Pre-schoolers don’t get too influenced by adverts, and they don’t write Christmas lists, so what Pre-School Toys for Christmas are popular this year?

Take Along Thomas Morgan’s Mine Playset - Take Along Thomas is the Thomas the Tank Engine collectible set designed for pre-schoolers little hands and Morgan’s Mine is from this year’s Thomas and the Great Discovery film. Together the two make a fantastic gift for pre-schoolers that love Thomas. Let them watch the film then play with the set for a happy Christmas Day.

Roary the Racing Car Silver Hatch Workshop Playset - A great favourite with pre-schoolers is Roary the Racing Car and his friends at Silver Hatch. This Silver Hatch Workshop lets your kids fix up their cars in the workshop. It has real working garage doors, sounds and a ramp, as well as a elipad on top for Hellie the helicopter.

Playmobil Recycling Truck - This is a great gift for all environmentally aware parents and their kids. This Recycling Truck from Playmobil will encourage your children’s love of the environment. There are two little Playmobil men to collect the rubbish, and three bins that can be tipped into the truck. The roof of the truck also comes off.

Kota the Triceratops - This might not be on their wish list but you can bet they’ll love it - a ride-on dinosuar! What kid’s going to say no to that? Kota the Triceratops is a rideable and interactive baby Triceratops guaranteed to keep your children amused. There are eleven sensors located on it’s body that can react to touch and sound and Kota will roar back when you speak to him. This really is an amazing toy!

Boys are notoriously hard to buy for, so here are some top Christmas Toys for Boys:

WWE RAW Arena Playset - This is the perfect way to stop fighting over the Christmas dinner table - your kids can do their fighting in the WWE RAW Arena instead. The playset includes the arena, a giant TV screen, entrance runway, spectator seats, and everything you need for authentic RAW action!

Wall.E Transforming Robot - Wall.E was the big kids hit film of the year from Disney Pixar. It follows the adventures of the last robot left on Earth - Wall.E - whose job it is to collect all the rubbish left on the planet. The transforming robots turns from a cube (Wall.E turns into a cube at night) into a robot with the press of just a couple of buttons.

Transformers Animated Supreme Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime - Transformers are still popular and, by the look of it, there names are gtting longer, but it’s on the top toys list so who am I to argue? This fun toy transforms from an autobot robot to an Earth truck vehicle and has electronic revving sounds and electronic speech.

Star Wars Clone Wars AT-TE Vehicle - Yet another old favourite! Star Wars toys are back and this time it’s with the clone Wars. The AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) Vehicle holds up to 20 clones (not included) and will charge into any Star Wars battle your kids have.

Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset - Gormiti is a set of collectable cards and figures and all the action takes place on the island of Gorm. Five tribes fight in centuries old battles and the Island of Gorm playset is a great stage for any Gormiti fans to play on.

There are hundreds of Christmas Toys for Girls on the market at this time of year and it’s up to you to decide what your daughter gets under the tree. Santa always get’s it right!

Here are some of the top toys for girls this year:

Baby Born with Magic Potty - Life-like dolls are always popular with girls and this year’s favourite has got to be Baby Born with Magic Potty. You can choose between a male and female doll and you can also choose different ethnicities. The doll has eight fun functions including crying, opening and closing her eyes and squealing. You can feed her and let her drink from her bottle, and she comes with a potty, nappy, bottle, food plate and outfit.

FurReal Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup - If the kids want a puppy for Christmas but you don’t want the expense and work that comes with owning a dog then this could be the answer. The FurReal Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup is a lifelike toy dog that responds as a real dog would. Biscuit can follow six voice commands and eat a bone and treat.

Bratz Girlz Really Rock Dolls - Bratz are still going strong (will teenage girls ever stop loving Bratz?) The Bratz Really Rock Dolls are a range of dolls that each come with two outfits and two musical instruments.

Littlest Pet Shop Tail Waggin’ Fitness Club - As part of the Littlest Pet Shop range, this Tail Waggin’ Fitness Club will keep all those Littlest Pets fit and healthy! The pets can jump rope and leap hurdles and while they’re doing all this they can store their gear in a locker and then stop by the snack bar for a treat. And if this sounds like hard work for them then there are also little beds included for a bit of shut eye.

There are some people that are impossible to buy for. Your Dad is usually the main culprit, and aunties and uncles come a pretty close second. There are plenty of gifts to buy them but you don;t know what they’ve already got and what they really like. One solution to this problem that springs to mind is food gifts. Hampers and chocolates and cookies are a great gift to give so let’s look at some of the choices.

Christmas hampers come in all shapes and sizes from hampers for one to massive luxury hampers that would feed a family of five for a year. Popular hampers to give on Christmas Day include cheese and wine hampers (always popular at christmas) and sweet filled hampers. You can also get hampers for specialised diets so nobody has to miss out.

A hamper is also a good choice to give to a colleague as a corporate gift - it’s not too personal, but it is substantial and shows that you’ve put some thought into it.

You don’t have to give a pre-made hamper to give a food gift. If it’s for someone you know well you can create a hamper of your own, containing all their favourite items. This adds a lovely personal touch to any gift.

If you’re good in the kitchen you can make your food gift yourself. Get some pots and jars ready and you can make all sorts of Christmas sweets and cakes for your friends and relatives. If you do this you should make something for everyone - it’s just as easy to make five batches of something. Just make sure you time your cooking right - you don’t want to mak ethem so early that they are stale by Christmas day!

Everyone will love these food based Christmas gift ideas.

There are a lot of teenagers in my family, and shopping for everyone of them at Christmas is almost impossible. Too many shops. too little time! That’s where internet shopping comes in. There are lots of fantastic websites promoting great Christmas gift ideas for teenagers. you need lots of choice because a 13-yea-old girl is massively different from a 19-year-old boy!

Can you keep up with what’s trendy in today’s teenage world? I certainly can’t! I have enough trouble keeping track of their gorlfriends and boyfriends, but to know what they all want - impossible!. Shopping for teens gets even harder as technology becomes bigger and better - did you know you can buy pink PDA’s for pre-teens now?. Do you know the difference between an iPhone and an iTouch? Which is the most popular gaming system at the moment? It’s just all too much!

The best part about shopping online ar ethe customer reviews - real people, not sales people, are telling you what they think of the product, and if it stinks, they’ll tell you. When you find a good shopping website then stick to it - it should be user friendly and easy to read, and have a large variety of items - enough to keep even the most demanding teenager happy.

So hat is hot this year for teens? Well, it seems that girls and boys both go for the techy stuff - you can never go wrong with a video game for boys and girls have all sorts of PDA’s and other ways to talk to their friends. Young teen grls still enjoy toys, but try and buy something that’s fully interactive, while young teen boys enjoy getting outsied and playing - anything sporty should suit them.

The beauty of shopping on the internet is that you can find something for everyone, without even leaving your own home - now that’s what i call luxury. Having your gifts delivered straight to your door has got to be the biggest Christmas gift of all!

Christmas gift ideas for teenagers don’t have to be daunting - just check out the popular websites and you can have all your Christmas shopping done by lunch time.

If you’re looking for a special Christmas gift idea this year then look no further. What could be more special than having your photos printed on canvas? This is a great gift that will last a lifetime and add real meaning to your gift giving.

The process is really easy - you just choose a photo or photos (if you want a montage), give it to the retailer, wait a few days and there you have it, one photo on canvas. If you’re ordering over the internet it’s even easier - just email your photo across and they will send your canvas directly to your front door.

Deciding what photo to use is probably the hardest part of the whole process. If you’re buying for a grandparent then it goes without saying that the children will take centre stage. If you’ve ever had a studio portrait done then this will be the best photo to use. Failing that try and pick something natural - that shot of your child they weren;t aware of but look so beautiful in.

If you’re buying for a loved one then a special day will be your best choice - canvas prints of wedding photos are a great way of displaying them. Prints of pets are also popular with animal lovers. Fido on the kitchen wall will go down a treat.

If you want something even more special then turn your print into a work of art. Your photo can have pop art effects added (think Andy Warhol) and make a stunning centre piece for any room.

Of course you don’t have to use a photo of a person. If you’ve got a favourite landscape photo, or maybe a close-up of a flower then this will make a stunning piece of art too.

Here are some tips for buying canvas prints:

1. The thicker the frame, the better - aim for around 2″.

2. The ink should be ‘UV ink’. This means the canvas print won’t fade and the colours will always look vibrant.

3. The cheapest printers aren’t always the best - check out customer reviews if available

Go with this Christmas gift idea and you’ll have some very happy relatives!

Christmas can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve decided to host it. Not only have you got the turkey and crackers to worry about, but you still have to buy gifts for everybody.. and all within a set budget. Of course Christmas is a time for joy and a time for giving so we all want to do our best and keep our friends and family happy, but how do you go about choosing the right gifts for everbody?

1. List down everyone you want to buy a present for, including your partner and children, and then set a budget for them. Total up the budget and see if this is achievable. if it seems like too much then re-asses. Don;t forget that people don’t need lots of expensive presents. It really is the thought that counts.

2. Scour the internet to get some ideas. Note down people’s lieks and dislikes while you come up with the perfect presentfor them. Believe me that Christmas present buying is easier when you go out armed with a shopping list and a budget.

3. Try and do step 1 & 2 before December to give yourself more time to buy, and spread the cost of Christmas. Christmas offers usually start at the end of October so you have a chance to start stocking up early.

4. If you’re not sure what a person wants then ask. A surprise is lovely, but if the item will never get used it becomes a waste. Better to get something a person wants.

5. If you’re stuck for ideas you could always make something yourself. Wherever your talents lie you could make something in teh kitchen or something crafty for the person in question.

6. If you’re still stuck for ideas then gift vouchers are the way to go. Boring, I know, but ever so practical.

7. I would alwasy recommend buying on the internet. The choice is massive and you never have to leave the comfort of your own home.

8. When buying gifts for children (especially other people’s) make sure that it’s safe and appropriate for the child’s age. Books are always a popular choice with parents - it makes a nice change for their child to get something like that.

Christmas gift ideas don’t need to be daunting. with a little pre-planning you’ll be ready in plenty of time for Christmas

Christmas gift ideas for new mothers should be well thought out and a sign of true caring and love. Whether you’re a husband looking for an extra special gift this Christmas because your wife’s just had a baby, or a good friend who wants to combine a congratulations and Christmas gift, there are plenty of ways you can show you care with these ideas for new mothers.

New motherhood is difficult for any woman - she’s coping with the demands of a new baby, possibly a young family, and she’s trying to regain her figure so she looks more like the pre-baby woman she was. She is also spending all her time caring for another person, and no matter how much you love your baby that can be hard. Understand her needs and her desires and you should be able to find the perfect gift.

I think it’s fair to say that women love jewellery, and new mothers are no exception. I can’t list all the jewellery out there, but try and get her something that matches her other items. If she usually wears silver then buy her some silver earrings or a necklace. If you can get something engraved that will make it extra special. Here are a few jewellery ideas:

1. Husbands, it’s traditional to buy your wife an eternity ring on the birth of your first child. If you get this engraved with your child’s birth date she will treasure it forever.

2. A piece of jewelelry made with a birthstone - either hers or the baby’s - will make a much loved and memorable gift.

3. A locket is traditionally worn as a necklace and opens up to reveal a small photo. If you get a two sided locket you could put a picture of yourself in one side and the baby in the other. Again, this gift can be engraved for maximum effect.

4. Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, and giving a diamond to a new mother will make her feel a million dollars. A diamond ring is always popular, but diamond earrings scream indulgence.

5. Could it be time to update your wedding rings. Maybe you could buy a joint present and buy platinum rings or a higher carat gold.

6. Costume jewellery can be bought by friends. You know her fun side and want to get her dressed up and back on the town as soon as possible. Get her something that appeals to her fun and flirty side and she’ll be hitting the New Year parties with confidence.