We all need some festive gift ideas that are on the more affordable end – stocking fillers, Secret Santa gifts, a little something for the hostess who’s organised a spectacular festive party.
I’ve put together a guide featuring a nice variety of gift ideas – for him, for her, for the beauty junkie, the foodie, the aspiring mixologist.
If you missed them, you can read my other two gift guides here: –
Festive Gift Guide For Her 2021
Festive Gift Guide For Him 2021
Poinsettia Pot Plant R109.99 – We actually received 2 of these last year and planted them in our garden.ย They look beautiful!
Grey Soapstone Oil Burner R150 – Pretty oil burners are always a great gift as you can also burn wax melts in them.ย This one is so cute.
Harry Potter 2022 Calendar R99.99 – Typo always have the most epic calendars.
Men’s Pizza Love Socks R149 – Some funky socks would make a fun festive gift.
Christmas Playlist Candle R149.99 – Typo has these super cool ‘It’s a Vibe’ candles.ย This one is festive themed and spiced pumpkin pie scented.
Country Road Mug R98.99 – Country Road is such a popular brand, that a mug from them would make a great gift.ย Just pop in a few sachets of hot chocolate or cappuccino for a more lavish prezzie.
Plant Waterspray R99 – Indoor plants are all the rage now, so if you’re buying a festive gift for a plant lover, then this would make a beautiful gift.
Delicate Leaf Hoop Earrings R150 – These pretty earrings are from Poetry, and the price is so good for how stunning they are!
Amanda Jayne Ginger Cake Travel Candle R135 – This sounds delicious, and it’s all festive spices too!
Invisibobble R109 – These hair ties leave no marks in your hair, and are suitable for all hair types.ย Plus they come in loads of pretty colours.
Square Terrazzo Coasters set of 4 for R140 – Terrazzo is EVERYWHERE at the moment, and these pretty coasters would make a fab addition to a bar or lounge.
Bee Linen Wall Hanging R129 – How utterly gorgeous is this simple, yet chic wall hanging?
MAC Mini Lipstick R160 – MAC does this gorgeous little minis of their lipsticks, and to find a MAC lippie in your stocking would be SUCH a treat.ย This is the shade Ruby Woo, a classic festive red.
Men’s Beard Oil R89.99 – A great gift if the gentleman you’re buying for is cultivating some facial hair.
Mario Badescu Lip Balm R159 – Probably one of the best lip balms I’ve used, this pretty tube has a thick, luxurious textured balm in that has a subtle hint of coconut to the scent.ย Divine, and it really does leave your lips looking and feeling softer.
Catrice One Step Skin Perfector R150 – This newbie from Catrice offers the benefits of a moisturising primer, sun protection and a lovely tint of colour to even out your skin tone.
Shea Butter & Honey Hand Mask R54.99 – These Woolies sheet masks are lovely.ย I’ve tried the face ones, but a hand mask is such a treat.
Inoar Resistance Lotus Hair Oil R130 – This is a tiny bottle of oil, but you need the smallest amount as it’s very rich.ย It’s fantastic for when you travel!
W7 Cosmetics Shade & Swap R76 – This little gem cleans different coloured eyeshadows off the same brush, so you can switch between different shades while applying your makeup.
Dr Jart + Ceramidin Face Mask R70 – Beauty junkies know that Dr Jart’s Ceramidin cream is a top notch moisturiser, so popping this into their Secret Santa gift is a more affordable option.
W7 Cosmetics Rosรฉ Lip Mask R69 – A pretty overnight lip treatment for soft, kissable lips.
Lottie London Power Foil Vegan Metallic Eyeshadow R98 – This colour is utterly gorgeous, a stunning gift that would suit all eye colours and skin tones.
Essence Mystery Box R149 – This box contains 5 colour cosmetic products, and would be a fab gift for a newbie using makeup or someone wanting to expand their collection.
Standard Beauty Coffee Scrub R125 – A gorgeous local brand with the most stunning pack of body scrub.
Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine R30 – While you can buy a full tub of these, you can also buy the wipes individually, plus they come in a few variants.ย Why not get one of each for that Christmas stocking?
MAC Lipglass Mini R150 – Another mini gem from MAC, their Lipglass is a cult fav.
Ellips Pink Hair Repair Capsules 50 for R150 – You all know how much of a fan I am of the Ellips products.ย These capsules are a ride or die product for me.ย I actually bought trays of the yellow and pink ones last week at Clicks as I’d run out – you could even buy a few different colours in trays for some variety!
Secco Festive Gin Infusions R149 – I’ve tried the other Secco Infusions and they’re DELICIOUS in a gin and tonic.
Baroq Turkish Delight Chocolate Liqueur R150 – A Turkish Delight flavoured chocolate liqueur?ย I know many people who love the chocolate covered candy, so this would be a lovely treat.
Jagermeister Coolpack R159 – This new 375ml bottle of Jager is a fab way of spoiling someone and still staying in your Secret Santa budget.
Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc R129.99 – I’ve bought this affordable priced bubbly from Woolworths before, and it is FABULOUS!
Durbanville Hills Merlot R94.99 – The Durbanville Hills wines are so well priced for EXCEPTIONAL quality.ย A great gift for the wine lover.
Jelly Baby Sours R80 – Available in a RAINBOW of flavours and colours, these make a fun gift.ย I’ve tasted the Watermelon and it’s DELICIOUS!
Gincident Passion Fruit Caviar Pearls R75 – If you’re buying something for the cocktail-lover, this little jar of caviar pearls for your drinks comes in a whole selection of different flavours.
Queen & Me Turkish Black Fig Preserve R65 – This preserve not only sounds delicious, it looks SO pretty!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Handmade Bottle R149.99 – How gorgeous is this bottle? I actually want to buy 2 of these, and when the oil is finished use one for olive oil and the other for balsamic vinegar – it’s in the colours I love in my kitchen!
Capsule Holder R149 – If the person you’re shopping for owns a Nespresso machine, a capsule holder like this one would be a lovely gift.
Funky Ouma Braai Salt R99 – A gift that would be great for gents (to help season his braai meat) and ladies (how pretty is the packaging)!
Caffรฉluxe Orange Hot Chocolate Capsules R55 – We ordered some of these last month, and they are SO good that I ordered more this month AND a box for my mom.ย They taste like Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
Cape Herb & Spice Caribbean Jerk Spice R42 – Exotic spice blends like this are a great festive gift for the braai master.
Chuckles Malted Biscuits Tin R119.99 – We all love Chuckles, so this tin filled with malted, chocolate covered biscuits would be a real festive treat.
Baileys Chocolate Truffles R156.90 – A delicious imported box of chocolates flavoured with the BEST cream liqueur of all time.
Terbodore Festive Coffee Blend R95 – We were gifted a bag of this last year as a housewarming gift, and it is DELICIOUS!
Fat Santa Bar R55 – The Counter is known for making the most decadent sweet treats, but this Fat Santa Bar tops them all.ย A ginger biscuit base topped with creamy dark chocolate fudge, finished with vanilla bean marshmallow, cherry marshmallow and white chocolate!
Grapefruit & Gin Marmalade R59.99 – How pretty is this little jar?ย There are 3 different flavours, but with gin still being so popular, this would be a lovely foodie gift.
