Christmas gift guide for those on a budget

A thoughtful Christmas gift guide for those on a budget

1st October 2025Rachel.McCarty Share:

Holiday spending can get expensive quickly, but treating the people you love doesn’t have to. It might be a cliché, but it really is the thought that counts! So we’ve pulled together a pocket-friendly Christmas gift guide, with ideas under £10, £5, and even £3, so you can spread the Christmas spirit without breaking the bank.

Thoughtful gifts under £10

Gifts for women under £10:

These lemon-shaped vintage measuring spoons combine practicality with a touch of charm, and are a great gift for anyone who loves to bake.

Lemon shaped yellow measuring spoons on kitchen surface next to eggs

Ceramic lemon measuring spoons (set of 4), £8.95

Unsure what to get a friend, family member or Secret Santa? You can't go wrong with a vase, and the olive hues of this bubble vase work with a wide range of home decors.

Hand-blown olive green bubble vase, £9.95

Gifts for men under £10:

Sometimes the gifts we actually need are the best gifts of all! This 7-in-1 safety whistle is packed with seven clever features that prepare you for any adventure, whether it's hiking, camping or exploring the great outdoors.

Blue and orange whistle placed on log outside

Spirit of Adventure 7 in 1 safety whistle, £6.95

If you're looking for something a little different this year, our build your own cress garden is a great way of giving something creative without spending a fortune.

Build your own cress garden - Small Farmhouse, £9.95

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Little gifts under £5

Gifts for women under £5:

Tis the season for getting cosy, and nothing says cosy like candlelight! Create a traditional look with this enamel chamberstick candle holder - perfect for snug winter nights in.

Enamel chamberstick candle holder, £4.95

We all have that friend who is forever losing things at the bottom of their handbag. Give them a hand with this sausage dog mini travel case. Compact and tough, it's ideal for keeping jewellery and headphones tangle-free and safe from damage.

Sausage Dog mini travel case, £3.95

Gifts for men under £5:

For the music lovers in your life! These mini cassette magnets turn the fridge into a tiny 90s mixtape while keeping shopping lists, reminders and even old memorabilia in place.

Four mini magnets shaped like cassette tapes

Mini cassette magnets, £3.95

Turn loo breaks into something more fun with this word-search loo roll. An oddly satisfying little challenge for house guests (and yourself)!

Loo roll with word search imprinted onto it. Resting on top of toilet seat

Word search loo roll, £4.95

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Gifts under £3, perfect for stockings

Who says stockings are only for kids? We deserve quirky little treats too!

Stocking fillers for women:

This mini ceramic heart keeps small jewellery from doing the vanishing act. Place it on your bedside table or dresser and pick up pieces as you go!

Heart-shaped trinket tray surrounded by jewellery

Mini heart ceramic trinket dish, £2.95

There is a story that when the Mayan people have worries, they tell them to Worry Dolls and then put them under their pillow at night. By morning, the Worry Dolls have taken all the worries away. Choose your worry: Earth, family, friendship, love, school or stress.

Mini worry doll, £1.50

Stocking fillers for men:

These adorable bookmarks make wonderful gifts in their own right, or can be teamed up with a book or book vouchers for the ultimate treat for your favourite bookworm.

Magnetic cat bookmarks, £2.95

Compact and reliable, this keyring light saves you reaching for your phone. It’s handy for keyholes, stairwells, and rummaging in rucksacks - and it's only £1.95!