Tag: Waitrose
Christmas Shopping Online
The desire to hit Oxford Street with Christmas approaching isn’t at the top of my agenda. The very thought of battling the crowds with my baby in tow and pushy shoppers after last minute Christmas bargains is keeping me away from the high street this year.
I’ve decided to do my Christmas shopping online. It’s easy, I’ll be in the comfort of my own home and I won’t need to travel on busy London public transport with my baby.
I’m looking forward to finding the perfect Christmas gifts for my friends and family whilst sitting comfortably with a cup of tea and a cat (or two!) on my lap. Many online stores have unique Christmas shops to help shoppers like me find the perfect gifts without traipsing the shops.
Some of my favourite online Christmas Shops for Christmas Decorations, Gifts and Food:
- The John Lewis Christmas Shop has a delightful selection of everything from Christmas Decorations, personal Christmas Gifts, Partywear, Christmas Cookware, Christmas Hampers and some of the best Baby Gifts.
- The GLTC Christmas Shop has a huge assortment of Christmas Stockings and Sacks, Advent Calendars and Nativity Toys, Christmas Decorations, Personalised Christmas Gifts, Big Present Ideas, Gifts for Boys, Gifts for Girls and lovely Stocking Fillers.
- The House of Fraser Christmas Shop has Christmas Decorations, Christmas Candles and Tableware, Christmas Cookware, Table Settings and Home Decorations. As well as Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Kids, Gifts for Couples, Gifts for For the Home. I love The Toy Edit and their selection of Family Games.
Toys for Christmas at House of Fraser
- The world famous Liberty Christmas Shop has unique and luxurious gifts for everyone. There are Stocking Fillers, Liberty Print Gifts, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for the Home and a wonderful selection of Baby Gifts and Toys for Children.
- The Marks and Spencer Christmas Shop has Gifts for all ages, Christmas Decorations and a wonderful selection of Food.
- The Feel Unique Christmas Shop has everything covered when it comes to Beauty, Skin Care, Fragrance and Healthy Living. There are Gift Sets, Stocking Fillers, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Mum and my favourite selection of Baby and Toddler Bath and Skin Care.
- For delicious treats and food this Christmas I’m shopping at the Waitrose Christmas Shop where there’s a large selection of Christmas Hampers and wine.
I’m Loving myWaitrose
myWaitrose Free Tea or Coffee
My purse is full of cards and I could barely fit this one in.
I considered putting it aside since my credit card takes priority over a supermarket card. But after reading the benefits of myWaitrose I decided it was worth keeping and slid it next to my Boots Advantage Card.
One of the key benefits of using myWaitrose card is each month I’m entered into a draw to win back that month’s shopping, whether I bought it online or at the supermarket. Something I’d be grateful of with a family.
Yesterday I received a letter from myWaitrose detailing some of their new exclusive benefits.
I get a Free Tea or Coffee everyday to have in the cafe or to takeaway, no purchase necessary.
It’s not everyday you get something for nothing so I’m loving myWaitrose.
This is the perfect win win situation. I get a caffeine fix every time I visit the supermarket and Waitrose have a mother buzzing on caffeine whilst browsing the supermarket aisles, wide awake and forgetful of her state of severe sleep deprivation.
Have you become a myWaitrose member yet?
Going Organic? A Good Place To Start
There’s a vast amount of information available concerning foods you should and shouldn’t eat.
My advice is to keep things simple and natural. As a Nutritional Advisor and a Mum this equates to good, wholesome, fresh, organic foods.
Going organic has become fashionable over the last decade and I seem to find new organic food producers each week. There’s a great selection of organic ready meals for babies and toddlers with the likes of Organix, Ella’s Kitchen and Plum.
Popular providers of UK organic produce that can be delivered to your door are Riverford and Abel & Cole.
But despite all the hype and marketing, there really is good reason for you and your family to eat organic foods.
Organic produce is better for your health. And it tastes better. If I eat non-organic I certainly notice the difference in flavour and freshness.
Organic fruit and vegetables aren’t sprayed with the herbicides, pesticides and fungicides that can lead to cancer.
So if you’re thinking of going organic where’s a good place to start?
Go organic on dairy and buy or grow your own organic apples and organic potatoes. Your average non-organic apple and potato are doused in more herbicides, pesticides and fungicides than other fruits and vegetables.
Organic produce is slightly more expensive than non-organic produce. To me the difference is worth it and we cut back on our spending in other ways so we can afford to buy organic produce.
I see it as an investment in the health of my family and to me this is paramount.
Riverford Veg Box
There are ways to save when buying organic produce. Every time I visit my local Waitrose supermarket I scan the organic fruit and veg aisle for offers. Frequently I buy produce half price because it’s reached the Display Until date so if eaten that day or the next it’s still fresh.
Another great way to get your fresh organic produce and have it delivered straight to your door is to order a Veg Box. We tried a Riverford Veg Box and it really was the bees knees. That week we feasted on freshly picked organic fruit and veg grown in the UK. Truly delicious and without the pesticides and air miles.
And tonight I’m dreaming of my own garden where I can grow organic fruit and veg for my family!
Are you thinking of going organic?
