This Christmas, I am counting down with this gorgeous Red Apple Wreath advent calendar from the Yankee Candle. I’m looking forward to opening each door to reveal a tea light candle in one of six seasonal scents and there is an extra special treat on the 24th. In order to show you what is inside this box, I opened the top which revealed 25 tea light candles. Each candle comes in a transparent holder with six different aromas of Snow In Love, Balsam & Cedar, Merry Marshmallow, Red Apple Wreath, Snowflake Cookie and Sparkling Cinnamon. Each candle will burn in 4 – 6 hours time so make sure to place them somewhere safe.

This Christmas, why not get something that is personalised and useful as a gift to make an enduring memory to your loved one. Perhaps, an iPhone stand, a chopping board or maybe a wine rack made from oak. The Oak and Rope company has kindly personalised the Oak Phone Stand with my first initial E on the stand. On the top is the power symbol which can be left blank if you wish too. The gap for the phone rest is about 2 cm by 2 cm and the whole unit is 9.8 cm by 9.8 cm by 4.2 cm. This phone stand is suitable for iPhones as the charger lead integrates neatly underneath, but can of course house any modern phone. I used it for my own Samsung phone which sits very nicely and I can plug in the charger. It can also used to stand other devices or books etc.  Of course, if the item is too heavy, it will tip over. This is a very affordable personalised gift that your family and friends will appreciate.

Do you ever worry about the risk of identity theft and financial fraud?  Fortunately I have not been affected yet but you hear of stories all the time. It can take weeks before the bank refunds your money back and credit ratings can be negatively impacted too.