I realised this Yuletide that no matter how much we strive to make Christmas peaceful and relaxing it gets harder each year..

Every year people promise themselves that they won’t have a Christmas as stressful as the last again and that will organise themselves in time for next year.

They say that they will sort everything out in advance as well as saving up for their Christmas presents so they don’t need to put it on their credit card.

Every year the shops are full of more and more potential gifts, cards and stocking fillers tempting us to keep buying and go way over our budget (if we even had made a budget in the first place).

Christmas really should be a time for spending quality time with your friends and family. It should not be a time to stress and worry.

What’s past is past and we can’t alter it, but we can get our act into gear for next year by doing things differently and getting our self into gear.

So why not get yourself organised and have yourself an amazing Christmas.

To make next Christmas a piece of yummy cake all you need to do is follow a couple of easy steps.

You can knock off a few people from your Christmas list.

Write a list of everyone you tend to get presents for. Make sure you put everyone on there, no cheating.

Did you find that this list was linger than you expected? As well as your close friends and family you probably have a few extras that you get just in case they get you something.

Why spend most of the year paying off debt for that sake of presents for people who aren’t even that close. It is ridiculous when you think about it.

And you know for sure that not all the presents you buy will be appreciated ending up shoved in the garage, at the back of a drawer or on the next car boot sale.

Presents are one problem but they are not the only money black hole at Christmas, decorations, wrapping paper, Christmas cards also eat up a fair bit of cash.

Rather than wasting money on things that are not important, save your pennies and you can spend less, or treat the ones that you do care about more with the spare cash.

Start savings early and be able to afford Christmas.

So while cutting back on your spending can help it is just part of the process. Putting a bit of cash away every pay day will really help get your funds up for Christmas.

Many people get the Park Hampers Savings Scheme catalogue and save up for their gift from it during the year.

First of all you order their catalogue. You then choose what presents, food, drinks and hampers you want.

Every pay day when you are feeling flush you pay park a bit of money which is put towards your order.
You then make your last payment in November and Park will deliver all of your shopping direct to your door in plenty of time for Christmas leaving you free to relax.

Christmas saving made simple thanks to Park Hampers

Saving for Christmas is not always easy and many people struggle. Park Hampers have been helping people effortlessly save for Christmas for over 40 years.

So saving for Christmas can be easier than you think.

Making a debt-free Christmas a walk in the park

1. Order Park Hampers Catalogue

First of all you will need to get hold of a catalogue – you can order you Park Hampers Catalogue here. The you just choose what you’d like to order from the huge range of vouchers, toys, gifts and hampers and place your order online.

There are other ways to order if you don’t want to order online – see the catalogue for more details.

2. Save with Park

You make your first small payment when you place your Christmas order. You then make small regular payments towards your Christmas goodies until 1st November. So the sooner to place your order and start saving the smaller the payments will be.

3. Sit back and relax

Park will send you any vouchers you order in plenty of time for you to do your Christmas shopping. Toys, gifts and hampers will all also be delivered to your doorstep in time for Christmas. The only thing you need to do is put your feet up and wait for Parks delivery man to come knocking.

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Park Hampers Savings Scheme

Save for Christmas 2010 with Park Hampers Savings Scheme.

Christmas should be about relaxing and spending time with you friends and family, and not about worry about how much money you are spending. Christmas is the most expensive time of year for most people.

Planning ahead can make Christmas less of a shock to your finances. If you save for Christmas in advance you can enjoy a debt-free Christmas, where you do not have to worry about how you are going to be able to afford all of the Christmas presents and festive food.

This is easier said than done and many people start off year with the intention of putting a little away each month. However, as time ticks on they realise that they keep putting off saving, saying that they will start next month or dipping into their savings during the year.
Park Hampers help over 400,000 families each year save for a debt-free Christmas.

It’s a piece of Christmas cake: after you order park hampers catalogue, you just choose what you would like to order for Christmas.

You then make easy regular payments. The sooner in the year you start saving with Park Hampers the less you will pay in each instalment.

Then, when everything is paid for by 1st November Park Hampers will deliver your shopping to your front door in loads of time for Christmas.

Over 400,000 families save with Park Hampers each year so the they can enjoy Christmas and spoil their family without worrying about scary credit card bills in January.

To find out more about how they can help you save for your dream Christmas order your free Park hampers catalogue online now.

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Gift towers are really popular this Christmas, but what exactly are they? Well a gift tower is really just like a Christmas hamper but presented and packaged differently. So rather than wicker baskets filled with yummy Christmas treats, a gift tower is usually made up of round or square shiny gift boxes stacked on top of each other and bound together with ribbon and bows.

Types of gift tower

Just like hampers there are many kinds of gift tower from chocolate gift towers to towers crammed with cookie and cake.
One of our favourites is the premier gift tower from Hampergifts.co.uk
We like it because it is one of the more indulgent and extravagant gift towers n the market.
It is made up of eight golden gift boxes filled to the brim with quality sweet treats including sugared almonds, cinnamon biscuits, Belgian chocolates, gourmet cookies, chocolate coated brazils and much more. It really does contain one surprise after another.

Deluxe Golden Tower

It contains:

• Kathy Chocolaterie Buche Dark Coco Pieces 140g
• Contintal Assorted Sugared Almonds 120g
• White Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies 100g
• Duc d’O La Boule Praline Chocolates 170g
• Rich Luxury Fruit Cake 150g
• Zentis Dark Chocolate Coated Marzipan 200g
• Milk Chocolate Coated Brazils 150g
• Triple Chocolate Gourmet Cookies 100g
• Lindt Assorted Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles 30g
• Hand Made Cinnamon Puff Twist Biscuits 100g
• Baronie Whole Cherry Chocolates Liqueurs 100g

It is beautifully gift wrapped with ribbon and a personalised message. It makes a great Christmas present or a new years gift.

Price £44.95

Read more about the Deluxe Golden Gift Tower

Where to by gift towers

Hampergifts are in our opinion two of the best online providers of hampers and gift towers.
Hamper gifts specialise in creating original, luxury gift hampers perfect for any occasion.
They pride themselves on their service and are proud to offer:

• Quality – Our excellent value gifts include some award-winning food & drink.
• Presentation – Free gift-wrapping with luxury ribbon on each of our hampers.
• Delivery – Choose your day and add your personal message.
• Glowing Testimonials – From our huge number of happy customers!

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If you are doing that last minute Christmas shopping and getting yourself all a fluster then stop stressing. There is still time to order your Christmas hampers and to make things even easier we have put together a list of hampergifts.co.uk 8 best sellers that would put a smile on anyone’s face this Christmas. So you can sit back and relax, put your feet up, pour yourself a glass of wine and chill out infront of the TV or whatever you want while hamper gifts make your christmas shopping a walk in the park.

8 Top Christmas Hampers

Christmas Treats Tower

This sure is one really impressive gift. It has 7 beautiful layers of gift boxes. Each box is full of scrumptious Christmas treats. These yummy delights include Belgian chocolates, sugared almonds, Turkish delights, a delightful Brandy Christmas Pudding and much more.
It will arrive on the doorstep of your someone special this Christmas beautifully gift wrapped with ribbon. Or you can of course have it delivered to you and deliver the gift by hand.

Price £37.95

Read more about the Christmas Treats Tower

The Christmas Carol Hamper

This is a great Christmas hamper for those shopping for a bargain.
It has a lovely bottle of Chilean wine as well as a delicious combination of sweet and savoury goodies. Gourmet Ginger Cookies, a Sweet Apple Chutney, Traditional Oatcakes, and Chocolate Coated Marzipans are presented in a handmade basket and gift wrapped with ribbon. This really a fantastic choice for friends, relatives, employees or colleagues.

Was £27.95

Now £24.95

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Christmas Surprise

Give someone a wonderful surprise this Christmas by giving them this amazing gift hamper. It is full of lovely Xmas treats such as Brandy Christmas Pudding, Chocolate Coated Nuts, mouth-watering Mince Pie, Organic Chocolates and much more.
This is a perfect Christmas present for everyone and a great way to wish the ones you love a merry Christmas.

Price £23.95

Read more about the Christmas Surprise Hamper

Deluxe Golden Tower

This delightful gift tower has 8 golden gift boxes packed with delicious sweet treats including sugared almonds, cinnamon biscuits, Belgian chocolates, gourmet cookies, chocolate coated brazils and much more. This amazing and unique gift has one surprise after another and is beautifully gift wrapped with ribbon and your personalised message.

Price £44.95

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Christmas Joy Food Hamper

This superb collection of gourmet Christmas foods will guarantee a Merry Christmas for friends, family, staff or corporate customers. Our first class Food Gift is crammed with Christmas Favouries – Mulled Plum Jam, Smoked Fillet of Duck Terrine, Brandy Christmas Pudding, Apricots in Syrup, Dry Roasted Pistachio Nuts, Belgian Chocolate Pieces and a whole lot more!

Price £43.95

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Christmas Treasures

Celebrate Christmas with this hamper chock-full of Xmas treasures. A Christmas Fruit Cake, Hand Baked Savoury Biscuits, Belgian Chocolates, Duck Terrine and a medal winning Sauvignon Blanc are among the goodies presented in a beautiful lidded hamper with faux leather straps. An ideal yuletide gift for friends, family, staff or colleagues, this is the perfect way to say ‘Merry Christmas!’

Price £34.95

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The Grande Hamper

This first class food & drink hamper is overflowing with four bottles of wine – including two superb award winning treats – and a huge assortment of sweet & savoury delights. Organic honey, gourmet biscuits, fine Belgian chocolates, a rich fruit cake, and countless other little luxuries fill a gorgeous hand made wicker basket. Guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your corporate clients, friends and family alike.

Price £104.95

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The Christmas Splendour

This lovely lidded basket is heaving with marvellous food and drink for a supreme hamper that captures the splendour of the season. To drink, we have a Stunning Rose Champagne, Ramos Pinto Reserve Port and a pair of Medal Winning Wines. The jam-packed basket includes a Spicy Plum Chutney, Apricots in Syrup, Tea, Coffee, Chocolates, Cookies, Pt, Mince Pie, Turkish Delights, a Whisky Fruit Cake and a myriad of other treasures. Guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on corporate clients and loved ones.

Price £149.95

Read more about the Splendour Christmas Hamper

Christmas hampers for less

Those lovely people at first 4 hampers are offeriing a 10% on all orders at First4hampers in the run up to Christmas.

They have a fantastic new range of Christmas Hampers and Gift Baskets which even include a free Christmas greeting card of your choice.

With a great range of Hampers and Gift Baskets from only £29.99 First4hampers have the perfect gift to make the festive season extra special.

Click here to see what First4hampers can offer you this christmas

7th heaven

Wow! This was my first thought when looking at this feast for the eyes and soon to be for the belly Christmas hamper. I would be very happy to be given one of these for Christmas.

It looks a bit pricy at £199.95 but when you look at what you get for your money pound for pound it works out to be great value when you see what you get.

Hamper gifts 10% discount extended

Hampergifts.co.uk have also extended their 10% offer, so until the end of November you can get this hamper at an even better price.

Chrismas Decadence

So this hamper is quite aptly named Christmas Decadence, and it certainly is the ultimate in decadence and pure indulgence.
This amazing hamper is jam packed with gourmet food and drink. Cognac, Champagne, Port and award-winning Wine are joined by an immense collection of fine foods and other treats for a luxury hamper that will really wow the recipient.

The Decadence Christmas hamper also includes a Block of Duck Foie Gras, Assorted Belgian Chocolate Pieces, Award Winning Scottish Blossom Honey, Wild Boar Pate, Gourmet Cinnamon Biscuits and a Whisky Fruit Cake to name just a few of the treats in store.

This hamper is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on corporate clients, friends and family alike.

Full hamper contents:

1. Lanson Black Label Champagne 75cl
2. Courvoisier VS Cognac 70cl
3. Ramos Pinto Collector Ruby Reserve Port 75cl
4. Peter Lehmann Weighbridge Shiraz 2006, Australia IWSC International Winemaker of the Year 2003 & 2006
5. Block of Duck Foie Gras 90g
6. Salmon Mousse with Dill 90g
7. Hand Made Cinnamon Puff Twist Biscuits 100g
8. 3 Christmas Spices in a Box – Cinnamon, Cloves & Nutmegs
9. Baronie Fine Assorted Belgian Chocolate Pieces 200g
10. Hand Baked Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Flatbread 150g
11. Whisky Fruit Cake 120g
12. Kathy Chocolaterie Belgian Milk Choc Mousse Pieces 100g
13. Edinburgh Preserves Wild Boar Pt 180g
14. Taylors of Harrogate Cafe Brazilia 200g
15. Kathy Chocolaterie Assorted Belgian Chocolates 62g
16. Cottage Delight Strawberry Extra Jam 340g Gold Great Taste Award from The Guild of Fine Foods
17. Lindt Lindor Swiss Thins Milk Chocolate 125g
18. Edinburgh Preserves Scottish Blossom Honey 454g Gold Medal at the Great Taste Awards
19. Dry Roasted Pistachio Nuts 100g
20. Hand Made Sundried Tomato & Sesame Biscuits 100g
21. Johanna van der Horst Chocolates Truffles 80g
22. Chocolate & Ginger Cookies 100g
23. Alice McPhersons Luxury Scottish Border Pie 250g
24. Chocolate Nut Tree Chocolate Coated Macadamias 200g
25. Zentis Luxury Dark Chocolate Coated Marzipan 100g

The hamper is of course delightfully presented in a wicker basket. You can include a personalized message and have it delivered direct to the recipient and as a bonus the hamper also includes a cute baby teddy bear.

Price £199.99

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If you’re struggling to decide what to buy a special man in your life this Christmas why not consider getting them a hamper. There are a wide range of Christmas hampers available that are full of treats that a man would love. Whatever his taste there will certainly be a hamper that he’ll love . We have rounded up the best “hampers for him” to help you with your Christmas shopping dilemmas.

If you order before the end of October you can take advantage of 10% off your order.

7 Top Hampers for Him

Luxury Beer Hamper

This is an amazing Christmas gift idea for anyone who loves their beer. It has 3 large bottles of the best English ales as well as a delicious range of other sweet and savoury snacks for example: gourmet biscuits, mixed olives, luxury shortbread, Belgian chocolate pieces and much more. This is a very unique and special way to give a beer gift this Christmas.

Price £37.95

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The Wonderful Whisky Hamper

This Whiskey Hamper is bound to impress. It is full of sweet and savoury snacks which include some hand baked biscuits, gourmet mixed nuts, delicious chocolate truffles, luxury shortbread and loads more. It is delightfully presented in a seagrass basket and gift wrapped with ribbon.

Price £34.95

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Champagne and Gourmet Food Gift

If you are looking for a gift for a special occasion this delightfully indulgent luxury champagne hamper will certainly fit the bill. It is presented in a beautiful wicker basket which is filled with a Lanson Black Label Champagne as well as a treasure trove of delicious gourmet food treasures – including hand made biscuits, award winning Pesto, Smoked Fillet of Duck Terrine, Belgian chocolates, stuffed vine leaves and much more. This hamper would make a great gift for for friends, family or clients male and female alike.

Price £62.95

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Red Wine in Presentation Gift Box

If you are looking for a gift for a red wine lover this superb Shiraz from award winning Australian producer Peter Lehmann would go down a treat. It is beautifully presented in an ornately decorated hardwood wine gift box. This really would make a great gift for any occasion or just to give your favourite wine drinker a treat.

Price £29.95

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The Indullgence

This magnificent hamper is truly decedent and indulgent for when you really want to impress. It is jam packed with gourmet foods, award winning champagne, a double gold medal whisky and a terrific bottle of fine red wine. The indulgent goodies include wild boar pate, Belgian chocolate pieces, gourmet mixed nuts, hand made cinnamon biscuits, an award winning strawberry preserve, Fresh Ground Brazilian Coffee and a huge range of treats. It is delivered gift wrapped with ribbon by hand and presented in a beautiful hand made basket. This hamper is really a gift to remember.

Price £124.95

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Whisky Surprise

This is a wonderful whisky hamper that includes a half bottle of Bells and a delicious range of treats including Belgian chocolates, vanilla fudge and a delicious fruit cake. Displayed in a gift wrapped hand made basket. It also includes and adorable free baby teddy bear.

Price £29.95

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Red Wine and Wooden Gift Box

This is a great gift for a wine lover. A delicious bottle of Chilean Cabernet Carmenere is presented in a stunning cherry tone wooden wine box and comes with all the tools needed to get the most from that bottle, including a corkscrew, wine funnel, foil cutter. This is a great gift is suitable for Christmas but also perfect for pretty much any occasion.

Price £24.95

Read more about the Red Wine and Wooden Gift Box

With such a great selection of Christmas hampers and gift available you are spoiled for choice. To make choosing your hamper a walking in the park we have put together a list of the 5 most popular hampers and gifts from hampergifts.co.uk this October.

Don’t forget if you order before the end of October you can claim a 10% discount.

5 Most Popular Hampers

Deluxe Golden Tower

The most popular gift tower from hampergifts.co.uk is comprised of 8 dazzling golden gift boxes choc-a-block with delicious sweet treats including sugared almonds, cinnamon biscuits, Belgian chocolates, gourmet cookies, chocolate coated brazils many more. This special gift has one surprise after another and is delivered gorgeously gift wrapped with ribbon and a personalised message.

Was £44.95

Now £39.95

Save £5.00

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Chocolate Lovers Hamper

This delicious chocolate hamper is brim full with scrumptious tempting chocolate delights including Belgian Chocolate Pralines, Swiss Truffles, Chocolate Coated Marzipan, Gourmet Chocolate Cookies and more! This delicious selection is displayed in an attractive seagrass & wooden basket and is gift wrapped with ribbon. It also includes a cute free baby teddy bear.

Price £24.95

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Sweet and Savoury Tower

A remarkable gift which will make a great impression. It is made up of 6 attractive gift boxes that are filled with yummy treats including a sweet apple chutney, mini breadsticks, praline chocolates, dry roasted pistachio nuts and countless other little luxuries. It is delivered gift wrapped with ribbon. This gift will truly impress the recipient and is ideal for any occasion.

Price £34.95

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Wine Cheese and Pate

This fantastic traditional Wine, Cheese & Pt Hamper is great for friends, relatives or colleagues. It contains a yummy award-winning Red Leicester and is delightfully presented with a delicious Chilean Cabernet and a winning combination of Scottish Oatcakes and a Smoked Fillet of Duck Pate..

Price £28.95

Read more about the Wine, Cheese and Pate Hamper

Ruby Red Wine Hamper

This is one of hampergifts.co.uk most popular wine hampers, The hamper contains a delicious Chilean red, along with a delicious selection of yummy sweet treats. The enticing treats in store include Belgian Chocolates, Gourmet Cinnamon Biscuits, Luxury Shortbread and more. Displayed in a handmade seagrass & wooden basket and delightfully gift wrapped with ribbon. This is a great wine gift for a friend or colleague.

Was £29.95

Now £26.95

Save £3.00

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Everyone loves getting a Christmas hamper

The excitement of investigating the contents and taking each item out one by one to see what the hamper contains, just like a treasure trove of treats.

Hampers are carefully packaged to make sure that all the goodies within are protected during delivery.
The more traditional Christmas hampers are sometimes fastened with leather straps and buckles and have closable lids. This makes the contents within even more protected.

However there are a huge variety of hamper styles nowadays (read our hamper buyers guide for more info). Some are in baskets, some in traditional wicker hampers, some in trays. A popular alternative to a hamper is a gift tower, which offers a modern twist on the traditional Christmas hamper.
As well as being different in the way they are packaged, the contents of hampers varies a lot.
There really is a hamper to suit all tastes and budgets; this is why a hamper is such a great gift which will please family, friends and work colleagues of all ages.

Even if your recipient has a food allergy you are sure to find a hamper that can cater to their dietary needs while still keeping with the traditional Christmas style. For example, vegetarian hampers containing treats luxuries such as shortbread and chocolates that don’t contain any animal fats. Or you could choose a fresh fruit hampers which would be suitable for vegetarians and vegans and would cater for a range of allergies. You can schedule the delivery of the hampers so that they arrive when you want them to, in time for Christmas.

Christmas Breakfast hampers are really popular at the moment.
They are a great way to start Christmas morning with a special breakfast with the family or breakfast in bed. Bucks Fizz or Champagne , smoked salmon, preserves and croissants are typical contents. This kind of hamper is great fir those who are celebrating their first Christmas together and would help make it extra special.

Of course hampers don’t only contain food. Hampers filled with luxury bubble bath, bath bombs, massage oils, body lotions to really pamper the lucky recipient. A bottle of wine would be a great accompaniment.

For a real ale lover a hamper full of fine ales, cheeses and savouries would go down a treat.

There are loads of online stores that sell Christmas hampers, to help you choose the best supplier you should read our guide on where to buy Christmas hampers