Christmas is fast approaching; the geese are getting fat… our thoughts turn to presents… Arrrgghh where to begin??!

As we all know Christmas can be hard on a tight budget and trying to find the right gift can be a headache and a large expense.

Hampers are a good way of tailoring the gift to the individual without breaking the bank. We have put together some ideas below – but you can be as creative as you like!! Share your ideas with us on the discussion board .

Ideas for Christmas hampers and gift sets

• A selection of speciality coffees with a personal coffee cup
• Teacup with a selection of herbal teas for the hippy chick
• A selection of special sparkling ciders (try saying that after a couple)
• Basket filled with deli cheese and home made chutney for uncle Dave
• Home made bread in a pretty basket filled with special jams – ideal for Gran
• An assortment of chocolate bars tied with a ribbon for the chocoholic
• Packets of muffin mixes with chocolate chips and a muffin baking tray
• A basket filled with a bottle of wine and glasses for the connoisseur
• Deck of cards and magic book to keep the family entertained on Boxing day
• Gel pens and pretty stationery
• Decorative napkins and napkin rings
• Decorative glass filled with sweets
• Nail manicure set
• Pretty box for keepsakes
• Special soaps 
• Make up gift set
• Car polishing set for dad
• Herbs and Spices for the master chef
• Homemade sauces and chutneys
• Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns and not for the faint hearted you could include some hot chilli oils!