it’s something they can open early and put on the tree through the month. Plus it’s one they’ll get out and use every festive season from then on!
Bubba’s Pancakes & Bacon Whiskey
Oh yes, you heard that right, this whiskey really does taste of pancakes and bacon, a truly unique flavour and one-of-a-kind. This can be a fun gift for any whiskey fans who have worked their way through the usual options and you want to catch them out with one they’ve never tried before.
This can be sipped neat, on the rocks, or you could alternatively cook them up some pancakes and bacon, make it into a true American breakfast. You have the sweet notes in the whiskey of the maple covered pancakes, matched with the smoky flavouring you get with a good rasher of bacon.
Cotswolds Dry Gin
I love a good gin, so the hardest part about buying this as a gift is giving it away! If you’re giving it to someone you live with, you could always make them up some cocktails at Christmas, such as a bramble or a French 75, both of which taste amazing.
The Cotswolds Dry Gin uses nine different botanicals, including lavender which is locally sourced, as well as freshly peeled pink grapefruit and lime zest.
If they love a G&T, you could order some tonic water along with this so they’re ready to go the moment they open up their present!
MOTH Cocktail Crackers
What a genius idea! Forget traditional crackers with repetitive jokes and toys you’ll lose or break within 5 minutes. This is the kind of cracker I want to pull while with friends or family.
Each pack contains 6 cocktail crackers, including espresso martini, margarita, mango margarita, strawberry daiquiri, negroni and mojito. Personally, I’m all about the espresso martini and the mango margarita!
HollyBerry Hyaluronic Acid Serum
I’ve not seen too many serums come in a 500ml bottle, so this should last considerably longer than the serum you might currently be using.
The formula contains 1% high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which helps the skin retain moisture, improving hydration and leaving it feeling smoother and plumper. It’s designed to help soften the appearance of fine lines and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
There are no added fragrances, alcohol or parabens, while the product is also cruelty-free. They stick to three core ingredients, being water, sodium and hyaluronate with phenoxyethanol acting as a preservative.
Norse Organics Acne-Prone Day Balm
This 30ml facial balm is ideal for anyone who is suffering with acne-prone skin, to provide daily moisturisation with a mix of botanical oils and extracts.
Many people with acne are nervous about applying creams and balms, but oily skin can still become dehydrated and it’s still very important to protect the skin barrier and hydrate the skin.
I like the presence of squalane, which helps to make the skin feel softer, while you’ll also find rosehip, sea buckthorn and thistle oil in the formula.
Froya Organics Anti-Age Day Balm
50% of the gifts I get for Raquel at Christmas are anti-ageing skincare, while I ask for a fair few myself. This is why I’m always eager to read the formula on these products to see what’s included.
Froya have added pomegranate which contains polyphenols with antioxidant properties and rosehip which has linoleic acid, protecting the skin’s barrier. Then there is sea buckthorn, which has vitamin E, carotenoids and omega 7, to help nourish the skin and reduce moisture loss.
The presence of rose de mai offers a nice scent but it’s really here as it has antioxidant properties to fight free radicals, while there is also rosemary and nettle which have antimicrobial properties. These all combine to provide a highly effective anti-ageing balm.
Divine Hot Chocolate Bundle
Not sure which one to pick, well go for the bundle and you get all three! This includes the classic luxury hot chocolate, as well as salted caramel and hazelnut praline. I literally couldn’t think of two better flavours than salted caramel and hazelnut, so this is the kind of drink me and Raquel would drink throughout the Christmas time.
You can top it off by making that special someone a glass on Christmas Day, especially if they’re feeling a little rough from the night before and craving something sweet.
Exploding Kittens
My sister bought this and has gone on about it for months. We love a game we can play after a few drinks, but even better if it can work with just two people, as sometimes me and the wife fancy a game on a Friday night with a glass of wine.
This is a truly bizarre twist on Russian Roulette, but with exploding kittens (no cats were harmed in the process). The games tend to last around 15-20 minutes, ideal for the evening of Christmas day!
Winter Snow Flowers from 123-Flowers
This is a go-to with my mum, she loves flowers, so every birthday and Mother’s Day I always order her some, but I’ve been guilty in the past of not thinking of this at Christmas time. But 123 Flowers has a huge Christmas selection, with bouquets at all different price ranges to suit your budget.
As can be seen in the photo, this is the Winter Snow, which has chrysanthemums, carnations and then some foliage with cinnamon and pine cones.
These can be delivered to your loved ones for free in the UK, while you can upgrade to a medium for £3 or a large for £7.
Original Source Cool Down Gift Set
Whenever I visit my mum in Bath, she always has the zingy lime original source shower gel in the bathroom and it smells amazing. In fact, my sister’s husband often asks for it for Christmas! So we’re a family of advocates.
This gift set comes with 2 shower gels, being the zingy lime and zesty lemon, along with a stainless steel water bottle with a nice yellow lemon design.
Baked By Steph Macarons
I seriously love macarons! I actually receive them every year from my wife Raquel. In fact, the first time she ordered them for me, she didn’t realise they go in the fridge and left them wrapped under the tree for weeks…Yep. But a funny story now!
If you know someone that loves macarons, cookies or a cake, then this is the perfect sweet gift, baked up and delivered to their door!
Tolpa Rosacal Strengthening Soothing Cream
For those that suffer with redness (my wife suffers with rosacea, so this one is close to home), finding something that eases the acne-like bumps and redness can be difficult. This product includes peat extract, with antioxidants, glycerin which can draw the water into the outer skin, pumpkin seed extract which contains fatty acids and arnica which helps with swelling and inflammation, amongst a long list of other botanicals.
It also has SPF10, ideal for when outside, summer or winter, as we become increasingly aware of the damage the sun causes.
