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If you find planning for the holiday season stressful, you’re not alone. A new report, Microsoft AI Holiday Hacks Report, found that 77% of Australians find aspects of the festive period nerve-wracking. The top stressors are choosing the right gifts (36%), staying on budget (36%), and shopping for food, decorations or presents (33%).
For those stressed about choosing the right gift, we’ve got you. Below is a gift guide split into every budget and with options for hopefully everyone on your list, including your rowdy aunt, kid’s math teacher and work colleague you barely know but drew in Secret Santa.
Under $50
Toiletry Bag
Who doesn’t need a toiletry bag upgrade? Particularly if the person travels often. The Estour’s Toiletry Bag ($47.53), available on Amazon, uses PU leather with an exterior that wipes easily, while the R.M. Williams Ute Washbag ($39) is made with canvas and leather.
Slippers
Luxury slippers work for at-home wearing, popping into the pub or swinging by the supermarket. Slippers from brand Monte come in terry towelling, velvet, or shearling and in a range of colours. Personalise this pair of Monte Felt Slippers (now $50, was $169) with the giftee’s initials.
$50 – $100
Bath and Shower Products
Gift someone bath or shower-time indulgence with nice-smelling, hard-working products. The A Very Happy Lush Christmas ($85) includes soap, shower jelly and shower gel. Plus, you can feel about your gift knowing the kit’s packaging is made with 100% recycled board fibres.
$100 – $300
Portable Pizza Oven
The tech for portable pizza ovens has advanced greatly in the last few years. They’re now super compact, can get incredibly hot quickly, and, best of all, aren’t too expensive. This option, Wolstead Pro Rapido Pizza Oven (now $114.95, was $169.95) can reach temperatures of 400°C and comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
At-Home Massage
Almost everyone appreciates a massage — especially if he doesn’t even have to travel for it. On Blys, you can choose the recipient’s preferred massage style — Swedish Relaxation, Remedial Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage and Sports — along with the treatment duration, and then book a therapist to come to their home to do it. Prices start at $124.95.
$300 – $500
Air Fryer
For anyone who’s into cooking or wants to get into it, get them an air fryer. The Philips 5000 Series XXL Air Fryer 7.2L ($339) automatically adjusts cooking time and temperature based on the food it detects inside. At an XXL size, it’ll fit a whole chicken or 1.4kg of fries and cooks twice as fast as a mini oven.
$500 – $1000
Theragun
Let your giftee easily soothe their tired muscles by gifting them a Theragun. The Theragun Elite ($549) offers deep-tissue pain reliefusing five attachments and five speeds. Its ergonomic handle allows deep-tissue pain relief. The Theragun mini (on sale for $199) is a great option for on-the-go.
Over $1000
Digital Camera
A digital camera is a gift that keeps giving — the giftee will hopefully share the photos they take on their socials. The Nikon Z50 II with 18-140mm Lens Kit ($2,199) has advanced picture controls that let you easily adjust colour, brightness and contrast.
A Tablet
Tablets are easier to read and have more functionalities than mobile phones but aren’t as bulky as laptops. A great option for a tablet is the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+PC (from $1,899). It’s an 11th-edition model with all-day battery life and AI that makes it work faster.
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