Deck the halls

Your weekly shopping guide [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [Lois Borny]( [Jasper Pickering](, Gaming Writer December 16, 2022 With Christmas just a few sleeps away, we've been eagerly anticipating what gifts we want to share with our loved ones on the big day. Whether you're looking for the perfect present for [skincare and makeup fans](, [hot chocolate drinkers](, or even just a [bottle of bubbly]( to pop on the table, we've rounded up all our [Christmas gift guides]( to make being the ultimate gift-giver a breeze. It's also never too late to find a good bargain to add to the pile under the tree. Even after the frugal frenzy that is the Black Friday sales, many of the best discounts we spotted can still be found at their lowest price, such as this saving on our favourite [virtual reality headset](. So, how many more deals are there left to shop? We'll be going over some of our best picks and clueing you in as to which ones are still worth grabbing.   Game on Gifting for [gamers]( can be a tricky prospect if you're not familiar with what they enjoy playing. Even with the best of intentions, it's easy to spot some vaguely gaming-related tat and assume that will have to suffice. [Gaming gift guide]( But not to worry, we've pulled together our best tried-and-tested gift ideas for the gamer in your life. We've included a couple of our [favourite games]( released this year, as well as some nice accessories that won't gather dust in a cupboard. [Read more](   A pretty sweet treat Is there anything more [comforting]( than a hot [chocolate](? Wait, we’ll answer that one for you: no, there’s not. Whether you like yours to be rich and dark, milky and smooth, or topped with gooey marshmallows and pillows of whipped cream, a mugful of liquid cocoa is one of life’s reassuring indulgences. [Best hot chocolate]( Hot chocolate has had a bit of a makeover, too. You can still buy those ultra-sweet (and admittedly nostalgic) big-brand powders, of course. But the category has also gone gourmet and grown up. [Sustainable]( sourcing, single-origin cacaos and [vegan]( options are now commonplace. The range of flavour profiles out there has exploded, from ultra-dark to fruity ruby. Whatever your taste, there will be a hot chocolate flavour out there that you’ll love. Even if you think you don’t like cacao. [Read more](   Christmas stuffing If you’re on a panicked hunt for [Secret Santa gifts](that cost less than £10, you’ve come to the right place. In theory, the concept is a wonderful one – gifting something that’s cheap and cheerful – but, in reality, it’s notoriously difficult to find something that fits the bill. [Secret Santa gifts for under £10]( Thankfully, the entire IndyBest team is on hand and we've put our heads together to come up with a list of tried-and-tested products for every kind of friend, family member or colleague. And, of course, the items selected all come in at less than a tenner. [Read more](   Savings, but make it fashion While we're certainly not ones to wish the days leading up to Christmas away, it's also a good time to start thinking about another festive sales tradition – the [Boxing Day bargain](. [Boxing day fashion sales]( Whether you’ve got gift cards from [grandparents]( to spend or want to revamp your [wardrobe]( for 2023, fashion is one of the best areas to save in during the Boxing Day sales. With labels and retailers looking to clear out stock ahead of new year collections, the annual event is one of the best times of the year to score a serious saving – we’re talking up to 70 per cent off favourites like Zara and Asos. 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