Chances are, you’re already making a start on your Christmas shopping, but no matter who you’re buying for, a great gift needn’t break the bank. In fact, an inexpensive token might be just the thing for some of the people in your life this year, whether you’re shopping for your favourite aunt or the colleague you used to grab lunch with. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite products we’ve been writing about at the Strategist UK, all of which are under £20, including a charming squeaky toy for the dog, must-have stocking stuffers for kids, and the perfect gift for an AeroPress convert.
For your Bake Off–obsessed co-worker
For your dog (who has been a very good boy)
How about this charming (not to mention highly rated) hide-and-seek toy?
For your cat
For your niece, who goes to drag brunch at Blame Gloria
For the drag fan on your list: an SPF lip balm recommended by Farrah Moan herself.
For your sister, who is starting a new job
A classic Moleskine will always make a good gift.
For your sister-in-law, who’s chronically frazzled
A spritz of this spray on her pillow will work wonders.
For your new (!) boyfriend
First-time Christmas gifts can be tricky, but something practical and stylish will go down a treat.
For your housemate, who is chilly even when the thermostat’s cranked up
For your younger brother, who keeps losing his phone
For your 6-month-old godchild
This combination soft toy and teething ring comes recommended by experts.
For your 8-year-old godchild
For your 12-year-old godchild
This card game (recommended to us by both experts and celebrity parents) is for all ages, but is easy for kids to pick up.
For your (virtual) workout buddy
Whatever workout you’re doing together, it’s time to dial it up a notch.
For your ‘office’ secret Santa
There are loads of beeswax wraps online, but we like the honeycomb design on these ones.
For your friend who (truly) adores their Roomba
Now Ronnie the robovac has even more personality (these are also great stuck to brooms, houseplants, and even the fridge).
For your friend who said ‘I quit’ in 2021
If they’ve ticked “getting into bird-watching” off their between-jobs bingo card, this will help them attract more to their balcony or garden.
For your boyfriend’s mum
These sheet masks come from Amazon’s in-house beauty line, Belei (which our beauty columnist Rio is a fan of).
For your boyfriend’s brother
A catchall gift like a nice pair of gloves (that are smartphone-friendly) would be appreciated.
For your hard-to-buy-for cousin
Pleasingly interesting, thanks to a variable grid design on each page.
For your brother who still designs mansions on The Sims
If he has an appreciation for architecture, this “definitive” book on Bauhaus features 575 illustrations, including architectural plans, photographs, and sketches.
For your godfather, who can touch his toes now
All that newfound bendiness is pointless if he’s not rolling out those muscles.
For your friend that’s just gotten pregnant
For the mum who’ll have a glass of prosecco, but just the one
This nifty stopper keeps the fizz in for days.
For your uncle, who just got an AeroPress
These paper-thin mesh filters replace the paper ones that are inserted in the bottom of your AeroPress, so he doesn’t have to burn through a box of filters every month.
For your nephew, who prefers milkshakes
This frother will make them extra creamy (and can be used to make a particularly good cappuccino when he’s a bit older).
For your granny
A nice brolly that you haven’t spent too much on, promise.
For your great-granny
A range of shades are available, but we like this elegant purple.
For your friend, who’s a frontline worker
A scented candle with a particularly festive scent.
For your 7-year-old’s new BFF
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