With Christmas just around the corner, many people begin to dread the prospect of running the gauntlet, desperately searching for anything that their oh-so-hard-to-please relative won’t hate. When it comes to Christmas shopping, finding what you want in the heaving high street stores is a challenge in itself, but actually knowing what to buy can be even harder. With all this in mind, here are 10 great gifts, including some personalised gift ideas, for all the family that you won’t find on the high street.

Boys

Winter for a young lad means playing outside in the freezing cold until your mum, or hypothermia, calls you in for hot chocolate. When it comes to snowball fights, making them can be the biggest pain, so why not give the little guy an advantage with the Snowball Factory? Stuff with snow, close and open, and there’ll be more ammunition than the kid from over the road will ever be able to keep up with.

For something a little more exciting, gifts such as the Zipfy Mini Luge could be the best bet. Designed for hurtling down snow covered hills, the Zipfy Mini Luge will leave sledges in its wake thanks to the one great advantage: you can steer it. No more pointing a sledge or tea tray at the top of the hill and hoping for the best; with the Zipfy Mini Luge you can carve up the hill like a slalom skier.

Girls

For the aspiring glamour girl, try a Boot Make-Up and Manicure Set, everything a young girl needs to make herself look beautiful, stored in a stylish pair of boots for their dressing table.

There aren’t many kids who don’t love going on holiday, so for a gift that is bound to delight any young girl, try a personalised suitcase. A great little suitcase is ideal for holidays and trips, but one with the little girl’s name on will make her the star of any sleepover.

Guys

The prospect of going back to work is enough to ruin Christmas before you’ve even had the chance to enjoy it. Getting up in the dark and battling with an iced over car is enough to make anyone moody. Anything that can make those mornings easier therefore will always be appreciated. Try a pair of Ice Gripper Boots to reduce the risk of slipping on treacherous driveways.

Personalised gifts for him will always score a lot of points. Many men struggle to get into the Christmas spirit but a present just for him can save sitting round the dinner table with a veritable Scrooge. For the football fan, try a personalised leather book about his favourite football club. Available for most teams, you can add a dedication and a personal message to tailor it further.

Ladies

For those evenings in by the Christmas tree, nothing can be better than warming up by the fire. Make those evenings even more luxurious with a pair of Heat Holder Socks. No more cold feet, Heat Holder Socks are so insulating they even have a tog rating like a duvet.

Why not try a personalised champagne package too? Personalised gifts for her truly show the lady in your life how much you care and represent a true romantic gesture.A bottle of champagne, truffles and flutes along with a dedicated message can make for the perfect night in.

Grown ups

With golf being such a popular past time for the older members round the dinner table, why not try a personalised hand towel for their golf bag? A simple gift maybe, but one that sports enthusiasts can treasure.

Or, to truly make someone’s Christmas, the Deluxe Nostalgic Music Centre might be the perfect answer. Capable of playing everything from vintage vinyl to MP3s, the whole family can share their music collections in a beautifully crafted traditional music system.