Christmas presents for girlfriend. Christmas gifts for boyfriend. Both have 'minefield' written all over them, so in order to avoid going catastrophically wrong, keep things simple. Don't spend ages traipsing round a shopping centre. Just get yourself online and buy them something personalised. The great thing about these kind of gifts is that they cater to all budgets, all recipients and, most importantly, show you've put some real thought into it. Below are just a few of the shed-load of possibilities available...
Christmas Presents for Him...
Football Club Books
These tabloid-sized books are available for over 60 teams, ranging from Premier League behemoths right down to the Blue Square Bet. They feature reprints of original Mirror reports on your chosen team, while in terms of time span, most books start in the early 20thcentury and conclude at the end of last season. Each book can then be personalised with a certificate on the inside cover and, depending on what 'finish' you go for, an embossed name on the front.
Driving Experience Days
Christmas presents for boyfriend don't get much more obvious than a day behind the wheel of his dream motor. All the big guns are available, including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Audis, Porsches, Lamborghinis and the insanely quick Ariel Atom. Just as importantly, you've got a range of locations to pick from, so you shouldn't have to travel the length of the country before they get to put their foot down.
Bespoke Cricket Bat
Okay, so the cricket season is well and truly over, but with a tailor-made bat he'll be willing next summer to arrive. Basically, you'll head off to Somerset County Cricket ground, where he'll visit the bat-making workshops. Here, he'll be assessed for the best dimensions, profile and weight of his bespoke bat, which is then crafted from his chosen willow.
Personalised Sweet Jar
4.5 litres. 750 grams. And 22 varieties of his favourite retro sweets. How can't he love that? Classics include pink shrimps, double candy lollies, cola bottles, jelly babies, flying saucers, a Double Dip, liquorice wheels, candy sticks, marshmallows, dolly beads, candy whistles, fried eggs, rainbow drops, mini Love Hearts, Fizzers, gob stoppers, Parma Violets, Refresher chews, Black Jacks and Fruit Salads, Drumstick lollies and popping candy. What's more, the jar's label can be personalised with your other half's name.
Personalised Christmas Presents for Her...
Something Engraved
Engraved items make great Christmas gifts for girlfriend. Best of all, there's everything from Champagne flutes and wine glasses, to charm bracelets and trinket boxes. Most of these will usually allow you to engrave her name or initials and, depending on the product, a brief message or date as well.
Pampering Gift Experiences
Here's one of the biggest givens ever - girls love the muscle-melting indulgence of a pampering gift experience. So if the stresses of the 9-5 are making your Mrs ratty or you simply think she deserves a treat, get online and pick from massages, spas, makeovers or any number of other relaxing options.
Personalised Classic
If she loves nothing more than a good book, a personalised classic is definitely a decent Christmas present idea for your girlfriend. Titles include Pride & Prejudice, Romeo & Juliet and Wuthering Heights, all of which can be personalised to include a selection of chosen names as the main protagonists. These names will then appear throughout the book whenever the 'real' character's name would usually appear.
Gift Experience Days Out
The best thing about these Christmas presents for her is the choice available. On the one hand, there's tea at Rubens and Harrods, while on the other there are tours on the London Eye. Failing that, the meal-and-theatre deals are also very popular. As the name suggests, they include a slap-up meal and theatre tickets to a West End show.
