Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Affordable Ideas for Everyone

Get Christmas shopping inspiration with our holiday gift guide, featuring ideas for coworkers, managers, friends and family for all budgets.

Reviewed by Chris Leitch

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Now that the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to start your Christmas shopping. But if you can’t leave your house, then online shopping has come to your rescue. You can simply browse online stores, add to your basket, make your purchases and wait for your gifts to arrive at your doorstep.

So, whether it’s a gift for your work best friend, a team-bought present for your boss or a treat for someone else, we’ve got a list of great gift ideas that are suitable for just about anyone!

Here’s our holiday gift guide!

1. Day Planner

Panda Planner black journal

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If you’re looking for a gift for someone who is super organised, then this sleek planner is a great option! The design comes with sturdy binding, a hardback cover and monthly, weekly, and daily sections where you can insert your priorities, goals and habits.

2. Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity

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This brutal game is only an option for your work best friend whom you know like family. If you do decide to buy this for your boss, be prepared to get fired! Although hilarious, it pushes political, racial and humanitarian boundaries and so should be gifted to someone with a good sense of humour.

3. Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook

Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook

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If you know your coworker is hosting this Christmas, why not help them along the way with Betty Crocker’s Christmas Cookbook? With a great range of starters, main and desserts, they’ll be inspired to create mouth-watering food for all the guests they’ll be entertaining.

4. Christmas Cookie Cutters

Christmas Cookie Cutters

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Does your pal aspire to be the next Mary Berry? Gift them these cute Christmas cookie cutters that they can use to make some tasty treats. You might even be lucky enough to taste a few of them, since you gifted them the tools to create festive cookies!

5. Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot Chocolate Bombs

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If you can’t be bothered to make some hot chocolate bombs from scratch, these ready-made options are ideal for any chocoholic. Made with the finest chocolate and filled with small marshmallows, this gift will be a sweet treat enjoyed by anyone who receives it.

6. Konsait Christmas Socks

Konsait Christmas Socks

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Stuck with ideas on what to get your coworker? These festive socks are always a safe option. If they aren’t someone to wear bright socks outside of the house, they’ll definitely be wearing them while lazing about at home.

7. TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds

TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds

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Wireless earbuds are always a great option for the busy and creative worker. With a built-in microphone, TOZO’s offering allows you to take calls and speak while you’re on the go. They also come with a charging case to ensure they never go dead mid-call – or song!

8. Java Sok Reusable Iced Coffee Cup Insulator Sleeve

Java Sok Reusable Iced Coffee Cup Insulator Sleeve

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Does your work bestie love an iced coffee? Gift them this cute cup sock that stops the ice melting all over the table – and avoids them potentially getting into trouble with IT with a lot of cables nearby!

9. YIHONG Stainless Steel Straws

YIHONG Stainless Steel Straws

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Whether your friend is strong on environmental and climate issues or not, this pack of metal straws is a great gift – and ideal for any Secret Santa budget! The reusable straws also come with a cleaning brush to ensure they’re cleaned and stored away properly for multiple uses.

10. BeKind Good Vibes Scented Candles Set

BeKind Good Vibes Scented Candles Set

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If your bestie’s into meditation and aromatherapy, why not buy them this set of scented candles? It will help them relax and create a great environment at home. The candles come in different scents from cherry blossom to tropical ocean and mountain pine tree.

 

11. Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

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This retro camera throws it back to the olden days where polaroid photos were the only option. Printing instant images, the Fujifilm Instax camera is a great option for travellers or parents wanted to print instant keepsake memories for their photo wall.

12. INSMY IPX7 Waterproof Shower Bluetooth Speaker

INSMY IPX7 Waterproof Shower Bluetooth Speaker

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Everyone needs a Bluetooth speaker in their household, and this waterproof one is even better! Ideal for those who enjoy a little singalong in the shower, the INSMY waterproof speaker is designed for in-shower use!

13. Personalised Marble Mug

Personalised Marble Mug

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When you’re in doubt, a mug is always a great shout! This stylish silver and pink marble design is a great pick for the coffee or tea addict in the office. With the ability to personalise it, you’ll ensure that no one steals your pal’s mug!

14. Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

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If your colleague is always complaining about sleepless nights, gift them this cool mist humidifier that will purify the air in their room and aid for a better quality of sleep. It lasts for up to 16 hours and doesn’t make a peep – unlike other humidifiers on the market.

15. BEDSURE Sherpa Fleece Blanket

BEDSURE Sherpa Fleece Blanket

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A Sherpa fleece blanket is a must-have in any household, and this unisex design will ensure that it’s used by everyone on the premises. If you have a furry friend, they’ll be cosying up on it, too.

16. BigMouth Inc Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass

BigMouth Inc Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass

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Does your work pal love a cheeky glass of wine? Gift them this wine bottle glass that attaches to the stem of the bottle. If they have a great sense of humour, it’ll give them a good chuckle, too.

17. Neetto Bed Cell Phone Holder with LED Light

Neetto Bed Cell Phone Holder with LED Light

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This gift idea is great for the person who’s always glued to their phone. It attaches to the bedside table and allows you to stream your favourite show from the comfort of your own bed! You might want to buy yourself one as well while you’re at it.

18. PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game

PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game

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Do you like steaming The Ellen Show in your office? Now, you can all play the 5 Second Rule game by buying your colleague this popular board game. It will be a great way to get to know your coworkers and to bring some festive fun to the office.

19. Shiatsu Back, Shoulder and Neck Massager

Shiatsu Back, Shoulder and Neck Massager

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Whoever this gift is for, you can’t go wrong with a shiatsu back and neck massager. Just five minutes a day can help relieve any stress and tension that’s built up in the back and neck muscles.

20. TheraFlow Foot Massage Roller

TheraFlow Foot Massage Roller

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This foot massager is great for slipping under the desk at work. It helps relieve foot arch and heel pain and rejuvenates tired and sore feet – something that you can do while you’re getting through your daily to-do list.

 

Who knew that Christmas shopping could be this easy? At just a few clicks of a button, you can have the perfect gifts arranged and on the way to you.

Are any of these gift ideas on your Christmas shopping list? Let us know in the comments section below!