Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Secret Santa, Stocking Fillers and Ideas Under a Tenner
With Christmas now less than eight weeks away, the gift list is starting to grow. Between family, friends, teachers and the office Secret Santa, the costs can quickly add up. But thoughtful presents don’t have to be expensive. Here are our favourite ways to find great gifts for a tenner or less, without anyone feeling short-changed. Get your list sorted first A little planning now saves a lot of panic buying in December: Write down everyone you’re buying for and set a rough amount for each person. Agree limits with family and friends. Lots of families now do a “Secret Santa for grown-ups” or a kids-only presents rule, and most people are relieved when someone suggests it. Keep a running total on your phone so you can see exactly where you are. Secret Santa sorted Office and friendship Secret Santas usually come with a set budget, so the trick is to pick something that feels personal: Something for their hobby: a pack of seeds for a keen gardener, a puzzle book for a qui...