Looking for unique Christmas gifts? Chisel and Mouse have the answer

To be honest this is the first time I have come across such a stunningly interesting idea.

Chisel & Mouse make and sell very special plaster architectural models, unique mantle piece and wall art.

Chisel & Mouse love architecture, they are on a mission to model the world's most iconic buildings and cities.

A spokesperson for Chisel & Mouse said: "We combine modern and traditional techniques to sculpt our models, we have over 100 models from eight countries and we re continually expanding our collections.

To check out their range and to purchase some exclusive gifts for the people in your life who matter to you visit them at www.chiselandmouse.com.

Colourful Reusable Christmas Gift Ideas for the Budget-Conscious

Many of us are watching our pennies at the moment so the requirement for budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas is on the rise. 

With more of us also concerned with living more sustainably and moving away from single-use culture, reusable products are hugely popular so these bright and colourful reusables from Neonimo will not  break the bank are great eco-conscious Christmas gift ideas for this season! 

Colourful Reusables: Christmas Gift Ideas for Eco- and Budget-conscious people

Reusable Coffee Cups (12 designs)

– Thermal Travel Mugs are the perfect eco-conscious option for busy people

– Helps reduce 2.5bn disposable cups thrown away each year

– 450ml capacity

Thermal Bottles (12 designs)

– BPA free

– High-grade stainless steel bottle to refill and reuse

– Keeps hot drinks warm and cold drinks cool

– 500ml capacity

Lunchboxes (12 designs)

– Made from hygienic, shatterproof plastic

– Easy to clean non-porous surface

– Hand-printed to order

Slip cases for pens, phones or glasses (12 designs)

– Multi-use slip cases with snap shut top perfect for phone, glasses, pens, coins etc.

– Long-lasting, durable and tactile super-thick neoprene slip pouch

– Vibrant designs are printed, cut and sewn – the handmade quality is excellent and the colours just pop!

All their products are proudly UK designed and made, too.

https://neonimo.co.uk.

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Someone you know moving home? Give them the Christmas Gift they'll love!

Although it's probably not an ideal time of year to move, many people, for a variety of reasons, find themselves moving house in and around Christmas time.

If you know someone who is moving into a new house, flat or apartment why not create a special Moving Home Kit for them?

Cleaning equipment, cleaning requisites, their first meal in their new home? A gift voucher for their favourite supermarket, their favourite restaurant or the food delivery service they love? 

Might be worth checking to see what they could need. They might need new kitchen equipment, a vacuum cleaner, a toaster, a kettle, for example?  

Or how about some artwork for their new home?

Be creative!

Light up someone's Christmas with Naken

To coin an expression, Naken.co.uk have put their indoor lighting collection in the spotlight.

Online homeware retailer Naken.co.uk is bringing some joy to darker evenings with their indoor lighting collection. And what greater gift can you give to a loved one who is a victim of the dreadful Seasonally Affected Disorder (SAD) than a some stylish lighting for this Christmas?

From biophilic-inspired ceiling lights and quirky floor lamps to attention-grabbing table lamps and industrial pendants, the luxury retailer has something, literally, for all interior styles.

Brendon Haxby, who is the co-founder of Naken.co.uk, said: “Darker evenings might be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom. This collection brings together all the functionality of traditional lighting pieces with some real statement designs.”

The curated collection includes pieces from Light and Living, Seletti and Industville.

Brendon added: “Lighting might be an essential but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring.”

Prices start at a very reasonable £59.

Products are available now from www.Naken.co.uk 

Get your Christmas off to a swinging start with Festive Bart Carts

The Christmas period is the perfect time to host a party!

For those who love to play bartender during this time, a bart cart is a festive party must-have. 

Melody Maison stocks a range of very stylish bar carts, ideal for displaying your favourite drinks and mixers. 

Serve your guests in style!

To learn more please visit them at https://www.melodymaison.co.uk.

Melody Maison was founded by Anna Elkington in 2004 from her spare room. 

It's come on in leaps and bounds since those early days, yet it's still, first and foremost, a family business supplying high quality products that will help you make your house your stylish home!

It's official! Christmas is sorted with Christmas Dinner in a Box!

Masterchef winner Steven Wallis has partnered with recipe box specialists Chefs For Foodies to launch the ultimate Christmas Recipe box.

Supplying all the ingredients you will need to make a chef-quality Christmas dinner, the recipe kit feeds six people and is £139, the equivalent of a mere £23.16 per head.

The kit includes highest quality ingredients sourced solely from British suppliers and family-run butchers including a quality turkey breast fillet with prosciutto ham. The trimmings include, sage and onion stuffing, roasted parsnips with polenta and parmesan, bacon pangritata brussel sprout, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and luxurious gravy.

Chef Steven has also provided a special video Masterclass with a seasonal, entertaining step-by-step guide crammed to the brim with Christmas tips to perfect the year's most important home cooked dinner.

The Masterchef winner and judge commented: “The ubiquitous Christmas dinner is the most important meal of the year, but unfortunately it's also the most stressful to prepare and, unfortunately it's the easiest to get wrong." 

He went on to say: This special pre-prepared Christmas menu contains recipes which not only bring something special to your table but are also crucially, easy to prepare. The Chefs For Foodies recipe box is the perfect solution for taking the stress out of Christmas day, while also wowing your dinner guests.”

And vegan families are catered for, too! Because Chefs For Foodies have also created a Vegan Christmas recipe box which includes a premium Portobello Mushroom Wellington, and four sides including a delicious Butternut Squash and a Blue Cheese Crumble.

To ensure quality, fresh ingredients, the food boxes are delivered a few days prior to Christmas. Chefs For Foodies ensure minimum waste by supplying pre-portioned ingredients and recyclable packaging.

For a Boxing Day treat, Chefs For Foodies has also designed a Beef Wellington meal kit which includes a recipe for maple roasted carrots and a swede and celeriac mash with nutmeg brown butter.

For any festive occasion with guests there's also the ultimate Indian platter & drinks party box created by renowned chef DIpna Anand. The spicy recipes include Prawn Pakoras, Lamb Tikki Pitta Pockets, Turkey Malai Tikka, Onion, Spinach & Potato Bhajis all served with Traklemans cranberry & mint sauces.

Recipe Kits can be pre-ordered from the 20th end of October from the Chefs For Foodies website: https://chefsforfoodies.com/pages/christmas-dinner-2-more-box.

Looking for a new managerial role for Christmas time? Check out Aldi

Employer of the Year Aldi has opened applications for its latest Area Manager scheme intake.

The supermarket is looking to fill up to 100 roles on its Area Manager Programme.  

Those enrolled on the scheme will participate in a year-long training programme, helping to provide candidates with all the skills they need to run a collection of stores successfully. 

Salaries start from £44,000 for successful applicants in the first year, with permanent contracts offered after this point and pay rising to more than £81,000 by the fifth year.

Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re on the lookout for some of the most hardworking and ambitious individuals to join our team as part of the Area Manager programme.

“The scheme gives individuals the chance to learn the ins and outs of the sector at one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, while also receiving in-depth training along the way.

“At Aldi, our colleagues are central to everything we do and we’re constantly searching for amazing individuals of all ages, roles and backgrounds to join our team.”

Those interested in applying for the Area Manager scheme with Aldi can visit: https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/area-manager-programme.

This would make an ideal Christmas gift to yourself.

Customers rush to buy energy-saving products as discretionary income continues to fall

With household bills continuing to rise sharply, the latest Asda Income Tracker shows families were £141 per month worse off in September compared to the previous year, primarily due to soaring utility bills, with gas prices up an eye-watering 95.7% and electricity prices up by 54% year on year.

In response, customers are increasingly turning to energy-saving products to try and keep their bills in check. 

Asda has seen a 320% increase in air fryer sales year-on-year, sales of slow cookers have more than doubled and sales of heated airers are 90% up compared to last September.

Regionally, those living in the south east saw the sharpest drop in discretionary income, with families in that region £212 a month worse off compared to this time last year, whilst the East Midlands showed the most resilience. However, they still saw an annual decrease of £116 per month, meaning no region saw an uptick in discretionary income compared to September last year.

To help customers during the cost of living crisis, Asda is introducing a new ‘winter warmer’ initiative offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for just £1 in any of its 205 cafes all day and every day throughout November and December. This will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular, with more than 630,000 meals served since the launch in late June.

The Asda Foundation has also launched new ‘cost of living’ funding pot worth £500k to help keep community groups running and the supermarket is also running a ‘Community Cuppa’ campaign in its cafes by creating space for community groups, who may otherwise struggle to meet due to rising energy costs.

We at That's Christmas feel buying energy saving devices for potentially vulnerable family members as stocking fillers for them this Christmas. So, please check out Asda www.asda.com.