It’s time! Whether you’re buying for Christmas or simply to thank someone for their support throughout the year that was 2022, we’ve got ideas for nice gifts to give and receive. Every item is less than $50 (it’s been a tough year, right?), and is something we would be genuinely stoked to unwrap. Even a $5 gesture can bring so much love!
Because we know you’ve been sorting by Price: Low to High anyway, here are 20 very nice gifts in ascending order…
1. Micro-gifting via Shouta, from $5
Shouta is an app that lets you creates and ‘micro-gifts’ – essentially a digital gift card with as little as $5 on it, that can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted. The idea is that you can shout someone their next coffee, or a cocktail, while giving them the freedom to choose where they buy that coffee or cocktail. You choose the amount, and it sends the gift card to them instantly.
2. Heavy Mental “Make-It-Happen Menu” Magnets, 3-pack for $10
One of Zee Feed’s go-to psychology experts, Ash King has created these whiteboard-style fridge magnets you can write healthy habits onto, as reminders to keep you in a positive mental space. Each ‘menu’ focuses on a different element of self-care, encouraging you to do things that make you feel productive, restored and relaxed.
3. Zee Feed Better Conversation Cards, $10.99
Obviously we had to plug our own product! Our digital conversation cards are the perfect thing to bring to a Christmas party, or send to your long distance friend or partner you want to connect with during the holidays. The Better Conversation Cards Starter Pack includes 100 thought-provoking questions, right on your phone, to help you have better, smarter and more interesting conversations.
4. Stash World Overthinker Enamel Pin, $14.50
If you reading this site, you are probably guilty of being an overthinker. It is what it is! So while this is our personal favourite, Stash World has an awesome collection of cool enamel pins designed by Australian artists – and they are all less than $20.
5. Heaps Normal Another Lager, 4-pack for $14.99
This is easily the best tasting non-alcoholic beer out there – a classic Aussie ‘lager’ that’s the perfect healthy, safe refreshment on a hot summer’s day. It’s a thoughtful gift for your sober-curious pal, the designated driver, or anyone interested in cutting back on the boozy traditions of the season. Heaps Normal is available at all good bottle shops.
6. The Monthly magazine, $14.95
Is there a better summer solo activity than lying on the grass, sipping an icy cold drink and flipping through a magazine? No, there is not. There is something about print that feels so luxurious – gift your smart or politically-minded friends a nice card and the latest issue of The Monthly (which you can buy at all good newsagents).
7. New Philosopher magazine, $18
Same as above but… if they are not really ‘into’ politics? New Philosopher is another one of our favourite interesting magazines, that always has ideas and interviews with people you’ve never heard of but will soon be telling everyone about. The latest issue is available at your newsagent now.
8. Printworks Music Memory Game, $19.95 from The Iconic
A fun one to play after Christmas lunch or while you’re having pre-drinks on New Year’s Eve! It’s literally memory, but matching famous musicians to their very famous song lyrics. Plus, the card design is just gorgeous.
9. Headspace App one-month subscription, $19.99
This is as close as you can get to giving the gift of taking stress away! The Headspace app has hundreds of guided meditations to help you with anything from stress and anxiety, to sleep, productivity or exercise.
10. Single O coffee Mixed Box of Chutes, 10 pack for $20
Single O’s bright orange, affectionately nicknamed ‘parachutes’ delivers the flavour and quality of specialty drip coffee, with the convenience of instant. Each little chute contains a precise, single serve of single origin coffee – just hang it over your mug, pour your hot water and let it drip. Better instructions on their website, trust us.
11. Heavy Mental Gratitude Logbook, $24
Another thoughtful creation from our favourite psychologist, Ash King. The Gratitude Logbook does what it says on the tin, providing daily prompts to encourage gratitude, mindful reflection and keeping your mindset focused on the good stuff that you’ve got.
12. Single O Sugarplum limited edition coffee, 250g for $24
A limited edition coffee blend from the Single O team, Sugarplum is basically Christmas in a cup. It tastes like candied plum, citrus and fruit cake. Need we say more? Buy this for the coffee aficionado, as a little treat.
13. Hey Lemonade App Three-Month Subscription, $30
Hey Lemonade is a new Australian app that provides specific and uplifting pep talks to help with everyday life issues and stress. So sweet! The pep talks have been scripted by some of Australia’s best writers, and recorded by some of the most recognisable and beloved voices like Tony Armstrong, Maggie Beer and Jamila Rivzi.
14. Mr Consistent Margarita Mixer, $30
Perfect for your wannabe mixologist friends or your go-to arvo drinks buddy. This vegan and gluten-free cocktail mix is a perfect gift, featuring fresh ingredients. Mr Consistent makes bartender-quality margaritas (and a lot of other cocktails!) in your home possible, with about the tenth of the effort – just add spirits.
15. Life Plans On Dive Bar Napkins by Paul Manser, $40
A hardcover book filled with adventure and attitude, Life Plans On Dive Bar Napkins curates the wild experiences Australian travel writer Paul Manser had while travelling the world, and the life lessons (serious and silly) he took out of them.
16. Ultra Violette Glow and Go Trio, $40 on The Iconic
Repeat after us: no one should be in the Australian sun without SPF 50+. No one! This little set will have face, body and lips protected, a perfect introduction to the Ultra Violette formulations that feel much nicer on the skin than just about any other sunscreen brand. No excuses.
17. Jones & Co Evil Eye Planter, $40
This handmade, terracotta pot plant comes in three different colour options (purple, pink and blue) – pop into Bunnings and pick up a plant from the nursery to complete the gift. Jones & Co have a great range of affordable pots and vases, perfect for a housemate, cousin or co-worker who is obsessed with indoor plants.
18. Mabu Mabu by Nornie Bero, $45 from Edicole
Renowned chef Nornie Bero grew up on Mer island in the Torres Strait, and this background informs her innovative and fun approach to food. Mabu Mabu (which means “help yourself”) is a cookbook filled with advice on building a native pantry, foraging for ingredients and advice on substitutions, and of course the simple-yet-adventurous recipes she is known for.
19. Fool the Game, $49
A charade-style card game, Fool the Game has 200 location cards and 200 scenario cards. Split into teams, shuffle each deck, and draw them in pairs – it gives you a unique scene to act and for your team to guess, like your very own version of Who’s Line Is It Anyway. Perfect for competitive households and your most dramatic friends.
20. Clothing the Gaps ‘Always Ways Always Will Be’ tee, $50
The best-selling tee was designed by climate activist and graphic artist Carla Scotto, and has quickly become a symbol of values that we’ll proudly wear on our bodies. Clothing the Gaps continues to campaign, educate and elevate Aboriginal peoples’ voices and causes, using the profits from sales to help fund their Clothing The Gaps Foundation which runs initiatives to close the gap on First Nations health and life expectancy.
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