Christmas is a time filled with joy, merriment, and more delicious food and drink than we can physical consume and yet, we will still try.
But it can also be time that causes us stress, particularly when it comes to our wallets.
Luckily there are plenty of great gift ideas out there that are sure to impress without breaking the bank.
You don’t have to spend weeks, and even months of your salary to find a thoughtful gift that looks luxe, too.
We’re rounding up some of the best gifts under the $50 price tag, below.
calendar
Fire Fighter 2021 calendar
The perfect gift for your single pals and cheeky co-workers, there’s a firefighter calendar for everyone.
There’s the puppy-themed calendar, animal lovers, shirts on, or our personal favourite, shirts off calendars. There’s even a planner and a matching pillowcase, that’s sure to result in some very sweet dreams.
At just $20 a calendar, you can afford to gift one to yourself, too.
Shop the steamy collection here.
Prints
By Charlotte X Brigitte May prints
Beloved designer jewellery brand, By Charlotte has collaborated with artists Brigitte May on a series of hand-drawn, dreamy prints that will add a whimsical touch to any room, making for a touching gift that can be kept forever.
By Charlotte Dream weaver unframed print, $39, shop them at The Iconic, here.
Kitchen pack
Kitchen garden gift box
One for the green thumbs, this cute hamper includes what every kitchen garden needs; cherry tomatoes, lettuce, tatsoi and fresh basil seeds all packaged up in a limited-edition Salisbury Grange gift box.
Part of PayPal’s Buy From The Bush campaign, this rustic gift gives back to rural communities after this year’s bush fires.
Shop the kitchen garden gift box, $25, here.
Lady Jayne Salon Pro Beach Waves Brush
The ultimate prezzie for your mum or sister, who love experimenting with their look. The Lady Jayne Salon Pro Beach Waves Brush makes styling your hair a cinch thanks to its oval-shaped barrel and natural boar bristles. Summer-ready tousled beach waves or the perfect blow-dry, made easy!
Eye Mask
Papinelle X Karen Walker silk eye mask
Notable fashion label and designer, Karen Walker, has teamed with luxe sleepwear label, Papinelle in the collab of our literal dreams.
Their limited edition 100% silk sleep mask is perfect for the loved ones in your life who need their beauty sleep.
Shop the stylish sleep mask, $49.95, here.
Popcorn maker
Sunbeam popcorn maker
We all became movie-lovers and binge-watching champions during lockdown this year, but if you have a friend whose love is ever-lasting, buy them the ultimate accessory for their marathon couch sessions – a popcorn maker.
Sunbeam snack heroes popcorn maker, $34.95, shop it at Myer and online.
2021 Collins Debden Diary
Start the year on a stylishly organised note with this vibrant A5 organiser. A thoughtful stocking filler for the creative person in your life who loves to stay on top of their life admin. This chic 2021 diary has monthly planners, an expense tracker, ongoing goals, health tips and note pages.
Trapped
TRAPPED The Game
For the big-kid-at-heart, TRAPPED turns any room in your house into an escape room. Anyone who has visited escape rooms will know just how fun they can be, but they’ll also know a one-time visit can be costly.
This way, you can have just as much fun, no matter your age, right at home.
Shop the range, $20, Big W and ToyWorld.
Jewellery case
Travel jewellery case
Overseas trips may be off the cards for now, but those who have the travel bug are sure to be making the most of weekends away in our own beautiful country.
This little jewellery box keeps precious pieces safe and separate from other luggage and is stylish enough to be kept on display in between trips, too.
Design Studio jewellery box, $29.95, shop here or in-store at Myer.
Prosecco pong
Outliving Talking Tables prosecco pong
Let’s face it, drinking is even more fun when there are games involved.
Consider prosecco pong the classy cousin of the infamous beer pong. The prosecco is unfortunately not included, but with an affordable price point you can throw in a bottle yourself and make it the perfect Christmas bundle.
Shop the Outliving Talking Tables prosecco pong, $29.95 here or in Myer stores.
Salt beauty set
Salt By Hendrix Plump It Up set
For the ultimate luxury treatment at home this kit gives big beauty bang for your buck. The Salt By Hendrix pack includes brand favourites – a mini botanical facial serum, mini mermaid facial serum and the face sculpting Gua Sha.
You can nab this absolute steal for $49.95 (it’s actually worth $65), from AdoreBeauty.
Sunnylife picnic wine & cheese set
Who doesn’t love an afternoon picnic in the sun? Better yet, who doesn’t love a good cheese board. Correct answer: no one. This picnic wine and cheese set is perfect to grab and go, plus it doubles as a cheese boards itself.
Sunnylife picnic wine & cheese Set, $49.95, shop it at The Iconic, here.
HELP!
HELP! the board game
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that you never know might be around the corner! HELP! is a fun game for the whole family that sees players make their way around Australia and face floods, fires, tremors, tornadoes, burglars and bin chickens.
Developed in partnership with NRMA a portion of proceeds supporting disaster relief and recovery for Australian Red Cross.
Shop HELP!, $25, at Kmart stores and online at helpthegame.com.au.
Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory
Nothing beats a great summer read you can’t put down. We have our noses deep in the pages of bestselling author Philippa Gregory’s new historical novel that tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice, and New England.
Available from a number of leading retailers you can find here, $32.99.
Jergens
Jergens Natural glow + firming daily moisturiser
Gradually creates fabulous natural-looking colour with a subtle skin-darkening complex. In as little as 7 days you’ll experience visibly firmer skin with less noticeable cellulite and improved elasticity.
Shop it here for $14.99.
Biore
Biore Charcoal cleansing pore strips
Infused with natural charcoal, these pore strips draw out excess oil for the deepest clean. In just 10 minutes, you’ll remove weeks’ worth of build-up and see three times less oil. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for any beauty lover.
Shop them here for just $7.29.
