20 amazing gifts under $50 to give this Christmas

Know any keen gardeners who are always interested to see which native birds they can attract to their property? A feeder is the perfect gift for them! For extra fun, allow your gift recipient the option to personalise their bird house with a fun coloured Resene testpot – or decorate it yourself before you give it to them for some added sentimental value!

With up to 20 hours of battery life, these portable digital drum sticks are great for any child (that’s not your own), who may be looking to find their rhythm and unleash their inner Dave Grohl.

As classy as a standard wine glass, except stemless and with a Christmas tree in the middle. I’m sold. However, if you’re not a fan of the green Christmas Tree, there’s also a gold tree, a gold star or red heart available too. Take your pick.

If your gift recipient is looking for a cheeky wee kiss under the mistletoe this year, help them prepare with this super cute lip treatment set. The pack includes a lip scrub, lip balm, and heart-shaped silicone exfoliating tool, perfect for a deep exfoliation followed by a refreshing dose of hydration.

Any budding mixologist will know the pain of collating all your ingredients together for the perfect cocktail and then realising you don’t have all the equipment required. This stylish and functional set contains everything you’ll need to shake up restaurant-quality cocktails from the comfort of your own kitchen.

These microwaveable toastie makers have absolutely taken the internet by storm recently and after receiving one for the office, I can 100% vouch for their efficiency and effectiveness. Simply compact your carefully-crafted toastie into the press, cook it in the microwave for a few minutes and then chuck it in the dishwasher to clean after you’re done. It really is a foodie’s dream.

For some, having a real Christmas tree in their house just isn’t plausible. However, I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of fresh pine. Give the gift of Christmas this year with a Tree scented candle that’s just as good as the real thing – but without the mess.

This neat little fireplace emits a beautiful flickering orange light, illuminating the room with a soft warm tone. It’s great for an office desk that’s lacking a homely feeling or a dining room table in need of a little extra decorating before hosting guests.

This 36 pack of dual-ended markers is a great gift for any aspiring artist looking to either broaden their colour range or renew their collection. Encourage creativity and colourful thinking with this great gift.

Glasshouse have collected three of their most well-loved scents into a limited edition festive gift bundle for your convenience. All three soap bars are free of any harsh chemicals or toxins, and will leave your skin feeling fresh and smelling beautiful for hours to come.

The bundle includes the following scents:

• Lost in Amalfi: Sea Mist
• Midnight in Milan: Saffron & Rose
• A Tahaa Affair: Vanilla Caramel

Available in either black or red, this gumball machine adds an element of excitement and nostalgia and to any desk. If there’s some extra room in your budget, pre-fill it with gumballs to earn the ‘best gift giver’ status.

This full 72 piece Crochet set makes the perfect gift for any colleagues, friends or family members looking to take up a new hobby in the new year. The non-slip rubber handles on the hooks are far more comfortable on your hands than standard wooden or metal hooks are, and their colour codes and numbers eliminate any confusion. It’s truly a great set for beginners to the art.

The kit includes:

• 9x Crochet Hooks
• 10x Plastic Split Ring Markers
• 20x Locking Stitch Makers
• 6x Plastic Sewing Needles/Yarn Needles
• 4x Needles Point Protectors
• 3x Cable Switch Knitting Needles
• 12x Stainless steel Knitting Needles
• 2x Row Counter
• 2x Aluminum Stitch Holders
• 1x Measure Ruler
• 1x Tape measure
• 1x Case
• 1x Scissors.

There’s nothing more stressful than your phone running out of charge during a long airport layover. There goes your electronic boarding pass, clock, entertainment and communication. Be part of someone’s solution with this portable charger that has four USB ports for optimal charging.

This fast absorbing hand moisturiser is is deeply hydrating and aims to restore your hands from the frequent washing and environmental exposure they endure daily. This is a great gift idea if you’re looking to help someone feel the best version of themselves.

Available in:

• Santal & Vetiver
• Black Rose & Oud
• Bergamot & Hinoki

This compact ping pong set turns any table into a table tennis table worthy of an epic showdown. Every friend group has one or two overly competitive members – a gift like this this would help them bring endless fun to your hangouts!

This limited edition holiday set contains a gold brushed metal liquidless diffuser stand, with two packs of scented diffuser sticks. The special festive scents fill rooms with a refreshing scent and make the holidays feel that much more special. And what’s more, the base can be reused with any Glasshouse liquidless diffuser sticks long after the Christmas ones have died. Way to set yourself up for an easy birthday present, too!

The sticks are scented as follows:

• Night Before Christmas: Blackcurrant, Plum, Lemon & Lavender
• Midnight In Milan: Saffron, Amber & Rose

Looking to buy for a music fanatic? Retro record players have come back into fashion, and with them comes the return of many popular records. This hardcover book features 1,000 iconic covers dating from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Yee haw! What better of an excuse to round up your pals for a couple of cold ones than some cowboy boot shot glasses on a horse shoe dish! Keep the set together to bring the wild west to every party, or alternatively, the ceramic dish can later be used as a jewellery tray or to serve up some party snacks.

Everyone knows the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles. Why wouldn’t you want a bigger version to share sushi with all of your friends with? Talk about leaning into the occasion.

We can’t forget about our four-legged friends! Any peppy pooch will be absolutely rapt with a never-ending bone like this one. Choose from the pink, grey or teal colourways pictured and then watch them play for hours – just like our beautiful Barkley did here.