Learn how NOT to be a supermum, plus the best beauty gift sets

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Collection
Three indulgent treats are brought together in a gorgeous luxe gift box featuring Jo Malone Londons divine and iconic evening fragrance. Theres a cologne, a sensual Body & Hand Wash and a rich Body CrÃ¨me. Finished with a burst of decorative green, it costs Â£78 at Jo Malone stores across Yorkshire and at Jomalone.co.uk. — Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Collection Three indulgent treats are brought together in a gorgeous luxe gift box featuring Jo Malone Londons divine and iconic evening fragrance. Theres a cologne, a sensual Body & Hand Wash and a rich Body CrÃ¨me. Finished with a burst of decorative green, it costs Â£78 at Jo Malone stores across Yorkshire and at Jomalone.co.uk.

One of the most magical aspects of the run-up to Christmas surely has to be the arrival of beautiful beauty gift sets at department stores and High Street shops across the land?

I use the term “gift set” loosely, because many are far too gorgeous to give away. Although, it is lovely to be given one. I will never forget opening the luxuriously huge Poison gift box that the mum of my then boyfriend once gave me, many moons ago. I was thrilled and proudly kept it on my dressing table for years after.

Beauty gift sets can also represent excellent value for money, usually with at least one product thrown in for free. Typically, for the same price as a bottle of fragrance usually costs, you can find that there is also a full-size body lotion or bath soak with it, in the same fragrance.

Neom Home of Calm Collection
This Christmas, de-stress and restore your body and mind to a beautifully relaxed state with lavender, jasmine & Brazilian rosewood plus 21 other essential oils.This little set contains a 10ml Bath Oil & 10ml Hand Balm
Pour a capful of the bath oil into a warm bath. Warm a pea-sized amount of balm in hands before massaging in. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breathe in for seven and out for 11 at least three times to cultivate calm. It's Â£15 at Neom in Victoria Gate Leeds or at NeomOrganics.com. — Neom Home of Calm Collection This Christmas, de-stress and restore your body and mind to a beautifully relaxed state with lavender, jasmine & Brazilian rosewood plus 21 other essential oils.This little set contains a 10ml Bath Oil & 10ml Hand Balm Pour a capful of the bath oil into a warm bath. Warm a pea-sized amount of balm in hands before massaging in. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breathe in for seven and out for 11 at least three times to cultivate calm. It's Â£15 at Neom in Victoria Gate Leeds or at NeomOrganics.com.

Increasingly, there are gift sets that blend beauty with wellbeing, offering products based on essential oils for a complete pampering experience. Again, these are products that you might like to gift yourself, especially if you find the festive season stressful. Check out brands such as Harrogate-based Neom, plus Rituals, Aveda and Ren.

And Yorkshire mums can begin destressing next Thursday, November 23, 6.30-7.30pm at the Neom store at Victoria Gate Leeds when Anya Hayes, author of The Supermum Myth, teams up with psychologist Dr Rachel Andrews to explain how to let go of the vision of perfect parenting. Hosted by Abbie Coleman of Mothers Mean Business, they will teach small steps that will make a big difference to a mum’s mindset, and there will be pampering and goody bags. Tickets cost £10 redeemable against purchases (including the book) on the night. Call 0113 246 9664 or email [email protected]

To win two tickets and a De-Stress Three Wick Candle worth £45 to collect at the event, email [email protected] by noon on Monday, November 20, naming your email “Neom Supermum” and giving your name and phone number. Winner will be picked at random on that date. Usual terms and conditions apply. See www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.