At Christmas time, gifts should either be random but well thought out and not anything they’d ever purchase for themselves, or something practical that they need or might not be able to afford on their own at this time of year. To get someone a practical gift you need to assess the needs of their home and look for things that you think could really do with replacing. Find that inner snob in you next time you go for a cup of tea to help you think of ideas. To give you a head start we’ve put together a list of 4 useful gifts that any home owner would be happy to receive.
Hand Held Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
You know you’ve reached adulthood when you receive household cleaning equipment at Christmas. Let’s be honest though, we want our cleaning done as quickly as possible, so a handheld, cordless vacuum cleaner helps you to do this. It helps you to reach places you might sometimes find difficult with your old hoover and it saves time messing about with the long, annoying cord once you’ve finished. You can order the vacuum online to get a great deal without having to argue for the last one at the shops. Sites such as Electric Shop have great deals on these items; the gift will make the terrible chore of hovering less painful.
Coffee Machine
For those who lead busy lifestyles they rely a lot on coffee to keep them going throughout the day, this is the ideal gift for them. A coffee machine that provides them with instant coffee on the go will not only be a practical gift to get them ready for a hectic day ahead, it also helps them save lots of money buying coffee from the train station in the morning. There are a range of coffee machines you can get including filter coffee makers, and bean to cup machines. Follow this coffee machine buying guide to help you.
Food Processor
Whether you want to blend vegetables for soup or fruit for delicious smoothies, a food processor is a practical gift because of the many functions it has to make life easier in the kitchen. Instead of spending time cutting up vegetables or fruit, it can be simply added into the food processor. It can be used for grinding spices, chopping herbs and most are large enough to fit in whole onions, carrots and potatoes without the need to prepare them in advance. It’s a great time saver to treat someone to.
Heated Blankets
With the cold winter months ahead of us, a heated blanket on top of the mattress could be a perfect gift for your friend, family or loved one. When the house is chilly but you can’t afford to have the central heating on for much longer, nothing beats getting into your lovely warm bed. Especially if you’ve been out in the cold all day.