The Christmas gifts to shop before they're gone

Your IndyBest weekend shopping guide [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [Ellie Fry]( Emma Henderson [IndyBest Editor]( September 24, 2021 No, this week's subject line did not deceive you – we really are talking about Christmas already. With just 92 days left on the countdown to the big day, we're all about shopping early and shopping smart – so it's a good thing Boots has already unveiled the start of its [star gift line-up for this year](. If you love a beauty bargain, you'll probably already know about the Boots 3 for 2 gifting offer, but the store's star gifts are worth having on your radar too. There'll be more revealed as the weeks go on, but to kick off there's already half-price savings available on top brands including Benefit, Origins, Isle of Paradise and Hugo Boss. As ever, the discounts are limited, so you'll need to move fast if you want to snap them up – hence our unseasonal heads up. If your wishlist lies elsewhere, here's a few other early festive finds to help you on your way to Santa status. Ho ho hope they're helpful (sorry, we couldn't resist). Time for tea [Gifts for tea lovers]( If you're shopping for someone who loves nothing better than a cuppa, make a beeline to our edit of the [best gifts for tea lovers](. From lavish hampers to exquisite cups that make every tea break an occasion, we’ve included a range of thoughtful, useful ideas that would suit everyone from your mum to your child’s teacher. [Read more]( Outside the box [The White Company's beauty advent calendar]( dropped online yesterday, and if previous years are anything to go by, it won't be around for long. [White Company advent calendar]( Retailing at £160 but with goodies worth £245, there are definitely savings to be made – but that's still not cheap, so is it worth the spend? We got our hands on one ahead of the launch to assess the variety and value for money of this year's offering – [here's our verdict](. [Read more]( High five By the age of five, most children are at school surrounded by peers and influences from outside the home. And they’re also starting to know their own minds better – which can make gift-giving a minefield. [Gifts for 5-year-olds]( To help you out before Christmas arrives, we asked four five-year-olds to play with a range of toys over the last month to help us choose our pick of the very best presents, and [these were their favourites](. (If you've got slightly younger kids, we've also got a tried and tested selection for [four-year-olds](, too). [Read more]( With a bang Crackers are an essential part of our Christmas tables, but we're not so keen on how much waste they generate, both in terms of money and rubbish. Our solution this year? Look to [luxury cracker ranges]( – they’re a little pricier, but what you’ll get is a beautiful-looking decoration for your table, with high-quality gifts that you’ll actually want to keep or use. [Best luxury crackers]( From artisan chocolates to perfume and even stationery, there’s plenty to choose from in the way of designs and fillings – [here are the ones]( we think need to be on your radar for December. [Read more]( [Black Friday]( Deal with it Prefer to buy your Christmas presents in the Black Friday sales instead? It may not be til November, but we're working on tracking down the biggest savings already. In our [ultimate guide to the Black Friday fun](, you'll find a breakdown of all of the dates and times to mark in your calendar, as well as the retailers to keep an eye on where we expect the best deals to drop. [Read more]( Deals of the week The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our newsletter, we may earn commission. [Lego Technic deal]( Know someone who loves to find Lego in their stocking? This [Technic set]( is only £30 right now [Get deal]( [Weighted blanket deal]( There's £25 off one of our top-rated [weighted blankets]( at Amazon [Get deal]( Don't miss a thing Keep up to date with all the latest IndyBest news over on social... [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Thank you for reading. P.S. If you can spare two minutes we'd love to hear your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [Alternate text] Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email. You are currently registered to receive The Independent's IndyBest email. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's IndyBest email, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Indy_Best_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This email was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.