It’s a busy time in the run up to Christmas. Hopefully, you’re mostly prepared for the big day, but if you’re not there’s still plenty of time. If you’re a bit last minute dot com, we don’t judge. Instead, we’re here to help you! (With Christmas posting dates that is… we can’t tell you what to buy for your niece’s boyfriend.)

Whether you’re yet to send out your Christmas cards, or you’ve got presents to post to friends, it’s good to be aware of how long you’ve got left till they have to go out.

So, we’ve gone and rounded up the dates for the absolute last possible days you can leave it to post something, using any of the main courier services in the UK, and it arrive in time for Christmas.

Last Christmas posting dates for UK couriers

Royal Mail

• Royal Mail 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For – Monday 18 December
• Royal Mail 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For – Wednesday 20 December
• Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed – Thursday 21 December

Parcelforce

• Parcelforce Worldwide express48 and express48 Large – Wednesday 20 December
• Parcelforce Worldwide express24. expressAM – Thursday 21 December

DPD

• DPD Next Day and DPD Next Day by 12 – both Thursday 21 December
• DPD Next Day with Saturday delivery and DPD Next Day by 12 with Saturday delivery – Friday 22 December

Evri

• Evri Standard Tracked – Wednesday 20 December by 11am
• Evri Next Day Tracked – Thursday 21 December by 11am

Yodel

• Yodel Direct Store to Store and Store to Door – Sunday 17 December

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Lana Hall

Lana can usually be found spinning her collection of records, or writing odd poems in her phone notes. Her mixer of choice is a ginger beer, and you’ll never find her away from the sea for more than a few weeks.

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Whatever age your mother, there’s always going to be something she’d love to have on Mother’s Day. Even if it’s just a visit and a bunch of daffs. But if you’re planning to splurge a bit more, here’s a little Mother’s Day gift guide to give you some ideas…

Beauty

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Parfum, Fragrance Direct, £98 

Described as a fruity and aromatic fragrance. Carnation, Cinnamon, pepper, Jasmin, Rose and ylang ylang. 

Mio Bath Soak Supersize, Mio Skincare, £36

Let her have a personal pamper evening with a new bath soak. This one from Mio Skincare is infused with cannabis oil for a relaxing scent, and almond oil to nourish the skin. 

Dyson SuperSonic Hair Dryer, Boots, £329.99

Complete with five different attachments, the award winning hairdryer from Dyson is guaranteed to make anyone’s morning routine that much simpler. 

Ted Baker Pamper and Relax gift set, £25

All in a violet and bergamot scent. This set includes, body wash, body spray, body scrub, hand cream, body soufflé, and a bubble bath.

Read more: The truth behind this mother-daughter relationship

Experiences

Afternoon Tea Experience Box, £43.99

Choose from over 465 venues to have the perfect fancy afternoon tea experience.

A trip to Rome, lastminute.com, £429

Treat her a Roman holiday (that you could also tag along to). 

Easter on the River Seine, World of Cruising, £799

This cruise sets off and docks at Southampton, so if she isn’t a fan of flying but is in well need of a holiday this cruise could be the perfect fit. 

Home

Yankee Candle, Candles Direct, £9.99

It’s a great time to make the home feel fresh with spring approaching. This Spring Lilac Yankee Candle combines floral freshness with sweet ripe blackcurrants. 

Out Of The Woods, 123 Flowers, £28.99

The Out Of The Woods bouquet contains daisies, dragon snaps, Eryngium and Memory Lane Roses. 

Canvas Print, Parrotprint, £31.99

Have a canvas print made with a family photo for her. 

Apparel

Purple Amethyst & Star Diffuser Bracelet, Boostology, £32

With bottle of essential oil blend of lavender, sweet orange, and rosewood. Dab the essential oils onto the bracelet’s lava stones to diffuse throughout the day.

Freya Silk Pyjamas, ESPA Skincare, £144

All mum’s are deserving of a good sleep, Level up your mum’s sleep with these luxurious and soft silk pyjamas. 

Cape Infinity Galaxy, Fifth Origins, £134

Ethically made, from 100% wool sourced from the Himalayas. This cape is individually handmade, and they can be styled in many different ways. 

Food

Bonbonniere Luxe – chocolate trinket box, Boostology, £39 

Choose from milk, dark (vegan), or a mix for this box. In mini bars, coins, eggs, or mini love heart shapes. The bonbonniere is made from natural clay by European artisan potters. All their chocolate is fair-trade. 

Macaron Gift Box, Giselle Richardson, £18.50

Eight flavours of chocolate, apple borage flower, chocolate caramel sea salt, countess grey tea, Irish coffee, milk chocolate hazelnut almond praline, pear hibiscus flower, and rhubarb rose rosemary. Choose from a box of 12, 15, or 30.

Cheese and Chocolate letterbox, Quicke’s, £25

Includes Quicke’s Cheese, Love Coca chocolate, Peter’s Yard crackers, and fruit kitchen preserves.

Lana Hall

Lana can usually be found spinning her collection of records, or writing odd poems in her phone notes. Her mixer of choice is a ginger beer, and you’ll never find her away from the sea for more than a few weeks.

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It’s the last weekend before Valentine’s Day. Now, we’re not judging if you’ve not picked anything up for your partner yet. But we are here to help. Here’s a handy guide that you can still get in time – our Valentine’s gifts for women.

If you’ve left it until the last minute, there are plenty of options for next-day delivery. You’ve still got time!

Apparel 

Love you to the moon and back gift set, E&E jewellery, £68

Gift her the perfect earring, necklace, and ring set. All of E&E’s jewellery is handmade, and this set is fair-trade too. 

Tennis Necklace 3.2mm, RainStar Liverpool, £149

If she loves sparkle in her outfit, gift her a versatile tennis necklace from RainStar. Plus, every piece is handmade in their Liverpool based workshop. 

New dress and a meal out, New Look, £20

Consider a two part gift. Lots of people take their partners out for a nice dinner around Valentine’s. Get her a dress to feel good in. 

New look has 25% off dresses now to find her the perfect going out outfit. 

Matching knicker with bra, Boux Avenue, £32

You can currently get a free pair of knickers with a matching bra at Boux Avenue. 

Boux Avenue are also offering next delivery for £1 with the code VDAY until 12 February for all you last-minute types!

Buckleigh Crossbody Clutch, Hyde & Hare, £135

A perfect stablemate bag, with room for all the essentials. Gift her something complete unique with this high quality bag made from Italian suede and hand-selected cowhide. 

Lockie Cardigan in cream, Salty Crush, £52

Planning a night in on Valentine’s Day? Treat her to a new cardigan that she can snuggle up in at home. 

Home

Medina Six Wick Candle, Alina Candles, £68

These stunning candles are hand-poured in Devon. The perfect centre-piece for her dining or coffee table. You can pick between their comforting winter spices, or refreshing bergamot and grapefruit scents.

12 Red Roses, Prestige Flowers, £34.99

Gift her a classic Valentine’s bouquet of red roses. This bouquet from Prestige Flowers has added eucalyptus for fragrance and a spin on the traditional.

Health & Beauty

Curls Trip Mascara Value Set, Benefit Cosmetics, £24.50

Gift her the curliest eyelashes with Benefit’s Curls Trip Set. With a full sized and mini version of their Roller Lash mascara, she can always top up her lashes. 

Liquid Yoga Body Relaxing Bath Soak, Mio Skincare UK, £26

Does she come home from work stressed and tired? Gift her some relaxation with this specially formulated bath soak. Including lavender and eucalyptus fragrance for easing the mind and body. 

Black Opium Neon, by Yves Saint Laurent £63

This cult favourite scent has a new spin on it. Black Opium Neon adds dragon fruit to Black Opium’s signature fragrance. Adding a vibrant spin to the original indulgent tones of this classic fave.

Bergamot and Jasmin Body Lotion, ESPA, £21

A silky everyday nourishing body lotion for her. Bergamot and Jasmine essential oils will leave her skin softly fragrant for the day.  

Sweet Dreams Gift Set, The Body Shop, £36

Gift her a good night’s sleep with this lavender themed body set. Including Sleep Calming Pillow Mist, and Sleep Balmy Body Cream. All in a reusable zipped box.

Food and Drink

Champagne and Praline Hearts gift box, Cartwright & Butler, £70

Let her indulge in what she really loves for Valentine’s Day. With a bottle of de Beaupre Champagne and the perfect chocolate accompaniment. 

Valentine’s Day Biskie Box, Cutter & Squidge, £23.99

This box from Cutter & Squidge is filled with six of their ‘Biskies’ a cross between a cake and a biscuit. Including the flavours strawberry and lemon, tiramisu, strawberries and cream, s’mores, brownie caramel, and salted caramel. (And hey, if there’s any flavours she doesn’t like, maybe she’ll be in a sharing mood…).

Luxury Gin Tasting Gift Set, Three Wrens, £35

Includes Exquisite Citrus gin, Apple Crumble gin, Raspberry Modena Gin, Bison Grass gin, Original Dry gin, 5 x paired Fever-Tree mixers. As well as a selection of award winning gins, this set also has a solid oak bottle opener. Making it a great addition to her home bar. 

Lana Hall

Lana can usually be found spinning her collection of records, or writing odd poems in her phone notes. Her mixer of choice is a ginger beer, and you’ll never find her away from the sea for more than a few weeks.

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