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Save your Christmas stress for recreating Gran’s pudding and shop these gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life

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When it comes to Christmas everyone has a different degree of love for the festive season. No matter where you fall on the scale of the Grinch to Buddy aka Will Ferrell in Elf, there’s no denying gift shopping can send even the cheeriest of holiday goers a little mad.

Fighting the crowds and finding the right gift is hard enough for our closest family and friends. And then comes the hard-to-buy-for loved ones and acquaintances.

You know the ones; the in-laws (mothers, brothers, loved and not-so-loved), teachers, long-term partners and especially DADS.

Just the thought is giving us stress-induced hives.

Consider the below the calamine lotion of gift guides, here to spark genius ideas and solve your gift-giving woes.

(My Photo Socks)

My Photo Socks Personalised socks, $25.95

When you just know you are the greatest gift your partner or parents could ask for, the logical gift is to give them something whereby they can always have you with them.

These personalised socks also work great for your friends or in-law who loves their pet more than life itself.

(The Night Sky)

The Night Sky Custom star map, $60

This gorgeous wall print comes with a very personal touch. You can have a custom print star map printed which shows the night sky from any geographical point on any specific date. Think significant anniversaries, birthdays and first dates.

(Budgy Smuggler)

Budgy Smugglers VB classic green, $65

We love a jokey present, but we love a jokey present he’ll actually use even more. These cheeky VB inspired budgy smugglers are the perfect gift for the beer-loving brother in law or dad who loves to embarrassingly strut his stuff. If VB isn’t quite his taste there’s a whole range of quirky designs on offer.

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Red Balloon The gift of experience

If you’ve been together for YEARS you’ve probably thought and bought almost every possible gift for your partner. Instead, why not DO something new. You can find a range of experiences you can enjoy together from hot air ballooning to diving with sharks.

Peep endless ideas, all available to purchase with a voucher, here.

(Friends)

Spa treatment or massage

It may have been done, but it never gets old – a day spa experience is as luxurious as gifts come and you can easily find something for every budget.

(Gift Republic)

Gift Republic Takeaway dice, $12.99

This cute stocking stuffer will ensure you never have the what-do-we-order-for-dinner argument with your S/O again.

(Hard to find)

Journeyman Designs’ Bath & shower wine holder, $29.95

Perfect for mother-in-laws and your BFF who has everything, this magical little creation will keep their glass of wine secure while they relax with a bubble bath or attach to the bathroom vanity and sip while they do their makeup.

(Hard To Find)

Basketbeer bottle opener with stainless steel backboard, $49.95

As far as bottle openers go, this one has serious game. The fun twist on the classic gift is one sure to impress and be used, regularly.

(Dan Murphys)

Coopers DIY home brewing kit, $119

Instead of buying him another case of his favourite beer this Christmas turn his beloved drop into his new hobby and have him brew his own frothy ones.

(Slip)

Slip Beauty sleep collection, $132

After dealing with, teaching and taking care of our kids for an entire year, our teachers and childcare workers could use as much R&R as possible.

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