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Christmas must have wrapping
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items All things Christmas, sensory seasonal helpers for little ones and non glitter decorations for us who are allergic.
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Sensory Christmas must haves
Wrapping made easy
NON-Glitter options for your tree
All things Christmas
Sensory Christmas must haves
These can really help your child or yourself if your house is busy over the holidays, these can be very calming and act like a safe space if this just gets over whelming
Amazon.co.uk: Sensory Blanket
Now at busy times this is something i absolutely need to get, if you have a child who struggles and needs a calm distraction from being out of routine then this will help.
Bubble Wall
This is a great idea if you have a few children at Christmas that need a focus or a child that feels over whelmed, this can be a great distraction.
Amazon.co.uk: Sensory Box
I used this with my child as she struggled with the changes at Christmas and felt out of control, So she had this to use and play with, also was good as some are different textures.
Felt Christmas Tree
So when my daughter was little we used soft decorations on the bottom of our tree so she could still touch and play with the tree without it being dangerous.
Soft Christmas Decor
These sets are brilliant for getting in the Christmas spirit.
All LEGO Sets | Official LEGO® Shop GB
If you have a child who struggles with their emotions in a fight or flight level a punch bag can be a brilliant release of those feelings.
RDX: KIDS PUNCH BAG
Great to have more knowledge
All Things Sensory
So the Works normally have a deal of 10 books for £10 or something so Christmas is the perfect time to stock up.
Cosy Christmas Books
I love these musical Christmas toys, Great for getting kids into the Christmas spirit.
Musical Christmas Toys
Great fun for all ages, keeps those fingers busy, while also helping to calm and regulate any feeling.
YouJabz Pop Fast Push Flashing Game Toy
Wrapping made easy
Who else cannot be doing with wrapping gifts, I don't have the time to be doing it and to be honest it just ends up in the bin so why not use bags already made and done.
Wrapping Bag - Etsy UK
Who is like me and when they do decide to wrap, well it goes horribly wrong because I can never cut in a straight line, rolling it out, this gets rid of that issue straight away, it is so easy to use.
Wrapping Paper Cutter
More gift bags, love these, I always reuse my gift bags either for re-gifting or for craft projects.
Wrapping Paper And Gift Bags
So I have these all year round, great for food, sweets, homemade crafts, teacher Christmas gifts.
Christmas Cellophane Bags
Who doesn't love a bow on a present, these are great for an added extra, also so fun to use after for crafts.
Christmas Wrapping Paper & Bags - Bows & Ribbons
I do a hamper for the in-laws every year and these boxes are brilliant if you want to do a theme gift, so night in a gift box for the bestie, or dads cave box, grandads garden box. You can add as much or as little as you like and make it really perso...
Christmas Gift Box - 60+ Gift Ideas for 2025
Why not get something you can re-use every year, these are beautiful designs and can be personalised to your taste.
Christmas Sack
Walmart has done some really nice designs for all tastes, they look brilliant.
Christmas Wrapping Paper
Marks and Spencer has always been my go to for gift ideas, never fails to amaze.
Christmas Gifts | Xmas Presents at M&S
NON-Glitter options for your tree
Who else is allergic to glitter, So not sparkles for me and my house, these are a great alternative and i've never missed cleaning up after glitter.
Holiday Décor
M&S always does a non-glitter range and it is beautiful, and most of the items can be left out all year if you want.
Christmas Decorations at M&S
No glitter on the tree topper has always been so hard to find, but i have found some and wanted to share.
Tree Topper No Glitter
I had to share these, some do have glitter but these all look beautiful.
Festive Christmas Decorations: Wreaths, Ornaments & More
I love tablecloths, and these just looked fantastic.
Christmas Tablecloths
I really enjoy having this tradition with my daughter, we always hand make the decorations for her room every year, also there easy to do so even if i need to leave for a while she is more than able to do it on her own.
Paper Christmas Decorations
I love making my own decorations at Christmas with my daughter, these are all great and easy to do.
Make Your Own Decorations
So if your like me and cannot bake for anything, then these kits are brilliant, i get them every year and i would not do it any other way, my daughter can be so much more hands on than if we did it ourselves, as patience is not her thing to wait for ...
Gingerbread House Kit in Christmas Treat Decorating(100)
easy, hassle free craft for Christmas, and if your child has their own tree at least these are easy to clean up and easy to fix if it gets broken.
Paper Chains
All things Christmas
Now these trees look great if you cannot get a real one. Also just a note, if you have pets do NOT get the ones with fake white snow as they can poison your animals.
Christmas Trees - Walmart.com
John Lewis have a brilliant selection of pre-made Christmas crackers.
Luxury Christmas Crackers
Now i have to say i love these, you can make them as personal as you like, none of this bottle opener, mini ruler, keychain. you can add something for every age group and it can work out cheaper than buying the pre-made ones.
Make Your Own Crackers
Now if you know the colours you want then this is the bundle for you, great colours, lots of different shapes and sizes, if i didn't have a dog that would eat mine, this would already be in my house.
6ft Christmas Tree Decoration Sets
I have to say, i love a snow globe and have made it a tradition to buy one for my daughter every Christmas, there are so many to choose from all different sizes, themes, they just add a little bit of Christmas magic to every room.
Christmas Moments Musical Snow Globes
These are some more snow globes which i would love to own myself, they are delicate,orate and just beautiful.
Christmas Snow Globes
Who doesn't love a good mantel decoration over the holidays, from icicles, to falling snow, to holly and ivy with lights.
Amazon.co.uk: Mantel Decorations
The kitchen at Christmas can be one of the main rooms nearly everyone lives in a Christmas so why not make it part of the magic, just be careful as open flames and decorations to not go together, believe me
Christmas Kitchen Decorations
So i have to say, Marks and Spencer absolutely know how to dress a table. these ideas are beautiful and would compliment any dining room big or small.
Three Ideas for Festive Tables for Christmas 2025
Well if you want to give the kids something to do while the grown ups are getting everything ready, why not get them these place mats, hassle free, easy to clean and you could make it into a competition with the best place mat gets a prize.
Kids Christmas Placemat
So everyone has that one person who you struggle to but for, from the school teacher, to the grandparent that all ready as everything. These ready made gifts, will show you care but also most are edible so if they already have one well they can just ...
Christmas Gifts
Everyone needs Christmas socks at any age, I don't think i have been one Christmas without socks in my stocking or Christmas eve box.
Christmas Socks | Happy Socks UK