GIFT IDEA: New Baby (For Talia & Ben's Baby Boy)

Before I start I want to just say that I didn't pay for this gift by myself so at work when somebody leaves or goes on maternity leave we put money together to get a gift, I decided I will message everyone about the gift now this gift idea was something I wanted to do but it was actually one of the bosses Chris who mentioned doing a hamper so here it is.

I found this grey toned basket and thought it was cute, what I have heard of Talia and Ben's place it is very grey themed.

I decided to get some toiletries that I have seen my parents used on me and my siblings when we were younger:

• Pampers Nappies - size 1
• Pampers Nappies - size 2
• Pampers Change Mats
• Johnson's Gentle All Over WIpes
• Johnson's Cottontouch Wipes
• Pampers Sensitive Wipes
• Johnson's Baby Powder
• Johnson's Baby Shampoo 
• Johnson's Baby Oil
• Johnson's Baby Lotion
• Johnson's Baby Bath
• Sudocrem
• Dentinox Cradle Cap
• Tommee Tippee Brush And Comb Set

GIFT IDEA: Christmas Eve Box 2019 (For Myself) #Blogmas2019

I have put together myself a Christmas Eve box, I have done it for my godchildren but this time I thought it would be for me.

If you want to see me using these products then check out my Instagram page @theblogofaliciamaude to see pictures.

GIFT IDEA: Christmas 2019 (For My Work Colleagues) #Blogmas2019

This year I relocated and changed jobs and have made some friends within the company I work for so wanted to treat them but also I work in a very male dominate industry and us women are looked down at by a few members of staff so this gift is also to say keep up the good work, they have all helped me in different ways if it have a personal chat or teach me how to do bits or even just make me laugh.

Here is a sneak peek of the carrier bags for Maude & Noah, I got loads of sample and decided I will use them, I know my packaging for this gift isn't very Christmas-y but it is me, the packaging is me.

Everyone has a little Christmas card which are old ones from Paperchase, I haven't written a Christmas card in years but to know who's gift is for who I thought I would write a little card.

Next is one of my candles, now only one member of staff that is receiving a candle knows I own this company, there is a mixture of candles: Berry Comfortable, Caramel Latte and Fairy Dust. I chose a flavour for each of them that I thought would be best suited to them.

After the stressful time we have all had I think they deserve a drink so I got them a mini bottle of Canti prosecco.

I got a few boxes of my favourite chocolates, Lindt, so I shared them out.

I want to say thank you to Claire, Talia, Tracey, Ginta, Jess, Hollie, Margaret and Maine, can't wait to work with you in 2020.

GIFT IDEA: Thank You (For Jacinda & Scott)

I have been thinking about a few things and thankfully I was given a room for two nights up at Jacinda and Scott's home in Yorkshire to think over plans and meet new people. I feel that if people are going to host you you should always bring a thank you gift so I thought I would share what I got them as it could help others.