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An advent calendar that helps you make a Christmas difference
Every day, you open a door on your advent calendar and discover what you’ve given; from clearing plastic from UK shores, to helping to provide life-changing medicine for a sick child. 24 donations, to 24 incredible charities!
Premium Advent Calendar
£32.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.
With a stunning aesthetic and a delightfully muted colour palette, this premium advent calendar, which is entirely plastic-free, helps to give more with just one purchase.
It's ideal for gifting to a friend, or bringing the family together back through giving, your purchase will support wonderful charities such as 52 Lives, the Cavell Nurses' Trust, PDSA, Willow and the National Autistic Society.
The Premium Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners
£17.95 from adventofchange.com
Perfect for gifting or displaying proudly on your mantlepiece, this advent calendar donates 50p each day to one of 24 charities doing incredible work at home and around the world.
Daily charitable donations make opening your advent calendar on winter mornings even more special. Look forward to waking up and discovering how your donations have supported the vital work of organisations such as BBC Children In Need, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Tommy’s, Self Help Africa and animal charity PDSA.
The Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com
Children’s Advent Calendar
£17.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners
With child-friendly wording and family-focused charities, this children’s advent calendar features a fun, colourful design and is completely plastic-free. Entertain your little ones with the enjoyable game of finding Santa’s lost decorations when opening the advent doors, helping the whole family get in to the Christmas spirit whilst showing the importance of giving back.
With 50p donations to each of the 24 incredible family-friendly charities who showcase a broad range of issues, this calendar is the perfect choice for schools and young families, donating to causes such as Big Change, Made By Dyslexia, Think Equal, City Harvest and World Bicycle Relief.
The Children’s Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.
Other alternative advent products in the range for 2022…
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Christmas Crackers
£25.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners
Advent of Change’s most requested product for 2021 is back with a bang – these Christmas crackers really bring charity to the table, donating £2 per cracker to six wonderful charities. Pull the cracker and find out how your donation has helped those in need and read the side-splitting joke provided by celebrities such as Lorraine Kelly, Harry Hill and Joanna Lumley. Not forgetting the all-important paper hat to make your charity Christmas cracker experience complete.
Advent of Change’s commitment to sustainability means the crackers are all fully recyclable or compostable, plastic-free and designed to minimise waste and impact on the environment. Charities supported by the crackers include ABF The Soldiers' Charity, Baby Lifeline, FoodCycle, Marie Curie and Willow.
The Christmas Crackers are available in two colour schemes online at adventofchange.com
£11.95 from adventofchange.com, John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose
New for 2022, this beautiful glass charity bauble features an intricate star design with 10 distinctive shapes. Each one represents a charity supported by the purchase, and the corresponding charity and impact can be found on the packaging.
Each decoration represents a donation of 50p to each of the wonderful 10 charities, including Equally Ours, the Marine Conservation Society, National Autistic Society, The Listening Place and Toybox. The elegant design means the decoration can be kept for years to come as a beautiful reminder of your goodwill in the 2022 festive period.
The Tree Decorations are available online at adventofchange.com, John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose.
£24.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose
An innovative twist on the classic advent candle, the Advent of Change version brings a charitable donation to every day of the festive countdown. The premium candle features countdown numbers and a booklet accompaniment to outline exactly what your donation has achieved, with a donation every day supporting 24 charities. Although perfect for the festive countdown, the candle has a chic and elegant design that works all year round, creating the perfect centre piece for your table or mantlepiece
From helping to protect wild animals and their natural habitats, to providing special days to terminally ill young people, each of the 24 charities has been researched and chosen specifically for its incredible contribution to making the world a better place. For those looking to support multiple charities with one purchase, the Advent of Change candle is the perfect gift.
Made from 100 per cent natural wax with no parabens. Manufactured in the UK from raw materials, not tested on animals.
£24.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners
Designed as the perfect gift to keep the Advent of Change giving spirit alive well into the festive period and beyond.
As your advent candle, scented with notes of eucalyptus and lime, burns down, it will reveal 12 stars, each of which represents a different charity. A miniature booklet accompanies the candle to offer details of the different charities and the amazing work they do in communities throughout the UK and worldwide.
The perfect gift for those who are always putting others first, the candle provides an 80p donation to each of the 12 different charities including Excellent Development, Groundswell, Pathway Project, Shivia and Surfers Against Sewage.
Made from 100 per cent natural wax with no parabens, the candle is manufactured in the UK from raw materials and not tested on animals.
The Scented Candle is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.
Advent Calendars from Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères
And advent calendars do not get much better than the limited-edition luxury food and drink advent calendars from your favourite Italian brand Carluccio’s and luxury French tea purveyor, Mariage Frères.
You can enjoy the true taste of Italy this Christmas with the very best of artisanal Italian produce behind every door of your very special advent calendar.
Impeccably sourced products range from store cupboard staples like extra virgin olive oil, organic Italianavera tomatoes and Sugo alle Arrabbiata pasta sauce through to authentic sweet treats - thinking here of gianduiotti chocolates, Torta di Siena cake and Carluccio’s classic Amaretti Tradizionale!
And to help get you you into the proper party spirit, there’s a selection of boozy delights including the very best from Italian gin experts Malfy, a crisp Vai Vai Prosecco, aperitivo from Starlino and more besides!
Beautifully packaged with vibrant, bold, geometric designs inspired by the work of Italian architect Gio Ponti with 1960s interconnecting patterns to reflect that Christmas is time to connect with friends and family, this year’s advent calendar can be repurposed and reused, or sustainably recycled, whatever you wish!
Available for pre-order from mid-October at www.carluccios.com, Carluccio’s 2022 Advent Calendar retails at £95 with products worth more than £140. Order early to avoid disappointment.
#CarlucciosChristmas
Mariage Frères.
Start each morning of advent with a truly elevated cup: behind every window you will find a luxury Mariage FreÌres tea. The brand has one of the world’s most extensive tea ranges and the calendar is the perfect introduction to Mariage FreÌres’ vibrant collection.
The NOËL OVER THE RAINBOW® Christmas calendar is priced at £48 and is available to buy in store at Mariage FreÌres Covent Garden, Selfridges London and online for nationwide delivery at www.mariagefreres.com from late October. The stunning case can be kept for storing your favourite trinkets.
Mariage Frères
38 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JS
@mariagefreresofficial
Why not buy both advent calendars?
Advent Calendars from Schleich
Schleich HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar RRP £29.99
Just like HORSE CLUB Hannah, you’ll be opening a whole world of surprises with each door you pry open in the HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar. Each numbered door in the 2022 HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar contains a special surprise.
This year’s calendar includes two horse figurines and a total of 24 HORSE CLUB accessories to build your collection. Picnic baskets and apples, grooming supplies and miniature animals. There’s something special in every box!
Schleich FARM WORLD Advent Calendar RRP £29.99
The farm animal figurines include a calf, a baby goat, a kitten, a rabbit, a dalmatian puppy, a guinea pig, a horse, a lamb, and a veterinarian.
Schleich DINOSAURS Advent Calendar RRP £29.99
A Jurassic predator? A newly hatched baby dinosaur? Open the door to discovery this holiday season!
For details of stockists please visit www.schleich-s.com.
No matter what your budget these Christmas-Crackers are sure to earn you pudding points!
With Christmas fast approaching, we know some of you are dreading trying to find that perfect present for the person who is impossible to buy for.
Fear not! Our gorgeous gift guide is here to help; offering something to suit every budget and style. Meet these beauty-full prezzies, perfect as surprise stocking-fillers, secret Santa, or the majestic main event!
GIFTS £20.00 AND UNDER
£5.99 Feel Unique
Avoid pesky pimples this festive season with COSRX’s trusty Acne Pimple Master Patches. These little pimple patches are an overnight fixer to make whiteheads, blackheads and picked zits disappear by morning.
It can even stay on through showering and can be applied under makeup! With three differently sized patches in a pack, you can choose which one will cover your bases.
From £13.00, Boots and Feel Unique
Perfect for the TikTok or YouTube Shorts obsessed!
This cult-classic isn’t a celeb favourite for no reason! Bought every 13 seconds, this multi-tasking miracle cream works as a nourishing moisturiser, a restorative mask, an after-shave cream, and a (very) highly praised primer.
Formulated with a combination of natural ingredients that are rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, this dream cream provides the skin with nutrients and water, leaving the skin moisturised, nourished, soft and supple.
£13.95 The Jojoba Company
Featuring two bestselling customer favourites: Australian Jojoba & Jojoba Lip Balm; this perfect duo will have your lips & skin glowing & hydrated this Christmas, making you mistletoe ready at all times!
£13.95, The Jojoba Company
There’s no better gift than hydrated skin! This gorgeous gift set features the superior Australian Jojoba & Jojoba Water Toning Mist; a dreamy duo which boosts skin hydration and delivers deep nourishment all day long.
£14.50, mylee.co.uk
Did someone turn down the temperature in here? The icy cool foil-effect of Below Zero and deep tones of Frostbite will have you shivering with that fresh-set feeling, from fingers to toes.
We recommend protecting and maintaining your masterpiece with the MyGel Base Coat and a glossy MyGel Top Coat for a finishing glacial effect that can be cured in seconds under an LED or UV Lamp.
SOS Serum – SOS Treasures Christmas Coffret
Perfect for the one who’s always on the go, this handy Treasure Chest has everything you need for Christmas trips and visiting family, and for protecting your skin!
Worth over £71, this Christmas Coffret features 50ml sizes of SOS Serum’s cult favourite SOS SPF50 and SOS Cleanse, their SOS Lip, and a 15ml version of their NEW SOS Night, as well as some Ginger & Black Pepper Essential Drops for a long-lasting home fragrance – this kit is the epitome of self-care.
GIFTS £20.00-£50.00
£25.30, Amazon
Rust and corrosion resistant, these tweezers have a non-slip grip, and the slanted tips provide the utmost accuracy for brow shaping and hair removal. They are designed by experts, and aim to provide comfortable use without compromising on their effectiveness.
GIFTS OVER £50.00
£62.00, The Fragrance Shop
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world. (Something my wife agrees with!)
Good Girl is the perfect party fragrance. Fun and frivolous, this new, sexy oriental fragrance explores the idea of contrasts and captures a woman’s wondrous complexity by merging the sweet alluring qualities of jasmine and luminous tuberose with dangerously addictive notes of roasted Tonka beans and cacao.
£82.50, The Fragrance Shop
Hugo Boss has reimagined BOSS The Scent Le Parfum with captivating notes of Ginger and Iris. The innovative inclusion of Maninka Fruit adds a deeply sensual element that is followed closely by a sturdy leather base. BOSS The Scent releases a refined masculine energy that is simply irresistible.
£85.00, bedewskin.co.uk
Give the ultimate gift of glowing, healthy skin, with The Essentials Kit from Bedew Skin. Perfect for those who want a barrier-building routine, and those who aren’t sure where to start with skincare!
This kit includes all of the essential steps you need in your routine to cleanse, nourish, exfoliate, hydrate and protect! Suitable for all skin types, this handy kit contains The Almond Oil Cleanser (with a Cleansing Cloth), The Instant Enzyme Peel (with Peel Brush), The Hyaluronic Hydrator, and Bedew Moisturiser.
Monday, 10 October 2022
Interactive Alcohol-Free Advent Calendars from The Wise Bartender
There are two calendars with the more traditional beer version including 24 hand-selected beers, the majority of which are from small, independent brewers. It provides some tried and tested favourites alongside brand new additions to the Wise Bartender range.
Each careful chosen beer is 0.5% ABV or even less, and there are styles for everyone's tastes. There are lagers, pilsners, stouts and IPAs. There are also wheat beers from brewers including UNLTD, Brulo, Nirvana, Nittenauer, Menabrea, Havabier and Northern Monk.
The second is a 'sweet and tasty' alternative which features cider, cocktail, spirit and wine alternatives from producers including Binary, Gunners, Corrigans, ISH, Caleno, Crafty Nectar and Lyre's. Besidesbeing 0.5% ABV or lower, all the drinks in this box are all vegan and gluten free.
Speaking at the launch of these innovative advent calendars Wise Bartender founder Tom Ward said: “Wise Bartender created the UK's first interactive alcohol-free drinks advent calendar to provide an option for those who don't want to drink every day in December but who most definitely do want to share in the excitement of opening an advent calendar door during advent and finding a tasty drink behind it. Our two options have grown in popularity ever since and we began getting queries about this years' calendars as long ago as August, so we're anticipating a high demand.
“Despite the overall beer market showing some shrinkage, research group IWSR reported UK drinkers bought $184m of alcohol-free beers (0.5% ABV or less) in 2021, over three times the figure of $52m from five years earlier.
"And a recent report revealed over half (55%) of UK drinkers intended reducing their alcohol consumption during 2022 which confirms retailers must provide alcohol-free options for this growing number of mindful drinkers.
"Whether people have given up completely or are just trying to cut back how much alcohol they drink, the Wise Bartender advent calendars means that they aren't excluded from this fun Christmas tradition.”
And the sense of anticipation will be heightened by the interactive nature of the calendars. “Every day, producers will take over the Wise Bartender social media accounts” explained Tom Ward “posting photos, videos and tasting sessions of that days drink.
"So, not only will everyone have a daily treat but they can join in with hundreds of other fans by tasting the same drink on the same day, learning about it from the brands themselves and sharing their own experience through reels, images or just by getting involved with our live sessions.”
The Wise Bartender advent calendars are now available to pre-order from WiseBartender.co.uk/Advent and retail at an introductory price of £39.99 + £4.99 delivery for the first 250 sold, with the price reverting to £59.99 inc delivery after that.
“Whether you regularly consume alcohol-free drinks, want to cut back on alcohol over the festive period, or just want to mix it up and try something different, Wise Bartender advent calendars have you covered” added Tom. “You can have the thrill of opening an advent calendar, enjoy a tasty alcohol-free drink, explore its background and celebrate Christmas in your own way.”
To learn more or to put your orders in please visit the Wise Bartender here www.wisebartender.co.uk.
For the person you love? Give them Pulsin!
Pulsin are renowned for their "feel good nutrition" products. All of which make for excellent Christmas gifts.
Today we are looking at a couple of items from their range.
These are absolutely super smooth and you certainly can taste the highly delicious double chocolate in it.
It's guaranteed free of palm oil and is totally free of gluten and is dairy free. So it's absolutely safe for vegetarians and vegans to eat.
It's a cold pressed Brownie Bar made with cacao powder with some nice, nifty natural flavourings wrapped in 67% coconut blossom sugar chocolate.
The second flavour that we are looking at is their plant-based Protein Choc Fudge bar.
Again it is 100% vegan friendly with pea protein, faba bean protein and rice protein, plus loads of nice and natural ingredients.
What about the taste? Wow! It's a stunningly delicious chocolatey fudge bar that will make a great Christmas gift for vegans, vegetarians and for everyone else, too!
They come in fairly nice boxes so will make snazzy presents under the Christmas tree this year.
Pulsin also produce a wide range of other treats that are also make very good Christmas presents.
18 x 35 gramme bars cost £17.82.
You can order them from https://www.pulsin.co.uk.
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