Gift and gift wrap ideas for the family

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

Hi Helen. Of course mum’s deserve a gift! My mum was exactly the same as yours- she never wanted anything but we always managed to find something after a bit of hard thinking! My sister used to treat her to special days out with lunch thrown in and as she enjoyed practical presents, I used to buy her things for the garden or her tool box !! Very romantic !😅I think baskets or small hampers filled with various small items in them are always much appreciated and they can be based on personal hobbies and craft,cookery,gardening,beauty products etc. Certainly, the U.K. stores offer a terrific choice and with a wide range of prices. As always, you turn gift wrapping into an art form and your thoughtfulness will be much appreciated by all your family, I’m sure.xx❤️🎄🥰🎁🛍️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@olivebobo6885]

That’s a lovely gift idea for your mum.I’m sure she will get a lot of pleasure unpacking it.

[@Helenmaryjo]

I hope so, thank you xx

[@fionamorgan5189]

Hi Helen, I so love your videos!! I’ve picked up so many beauty and hair tips from you, love the crafting and have bought a few items of clothing which I’ve seen on you and loved! Been following you for about 9 months now and look forward so much to each new video. I’ve also just received- unfortunately with only the 10% discount-a beautiful pearl necklace, pearl and gemstone earrings and clip on gemstone to add to the pearl necklace for my birthday which is 20th December and Christmas. I think I may have to buy something else with the 20% discount, it would be such a shame to miss out 😃 Wishing you and all your family a wonderful family Christmas and a happy new year. I hope you have time to relax and enjoy it as I’m hoping to with all my family and 7 grandchildren visiting over my birthday and Christmas. X

[@suebowie9284]

Helen you are amazing in all that you do, some people expect so much! Thanks for all you do xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@jacquelinegreen9157]

Another lovely video with great gift wrapping ideas. Thank you so much for sharing. Love the sack for your Mum, I'm sure she will be delighted with it and all it contains. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

I hope so. Thank you xx

[@elianneluxton1730]

Loved the wrapping technique will definitely use it thanks. Mums bag is gorgeous!❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@SueCragg-nw2lh]

Thank you Helen for another fabulous video. You will definitely make your mum smile when you gift her the Christmas sack, with all those thoughtful gifts. You certainly make my day, telling us you have an overhead camera 📷, then forgetting to switch it on…classic😂. Enjoyed the gift wrapping, very nice way to present a gift. In your last video I was inspired by the swag you created, so much so that yesterday I bought a few bits and pieces to make my own for next year. So thank you. ❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Lovely. Thank you xx

[@mrsvked219]

Fab video Helen. The wrapping is superb. Your mum will be so happy with her personalised sack. You are an amazing KZbinr, sharing all your talents with us. Have a lovely weekend ❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

That's very kind, thank you xx

[@heatherleutscherwarren9459]

That’s really clever (the wrapping paper with the extra fold!) ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@wildwolf2567]

I really like the way you wrapped Robs present. I will have to give it a go. Your Mom's stocking was lovely too. I loved the jumper you were wearing, it is a perfect pink. Thank you Helen.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@myoung6204]

Loved watching that Helen. One of my nieces takes pride and care in wrapping her gifts, so much so that I very carefully unwrap her gifts to us so I can re-use the wrapping again! 😊 Your Mum will love her Santa sack. You're so thoughtful and creative. We're at the stage in our lives where we're saying we don't need anything. Luckily our girls take no notice and we always get nice surprises. ❤ Thank you for all your tips Helen. 🎉

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure. Thank you xx

[@christinesmutek3856]

Great video. I’m rubbish at wrapping up presents but really appreciate when I receive a beautifully wrapped gift lol. Love your pink jumper it really suits you. 🥰

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@ElaineHouston]

Thank you Helen. Enjoyed watching your wrapping technique and I am with you on the ribbon fascination x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@BIRGITTAQF]

You make things in a very nice way. So much love in everything you do. Thanks Helen ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@collettekelly1522]

Lovely video Helen thank you for the wrapping lesson .have a lovely weekend xxCollette

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you! You too! xx

[@wendywebster-sv2li]

I’m sure your mum will love the sack. Nothing nicer than to receive a beautifully wrapped gift. I used your code 1st thing this morning and treated myself to another pair of earrings . I get lots of compliments on the first pair I bought. Xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

That's lovely. Thank you xx

[@helen6477]

That’s such a lovely idea for your Mum! 🎅🎄🎅❤️xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@gillmarshall7760]

Gorgeous gift wrapping Helen, Am sure your mum will love the Christmas sack and lovely gifts .. Thank you again for sharing.. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@Tootsiewalls]

Lovely ideas for the wrapping Helen, love tge slippers ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@ethelliott5083]

Thanks Helen for the wrapping demo, really helpful.

[@Helenmaryjo]

You’re welcome 😊 xx

[@helenparker3165]

Lovely gifts for your mum. Robs presents have a smart wrapping idea. I am a get the wrapping on quick person but i love to see others wrapping ideas. 😂xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

I hate the chore of quick wrapping, but to be fair that is the majority of it.... but It's lovely to take time to do some special ones. xx

[@carolynhopkinson8642]

Good ideas with the wrapping, what a lovely present for your mum! X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@elaine58100]

I love your channel Helen and I have learnt so much from you. Enjoy all the perks that come with your channel because you deserve them. You work so hard and put a lot into giving such great content. That is so typical of men, leaving the house in darkness. Whereas we will put lamps on as soon as it starts to go dusk. Your Mum will love her Santa sack, I think they enjoy a bit of fun when they get older. Must admit I am 66 and don't seem to smile much these days. Maybe it an age thing...? Love the wrapping of Rob's gift. He might think he got some sexy silky undies with the box you've put the gift in. Again it will a bit of laughter on the day. I have been watching some great wrapping ideas on KZbin. Where would we be without KZbin? Take care xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Very true. Thank you xx

[@carolmcdougall7138]

Hi Helen, absolutely love the wrapping technique will have to watch the video a few times to master that. My mum used to say the same about Christmas presents but she always enjoyed opening her box and always used to say what beautiful paper don’t throw it away that will do for next year, it always used to make laugh. Xxxx

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

@@carolmcdougall7138 My mum used to say exactly the same about keeping the wrapping paper for the following year! She also used to cut up old Christmas cards to use as gift labels. They were very wise and into recycling before the following generation,bless them !

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, my mother in law used to iron it. Mind you I think my Mum did that too sometimes... It was an expensive item, back in the day. xx

[@wendycameron941]

Loved your wrapping very neat looks professional 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much! 😊 xx

[@tess2810]

Thanks Helen, you are a ⭐️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lisajohnston4208]

Love the idea of a sack of gifts for your mum 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hopefully, she'll like it too xx

[@juliacolton1259]

Beauty Pie also cut out the middle man in terms of costs on packaging and advertising etc, although they do it in a slightly different way to Dialect. Both good.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, I've used Beauty Pie often. Thank you xx

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Loved the wrapping ideas . And the Xmas sack for your mum 🤶😘

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@Marg-44]

Love your videos. I wanted to tell you I've ordered 2 items of your jewellery range from Mounir, using the code 😊. I've ordered the pearl earring with the gold hammered top and the pearl charm. I have always liked them on you and my husband told me to "Just order them now", 😂 there was no hesitation and I'm really pleased. They are lovely!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ooh, how lovely. I hope you love them xx

[@nicolewalker3653]

Great ideas for wrapping have saved this for my wrapping later so thank you Helen. Funnily enough I’ve just received my Dialect Aromatic Sagewood which is lovely and is a Jo Malone dupe at a fraction of the price ! Very interesting what you said about the 1% but doesn’t surprise me. We know you love your Rob lol always nice to see him on your blogs he is very calming 😁 enjoy your weekend x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@colinbenham8242]

Thanks Helen. Great tips and ideas as always x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@Maniemac79]

Hi Helen, I have never tried those truffles. I think I will now that you have recommended them. I love Bendicks Bittermints. Like Montys, you only need one or two with a coffee when you feel like a sweet. Still fascinates me about Robs disinterest in chocolate and the hypnotist that changed his mind, 😮😅 l love your vlogs. You can make anything sound interesting. True love shines through for Rob. Xxx 🤗🤗🩷🩷

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx PS: The truffles are gorgeous xx

[@Lmrsm]

Who doesn’t love a Santa sack……love your hair by the way xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@MaryAnderson-c4c]

I just love watching you “mess about” doing “stuff’ Helen! Really nice video except for one thing… too short! 😂😂😂 Bet you were thinking I was about to whinge on about a camera angle or a spec of dust on the ribbon or the baubles above your head being point zero zero six degrees off!!!🤣 Honestly, get a life people…our Helen as she says is just a woman making videos from her home…she is doing what she does as well as possible for all us Hel’s Belles. Fab-u-lous ideas dahling. Another Christmassy vid soon again please. Thanks a lot. Mary (Scottish Hel’s Belle living in France) 🤗

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you Mary xx

[@golfingmags5]

Hi Helen, That Santa Sack is gorgeous….would have thought it would have been in the teens of pounds. Your Mum will love it. Your gift Wrapping is great and hopefully Rob will read the message on the ribbon 😂.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

I wouldn't bank on it! haha xx

[@BChecker56]

@@Helenmaryjoha ha men

[@elaine-f7s5x]

Lovely idea for your mum, I'm sure she will be chuffed with that , it's amazing what you can find on u tube it's my go to place for ideas 🎄🎁🎀🙂❤️❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

It really is! xx

[@ElaineRodgers-gk2dp]

My mums birthday on Christmas day. She'll be 89. We've always put up bday decorations to make it feel, not just Christmas day. Loved your video as i always do ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx Happy Birthday to your Mum, I do think she should have an official birthday on 25th June each year. If it was good enough for the Queen... xx

[@ElaineRodgers-gk2dp]

So lovely of you Helen. Thank you xx

[@joancarucci8290]

Helen what special ways to wrap gifts of course you love Rob and he is deeply in love with you.😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@carolinehenebury8177]

Hi Helen, I love your beautiful pink jumper, really suits you, it goes so well with your necklace. What a great idea for your mum, she will love her personalised sack and gifts. Love all your christmassy videos..have a wonderful weekend Helen 😊❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much and you xx

[@ruthcadman2601]

I love the bow tying. You could always use the double sided tape that you run across the paper, that way you wouldn’t see the tape. Anyway, looks lovely

[@Helenmaryjo]

True. Thank you xx

[@janicehogg1841]

I'd love to see a present wrapping vid with you and Rob's different style😂 if he's like my husband it woukd be Christmas eve. 'Do we have any wrapping paper ? before heading off to bed !

[@Helenmaryjo]

Erm yes, very similar... He doesn't really do any now unless I supervise, and then it's only because I insist! haha xx

[@selinawells9901]

The Xmas present wrapping just looked lovely! Also, the pink jumper really suited you with your silver hair! xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@diane6037]

Helen I’ve just ordered my mum one of them life journal books off Amazon for her to fill in thought it would make a perfect stocking filler.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Mum has one, but hasn't completed it..... much like the travel journal that Rob carted on holiday and carted back again with nothing added.... haha xx

[@pienana2004]

Hi, Helen. Loved the wrapping ideas. They looked lovely, and I know Mum will get a kick out of her Santa bag. Just wanted to let you know that I ordered your necklace this morning. I can't wait to get it. It's my husband's gift to me for Christmas, although he doesn't know it yet. Thank you so much for the 20% off too! Every bit helps! XXX Maryfrances

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ooh, fab. Hope you love it. xx

[@susanbinks8868]

Hi Helen, lovely to see you as always aawh! your Mum is going to absolutely love the gift sack & presents!! I loved the gift wrap & choice of ribbon for Bob's present too!! You & I are both are gifted with artistic flair. Thank you for sharing, take care 💜X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@thelmabrindley2369]

What a great idea for your Mom's gift. Loved the wrapping idea too. Will be good to see Rob modelling some clothes. Will you give him catwalk lessons beforehand lol

[@Helenmaryjo]

I think he'd draw the line at that! haha xx

[@penelopebridges7305]

Hi Helen, thank you some very interesting ideas. I made my husband have the ‘360’ app on his phone, because I worry about him as like Rob he frequently ‘disappears’ or doesn’t hear his phone, he has had a heart attack and has various other issues, so if I can’t get hold of him I start to panic so now at least I can usually see where he is, so I don’t end up thinking I might kill him 🤣.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Rob has a similar app, but it hadn't updated.... honestly by the time Katie had 'found' him, my mind had thought of the worst outcomes. They have no idea.... grrr. xx

[@renablythman6243]

You make things so nice Helen, wrapping makes such a difference.I've never had a sack so I will giving a hint 😃your mum will love her gifts, I love the pink jumper, you suit the colour,have a lovely weekend ❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thanks so much 😊 xx

[@martinaryan5051]

Hi Helen I loved the wrapping technique. I tried to order the Dialect perfume but unfortunately they don't deliver to Ireland ....I was so disappointed but that's life lol xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh that's a shame. Sorry about that xx

[@martinaryan5051]

Not your fault Helen xx

[@lindalucia31]

Hi Helen Must get on and start my wrapping of presents , nicely wrapped present for your Husband, seeing I have four mens presents to wrap I will follow your lead. Thanks for the idea.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Fab, thank you xx

[@Summerrose400]

I always found shopping for stockings so difficult and expensive I was pleased when my daughter got to the point of her partner taking it over! Foodie gifts are always good I think. I look for weird stuff like buffalo strips or strange tasting crips .

[@Helenmaryjo]

Good idea. Thank you xx

[@danicacharles4221]

A lovely festive vlog. Love your Mums sack ❤🎁🎅 Your gift 🎁 wrapping is beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Helen 😊❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

You’re welcome 😊 xx

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Great video Helen u wow your Mum will love the sack and I’m sure the contents. My Mum used to always say she didn’t need or want anything but always appreciated what we did get her and loved it Great wrapping technique will definitely give that a go Helen are the earrings heavy as I can’t wear heavy earrings and they are fabulous. Also how do I,order for the20%:off is it automatic if I go thro your link. Not very good with technical things lol.

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Thanks Helen as always pressed send before I had finished. Lol

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you. When you add the item to the basket, on the checkout page there is a box for discount code, add HMJ20 in there and it will come off. xx

[@PAM-ud9lv]

@@Helenmaryjo thanks Helen

[@susaneaton5608]

Oh Helen you are so diplomatic “I leave perfume in the bathroom incase my guests feel embarrassed for any reason” hahahaha that made me chuckle 😂 because I do the same. Your mum will be so pleased with her gifts, love the gift wrapping techniques. 🎄🎁🛍️🎀❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@antjewindhaus6707]

Aw, that was so lovely Helen 😍 Your Mum will be so pleased with her Christmas presents 🎁 🎄They are beautiful, especially the personalised sack 🤶 👍🏻 Thank you for showing us a wrapping paper technique 👍🏻 I will definitely try that one and that ribbon technique. I have never seen these ones before! Looked really smart ❤ And I'm sure Rob will be pleased with it and with his presents as well❤ Have a nice weekend, Helen xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you and you xx

[@Suzieplook]

Hi Helen some great ideas there for my mother in law who’s in a home so difficult thinking what to buy for her. You can block your mum from seeing this video and spoiling her surprises , I just don’t know how you do it 😂😂😂❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah okay, I don't know either, but I said to her - don't watch tonight's video and she said "now I have to".... I hope she was joking... haha xx

[@Suzieplook]

@ maybe you will be able to tell on her reactions on Christmas morning, unless she’s a very good actress 🤣🤣🤣

[@Celticcross688]

Exactly❤ there will be times when you cant..🎉

[@Helenmaryjo]

True. Thank you xx

[@lindakirk698]

Ribbon snob here too! 😅😅

[@Helenmaryjo]

Glad I'm not alone xx

[@jennypwonderfulprizeplenty7393]

Lol. My husband wears those M&S slippers in blue. When they wear out, I have to buy an identical pair to replace them. I do find slippers expensive these days though, dont you?

[@Helenmaryjo]

They are expensive, but then again cost per wear they are probably the best value he has! haha xx

[@CherylPickering-k5t]

Thanks for 20% off the jewellery Helen. I treated myself this morning!! X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ooh lovely xx

[@poppyb7118]

Lovely video mums stocking was lovely lots of advice as always ❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lindacollier5441]

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[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊looking great

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure xx

[@denisebond281]

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[@doughnutcat7260]

Love you video xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you!! xx

[@DorothyFrost-v5r]

Another super haul Helen how do you find these lovely clothes as always you look great in them all talk about spoilt for choice 😂 Thankyou again for a great vlog ❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@sue2593]

Hellooo Helen, Thank you ,xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure xx

[@carolejeans2393]

Can I please ask your advice. I know you had difficulties with Asda customer services. What did you find was the best way to get a result. Sorry to bother you with this

[@Helenmaryjo]

The only way I got a result was by doing a chargeback on my credit card. So I got in touch with my card company and they claimed the payment back. I just had to send them proof of purchase and return, which I did. Hope you get somewhere. xx

[@carolejeans2393]

@ thank you so much

[@paulinegiles5757]

Dear Helen 👋 Beautiful. Toodles 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@AnnmarieMcCartan]

SHE WILL GET LOST IN THAT 😂😂😂 WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO PUT IN IT ??????????

[@Helenmaryjo]

As long as she doesn't dive in head first, we'll be okay! haha xx

[@SueLackenby]

Never have pj's and slippers been so beautifully wrapped 😅

[@Helenmaryjo]

Makes up for the lack of inspiration in the gift! haha xx

[@yvonnecoogan8287]

You do a great job with your content, how can people moan about camera angles for goodness sake! Keep doing what you are doing ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

You'd be surprised.... haha xx

[@fionamorgan5189]

Hi Helen, I so love your videos!! I’ve picked up so many beauty and hair tips from you, love the crafting and have bought a few items of clothing which I’ve seen on you and loved! Been following you for about 9 months now and look forward so much to each new video. I’ve also just received- unfortunately with only the 10% discount-a beautiful pearl necklace, pearl and gemstone earrings and clip on gemstone to add to the pearl necklace for my birthday which is 20th December and Christmas. I think I may have to buy something else with the 20% discount, it would be such a shame to miss out 😃 Wishing you and all your family a wonderful family Christmas and a happy new year. I hope you have time to relax and enjoy it as I’m hoping to with all my family and 7 grandchildren visiting over my birthday and Christmas. X

[@SandraMetcalfe]

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