So often we associate the word ‘cheap’ with negative connotations, especially when it comes to gift giving. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Nailing the art of the present exchange isn’t about having the biggest budget.
Quite the contrary. You will be far more successful come December 25 by tactically selecting treasures suited to the interests of your lucky giftee. They say it’s the thought that counts, so thought is very much a non-negotiable.
Christmas is a time for indulgence in every sense of the word – all that eating, drinking and merriness doesn’t come cheap, nor does the shopping list. Investing in a gift for each member of your family can seriously set you back financially, so we have taken it upon ourselves to curate a best buys list of cheap but cheerful items that come editor-approved. This guide will take you through an array of mood-boosting knick-knacks, sumptuous personal or home scents, self-care staples or charming design details that your lucky recipient will be delighted to find under their tree or stashed in their stocking.
And, best of all, when you’re on a tighter budget, they won’t make too much of a dent in your seasonal celebrations. We have selected palatably priced presents at around the £20 mark and under. It was important to us, however, to steer clear of those novelty finds that will simply end up lining landfills.
They may be funny for five minutes, but more often than not, they’ll make their way into the charity bag by the time next Christmas rolls around. We can do better than that. We have curated this guide to inspire with gifts that have a purpose – be it to stash their beauty travel essentials or transform their mid-week dinners.
We have been on the lookout for those special selections that will spark enduring joy – and we’ll keep adding them in as we stumble across them. Shop the best Christmas budget buys below - no socks in sight..
