As the country is still in the midst of a recession most of us are strapped for cash so having to buy Christmas gifts can be stressful.

But personalised gifts are proving more popular than ever and what’s more, they won’t cost you a fortune.

What are Personalised Gifts?

You can purchase all types of personalised gifts but using treasured photos is one of the best ways to add the personal touch to your present buying. You can have family photos printed onto all sorts of items, from canvasses to cushions to radiator covers.

Fort Grandparents

A gift which uses a treasured photo s a great idea for grandparents as they’ll love the novelty of it and it’s certainly more interesting than a photo in a frame.

For a Spouse or Partner

TO show that special someone that you really care you could get a gift engraved for them. You can engrave all sorts of items such as glassware, picture frames and jewellery. We all love to hear those three little words so why not make it permanent and get them engraved on a gift you know your loved one will adore.

For the Kids

Once your children pass a certain age they like to be responsible for choosing their own gifts for friends and family, however, if you let them have a completely free reign things could get rather expensive. Personalised mugs are a great gift that children can give and they’re very reasonably priced. You can buy decorate your own mug kits for less than £5 and your kids will have hours of fun painting them. Anyone would be delighted to receive one of these as a personalised gift from a child.

Secret Santa

Secret Santa has become a familiar staple in most workplaces over the last few years and although it keeps the cost of present buying down it can be really difficult to find a gift for someone you don’t know well. One great idea for a personalised gift is to something like an animal adoption or name your own star certificate. They’re not too expensive and make a nice gesture without you having to purchase a ‘thing’ that will probably just end up in the back of a cupboard.

It really is the thought that counts so if you want to purchase a thoughtful present without going broke then why not buy personalised gifts this Christmas?