Homemade Christmas gifts

I've always loved the idea of making little homemade Christmas gifts. Not only are they super cute but they add a little personal touch too. This year I decided to make these cute little hot chocolate pots for two of my closest friends. 

To make this cute little gift, you will need:

One small Kilner jar (or similar)

Good quality hot chocolate

Marshmallows

Chocolate drops

Cute Christmas ribbon to decorate

Firstly, make sure you give your jar a good clean (If you're struggling to find a good jar, I purchased mine from TK Maxx - they have a good selection at a good range of prices) and let it dry. 

Pour in enough hot chocolate to fill half way and then add a layer of chocolate drops (flavour - your choice - however, I went for milk). 

Next add a layer of marshmallows. They can be any marshmallows you wish. I went for slightly larger marshmallows as they're more fun and it means you can allow for a few extra for eating on their own! 

To really give this hot chocolate a kick, I've included a little mini Bailey's Irish Cream bottle. These are super easy to buy, in fact I ordered mine from www.justminatures.co.uk but you must be 18 and over to purchase. 

Lastly, decorate your jar with some cute Christmas ribbon. I ordered mine from eBay, where you can find a huge selection of different colours, patterns and styles.

This mini jar is super cute for Christmas and you don't just have to limit yourself to hot chocolate. Why not make your own gingerbread body scrub or a Christmas cookie mix?

I would love to see your homemade Christmas gifts that you are giving this year. Leave your links below!

Christmas gift guide: your mum and nan

Christmas gift guide part one

Christmas gift guide part two

Two very important women and what better way to show them how much they mean to you with a special Christmas gift. For most of you, buying for your mum or nan is relatively easy however, for a nan who doesn't want much or a mum whose been overly spoilt, here are a few extra gifts to show how much you care...

Starting from top left to right: (1) Scuffette II Slippers (£70) Ugg Australia; (2) L'Occitane Shea Butter Delights (£10) John Lewis; (3) Pandora Moments Charm Bracelet (£55) Pandora; (4) Olivia Burton Women's Midi Date Dial Watch (£70) John Lewis; (5) Personalised Thanks Mum Print (£28) Elephant Grey; (6) Travel Candle Collection (£62) Jo Malone London. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the last instalment of my Christmas gift guide where I will be looking at those last minute gifts for super special fathers and grandads. 

Christmas gift guide: your boyfriend and brother

Christmas gift guide part one.

If your boyfriend/brother is anything like mine, then buying for them at Christmas has to be one of the most challenging tasks. Boys don't really have 'wish lists' like us girls. They like something, they buy it. Simple. So if you're struggling to find something for the special men in your life, here's a quick gift guide with some fab gift ideas

Starting from top left to right: 1. Nutri-Bullet, Selfridges (£149.95); 2. Born Idol Apollo Tee, Urban Outfitters (£28); 3. Personalised Leather Sleeve for iPad, Brit Stitch (£30); 4. Navy Reindeer Christmas Jumper, Topman (£30); 5. Men Collection Grooming Essentials, Clarins (£38); 6. Lonely Planet Instant Expert Book, ASOS (£14.99).

If you enjoyed this, keep your eyes peeled for Christmas gift guide for your mum and nan - there are some fab gifts! 

Christmas gift guide: your best friend and sister

No matter how much you love and enjoy Christmas shopping, there's still those really difficult people who we struggle to buy for. This post looks at those sisters and best friends (because let's face it, some of our best friends are our sisters) who have everything...

Starting from the top, left to right: 1. Navy Check Poncho, Accessorize (£35); 2. Make up Bag, Lola & Gilbert (£12.99); 3. Candy Cane House, Ciate (£25); 4. Black Tartan Check Reversible Scarf, New Look (£14.99); 5. Rose Golden Luxury Set, Zoeva (€65); 6. Leather Stab Stitch Bag, Ted Baker (£149). 

Keep your eyes peeled for the next installment - Christmas gifts for brothers and boyfriends. 

The Christmas tag!

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So I thought, what with it being nearly Christmas it was time for the famous Christmas tag! I saw this one over on Kirstie's blog - A Yellow Brick Blog - so here goes... 

1. What's is your favourite Christmas song?

Oh wow, now that's a toughie to start with. I can't possibly pick one, but certainly a good contender has to be Mariah Carey's - All I Want for Christmas. It is a complete classic and reminds me of some of my best times at university. Every Christmas, my housemates and I would put this song on full blast and dance and sing around our flat until we lost our voices. My second favourite is by all means The Pogues - Fairytale of New York. The perfect song to have a drunken singalong down the pub.

2. Which is your favourite drink? 

Without a doubt, mulled wine. I'm really not a red wine drinker, so it's quite surprising how much I love mulled wine. 

3. Do you have a favourite Christmas film? 

I think there's one film everyone loves at Christmas and that's Elf. Close second is Home Alone.

4. What is at the top of your Christmas wish-list this year? 

This is one question I'm constantly asked and I honestly don't know. I would love a new camera and a set of hair rollers. To be honest, I'm more about the giving than the receiving.

5. What is your favourite festive makeup or nail art look?

Glitter nail polish is a must for perfecting a festive look. I'm currently loving Nails Inc. Sloane Gardens, a navy glitter polish that comes out perfectly opaque after two coats. I also have a bronze glitter too from Accessorize. As for my party makeup, I like to keep my eyes dark with smokey shades. I've always loved the red lips look, but I'm convinced red lips don't suit me. So 2014 is all about experimenting with more lip shades and finding the perfect one to suit my pale complexion.

6. What is your favourite outfit at Christmas time? (LBD? Christmas jumper? Pjs?)

My favourite Christmas outfit has to be an oversized cosy jumper with my Ugg boots. There's nothing more than that. Every girl loves a sparkly party number, but there's nothing I feel more comfortable in that a cosy outfit.

7. Would you rather play out in the snow or enjoy it from inside with the fire and a cuppa? 

There's no doubt about it, definitely out in the snow! I'm a keen skier and don't get to go as often as I'd like, so any opportunity to snap it up and I would.

8. Wrapping presents - love or loathe? 

I love wrapping presents, it's all part of Christmas!

9. What is your favourite Christmassy food? 

Pigs in blankets. I could eat those until I popped! 

10. What is your favourite thing about Christmas?

I love the smell of Christmas. That may sound odd, but there's nothing better than waking up in the morning and smelling a real Christmas tree. I also love the cosyness of it all, sitting in the warmth and the pretty lights. Finally, I love how it brings people closer together - I haven't met a person yet, who doesn't love Christmas! 

If any of you do this tag, please comment below with a link to yours. I'd love to read them.