Presents for men, women and children on a budget in 2025
Beautiful Pickled Pickled Pineapple
If they love Hawaiian pizza, they’ll love this jar pickled pineapple ($15). Made in South Australia by self-proclaimed “pickle enthusiast” Nice Pickles; pickled with mint, jalapeño and ginger; It makes the perfect sweet, sour and tangy addition to toast, salsa, pizza and even avocado toast.
Hultafors Fire Steel Flint ($25) is a great little tool for the habitual camper. Made from ultra-thick steel and designed for ergonomic use, both ends of the steel can be tapped and can be used in all weather conditions.
Mesa Collections Fish Lemon Squeezer
Consider this dessert for the citrus lover in your life fish lemon squeezer ($20) From Mesa Collections. Whether it’s juicing 10 lemons for a jug of lemonade or adding the finishing touch to a whole cooked fish, it’s a handy kitchen aid to have on hand and looks good sitting on the kitchen shelf when not in use.
Studio Loft Dutch Masters Bouquet
A nice gift for someone who recently moved into a new home: Studio Roof’s Dutch Masters Bouquet ($40) beautiful flowers they can’t kill. Printed on recycled cardboard with vegetable ink, this option is inspired by the traditional realism of painters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer; However, the range includes styles to suit every taste, from Monet to Van Gogh.
Karst Goods Studio Muse Notebook
Notebooks from Karst Goods are a great option for the accident-prone doodler or adventurer in your life. Their Studio Muse Notebook ($45) comes in a range of bold and graphic cover designs. Made from recycled stone, its smart paper is waterproof and tear-resistant, and is threaded to lie completely flat for convenient note-taking.
If you have someone in your life who loves the farmers market, Products Pod’s Vegetable Bags ($47) makes a practical gift. Made with an inner cotton layer that retains moisture and then a breathable exterior, these products are designed to extend the life of fruits and vegetables. As a bonus, they can be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleanup.
For those looking to pick up a new hobby this Christmas, these embroidery kits from Australian brand Stitched Up, owned by two sisters, are a nice option. This mini lobster kit ($50), perfect for food lovers, but the brand also sells larger sizes ($60), including this one handsome Kookaburra. The kits are suitable for beginners and come with step-by-step printed instructions as well as video tutorials.
These wheat bags The one from Bon Lux ($40) is perfect for soothing cramps, aching muscles, or keeping warm in winter. Made from soft and durable linen, filled with Australian wheat and dried flowers, simply pop them in the microwave and heat as needed.
Little Tin Co Original Mixed 3 Pack
If they love fish or have just returned from a holiday in Portugal and want to continue their canned fish obsession, consider this Original Mixed Pack ($48) is from Little Tin Co., which uses sustainably sourced seafood using local Australian ingredients. This three-pack is a nice little treat consisting of Port Lincoln sardines, smoky mussels and kingfish pate, but they also sell individual tins.
The best Christmas gifts under $75
If bread, pasta or rice is their main food group (and aren’t we all?), then they’ll love this slogan baseball cap. “I Love Carbs” Cover from Variety Hour ($70) allows them to wear their food philosophy on their sleeves (or heads). It’s a unisex model with an adjustable back, Melbourne embroidery and available in cobalt blue or soft butter yellow.
Home Lab Chilli Icon Glass Set of Four
These desserts are perfect for the spice lover in your life. Pepper Icon Glass Cup The one from Home Lab ($72 for a set of four) is perfect for serving spicy margaritas, gin and tonics, or just plain old water. They also come in a beautiful gift box for those who don’t have time to wrap them.
This Australian Wine Puzzle From Water and Wine ($75) is a fun, hands-on gift for the aspiring sommelier in your life. Featuring colorful illustrations of over 60 of Australia’s wine regions, flora, fauna and landmarks, each puzzle also comes with grape profiles and food pairing tips. If wine isn’t their speed, Water and Wine also has puzzles for whiskey, coffee and beer lovers.
Toast Contrast Rimmed Enamel Baking Dish
This enamel baking dish It’s a durable kitchen gadget from Toast ($70) and a great gift for busy home cooks or people packing out their kitchen tool kit. Contrasting blue and mahogany tones add an unusual twist to classic blue and white enamelware, making for an attractive serving platter fresh from the oven.
Santa Maria Novella Scented Wax Tablets
For those who are always impeccably dressed and appreciate the finer things in life, the Italian pharmacist Santa Maria Novella Scented Wax Tablets ($59) is a little indulgence to add a soft scent to your wardrobe. Available in a variety of scents, the tablets can be hung on wardrobe rails, placed in the linen closet, or placed in suitcases while traveling.
The best Christmas gifts under $100
This Table Top Grill From Japanese brand Green Life ($99), it’s a great compact alternative to the Hibachi grill and is ideal for kitchens large and small, or for picnics or camping trips. Made from lightweight stainless steel in Niigata, Japan, just add charcoal and grill yakitori, veggies and seafood.
Smashed Avo takes on a slightly different meaning with Nunu’s Avo Egg and Cup Bowl ($80). Made from hand-blown glass, they can be used for eggs, salt containers or even as trinket holders. Handle them carefully; They never expire.
Most fitness junkies have one or two resistance bands in their arsenal. Australian personal trainers Matt and Cy noticed that traditional resistance groups lacked signage to help users track progress. Their new brand, Strong Band, makes resistance bands in sizes to fill this gap. Their set of three ($80) is a good starter kit for beginners or an all-purpose foundation for strength training, stretching and mobility exercises. If you’re working with a smaller budget, individual bands start at $25.
For those who enjoy a good gin and tonic, South Australian distiller Pluto’s classic gin ($78) is a certified organic London dry style with zesty notes of juniper, citrus, coriander and pepper. The award-winning bottle makes the perfect gift for gin lovers with diverse tastes.
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