One thing I really liked doing during lockdown was sending little treats to friends and family to cheer them up. I noticed that the Swizzels Shop has plenty of choice if the person you have in mind has a sweet tooth. Whether it’s a gift for a special occasion or just to let them know you’re thinking about them you really can’t go wrong with Swizzels. We were sent the Swizzels Letterbox Hamper which is a complete bargain at £4.99.

I couldn’t believe that you get such a good selection for the price. Swizzels just wanted to be able to offer a great gift at a really low price. Plus, it still felt like a special gift. It included five chew bars, two packs of Squashies and three sweet roll packs. The contents may vary but you will always get plenty for your money. I like that the package is letterbox friendly, so you don’t have to worry about your recipient being in to receive their lovely gift.

My husband and boys each found something they were keen to try. It is nice having flavours they don’t normally find in the shop, like the Bubble Gum Drumstick bar or Squashies Sour Cherry & Apple flavour. They made a beeline for those first.

With the Swizzels Letterbox Hampers you can personalise the label, so it really is a gift that works for any occasion. Delivery is only £2.58, so quite affordable too. If you prefer there are bigger hampers, jam packed with even more tasty Swizzels products. If you are sending to a family rather than an individual it might be nicer to include more items. Especially when it comes to dishing out the goodies! Less likely to be arguments if you have multiples of each product type.

So why should you order sweets as a gift?

Feel Good Chemicals

The Swizzels Letterbox Hamper is ideal to lift spirits without breaking the bank. Sugar releases happy hormones like dopamine which is linked to motivation and reward. Sweets can give us a little bit of comfort and joy with the release of all those feel good chemicals! Dopamine gives us a feeling of pleasure and happiness. Our body knows it needs calories to survive so whenever we eat sweets it makes us feel content thanks to Dopamine. We also produce serotonin which stops us being so irritable and anxious. As someone who has felt a bit down lately, I am glad a bit of sugar can take the edge off!

Positive Memories

Sweets bring back blissful memories too. I fondly remember the sweets my granddad would give me or the ones my brother and I would have had from our efforts trick a treating. So, by buying sweets for someone special you are also gifting them a happy trip down memory lane! It gives them a chance to reminisce of good times gone by.

Energy Boost

We have all felt a little off sorts during lockdown so Swizzels sweets can give a much needed energy boost so you feel more alert and ready for anything!

I just wish I had found out about the Swizzels Shop earlier. I know my family and friends would have been delighted with gifts from them.