You don’t need to spend loads of money to spoil someone at Christmas time! We’ve found loads of fantastic pressies that are bound to please even the most picky of people. If you’ve got a secret santa coming up at work or with your friends, need some extra stocking fillers or are shopping on a budget, check out our fantastic gift ideas...
1: Pure Fiji Room Mist
Treat someone to the gift of paradise! With one spray this luxe room mist releases an instant hit of exotic aromas; think pure island bliss in a bottle! The range comes in a range of amazing fragrances such as Mango, Frangipani, White Gingerlilly and more. The mists will refresh and revive musty rooms and linen. A gorgeous gift at only $15.00! Visit www.purefiji.com for stockists.
2: Tweezers by Crea Crea
What’s the one thing that even the person who has everything won’t have? A gorgeous pair of these tweezers! Joile stocks an outrageously fabulous range of decorated tweezers. It’s a totally practical gift with a quirky, extravagant edge. $24.00 from Jolie
3: Signed copy of Bitch and Famous by Wendyl Nissen
If you know someone who hasn’t read Bitch and Famous by nzgirl and magazine queen Wendyl Nissen, get thee a copy now! Right now you can pick up an authentic first edition of the book, signed and dedicated to the lucky recipient by Wendyl herself, and all for only $15.00 (RRP $37.00) through TradeMe! Best of all, $1 from every copy sold will go towards CotDeath Research. You can purchase a copy here
4: Allan Scott Christmas Twin Pack
Any fine wine lover will adore this twin pack of wine from Allan Scott. Simply grab one of these chic boxes and pick and mix any two Allan Scott wines, to make create your own personalised Christmas gift pack. It’s a fun and easy way to put a smile on someone’s face this Christmas! Look out for the packs at your local Glengarry store and selected supermarkets. Packs retail from $39.90 for two bottles (including gift box).
5: Bat and Ball
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ game of ping pong? And who can resist this utterly gorgie and girly set from Glassons! Whether you choose to give it to a girlfriend or a guy mate (haha!) this fun set will perk up any summer day. $12.99 from Glassons
6: Olay Complete Olay Complete Defence is the smart gift to give or receive this Christmas. By virtue of living under the harsh kiwi sun, skin cancer is a pretty real prospect for us all – and a scary one at that, given that skin cancer doesn’t just take lives, it takes friends, family and loved ones. Olay Complete Defence is a great way to easily protect yourself from the harsh kiwi sun and keep your skin in tip top condition. Learn more about the great prizes Olay are giving away this summer, and more about protecting your and your loved ones' skin at Olay Complete. Why not also give the gift of good health and book you and a loved one in for a MoleSnap for only $55 each! Find out more about the Olay Complete offer here... $14.99 from supermarkets and pharmacies
7: Republic Revolution Citronella Candle Stake
No, these aren’t lollipops! These cute sticks are really Citronella Candles! If you know someone who loves entertaining outside grab them a packet of these magical candles and let the fun (albeit mozzie free!) times roll! $5 from The Warehouse
8: Prezzy Card
Hate giving someone a gift they already have or totally don’t like? Avoid that whole awkward ‘oh you shouldn’t have…’ scenario with the gift of a Prezzy Card! The Prezzy Card works pretty much like a credit card but it's prepaid, you simply load it up with any amount from $25 to $500, and it can be then be used at over 29 million Visa retailers worldwide. Plus, buy a Prezzy Card and register it online within 21 days of purchase and before 20 December, and you could win one of five $500 Prezzy Cards! For terms and conditions, and for more info, click here.The promotion runs between 2 November and 20 December 2008.
9: Mon-Keys
After a gift that’s a little quirky and crazy? Mon-Keys are sure to do it! Just pop the fun Mon-Key heads over keys to make them pretty and fun. The perfect gift for any nzgirl or boy who could do with a little help in the organisation department! $12.99 for a pack of six from Living and Giving