Craft your own spa inspired Christmas gifts

Whether it’s finding the time while the kids are huddled under blankets watching their favourite Christmas films or tucked up in bed worn out from the days’ activities, we all need our downtime. That good old saying of needing to put your feet up springs to mind, and we all need that occasionally, right?

When you’re running low on inspiration for those special gifts, sometimes it’s the simple ideas that can make the biggest difference. Give the gift of relaxation and make the most of those “put your feet up moments” with some spa inspired gifts that are both easy and affordable to create at home. Quick to make so you won’t be fighting for time, and you may even find yourself popping a few extras aside to enjoy for yourself!

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3 Ingredient Lotion Bars

The buttery goodness all skins crave in a few easy steps. With only 3 ingredients, your skin will be feeling super silky in no time. Visit Happy Homemaker’s Blog for the steps.

Hot Chocolate Stirrers

Nothing beats a winter sweet treat like a hot chocolate in front of the TV does it? Get those marshmallows ready and follow the instructions from BBC Good Food.

DIY Citrus Sugar Scrub

Give the gift of silky skin this winter with an easy Sugar Scrub. What better way to finish your day than feeling soft and renewed right? Follow these easy steps from Alice & Lois.

Foot Balm

Treat those tired tootsies with some nourishing foot balm, putting your feet up has never felt so good! Check out the simple steps at Simple Living Creative Learning.

Handmade Bath Bombs

Drop a bit of luxury into the bath and make the most of your time to kick back and relax. Find out how at Living Well Spending Less.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little bonus tip!

DIY Stamped Wrapping Paper

What better way to complete your gifts than giving it that special finishing touch? Visit The Spruce Crafts for the steps.

With a few easy tips, you can create that perfect pamper hamper and make putting your feet up this Christmas worth the wait! And to make sure you have time to take 5 this festive period, check out some of our appliance time savers, including dishwashers, cookers (look for models with self-cleaning technology) and washing machines (keep an eye out for models with rapid wash settings). Just like all purchases with Fair for You, the cost can be spread with flexible repayment plans tailored to you.

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Christmas is a special time of year that flies past in the blink of an eye! It’s easy to get caught up making it the perfect day for those around us, but we all need to take a little time to appreciate ourselves. So let’s kick back, relax and make the most of this precious time of the year.