Christmas gift guide 2022: What to buy your mum and dad this festive season
13 October 2022, 13:53 | Updated: 21 December 2022, 10:00
What to get your mum and dad for Christmas including tech, beauty and foodie gifts!
All of these products were independently selected by Heart’s digital editorial team.
It’s that time of year again when you might be wondering what to get your nearest and dearest for Christmas.
But if you need some festive inspiration for your mum, dad or the parental figure in your life - we've got you covered.
Check out our list of Christmas gifts for your parents here...
Hot air brush
For the hair enthusiast in your life, the Frizz control hot air styler uses the latest in Ionic technology to give you salon smooth hair at home.
With four attachments it's a must-have styler suitable for all hair types and creates bouncy volume and beautiful waves with the large and small brushes.
Buy now: £49.99 from Nicky Clarke
Aftershave
Calvin Klein Defy is a daring contrast of invigorating freshness and powerful woods.
The description reads: "For the modern person who breaks boundaries while exploring their authentic truths and the contrasts within."
Buy now: £50 from The Perfume Shop
Perfume
The new perfume by Emporio Armani, Because It’s You is a 'happy, delicious and sparkling' perfume.
It's inspired by a personal love story brought to life through by Paul and Laura through a cinematic series of films.
Buy now: £46.99 from The Perfume Shop
Gift Card
The One4all Gamer's Favourite Gift Card is an ideal present for any parent who enjoys emerging themselves in new worlds this Christmas.
A One4all Gift Card make for an amazing stocking filler, it also can be posted to anyone who lives further afield.
Buy Now: Any amount from £10-£120
PJs
Your parents can slumber in style in our super Cosy Check Pyjama Set.
Featuring beautifully soft brushed cotton fabric, this set is both comfortable and stylish and perfect for the winter months.
Kettle
If your parents are brew lovers, why not get them ‘The Tea Maker’.
The Russell Hobbs Purity Kettle has a clever BRITA filter allows the full flavour of tea to shine through giving you the best tasting hot drinks - every tea lover’s dream!
Festive tapas dinner
Treat your parents to a trip to Zuaya this Christmas for an incredible festive dinner.
Enjoy incredible dishes such as Peruvian corn cakes, guacamole and homemade crisps, as well as delicious salads.
If they're feeling a little fuzzy headed after the festive period, your mum or dad can also enjoy the ultimate hangover curing cocktail which is a take on the Pisco Sour.
Zuaya also has two sister restaurants - Como Garden and El Norte - that are also running Christmas specials.
Make up brushes
For your make-up loving parent, this 10 piece set has got them covered including all the essential brushes they'll need to create the perfect look.
Buy now: £40 from Dose of Lashes
Photo calendar
For a gift your parents can appreciate all year round, a personalised photo calendar is the perfect choice.
Every month throughout the new year they’ll be reminded of a happy memory, helping to brighten up their workspace or keep a busy home life organised.
Theatre tickets
If your mum or dad are musical fans, you could get theatre tickets for two to Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre.
It's an award-winning musical with many years of success and provides the perfect day out for your parents.
Find out more on Red Letter Days here.
Skincare set
This Bulldog Original Skincare Trio Set combines its hero ingredient Aloe Vera with expert scientific knowledge to help your parents look and feel your best.
Electric blanket
With the nights getting seriously cold this winter, the Ecologic heated blanket is made from naturally soft 100% polyester for maximum comfort.
Unlike other entry level heated bedding, the Ecologic range is generously sized to fit and heat across almost the entire length and width of the bed.
Soap set
For the house proud parents, this Joules ceramic dispenser can be refilled as many times as you like.
None of our products are tested on animals, and you can also buy recyclable handwash refill pouches.
Wash bag
These wash bags contain a full-sized bath & shower gel, after shave balm, shave gel and soap.
The perfect Christmas gift for travellers, gym-goers, staycationers and over-night trippers.
Necklace
For your jewellery-loving parent, this is the perfect chain to pair with other necklaces and can be layered.
A dreamy, chic piece, treat someone special to you.
Meal out
For the foodies in your life, why not treat them to a meal out? Red Letter Days has plenty of deals for all budgets including a three-course dinner for two at Maddox Tavern in Mayfair.
Your parents can enjoy a glass of prosecco each and admire the historic venue.
There are also plenty of other deals all over the UK - you can find out more here.
Gin set
The King’s Hill Gin 70cl gift set is the perfect gift for the gin aficionado in your life!
The beautiful new bottle is set next to a couple of equally beautiful old fashioned tumblers, that will house the perfect Gin & Tonic.
Buy now: £59.99 RPP from King’s Hill
Christmas outfit
For your fashion-loving parents, why not deck them out in a brand new outfit this Christmas.
These printed trousers from River Island are the perfect statement piece for any festive party.
Buy now: £40 from River Island
Slippers
Fluffy just got fluffier with JustFab’s slippers for the ultimate addition to your parent's wardrobe of Christmas cosies.
Perfect for Secret Santa gifting or as a loungewear gift on Christmas Day, you can’t go wrong with a good pair of slippers.
Buy now: £36.95 from www.justfab.co.uk
Cosmetic stand
This large spinning cosmetic organiser is perfect for your parents and is finished in a stylish crystal-clear acrylic to allow easy identification of contents.
Handy for a bathroom or dressing-table, the organiser splits its content across a number of cubbies.
Buy now: £19 from A Place For Everything
Spa day
The Spa at Ardencote is nestled within Warwickshire in the heart of England and makes the perfect gift for your parents.
There are amazing facilities including a Heated Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Tyrolean Kilo Sauna which are set within a stunning courtyard where guests can relax.
Find out more on their website here.
Humidifier with Sound Machine
The Crane 4-in-1 Humidifier is a beautiful gift for any home and will create the perfect relaxing environment this Christmas.
Super stylish and easy to clean, the whisper quiet 4-in-1humidifier features an ultrasonic cooling mist, 3 soothing sounds from the natural world, an aroma tray to enhance relaxation and an optional nightlight.
Gin
Slingsby Gin is an award-winning Yorkshire gin brand inspired by its spa town heritage and enjoyed around the world.
The range includes: London Dry Gin, Rhubarb Gin, Gooseberry Gin, Marmalade Gin, Blackberry Gin, Old Tom Gin, Navy Strength and Slingsby Vodka.
Buy now: £30 from www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk
Air Fryer
For the keen cooks in your family, this Proscenic air fryer offers a 360° Steric Air Circulation that heats the food evenly, increasing the cooking efficiency by 30%.
Subsequently, the foods are given a friable, brown color, making them look mouthwatering.
Eyelash curlers
Make your parents feel fabulous this festive season with these eyelash curlers.
Buy now: £18 from Tweezerman
Make up
Help your parents feel amazing with some new make up this Christmas.
This intensely-black volumising, lengthening and lifting mascara is the perfect stocking filler, while their 3-in-1 brow definer is a must have.
Shop the whole range at Iconic.
Trainers
For your active parents, these adidas Startyourrun trainers have a super-lightweight cushioning with a durable textile upper that is great for those daily runs.
Mindfully made with recycled materials, the upper is made with at least 50% recycled content,
Activitygift voucher
Activitygift is the perfect present for the eco conscious parents as it’s the world's first experience day gift card to give back to the planet with every booking.
There are plenty of food and wine experiences that can be redeemed including a Champagne brunch along British landmarks , a vintage double-decker bus tour and a luxury 6-course meal with wine pairing.
Coat
With the winter weather well and truly taking hold, why not get your mum or dad a stunning winter coat.
This black hooded jacket is the perfect gift and falls at a waist length with wide collar, front pockets and zip front fastening.
Buy now and shop the whole collection at I Saw it First
Kitchen sign
For those families who spend all their time in the kitchen, this is the ideal Christmas gift.
Perfect as part of a gallery wall or on a shelf, this street sign will add a fun finishing touch to any kitchen for the parent that just loves to entertain.
Buy now: £25 from Arighi Bianchi
Charger
For your gadget-loving parent, this Atom Studios Flat Universal cable covers all their charging needs.
Thanks to the included aluminium interchangeable heads, Flat Universal offers fast charging for gadgets with USB-A, USB-C, Micro USB and Lightning connections - which covers most modern devices.
Buy now: £24.99 from Atom Studios, Amazon
Flowers
Add a little floral sparkle to your mum or dad's life with some beautiful flowers.
This particularly glorious hand-made bouquet - called Christmas Sparkle - has frosty white lilies, vibrant green Chrysanthemum blooms, red Hypericum berries tucked among Latvian pine with Salal and accented with cinnamon sticks.
Shop the whole Christmas range at Serenata Flowers
