Wednesday 19 December 2018

Christmas gift guide

GIFT GUIDE

Christmas is fast approaching – if you’re not frantically catching up on your to-do list, you’re probably a superhero. I’m sure even the most organised people get stressed during December! I’ve shared so many gift ideas for the kids over the past few weeks, but now it’s time to share some grown-up must-haves! Whether you’ve got a tech lover hanging around your gifting list or a hard-to-buy-for movie buff, you’ll find the perfect gift for them right here. Enjoy!

For the Tech Lover
The Logitech® K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth® keyboard brings the comfort and convenience of desktop typing to your computer, smartphone and table. Express yourself with a compact and lightweight keyboard. The K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard allows you to connect with up to three Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously and switch instantly between them, allowing you to type on the device of your choice anywhere around the home.



The Logitech® MX Master 2S updates the flagship mouse to bring multi-computer use to a bold new level. By harnessing the power of Logitech FLOW, you can control up to three computers and seamlessly move text, images and files between devices. Your hand and wrist is supported with an ergonomic design as you scroll through documents and Web pages faster and easier with a speed-adaptive scroll wheel in a handcrafted, sculpted shape. A quick, rechargeable battery gives you a day’s worth of work in just minutes and can hold a full charge for over two months. And thanks to high precision tracking, you can work virtually anywhere, even on glass.*




 EFM Aspen Case Armour for Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ / Note 9 / iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus / iPhone X / iPhone Xs / iPhone Xs Max / iPhone XR, RRP $49.95
Manufactured from high-grade, abrasion resistant TPU and fused with revolutionary impact absorption material D3O®, the Aspen Case Armour will keep your phone protected even in extreme conditions.


For the Shopaholic
Ecosilk bags can be used time and time again and one Ecosilk bag is estimated to eliminate up to a thousand plastic bags during its five-year lifespan.  The Ecosilk collection boasts five versatile styles – traditional shopping bag, shoulder, fruit & veg as well as a drawstring and mini bag.   All are made to a high standard from endlessly recyclable 100% nylon parachute silk, a hard wearing material providing a weight capacity of up to 14 kg for the shopping and shoulder bags.
Ecosilk Shopping Bags – rrp: $10.25* each / Packs of six:  $56.75*
(colours include: chocolate, burgundy, ruby, red, tangerine, gold, apple, aqua, emerald, peacock, olive, royal, navy, jade, black, purple, jacarandah, lilac, pink, gunmetal & plum)





For the Beauty Lover
TIS THE SEASON FOR FABULOUS HAIR: Christmas is right around the corner, which means the stress of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is approaching faster than many of us would like to admit. Thankfully, this year Schwarzkopf Professional has taken the stress out of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones – with their latest range of Christmas packs. Whether you’re shopping for your secret Santa, new boyfriend, favourite co-worker, super fussy best friend or mother in law, Schwarzkopf Professional has your shopping list sorted.

With the perfect trio of shampoo, conditioner, and treatment the BC Bonacure Christmas Packs come in five fabulous variants. The Color Freeze Rich and Color Freeze Silver trio packs, which are perfect for those wanting to maintain their colour over the festive season. For the recipient who may not be as invested in their hair care regime, the BC Peptide Repair Rescue Trio Pack is a godsend. With age rewinding properties the Q10+ Time Restore Trio Pack is a great way to spoil your mum or grandma this Christmas, while the Hyaluronic Moisture Kick Trio Pack will add a splash of moisture to even the driest of hair.
BC Bonacure Trio Packs RRP: $44.95





For the Movie Buff
Movie Magic – it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Take the guesswork out of Christmas shopping this year and give the gift that will be treasured by loved ones young and old – a Merry Movies Gift Card from Event Cinemas. There’s an option for every budget and any type of experience, with gift cards ranging from $25-$250, loaded with a value of your choice. Keep things festive and personalised with Christmas-themed gift cards, including “Treat Yo Elf,” and “Christmas Lights, Camera, Action.”
The collection of themed cards are available for purchase at all Event Cinemas locations and the Event Cinemas online

I’m giving away $50 EVENT cinema voucher. To be in with a chance of winning, tell me what your favourite Xmas movie is in the comments section below!



For the Explorer
Spread some old-fashioned joy with a traditional Christmas at Sovereign Hill.  ‘Tis the season to be merry as Victoria’s iconic tourist destination, Sovereign Hill, gets ready to celebrate the festive season, and if you’re searching for that unique Christmas gift reminiscent of the 1850s, then Sovereign Hill has the perfect gift to place under the Christmas tree for all members of your family.

Sovereign Hill souvenirs:

Snow Globe, $24.95: Unique to Sovereign Hill, these enchanting snow globes make for a magical Christmas gift. Choose from a Red Coat soldier, a horse or Victorian lady.

Sovereign Hill Candle, from $5: Enjoy the finest quality candle money can buy, hand-made at Sovereign Hill. Scents include frangipani, green apple, jasmine, lavender, musk, rose, sandalwood and vanilla. Candle pictured, $15.00

More HERE shopping.sovereignhill.com.au




For the True Aussie
What’s more Australian than a Vegemite or koala tea towel!  These luxury microfibre tea towels from Ke Design are perfect for drying and cleaning crockery, glassware, and cutlery. They also absorb seven times their weight in moisture. Presented in a beautiful matching box they are a perfect gift idea this Christmas.

For the Book Worm
Written by well-known Australian author Patrick Lindsay, these books are the perfect, meaningful (and thoughtful) gift for Christmas. Plus, at just $19.95, they’re the perfect stocking filler!

There are three books in the series, including:

Finding Beauty: In a world of fake news and depressing media stories, Finding Beauty gives us 170 ways to see beauty in our daily lives and prompts us to draw from it to look on the bright side by trusting in our humanity, sparking our imaginations and inspiring ourselves and those around us.

Make the Most of You: Often change doesn’t come from the big things in our lives, rather, it’s the small changes that can really transform our lives. Make the Most of You contains insights that can have surprising ripple effects in our lives.

High Hopes: Most of us race through life, unable to enjoy the present because we're weighed down by the past or worried about the future. High Hopes offers insights that will allow you to slow the daily rush and enjoy your life, moment by moment.

I hope this gift guide gave you some much-needed inspiration this festive season. Try not to get too hung up on the gifts you give, and simply think about what might bring your recipient true joy. Christmas is a time for giving and loving, so whatever presents you choose, don’t forget to enjoy the time with your loved ones, and make the most of being together.

Wishing you all a fantastic Christmas and a sparkling new year. Thank you so much for being here with me at Made For Madison for another year. I hope 2019 is all you hope it to be.





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