Children, like adults can get just as much fun out of giving gifts at Christmas as they can from receiving them, even more so if they've made them themselves. Getting kid's into the kitchen can be a great way of encouraging them to eat a healthy diet too. That's why we love ‛Christmas Treats' - A beautifully illustrated book containing over 40 easy to follow Christmas recipes and decoration ideas priced just ¬£4.99 from www.urchin.co.uk

P.S. While you're on the Urchin site check out their fabulous Gingerbread House set £12.99. It makes an ideal gift and contains all the cutters you need to bake and decorate a beautiful traditional gingerbread house that would look amazing as a centerpiece for a Christmas table.