Fun, festive presents don’t require big price tags; these Christmas gifts under $10 will be the envy of everyone playing in your Secret Santa or simply a sweet end-of-year present. From brain teasers to travel gear, there’s something here for everyone.
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Gifts Under $10: For the Stationery Lovers
Make functional fun with some cartoon themed stationery, ideal for anyone who is in touch with their inner child. Snoopy and Woodstock will help them tick off their daily tasks with this Peanuts to-do list pad. Or gift them a pen they’ll never misplace, like this Stitch novelty pen, complete with an adorable and eye-catching plush Stitch on the end, or a smiley Otto avocado pen topped with a squishy avocado figure (which also doubles as a stress ball after a tough day in the office).
For a fashionable stationery statement, this set of Otto notebooks, each with a unique Australian flora pattern, is perfect for meeting notes or jotting down thoughts on the go. You can also pair it with a matching set of Otto pens if they love colour coordination.
Bring some serenity to their desk setup, whether they work from home or in the office, with this plush Otto mouse pad featuring a beautiful native floral design or this sleek Otto desk calendar for a sophisticated and natural touch. Or add a pop of colour to brighten their day with this eye-catching Otto mouse pad designed by Australian artist Anna Blatman.
What to try
- Peanuts Snoopy To Do List © 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
- Disney Stitch Novelty Pen © Disney
- Otto Avocado Squish Pen
- Otto A6 Australiana Notebooks 3 Pack
- Otto Australiana Pens 4 Pack
- Otto Australiana Mouse Pad
- Otto Anna Blatman Mouse Pad Black Floral
- Otto B5 Australiana Desk Planner
Gifts Under $10: For the Explorers
Do you know someone still reminiscing about their last Euro summer? Some new travel gear will continue to inspire their wanderlust. Make their next adventure a safe one with this RFID-blocking travel wallet. Featuring protection against RFID (radio-frequency identification) skimming, it will keep their microchipped credit cards and passports from having their data skimmed. The wallet has plenty of room for all the travel essentials to be stowed away, including pockets for tickets, passports and extra documents, compartments for your cash and cards, and even a pen loop.
Travelling to new places also means meeting new people; these Otto question cards are exactly what they’ll need to help keep any conversation flowing, making this a great gift whether they’re on a group tour or getting to know the locals.
What to try
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Gifts Under $10: For the Hobbyists
For those who love keeping busy and trying new things, a new hobby is the perfect present. Engage their mind with a Lake Press book of brain teasers. This one features more than 200 puzzles, from word searches to sudoku, it’s a perfect activity to pass the time and keep their wits razor sharp.
If they have a competitive streak, this Studymate wooden tumbling tower game will be right up their alley. Requiring concentration and a steady hand, it’s a great game to play alone or with a group at a game night. Or if they enjoy activities like journalling, they might like to try scrapbooking. Filled with stickers, rhinestones, patterned paper and more, this Otto scrapbooking kit will inspire them to creatively chronicle their favourite memories from the year gone by or create a vision board the months ahead.
For a fun activity you can do with your bestie, try this sweet Barbie best friend bracelet kit. It’s filled with colourful beads, charms and pink elastic to create a custom and colourful friendship bracelet for one another. Quality time and a cute bracelet – that’s a two-in-one gift!
What to try
- Lake Press Colour Block Puzzle Book Mixed Puzzles
- Studymate Wooden Tumbling Tower
- Otto Australiana Kraft Scrapbook Kit
- Barbie Best Friends Bracelet Kit © Mattel
Gifts Under $10: For the Artists
Are they a budding artist? This set of Born oil pastels will help them to create technicolour art. They’re also washable, meaning most fabrics and surfaces will be safe from accidental smudges. Or, if they love to experiment with different gradients and texture, this Born waterbrush pen might be the perfect addition to their kit. Ideal for use with water-based paints or watercolour pencils, you can refill the brush’s barrel with water before setting out to paint your next landscape.
Make their downtime calm and creative with some mindful colouring in. These Born adult colouring books have a wide range of intricate designs, from calm and flowing patterns to detailed cityscapes, they’ll love bringing to life with colour. Or if they want to practise their painting skills, this set of Born canvases each feature unique floral designs to inspire and help them perfect their paint brush strokes.
What to try
- Born Washable Oil Pastels Assorted 12 Pack
- Born Waterbrush Pen 3mm
- Born 9x9” Adult Colouring Book Calm and Flowing
- Born Colouring Canvas Australian Flora 3 Pack