Christmas Gift ideas for every member of the family
For some, shopping for Christmas gifts is a joyous occasion of long hours of running up and down shopping mall isles. For the rest of us it’s that dreaded part at the bottom of the to-do list that you wish you could just get done.
If you are not the highly motivated Christmas shopping type then you will appreciate our list of ideas of presents for every member of the family.
For Mom
She works all year round and lives for her family. Now is the time to spoil her and what better way to do it than with a bit of special pamper time. Freyja Holistic Wellness and Spa in White River has a unique gift card that allows you to load credit even if you don’t have the card. So once you have bought mum the card, you can deposit voucher amounts for her birthday, mother’s day, Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. Visit the Freyja website here or call 013 751 1020.
For Dad
Most dads enjoy a good cup of coffee, especially when someone else makes it. Lowveld Coffee stocks a unique range of Italian coffee machines, coffee, coffee capsules, accessories, kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, decorative kitchen- and tableware and cookware. Like their own range of Arabica coffee called Big Five. There are three roasts, one for each of the Big 5 animals. Each roast comes in 250g or 10 capsules for R95 or R395 for the full set of five. Visit the Lowveld Coffee website or call 013 757 0485.
For Brothers
He is probably not ready for fancy socks or ties and already has all the braaing utensils he needs. So why not buy him something he will really be able to enjoy over the festive season. Tops the Grove has an amazing selection of locally brewed craft beers that will definitely get his taste buds in the festive swing of things. Darling Brew has a Christmas beer made by South Africans for southern hemisphere dwellers to enjoy in our sweltering summers.
Crisp and refreshing, with a pale golden colour, this beer has seasonal notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, which are pretty pronounced. Smooth, with aromas of fruit and grass. Tops the Grove is at The Grove Shopping Centre on the R40. Call them on 013-757-1116.
For Sisters
Nina Bosch Porcelain Jewellery has a wide range of nature inspired jewellery pieces that are as unique to the Lowveld as the Big Five and Harrie’s Pancakes. Her hand crafted one of a kind pieces are available from Bosch Ceramic Art Studio; Milly’s Country trout stall on the N4 (if you suddenly remember on route); and at Love Décor in Ilanga Mall. She also has a facebook page, Nina Bosch Porcelain Jewellery, if you would like to see some of her work. Call her on 079 891 7240.
For Hubby
You might think that because he has so many knives already another one won’t cut it but the reason he has so many is because a man can never have enough knives. Camp and Gas in Brown Street Nelspruit has a wide range of amazing functional and collectable knives. They also stock sharpening kits and a range of other guy stuff that would make shopping for hubby a breeze. Visit the Camp and Gas ShowMe Nelspruit Listing or call them on 013 751 3876.
For the wife
Jola Boutique offers well designed quality clothing and stunning accessories for the fun and sophisticated woman. Now we don’t suggest you try and buy her a dress but you could easily spoil her with some fun accessories for summer to match that new bathing suite. There is a range of bags, necklaces, sunhats and belts. All you have to do is figure out what’s her favourite colour and you are sorted! Jola Boutique can be found in Ilanga Mall. Visit the Jola website or call them on 082 556 1951.
For the Kids
It’s usually not that hard buying gifts for kids simply because they tell you what they want and generally want everything. But we would recommend Flik Flak children’s watches as a pretty good buy. Not only are they robust and trendy but they also teach children how to tell time correctly. So the next time they ask “how much longer” you can simply tell them the time and let them figure it out. Flik Flak watches are available from Violet & Rose Jewellery Co. near the food court in Ilanga Mall. Call them 013 742 2266.
For Oupa
Five days before Christmas 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to fly over wartime Germany. At its controls was a twenty-one-year-old pilot. Half his crew lay wounded or dead. Suddenly a German Messerschmitt fighter pulled up on the bomber’s tail -German pilot was an ace, a man able to destroy the American bomber with the squeeze of a trigger. If you think this might grab the old fella’s attention then you should get him the book A Higher Call by Larry Alexander. This and other best sellers are available at incredible prices at Exclusive Books at Riverside Mall. Visit the Exclusive Books website or call them on 013 757 0352.
For Gran
Just because she knows how doesn’t mean grandma has to cook and bake all through the festive season. We suggest buying her a nice big traditional Christmas cake from Crossing Super Spar. Not only will this save her the effort of having to do it herself, but she’ll definitely share with everyone. So make sure you get a little one too that she can hide in the pantry and nibble on when she so pleases. Find them at Crossing Centre in Nelspruit or call them on 013 752 7825.