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Perfect Summer Gift Ideas

August 14, 2024 /

Summer is a time when our thoughts turn to holidays, but that doesn’t mean we can turn our minds off to gift ideas. As a June birthday myself, I can say that Summer still means birthdays, and therefore this post is dedicated to gift ideas to all the kids who were the babies of your school year group, those born in July and August.

As ever, I will try to add to the post as I see new things, so bookmark this for a later date and come and check in.

A Perfect Holiday Towel From Max Spielmann

Personalised gifts are always thoughtful, fun and much appreciated, and if you also pick one that is also practical, then you are definitely onto a winner. Max Spielmann is always a brilliant place to look for gift ideas, and for those with a Summer birthday who also have a holiday planned, then a personalised beach towel is a great idea that will definitely win approval.

The towels can be printed with images straight from your phone, and you can also add text. They are beautifully soft, a really great quality, non shedding towel, and are totally machine washable. You can choose a favourite photograph, something that really means something to the recipient, and create the ultimate Summer gift idea.

I chose an image from a special game for my team WBA to gift to my son.

Find out more here.

A Pamper Hamper From 7th Heaven

Facemasks are an affordable beauty treat that really appeal to everyone who likes to occasionally pamper themselves. 7th Heaven are Queen when it comes to the biggest and best range of face masks, and their Pamper Hamper Skincare Set (RRP: £9.99) is just a perfect gift, whether you are looking for mom wanting some ‘me time’, or a teenager just starting to get into ‘products’.

This hamper includes some of the brands most popular mud and easy peel-off masks to provide your skin with endless pampering. Grey felt cube and a soft blush body puff is also included. The products are also Vegan and have been  approved by the Vegetarian Society and are not tested on animals, making them a considered purchase too.

A bird Feeder From Green Feathers

Gardens are always a place to treasure in Summer, and if you are looking for a gift for someone who is most definitely green fingered, then you should take a look at the beautiful range of bird feeders and bird boxes from the brand Green Feathers. Green Fingers specialises in bird box cameras for those who love to study wildlife. They say:-

When it comes to watching wildlife, we’re no birdbrains. As the UK’s leading supplier of bird box cameras and wildlife cameras, we’ve spent well over a decade designing and building ways for you to discover which creatures call your garden ‘chirp’, ‘squeak’ or ‘snuffle’ (translation: home).

Their bird houses are absolutely beautiful, really well made, something that will grace your garden and most definitely make it a better place. My key pick is the Charcoal Roof Bird Table with Mounting Stake, this has been handcrafted using pine wood, and has a great feeding tray and a charcoal roof. It looks super attractive and provides a great feeding station for your feathered friends.

Shine Your Light Journal by Claire Renée Thomas, founder of Reaching My Best 

For those who love to feel organised, who love to chronicle their thoughts, feelings and actions, a journal is a brilliant gift idea, and the Shine Your Light Journal by by Claire Renée Thomas, founder of Reaching My Best is just beautiful. It has a linen hardback cover and gold edging, with enough pages for over a year of journaling, with each A6 page allocated to a day.

The Shine Your Light Journal tracks six categories: What you have been up to (doing), how much you have been listening to yourself (being), your menstrual cycle, the lunar cycle, sleep and what you eat.  It is a brilliant way to track changes to yourself and your body, and to clear your mind by getting everything done on paper, something tangible to track and look back on.

Retailing at £22.99, the journal is available to buy directly at Reaching My Best

 

Benecos Limited Edition Summer Shower Symphony

One of the great things about Summer are the limited edition beauty buys that are introduced especially for holiday season. One of the nicest this year is from Benecos who have introduced a Limited Edition Summer Shower Symphony gift set.  This may well be the perfect gift for  your summer, as it is combines 5 limited edition summer shower gels in travel size (50 ml) with fragrances that have been inspired by summer cocktails.

These are:-

restoring skin cleanser features our 8 organic and natural main ingredients which smell like your favourite cocktails and summer favourites.

Click here for further information.

Riviera Flutes Set of 4 From Prezzybox

If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves summer entertaining, then the Riviera Flutes from Prezzybox could be the perfect gift. These are glasses that are meant to be used for al fresco entertaining, coming in a tough plastic that can be matched to a wide range of dining products, which are just perfect, whether you are enjoying a glass of fizz at a garden barbecue, or using on a picnic.

The flutes, which have been crafted by Summerhouse by Navigate, come in a vibrant multicoloured designs, and are just a fun gift for anyone who loves eye catching gifts that are practical too.

Click here for full product details.

Neon Hair Dryer & Straightener Gift Set From Carmen

A beauty gift is usually a winner, and this neon hair dryer and straightener gift set from hair specialists Carmen is also a brilliant bargain. It consists of a a pretty silver and neon pink professional 1800W Hairdryer with high-power airflow to create volume and texture, and a Keratin-infused straightening tool to prevent your hair from heat damage, and too give you a smooth frizz-free finish.

This set is the one you need for perfect summer hair, particularly if you are travelling to a place for a holiday where humidity can play havoc with your locks. The fact that the set also comes with a three year warranty is a great selling point.

Foundry 39cm Cast Iron Roaster From Barbary & Oak

If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves cooking, then a really great quality, attractive piece of cookware is a great idea. Barbary & Oak create just that, beautiful quality cookware that would grace any kitchen, and is obviously a practical and usable gift too.

The Foundry 39cm Cast Iron Roaster is just gorgeous. It has been built to last, in cast iron, and is robust, durable and has an enamel interior. As cast Iron retains the heat, it keeps your food warmer for longer making it perfect for special family Sunday roasts. It is also non stick, making it easy to clean, and ensuring it will look great for a good many years.

Competition Time

I have a Pamper Hamper Skincare Set (RRP: £9.99) from 7th Heaven to give away.  (see above for details).

UK entries only. 1 winner chosen at random.
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