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Amazing Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under Five Pounds

‘Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall…’ Don’t panic, there’s still time to grab that last minute bargain… but only just. I’m sure you’d agree, it’s often the little things that count. I say this because I absolutely love finding out what goodies are lurking inside my Christmas stocking on the big day – don’t you.

It’s all about a great selection of gifts for all the family that needn’t cost a lot of cash and as such, I thought I’d share my top stocking fillers with you.

Ready….

Oh, and do feel free to point out any top notch pressies I’ve missed out – Must be under a fiver mind you…

Top 5 Gifts That Smell Great!

These are frighteningly good value… get stuck in…

Natural Incense Sticks

Natural Incense Sticks

  1. Natural Incense Sticks – 10 fragrances to choose from and made from natural products and recycled paper to boot, that’s our eco bit ;) – £0.75p
  2. Passion Fragrance Oils – Send a waft of beautiful scent through your home for less than the price of a broadsheet newspaper – £0.99p
  3. Lucky Buddha – OK you got me, this one doesn’t smell… but it could just bring you (or loved one) that little bit of extra luck for the New Year! – £1.95
  4. Lavender Scented Carved Pillar Candle – Smells lovely, looks great and even comes in a perfect little gift box with bow – how can you resist? – £3.95
  5. Passion Pure Essential Oil – Rub them on yourself… Or rub them on your partner (even better). Makes you smell and feel simply divine! – from £1.95

All available from our shop (got have a little plug) Crafty Jungle.

Top 5 Reads Under a Fiver

In no particular order…

Tales of Beedle the Bard

Beedle the Bard

  1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Hardcover) – Yep, you can even get this Harry Potter spin-off in hardback for under a fiver. Supports charity too – £3.49
  2. Do Polar Bears Get Lonely? And 101 Other Intriguing Science Questions (Paperback) – More intriguing science questions than you can shake a stick at – £3.99
  3. How Much Poo Does an Elephant Do? (Hardcover) – Hmmm… I’m getting an animal theme going here – More fun facts that can educate and throw in a bit of toilet humour! – £4.69
  4. Twilight (Paperback) – Sold over 20 million copies and the film shows today… All about vampires and teens love it (a jolly Christmas read) – £2.95
  5. Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Paperback) – The story of Barack Obama. Thought I’d through a serious one in here, it was a truly momentous occasion – £4.49

Have I left any better ones out? Let me know…

Top Drawer DVD’s for Your Collection

Dvd’s to make you laugh and cry…

Wonderful Life DVD

Wonderful Life DVD

  1. Simpsons Christmas: Volume 1/2: 2dvd – Spend Christmas with the Simpsons (beats Crimbo with the in-laws and much cheaper eh?). Very funny… – £4.99
  2. White Christmas – Ahhh… What a classic. Watch it on the build up to christmas to get you in the mood – has a wonderful soundtrack – £4.99
  3. 28 Weeks Later/28 Days Later: 2dvd – OK, this isn’t very seasonal and it’s 18 and overs only. Cuddle up on the sofa and frighten yourself silly! – £3.99
  4. It’s A Wonderful Life – However old you are, you MUST watch this. Seen it? Watch again… and again… and (you get the point) – £0.99 (eBay bid)
  5. Ice Age/Ice Age 2: Meltdown: 2dvd- ‘Once upon a time 20 thousand years ago’. Yup… A 5 Star rating and in the top 10 dvd official lists. Loads of family fun that will make you chortle – £4.99

I love the classics, so forgive me… but it really is a wonderful life (groannn…).

Gadgets for Him and Her (yes, for under a fiver…)

OK… I know your idea of a gadget is probably an iPhone or something but hey…

Novel Soap!

Novel Soap!

  1. Electronic Rhythm Pen Drumsticks – ‘The ryhthm is gonna get ya, the ryhtm is gonna get ya…’ Yes drive everyone bonkers if you don’t get your own way -  £4.95
  2. Retro Puzzle Cube – Like puzzles? This one looks very similar to one invented by a man by the name of Mr Rubik… I shall say no more – £3.95
  3. Instant Mobile Charger – Ever needed to use your mobile just as it begins to fade and die? Yeah, you need one of these then – 50% off – £2.49
  4. Duck Fadar (Darth Vader?) – Uuuhhh… A clever play on words – nope. Good for Star Wars fans though and makes pretty colour lights too – £4.99
  5. Arse Face Soap – One for Him and Her? Sorry, it’s vulgar, crass, toilet humour… but quite funny. Go on – send it to your gran and grandad…or just use a shower gel instead – £3.95

I promise to send that last one to a relative I love dearly, thankfully they’ve got a great sense of humour!

What are your bargain buys?


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5 Responses to “Amazing Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under Five Pounds”

  • Mae Says:

    Some good ones there, you don’t know where to High school musical 3 for under fiver do you?

  • John Says:

    Hi, I just bought the Top Gear Annual and it’s a real hoot at just £3.49. I was going to give it away as a present but I’ might just keep it. From Amazon gifts.

  • Andy d Says:

    Spend your xmas money on the new elbow or Kings of leon album – theyare going for an absolute bargain at hmv. i think it’s to late for ordering now but it’s free delivery as well on most stuff, cheers

  • bluec Says:

    Ha, that soap is just crazy, talk about a fragrance gift!

  • peace and love Says:

    love the essential oils and will take your advice about rubbing it on my other half :0)

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