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Christmas Gift ideas - Dairy free



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Let me start by saying that I really do not like Christmas,  I find it stressful and depressing.  I know a lot of other people do too. 

My main problems with Christmas is, that giving someone a present has become more important than the thought behind choosing the gift.  


2 Main Christmas gift idea's
Perfumed gifts: I am allergic to perfumed products everything from laundry detergent to show gel.  

 Food gifts: I have IBS and I'm lactose and yeast intolerant. I stick to a vegetarian diet to manage my IBS.  
The good news is that there are a lot of great retail stores and Internet shopping sites where you can buy suitable gifts.   Check out the information below to get a little inspiration.




Kids
- Christmas Stocking treats


Coala Breeze

Goody good stuff  - 8 Varieties of Gummies.  All Dairy free and Gelatin free


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Biona  Have a range of Vegan sweets and treats


Freedom Confectionery
Freedom Mallows  - Dairy free and Gelatin Free
dairy free milk chocolates

 Moo Free Chocolates  - Dairy free chocolate.  Organic Dairy free Chocolate Advent calendar and Organic Dairy free Chocolate Santa's.
Montezuma's  - Have 2 dairy free products in their product range for Christmas. Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Advent calendar.  There Organic Dark chunky snowmen.  


Plamil Foods - Organic Fair trade milky dairy free Advent calendar.  No added Sugar Dairy free Advent calendar. Dairy free chocolate Snowmen.
Sour Berries
Candy Land  - Sour Berries are Vegetarian and dairy free



Adults


Gift idea's


Product Details

Booja Booja - Organic Dairy free chocolate made in Norfolk.  Available in some speciality shops.  

Can be ordered On line via

- Amazon


Chocolatiers

Chocolatiers - Sources chocolate products that are not usually available in the UK.One example is  Zotters Chocolate , made from bean to bar.  

Hipo Hyfryd - Vegan chocolate truffles, Post and packaging based on weight of product.

£3.95 small box of 4 truffle box & £11.50 for box of 16 truffles

Organic Black Magic
Organic Vegan Gift Basket
- Organic Black Magic


Manna Gifts  The company tag line says it all....Heavenly Vegetarian, vegan and kosher gifts. 

- Hamper prices range from £44 - £118, with Free delivery to mainland UK. 


Vegan Wines On line  - Not all wines are Vegan or Vegetarian, due to the fining agents used to filter the wine to make it clear.  

The Vegan Kind  Monthly lifestyle subscription box for vegan,  £12.95 a month.  Contents include Accessories, foods, toiletries, cosmetics, cleaning products, household supply and recipe card.  


Vegan snacks from Vegan Tuck Box
Vegan Tuck Box

Vegan Tuck Box  Each Tuck box comes with a Mix of 10 vegan snacks and treats. Buy a single box or take out a subscription.  Costs £20 including the post and packaging.  


For more Gift ideas check out www.veggies.co.uk. This brilliant site has lots of products reviews.  


 Viva Shop  Non Profit Charity that sells Vegan gifts.  They also have gift vouchers available.  


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One of my favourite Shops is Real Foods in Edinburgh.  There company focuses on natural healthy ethical shopping.  

 They stock Summerdown Mints, what can be more restive than finishing your Christmas meal with an after dinner mint.  
Remember the Christmas the Season  of goodwill is not about how much money you spend.  Spend less and spend more time with friends and family xxx


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