So much of the Christmas magic when you’re a kid comes from the presents. The waiting. The guessing. The surprise. And while now we might know that it’s not Santa Claus that gets us the presents and while we might not be as excited about an Advent calendar or a new Furby, our adult version of Christmas excitement comes from getting things that we’ve been needing since forever but for some reason never got or ones we hadn’t even realised how much we needed. In the list below, you can find 37 such practical gifts that won’t collect dust in cupboard and your giftee will actually use.
A Set of Marble Coasters to Say Goodbye to Condensation Stains
Condensation ring stains on the table irritate everyone, yet few would remember to invest in a set of coasters. That’s why they make a great gift. These ones in marble look elegant and chic.
A Yoga Mat to Get More Regular With Their Practice
A yoga mat so they can get more regular with their yoga practice or squeeze in a home workout when there isn’t enough time to hit the gym. This one comes with a carrying bag and is non-slip. Available in many colors.
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Help Them Give Their Mat (and Themselves) Some Much-Needed TLC With This Yoga Mat Cleaner
And since on the topic of yoga mats, another super practical gift is the yoga mat cleaner. Who remembers to ever clean their mat? And yet, all the stepping on it with sweaty feet… Turns out there’s a special tool for that. This water-based cleaner spray can be used on all types of mats and is infused with essential oils for some aromatherapy benefits. Help them give their mat (and themselves) some much-needed TLC.
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A Darsonval to Prevent Pimples and Promote Natural Hair Growth
This present might strike the giftee as odd at first but that’s only before they realise what it actually is. The darsonval is a tool that needs to only be used a few times per week and yet, improves blood circulation, prevents pimples, helps skin recover faster once they’ve popped up and also promotes natural hair growth. In my Christmas stocking please!
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Magnetic Power Bank to Charge Their Phone on the Go
You won’t see a practical gift guide without a portable charger in it, but that’s for a reason. What’s more practical than being able to charge your phone on the go when you’ve had to leave the house in a rush and realise you’ve only got 2%? Show me a giftee that won’t love this one.
This power bank is magnetic so won’t get them tied up in cables.
A Sunscreen to Remind Them to Wear Some
It’s fifteen years since Baz Luhrmann’s speech imploring us to wear sunscreen. And in 2024, sunscreen is an absolute must. That’s why if you give it as a present it won’t go unused. This one with SPF 46 is with UVA/UVB protection, reduces redness, calms and protects acne-prone screen.
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A Set of Black and White Earmuffs
The problem with hats? They mess up the hair and the eyebrows and you can’t wear them with a ponytail. The answer? Earmuffs. They help one stay just as warm and make a great gift at this time of the year. These ones are foldable and come in a set of black and white.
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Christmas-Themed Ice Cube Tray For The A-Star Party Host
Ice trays tend to be boring but they can actually also be quite fun. Especially these Christmas-themed ones that would turn anyone into A-star Christmas party host. Also, very useful (there’s never enough ice at parties).
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A Chic Laundry Basket
If you want to go very, very practical, then go with a laundry basket. Sure, they might have one but it’s not as chic as this one. Also, it might stop their other one from overflowing. Available in many different colors.
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A Compatible Drying Clothes Rack
And while still on the topic of laundry, an extra drying clothes rack will also always come in handy. All these bedsheets… This rack is compatible and very easy to set-up and take-down for when the space is needed for something else.
A Pretty Canvas Tote Bag For the Grocery Shopping
A pretty canvas tote bag that can be used to put the grocery shopping in and protect the environment. Or for anything else really…
Can also be folded and carried around easily.
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A Laptop Bed Desk For When WFH
Another must-have in 2024, when most people WFH, is the laptop bed desk. This one is foldable and comes with a cup holder and a tablet stand. It’s also in pink (but available in other shades too).
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Say It With Flowers and a Minimalist Modern Vase
A beautiful vase is always a lovely thing to own and this one gives all the minimalist, Scandinavian-home vibes. Gift it with a nice bouquet.
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Inspire Them to Go Stargazing With a Lightweight Sleeping Bag
For the outdoor enthusiasts but also those you want to wish to be more adventurous in the new year, a waterproof, lightweight sleeping bag. They’ll have you to thank for the stargazing at the campsite.
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Turn Hand Washing Into a Pampering Ritual With This Ouai Hand Soap
A good quality hand wash is also one present that won’t collect dust in the extra presents cupboard. This Ouai exfoliating and hydrating liquid soap with jojoba, avocado and rose hip oil turns the boring, everyday activity of washing hands into a pampering ritual.
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A Piggy Bank to Wish Them Prosperity With in the New Year
A personalized piggy bank with wishes for prosperity in the new year (maybe with a tenner in as well). Available in different colors and with bows!
Fairy Lights For Some Fairy Tale Feels
Fairy lights because… they just make everything prettier. From Christmas trees to bed frames and patios. These ones operate with batteries and are great for indoor and outdoor decor. They also work in wet weather.
Another Set of Bathroom Towels
Yet to meet anyone who doesn’t need another set of bathroom towels. These Amazon choice ones are 100% cotton, come in a set of four and are available in many different colors.
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A Water Can With a Filter
Also on top of the list as far as practical goes – a water can with a filter. The benefits are numerous: saves money, saves plastic that pollutes the environment, and useful to have when you’ve ran out of mineral water. Also, switching between mineral and tap water is healthier than just drinking mineral water all the time.
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Help Them Get More Calm With a Breathing Necklace
For those that need more calm and peace in 2025 (isn’t this everyone?) an original and thoughtful gift is this breathing necklace. Inspired by ancient Japanese practice by regulating the breathing pattern it helps to regulate the nervous system as well. It can also help to quit smoking or vaping.
Also For the Hair Obsessed – a Set of Scrunchies
Another thoughtful gift for the hair obsessed is a set of scrunchies. They are kinder to the hair than normal hair ties and prevent damage, while also just looking super cute and feeling luxurious. Scrunchies get lost all the time, so women are in perpetual need of new ones.
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A Frother For the Cappuccino Lover
We all know them… the friend that can’t go without their afternoon cuppa. A milk frother is a great gift for them. It makes rich, creamy froth in seconds… so they can skip the trip to the barista.
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They Definitely Didn’t Know They Needed a Chimney Sheep but They Do
Apart from just sounding super cute, a chimney sheep is quite useful. What it actually does is that it creates a seal in the chimney flue and stop drafts, odors, noise and debris coming in through the fireplace.
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Practical Meets Stylish With This Set of Notebooks
Practical meets stylish with this set of three beautiful spiral notebooks in seige, beige and pink (or dark blue, light blue and taupe, if you prefer). Can be used by the giftee to jot down to-do lists, the kids’ wisecracks or their own noteworthy thoughts.
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A Functional Skincare Headband That Gives All the Princess Vibes
Every woman knows the pain of trying to remove makeup without getting her hair wet. This functional skincare headband, gives all the princess vibes, while making makeup removal easy. It can also be used for when applying face masks or having a facial.
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A Ring Light For the Instagram Influencers
For the Instagram influencers, the wannabe Instagram influencers or just anyone who wants to take nice selfies (everyone?) this ring light is a great gift. It also comes with a tripod, has five color temperatures and ten levels of brightness.
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A Portable and Complete Toolkit Set
Every house needs a toolkit set and while most houses have one, usually a few of the screwdrivers have gone missing and nobody has bothered to replace them. That’s why this portable and complete set will be appreciated.
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This Heel Mask For a Home Foot Spa
Yes, a mask…but for heels. This one, formulated with aloe vera, lavender and fermented milk extract helps the dead skin peel off, so heels start feeling baby soft again.
A Pair of Oven Mittens to Get Them Feeling Like Jamie Oliver Again
Something else nobody really cares to replace, but desperately needs to, are the oven mittens. These aesthetic lemon ones will have the giftee feeling like Jamie Oliver again, while preventing burns…
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The Right Kind of Socks
Socks have developed somewhat of a bad rep as presents, but considering how useful they are, this shouldn’t be the case. And especially if you get the right kind. Like these unisex, classic Nike ones.
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A Classy, Executive 2025 Diary Planner
A present you can’t go wrong with at this time of the year is a 2025 diary planner. Even if they don’t use one, they might if they get this classy, executive black one. And then have you to thank for staying on top of their game in 2025.
A Bougie Hand Cream to Keep Hands Soft
Hands are cold and chopped at the moment, but with this luxurious Salt & Stone hand cream, the hands of your giftee will be an exception. With bergamot, vetiver and orange blossom, it looks super bougie.
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Make Their Sleep Feel Even More Indulgent With a Silk Pillowcase
A silk pillowcase that helps to prevent hair damage, is kinder to skin and makes sleep feel even more indulgent? Sounds like a great gift. This pillowcase is 100% mulberry silk and comes with a box that would make it easy for wrapping.
A Keychain… but For Their Lip Balm
Some items just love to disappear untraceably and lip balms are one of them. Which is unfortunate because no feeling is more unbearable than that of super dry lips that feel as if they need to be moisturised instantly. Luckily, with this lip balm keychain, your giftee never has to go through this struggle again.
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Make Each Read of Their Favorite Novel Feel Like the First One With This Book Sleeve
One for the book lovers, this book sleeve will help them protect their favorite novels, so each read can feels like the first one. Also works for notebooks and textbooks.
