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Christmas Gift Guide 2021 

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Hi everyone and welcome to our Christmas gift guide for 2021! These gift suggestions come from a wide variety of big and small businesses and have been chosen to fit in with different budgets. We hope you love what we have selected and that the gift guide provides you with lots of inspiration for your Christmas shopping this year.


Please scroll below the gift guide for direct links to the items if you’d like to order online.

Happy Shopping!

With love from The Peacock Family xx


Direct links to items featured in the gift guide:

Babies 0-2 years old:

Living Nature: https://uk.livingnatureworld.com/

Tomy Toomies Jurassic World Spin & Hatch Dinos: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9495221?storeID=884&istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=pimaxrmma&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:629-618-1342%7Ccid:9563523555%7Cagid:102230997110%7Ctid:pla-1432048265696%7Ccrid:423314717507%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:12783912976780320681%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1006567&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9563523555&utm_term=9495221&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=102230997110&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcJq8gz0k_5KcqyWVoDXqThcARpDk9cbPPgASj6s-DLOfha9HEnWbVIaAvJREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Wonderbly nursery rhyme book: https://www.wonderbly.com/uk/personalized-products/treasury-of-nursery-rhymes-book

Fabula Incy Wincy Spider gloves: https://www.fabulatoys.com/products/incy-wincy-spider

Tomy Toomies Pic N Push T Rex: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9512087?storeID=577&istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=pimaxrmqt&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:629-618-1342%7Ccid:9563523555%7Cagid:102230997110%7Ctid:pla-1432048265896%7Ccrid:423314717507%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:628501417038422414%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1006567&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9563523555&utm_term=9512087&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=102230997110&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcLdL00XqR-1tGpDE06uKlyRub5tbHJV0uAs_FCUNkfrO6QtuBlx1jMaAnFREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

In The Night Garden Pinky Ponk Build & Sort: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pre-school-and-electronic-learning/in-the-night-garden/in-the-night-garden-pinky-ponk-building-blocks-and-shape-sorter-vehicle-toy/p/200666

Frugi Rae Dungaree Outfit: https://www.welovefrugi.com/new/view-all-new/rae-dungaree-outfit_1.htm

Mellipou Paris Musical Cushion: https://mellipou.com/collections/boite-a-musique-bebe-etoile-deco-chambre

CoComelon Nursery Rhyme Book: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9341667

Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends: https://www.steiffuk.com/baby

Busy Puzzle Name stool: 

    Name Puzzle Stool, Childs Bench, Kids Step Stool, Baby Gift, Personalized Baby, Wooden Chair,  Christmas Present

Flappy The Elephant: https://www.johnlewis.com/gund-flappy-elephant-soft-toy/p5297923?sku=239154020&s_ppc=2dx92700064093593001&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcLZKuSuxZD1cbGMGaBvq_wt_XIXxNsfjAJ21UXmLAzkYdzIPQqVErEaAg30EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Mamatoyz Midilli Rocking Horse: https://www.buggybaby.co.uk/mamatoyz-midilli-rocking-horse-p4189

Hape Pound & Tap bench: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/wooden-toys-and-puzzles/traditional-wooden-toys/hape-pound-and-tap-bench/p/165969?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces_across_google&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcLIpmXtcU-FfTG7bNnaIqQmRFC_cylWz-6qfUR_taPNAJ95kj6O0qIaArtwEALw_wcB

Sass & Belle nursery decor: https://www.sassandbelle.co.uk/kids/kids-room-d%C3%A9cor/

Toddlers 2-5 years old:

Timio Audio Player: https://timio.co/collections/all/products/timio-player

Yvolution Glider: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yvolution-Glider-Ride-Scooter-months/dp/B08V1LF5S4?ref_=ast_sto_dp

CoComelon Musical Tractor: https://www.thetoyshop.com/baby-pre-school/pre-school-vehicles/CoComelon-Musical-Tractor/p/549431?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcJqxyx8zWZ70H4D1mkiK6_BRVELDjoQJAknxZOr61luS8Ei02rbIX0aAgqmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Busy Puzzle World Map Puzzle: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/990728016/map-puzzle-for-kids-learning-toy-for?ga_search_query=Map&ref=shop_items_search_1&pro=1&frs=1

Mamatoyz kasabam Play Mat Set: https://www.buggybaby.co.uk/mamatoyz-kasabam-play-mat-set-p4286

Choc On Choc Pigs In Blankets: https://choconchoc.co.uk/products/chocolate-pigs-in-blankets

Tonies Audio Player: https://tonies.com/en-gb/tonieboxes/starter-set-red/

Hape Anywhere Art Studio: https://www.hellobabydirect.com/hape-anywhere-art-studio?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKeU4ICI5anHd_zKhUbzoJqucvNOa_H6Zdlwf8Plgg7Y8i6v2BVfF4aAvBCEALw_wcB

Orchard Toys First Jungle Friends Puzzles: https://www.orchardtoys.com/buy/first-jungle-friends-jigsaw-puzzles_496.htm

BObles Tumbling Furniture: https://bobles.com/

Rosa & Bo Woodland Nesting Friends: https://www.rosaandbo.com/collections/nesting-babies-1/products/new-limited-quantity-woodland-nesting-babies-with-chiming-benji-bunny

Fabula Happy-And-You-Know-It dice: https://www.fabulatoys.com/products/if-youre-happy-you-know-it

The Baby Cabin Activity Cube: https://www.thebabycabin.com/collections/wooden-toys/products/activity-play-cube

Tomy Toomies Bubble & Bake Bathtime Kitchen: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9573978?storeID=131&istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=piwipirrl&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:629-618-1342%7Ccid:9563523555%7Cagid:102230998030%7Ctid:pla-1419541584220%7Ccrid:423314717660%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:9246931750866177229%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1006567&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9563523555&utm_term=9573978&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=102230998030&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKfWzJWFGR42A7j7mUzAjoNazCt9bbtv7TwaMO15pJREif9TTiS4U4aArSCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sass & Belle Nursery Storage: https://www.sassandbelle.co.uk/homeware/decorative-storage/

Children 3-5 years old:

Osmo Little Genius Set: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/osmo-little-genius-starter-kit-for-ipad/0850001161121.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcLTCfiHvPyLP-YyOYjMyKzXQ23zHCu-wih2mckXCiH12w599_IkIX4aAm7YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hape Monster Maths: http://www.wickeduncle.co.uk/childrens-presents/monster-math-scale

Hornit Balance Bike: https://hornit.com/collections/hornit-airo

Stomp Rocket: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=stomp+rocket&sprefix=stomp&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5

Learning Resources Design & Drill Fire Truck: https://www.learningresources.co.uk/bolt-buddies-toy-fire-truck

Great Little Trading Co First Class Toy Post Office: https://www.gltc.co.uk/products/first-class-toy-post-office

Frugi rainbow knitted jumper: https://www.welovefrugi.com/kids-clothes/collections-kids-main/rainbow-2/rainbow-knitted-jumper.htm

Hape 4 Stage Rocket: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hape-HAP-E3021-Four-Stage-Rocket-Multicolor/dp/B01HC86RH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=109776301628&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKx_X6V0img_5VHVBoCTl78EsbuaN8VSsX-ftTo2gfEfn2pD0zv55UaAmF9EALw_wcB&hvadid=435768840204&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006567&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3552465796614476275&hvtargid=kwd-853672363904&hydadcr=2559_1760276&keywords=4+stage+rocket+ship&qid=1635528774&qsid=259-2108958-8355108&sr=8-3&sres=B01HC86RH2%2CB094VJSKW4%2CB00W61L2LC%2CB07DK4LGVL%2CB07KTVJHPF%2CB07TG91HGB%2CB08GQ169NG%2CB07P2GQDQ6%2CB077QYMSMK%2CB08GNXNPR6%2CB00000K3BR%2CB088VHZGXG%2CB006GJX6LE%2CB0070W57L8

Wonderbly “Where Are You?” book: https://www.wonderbly.com/uk/personalized-products/where-are-you-3-book?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcItwYGt3_AzF-0RCGXubtLSa0jzUv99aEzgb0aENnkhlpKPgdjv3HcaAhrpEALw_wcB

Brio Steaming Train: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BRIO-World-Operated-Steaming-Compatible/dp/B08LNLC2KC/ref=asc_df_B08LNLC2KC/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499390140884&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8215552447935491531&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-1181610483116&psc=1

Learning resources School Set: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Resources-Pretend-Original-version/dp/B000E8S8XO Superwings remote controlled Jett: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Wings-Remote-Control-Jett/dp/B01BRW1XVO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=56913511121&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKNnDLCzkrriHdh4R1weu9RgORMJHCOoqzRUPJBLQOozHtCs-_ESkAaAkWLEALw_wcB&hvadid=259096367486&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006567&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=436471941559967298&hvtargid=kwd-358240879895&hydadcr=21122_1807024&keywords=super+wings+remote+control+jett&qid=1635528900&qsid=259-2108958-8355108&sr=8-3&sres=B01BRW1XVO%2CB01JKGVYEU%2CB01M68CZNS%2CB08SQGC1ZD%2CB076Q434NY%2CB07WKNCC38%2CB01N2RC38E%2CB087ZJ4HFS%2CB07XZBC4NN%2CB01BRVY6TG%2CB075S2MDS2%2CB07J51FGQ5%2CB08L81GMWW%2CB094W76KSN&srpt=NON_RIDING_TOY_VEHICLE

Kinetic Sand Construction Sandbox: https://www.thetoyshop.com/arts-creative-play/dough-and-sand-modelling/sand-modelling/Kinetic-Sand-Construction-Side-Sand-Box/p/548152?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKD4mpNfBnniItsgGNoRkQLPUDNh-mIFlyVHtUjl2P4jszwwXyJ69YaAvyJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hape Railway Bucket Builder Set: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hape-Railway-bucket-builder-set/dp/B0867BWV8Y/ref=asc_df_B0867BWV8Y/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463215581993&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10242404664449177054&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-907793224929&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Aeromax personalised NASA Hoodi & Helmet:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1008437165/personalised-nasa-astronaut-helmet-with?ref=hp_rv-3&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/995124670/personalised-nasa-astronaut-zip-up

For Mum:

Marina Dane Custom illustration: https://instagram.com/marinadanebooks?utm_medium=copy_link

Buy A Gift theatre & meal package: https://www.gltc.co.uk/products/first-class-toy-post-office

Choc On Choc Prosecco & strawberries: https://choconchoc.co.uk/products/chocolate-prosecco-and-strawberries?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcLYjhislR8IphDm_9-yXf-Ng1HsUaIklAxn2bXEmQlAj1jP4mAqAtMaAi4tEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&variant=38040324276416

Personal Planner: https://www.personalplanner.com/EN/wallplanner

Sodastream: https://sodastream.co.uk/collections/sparkling-water-makers

Annabel Karmel X Rachel Riley jelly apron: https://www.rachelriley.co.uk/products/adults-jelly-apron

Circuit Joy Machine: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cricut-Cutting-Writing-Machine-Portable/dp/B084RSMS24/ref=asc_df_B084RSMS24/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=390894738203&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16087969710057393338&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-886720152386&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=83022199387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=390894738203&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16087969710057393338&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-886720152386

Book Of Everyone personalised map: https://thebookofeveryone.com/uk/shop/product/personalised-map

Quinn & Kin embroidery hoop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1026437700/embroided-childs-drawing-keepsake?ref=shop_home_active_3

Frugi Mila Shirt Dress: https://www.welovefrugi.com/grown-ups/maternity-2/new-in/mila-maternity-and-nursing-shirt-dress.htm

Cohorted Letterbox Gift Box: https://www.cohorted.co.uk/collections/letterbox-gifts

Tartan Blanket Co gift set: https://tartanblanketco.com/apps/builder?b=TsCBnlseVEIXISYmB3mCsl6f

Shaktimat Acupressure mat: https://www.shaktimat.co.uk/collections/all

Sass & Belle home items: https://www.sassandbelle.co.uk/homeware/room-decor/planters-terrariums-vases/

Bloom Boutique personalised jewellery: https://www.bloom-boutique.co.uk

For the whole family:

Choc on Choc movie night: https://choconchoc.co.uk/products/chocolate-movie-night-box?_pos=1&_sid=9e5b9308e&_ss=r

The Adventure Challenge Family Edition: https://uk.theadventurechallenge.com/collections/family-edition

Mobli Learning Tower: https://moblicreation.com/en/products/ully-la-torre-di-apprendimento

Write to me journals: https://writetomeshop.co.uk/collections/family

Sandpal toys sandcastle building set: https://www.sandpal.com/products/castle-builder-kit-uk

Red Letter Days voucher for Shrek’s adventure and Thames river pass: https://www.redletterdays.co.uk/experience/ref/rld11040084/family-visit-to-shrek-s-adventure-with-thames-river-pass

Frugi: https://www.welovefrugi.com/

Thames Rockets tickets: https://www.thamesrockets.com/

Blueair air purifier: https://www.blueair.com/gb/air-purifiers?prefn1=availableInCountries&prefv1=ALL%7CGB&srule=price-low-to-high&start=0&sz=30

Elf On The Shelf ideas

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If, as a parent, you’re anything like me then the arrival of the beloved Elf on the Shelf on December 1st is as much daunting as it is exciting! Don’t get me wrong, I love our elf Jingles and the fun that he brings with him, but I would be lying if I didn’t say some mornings I’m running around in a stress as I hear Otis’ footsteps coming down the stairs because I’ve forgotten to position the elf and can’t think of anything!

I’ve gotten together with a group of amazing (and creative!) Mummies to bring you these ideas, tried out in our own homes last year! I hope you will find them useful and this blog post will help you bring the magic of Christmas to your home (without the stress!)

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Our Elf On The Shelf ideas:

Our Elf on the Shelf ideas:

  • Elf arrives with advent calendar and a note
  • Elf ties up cuddly toy with loo roll
  • Elf does a little drawing
  • Elf brings (Tesco) Christmas cookies to decorate
  • race track Elf (or just riding a toy car if no track at home)
  • Elf makes minion bananas
  • Elf plays football (goal made of straws and string – you could use anything as two goalposts)
  • Elf hijacks Santa’s sleigh (or any Christmas ornament)
  • Elf reads to toys
  • do you want to build a snowman Elf (Out of loo roll)
  • Snap, Crackle and Elf! (Could be any cereal box!)
  • Christmas tree decorating Elf
  • Marshmallow toasting Elf (with candle, marshmallows, cocktail sticks and other toys)
  • crumpet breakfast Elf
  • snow scene play Elf
  • All aboard the Shoe Shoe Train Elf
  • taped up Elf (by another toy)
  • Elf hospital (with first aid kit / doctor dress up kit)
  • Elf car wash (cars, soap and water)
  • Cereal dump truck Elf
  • This tree is pants Elf (pants / nappies on tree)
  • stair slide Elf (in loo roll)
  • Elf wrapping (doesn’t have to be big furniture, even the child’s toothbrush would be fun!)
  • Elf stew
  • Elf zipline to tree (add candycanes for more fun!)
  • Egg decorating Elf (include a kinder surprise for an extra treat)
  • help me! elf (stuck in a balloon tied to the ceiling)
  • Elf snowball fights (cotton wool balls or even scrunched up loo roll / paper)
  • Upside down Elf (could be on any furniture or shelf, but the tree is great!)
  • taped TV Elf (could use ribbon, loo roll, newspaper)
  • loo roll tinsel elf
  • hanging around Elf (hang from any switched off light)
  • hot chocolate Elf (add mess to worktop to be extra realistic)
  • Going for a ride Elf (attach to pet’s collar)
  • Funny magnets Elf

I hopefully you and your little ones have lots of fun with your Elf this December and that these ideas help make your run-up to Christmas more magical!

Please do comment below if you want to share any more!

Happy December! X

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