So on Thursday last week, I turned 29 and I thought I would share with you what I was lucky enough to receive for my birthday. I really struggled this year when asked what I wanted this year.. luckily my lovely family know me very well :)

From Adam I had this gorgeous Cath Kidston backpack from their Micky Mouse collection. I have loved this range since it was launched and eyed up quite a few of the different things on offer however never picked anything up. I'd seen the backpack a couple of times and have been toying with the idea swapping a handbag to a backpack before baby is born... 1 because it spreads the weight of stuff carrying and 2 because once she is born it will let mean I aren't jugging with a handbag and a changing bag. Plus when she becomes a toddler we can just add a change clothes without taking up lots of space. I love that this has 2 handy pockets at the side (handy for holding an umbrella and a water bottle) and a zip at the front where I have popped all things beauty such as lipsticks. There is also a handy pocket at the back too which is good for holding small things. On the inside there is a handy slot which holds a laptop as well as the main compartment.
From my mum and dad, I got lots of little crafty bits because what craft nut doesn't love some hobby craft goodies :) I also had some very practical presents from them. Me and mum had a girly day in town on Wednesday last week to do a bit of pre birthday shopping and we picked up some bits perfect for my hospital bag including some new PJs, a Nighty and a thinner dressing gown.
The night dress is from peacocks and is available here for £8. The idea was that I could wear this during labour. I love that it says I make my own magic on it as with the unicorns I thought this was really cute! What I also didn't realise is that Peacocks have started doing some plus sizes. I picked this up in a size 26-28 which is way too big for me (I am normally an 18-20) however I wanted something with lots of room in it, plus it gives me room for baby growing over the next 10 weeks.

Another thing we picked up was some new PJs from Marks and Spencer. I love their nightwear and these little beauties were £12.50 - available here. Again I will be packing these in my hospital bag just in case we need to stay overnight or so I have something comfy to change into after baby is born.

I had lots of other lovely presents including some lush goodies from my brother in law and his fiancé, some money from my Nanna and a voucher for afternoon tea at my favourite place in town to use as a pre baby treat for me and Adam on one of our days off together before little miss arrives which will be lovely :)

I had a lovely birthday - Adam and I went out for a meal in the evening with my mum and dad which we really nice.
My 29th year is set to be an exciting one and I have been thinking about everything I want to achieve over the next 12 months before I turn 30... I may do a whole separate blog post on this one :)

So today for Fashion Friday I thought I would share with you an OOTD from my trip out last night to the theatre.

Ive just been going through and sorting out my bloggy stuff and I have just realised that I have missed one of my gift guides out that I had done!!! I didnt want to forget about it so I thought I would post it as a guide for those last minute stocking fillers!!!

1. Create a race car - £5 - Paperchase
2. I love lots of bubbles mini - £3.50 - Superdrugs 
3. Sweetheart rose pocket mirror - £3 - Cath Kidston 
4. The chase card game - £5 - Marks and Spencer 
5. Heinz Beans Jigsaw in a tin - £4.79 - Argos
6. Baylis and Harding Beauticology gift set - £4 - Boots
7. Bathroom Hoopla - £5 - John Lewis 
8. Landmark - Make your own - £3.95 - Dotcomgiftshop 

I decided to combine these to posts today because I seem to have too many posts left and not enough weeks as I wanted to get these done at least a couple of weeks before Christmas so that if you spotted anything you would still have chance to get it!

Today I want to talk both ends of the scale - gifts for the young en's and gifts for the oldies. First up lets do the young ones.

1. Personalised Disney Princess Book - £9.99 - Buy a gift - Buy a gift have a load of different types of books which can be personalised for your little prince or princess. Perfect for those little ones who love to read. 
2. 50 things to do before your 11 3/4 - £9.99 - Hawkins Bazaar - I love the idea of this book! It would be a really fun book to try and get all of the things done! 
3. Make your own lip balm kit - £15 - Not on the high Street - Not just a good ones for teens I would be quite happy to find this in my christmas pile but I thought this would be a good one for those teens who love to get a bit creative! 
4. Puppies and Kittens Nursery Set - £12 - Cath Kidston -  I think this is so cute and a perfect little present for those younger ones. 
5. Toy Story Aqua Blaster - £4 - Superdrugs - I know this would be a popular one with boys! Its a game of blaster you play in the bath.
6. The bear who had never seen christmas - £7.99 - John Lewis - This book is the book version of the John Lewis advert (which I can not watch without crying - come on it can not just be me) 
7. Make your own pencil case - £12.99 - Selfridges - Again another good one for those creative little people. I would love the idea of being able to design my own pencil case when I was younger! This set is awesome! 
8. One Direction personalised mug - £12.99 - Gone digging - For all those directioners out there - a 1D mug that can be personalised
9. Minnie must have fashion nail art set - £10 - Boots - For your little lady who loves to paint her nails. 
10. Make your own Monster - £8 - Next - Because who doesnt want to make their own monster! I love this awesome gift from Next. 

Now to the gifts for the oldies. Does anyone else struggle thinking of presents for the older generation? My Nanna is SO easy to buy for, get her a CD from Alfie Boe (thanks for the well timed album release Alfie) or Michael Ball and anything with an owl on and she is happy! My grandad on the other hand! He is 87, only goes out to go to the paper shop or the hospital about his eyes, is a fussy eater, diabetic and hasn't really got any hobbies... What on EARTH do you get him?? There is only so many pairs of slippers, pj's or gift sets with a razor or body spray you can get him!

1. Glass Photo Coasters - £4 each - Next - Cute coasters that you can add your own photos too! Because everyone needs somewhere stylish to stick their cup of tea!
2. Family Tree Photograph Print - £28 - Not on the high street - I really love this photo frame! Not on the high street have some fantastic gifts and even have a gifts for grandparents section. 
3. All butter shortbread - £9 - Marks and Spencer - What is it with Christmas and biscuits?? Marks and Spencer do some fantastic biscuits. They quite often have a half price offer on them too so if you want some keep your peepers peeled! 
4. Grow you own tea and coffee - £13 - Buy a gift - I really like this gift! Perfect for those who love a cup of tea or coffee.. even better if your grandparents like a cup of tea in the garden! Combine 2 loves!
5. Build your own hamper - £15 - John Lewis - If you really cant think of anything to get then building your own hamper is a great idea because it means you can make it more personal to whoever your giving it to and put their exact favourites. 
6. Walkers Slab Toffee - £6 - BHS - This just reminds me of a really vintage toffee and is SO cute! 
7. Seed Packet Organiser - £19.99 - Strawberry Fool - This is the perfect gift for organising packets of seeds if they love to Garden! Heads up though - Thrifty Mrs posted a picture of practically the same one as this from Home Bargains for £2.99
8. Lavendon Manor Preserve Collection - £8 - Boots - A little mix of Jams which come in perfect little pots! 

Well I have been well and truly in the festive spirit this week and have managed to buy and wrap most of my presents now with the exception of a couple of bits. So here today is another one of my gift guides - this time with gifts for the guys!

1. Sandel Socks - Prezzybox - £4.95 - We all know that one person who is not adverse to going out in socks and sandels despite the fact it makes us cringe - I love these for a little stocking filler! 
2. Clinique great skin for him gift set - Clinique (Boots, Selfridges) - £30 - I love Clinique skincare and this is a great set for the boys - It contains a moisturiser, face scrub, post shaving balm and an eye gel. 
3. A butlers guide to gentlemans grooming - £7.99 - John Lewis - Again another stocking filler present for the guy who always likes to look good. 
4. Single handel detachable shoulder strap briefcase - £59 - M&S -  Us girls have a bag to carry around all our stuff but we never think about the boys needing one do we?? 
5. Drivers glove kit box - £8 - Boots - I suppose this would be handy for girls too - This handy little kit contains a handwarmer, ice scraper, plastic gloves, a snap light, travel sweets, mini pen and paper, wipes, plasters and a sewing kit! Handy to have to reach if you get stuck in your car!
6. iWallet for iPhone 4/5 - £18 - Hawkins Bazaar - Handy for keeping your phone, money and cards all together
7. Cufflink Box - £12 - Next - If the men in your life are anything like the men in mine they seem to collect cufflinks like I collect nail polish and they all seem to hang around in little jewellery boxes! I love this little box from next to keep them all together! 
8. Jack Daniels Bar Set - £20 - BHS - BHS in my opinion always do some fab gifts for friends and family who like a bit of a tipple! I really like this Jack Daniels set they have on offer this year. 
9. Pickmaster Plectrum Set - £14.99 - Totally Funky - I dont know anyone who plays the guitar but I liked the idea of this gift which allows you to make a plectrums yourself
10. Not all who wonder cufflinks - £12 - Not on the high street - Not on the hight street  have some really cool cufflinks with different quotes or sayings on! I loved the quote on these ones.