7 (Working) Days ’Til Christmas: The Last-Minute LoadedWorld Gift List
Because panic-buying is part of the great British festive tradition!
Consider this your cheat sheet.
FOR THE KIDS
(Guaranteed to keep them entertained long enough for you to finish your brew.)
Draw. Copy. Print. Colour. Create! – RRP £22.99 (Age 3+)
If your little one is basically Banksy minus the hoodie, this should be top of the list. The Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set is the first of its kind — a magical pad that lets kids scribble, trace and doodle then print it out instantly.
With a clever drawing board, colourful carbon paper and 50 reusable stencils, kids can make masterpiece after masterpiece. Zero screens, zero mess.
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So Slime Yummy Twist & Slime Mixer Set – RRP £24.99
Dessert-themed slime? The kids will go feral for it. This set includes a working mini mixer so they can whip up Lemon Pie, Sweet Cakes and Lava Cakes slime — or go rogue and invent monstrosities of their own.
With 9 mix-ins, it's the ultimate sensory fix and blissfully easy to clean.
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So Slime Ice Machine — RRP £13.00
Snow cones + slime = Christmas magic. The So Slime Ice Machine lets kids mould ice cubes, mix fruity scents, sprinkle sparkles and scoop slime cones like tiny dessert chefs.
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FOR THE FAMILY FUN
(Because Christmas films hit harder when snacks are sorted.)
The Grinch Popcorn Maker – £59.99
Make it a proper Grinch-themed movie night with four fluffy bowls of popcorn in minutes. Light, delicious, and far more exciting than that sad microwave bag you always burn.
Big POP!, big flavour, big festive win.
Buy in-store: Asda, Very, Robert Dyas, Next
Buy online: amazon.co.uk, esgltd.com
FOR THE TREE
(For the mate who’s perpetually dehydrated and somehow proud of it.)
O.R.S x GÅVA Festive Hydration Bauble – £15.00
The bauble that says: Drink some water, for the love of Christmas.
Inside: 10 electrolyte tablets in five flavours — NHS-prescribed, WHO-formulated, vegan, gluten-free, and actually effective.
Perfect for gym-goers, festive boozers and anyone sweating through the office party buffet.
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THE “STILL STUCK” GADGET EVERYONE WILL WANT
(For the tech-lover, the student, the busy parent — or the person who has a meeting every 12 minutes.)
Plaud NotePin (£149/£119)
Available in Cosmic Gray, Lunar Silver and Purple, this wearable AI assistant clips, pins, hangs or straps to your body like a sci-fi badge of honour.
It captures, transcribes and summarises conversations in real time, automates follow-ups and generally eliminates admin — making it the most grown-up Christmas gift you can give without being boring.
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BECAUSE THE KITCHEN IS CALLING
(For the potato maestro in your life.)
Daewoo 2L Compact Single Drawer Manual Air Fryer – £39.99
Small but mighty, this 2L Daewoo fryer is perfect for flats, student digs or anyone who wants roasties in record time.
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Save up to 82% on energy
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80–200°C control
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900W power
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Non-stick, easy clean
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3-year warranty (registration required)
Ideal for Christmas chips and January health kicks.
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Caso Air Fry DuoChef - £199.99
The CASO AirFry DuoChef is a 14L air fryer that lets you cook two dishes at once or larger meals with its removable divider. Enjoy healthy, nearly fat-free cooking that’s fast, energy-efficient, and perfectly crispy thanks to 10 pre-sets, adjustable temperature and timer, SHAKE reminder, and HOLD function. BPA-free non-stick baskets, dishwasher-safe accessories, and a clear window with interior lighting make cooking convenient, safe, and effortless.
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TO WARM THE CHESTNUTS (IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW)
Mill WiFi Max Portable Heater 1500W – RRP £169.00
If you’re still refusing to touch the thermostat like it’s a bomb trigger, this sleek Scandinavian heater is your winter lifesaver.
Its minimalist design fits any room, it’s lightweight enough to move around, and with an IPX4 rating, it even handles bathroom duty. The real magic is in the smart tech: Mill PID Wattage Tech™ cuts energy waste by maintaining steady heat, while Predictive Heating™ learns your room and warms it to the perfect temp bang on schedule.
Control it all from the Mill app — scheduling, energy tracking, open-window detection, the lot. Warmth without the wallet crying.
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THE ULTIMATE BIG SAVE
Land Rover Defender Electric Ride-On Car - Green
SKU: TY6465Li-GN
Sale price £139.99
Regular price £299.99 (Save 53%)
Arrives Before Christmas without having to wait for Boxing Day sales!
LAND ROVER DEFENDER RIDE-ON: The ultimate adventure for young explorers aged 2+! Officially licensed by Land Rover, this ride-on offers the iconic Defender experience to the next generation.
REALISTIC FEATURES: The Defender features all the details of the full-scale car including opening side doors and boot with storage. Front and rear LED lights and an operational steering wheel, which makes it feel like kids are driving their parents’ car.
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