Marshmallow pop.
Who said kids should have all the fun? These super cute treats ($12) make a fun gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, though they’re also great for kids. Marshmallow Club’s daisy-shaped pops feature vanilla and strawberry, but ice cream-inspired flavors are also available.
Adairs beach pillow
Byron Bay beach pillow.
Adairs beach pillow ($30) is perfect for lazy days spent lounging on the beach or traveling. The cylindrical pillow is filled with polystyrene microbeads for neck support. It comes in four editions, including Byron Bay (pictured).
Acid deli-style mustard
Deli style mustard.
Acidic deli-style mustard ($15) is for the condiment lover in your life. Made with whole mustard seeds, malt vinegar, olive oil and spices, this would make a welcome gift for any sandwich. If mustard isn’t their thing, Acide stocks jars of all kinds of fermented and pickled foods.
DS and Durga Big Sur After Rain car air freshener
Big Sur After Rain car freshener.
A Christmas Village reusable large shopping bag.
If you need a gift for someone who’s starting their holiday shopping in August, look no further than the Bespoke Letterpress reusable tote bag ($19.95) from A Christmas Village, art by Maja Lindberg. The bag is waterproof, can hold up to 18 kilograms and has a convenient pouch for storage.
Saturday Night Pasta create your own sauce and pasta pack
Create your own sauce and pasta pack.
This has the potential to be the perfect gift. Australian-made from 100 percent Australian tomatoes, it’s vegetarian-friendly and customizable. Saturday Night Pasta’s build-your-own package ($20) lets you choose a pasta shape (pipe, trottoloni, or tulipano) and pre-made sauce (Home Base, Dirty Martini, Red, Red Wine, or Some Like It Hot).
We could all do with a little peace at Christmas. $25 is great value. Australian-made skincare and wellness brand iKou creates scents that will transport you to a relaxing day spa. The Peace eco-luxe candle is a blend of rose, rose geranium and ylang ylang and is made from 100 percent natural beeswax.
Frank Green lip gloss holder
Lip gloss holder.
If they carry around an emotional support-sized water bottle, help them out this Christmas and make carrying lip gloss easier. Big water bottle brand favorite Frank Green created a lip gloss holder ($15) to make reapplying your lippie after a big drink even easier.
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The Taco Cat Burrito card game ($23) is a fun, fast-paced and easy-to-grasp game for the whole family. Similar to Snap, it involves a lot of hand slapping and silliness. Best suited for ages eight and up with two or more people.
OPI xPress/On in nail heart
xPress the/Open key in the nail heart.
Looking for a stocking stuffer for a teenager who loves all things beauty? OPI Xpress/On are press-on nails ($28) that can last up to two weeks with minimal damage to the natural nail. The package comes with plastic nails, glue and all the necessary tools to get a perfect manicure at home.
Hoyts Kids E-Coupon
Children’s E-Coupon.
Give kids the chance to watch a movie on the big screen with a Hoyts e-coupon ($21). Voucher can be used for one general admission children’s ticket for any session. A great substitute to relieve boredom for summer holidays.
Faber-Castell large jar binder pens – pack of 50
Binding pencils from Faber-Castell.
Inspire a little artist to be creative. Faber Castell’s big jar of 50 binder pencils ($20) comes in just about every color a kid’s heart could desire. Durable 1.5-millimeter bullet-shaped felt tips create precise lines with water-based ink that washes off most fabrics if coloring in the lines is still difficult.
You may regret it, but a portable Bluetooth karaoke speaker ($15) will get the party started. It includes two wireless microphones so you can join in the duet. It also features fun sound effects, two-hour battery life, and smartphone connectivity so you can sing along to your favorite songs.
Sundays Under the Lemon Tree by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Sundays Under the Lemon Tree by Julia Busuttil Nishimura.
Sundays under the lemon tree ($25) is the latest from cookbook author Julia Busutill Nishimura and is all about celebrating family, tradition, and culinary adventures. The book chronicles a young child’s Sunday, the joys of family baking, and the triumph of learning to bake a special family apple cake, which the book includes baking at home.
Books Cute ‘n’ Cozy sticker therapy
Sticker therapy.
Stickers never go out of style for kids. These Cute ‘n’ Cozy sticker therapy books ($30) are like playing a low-stimulation decorating video game. Create eight cozy room scenes with 500 reusable stickers as a way to relax or as an alternative to coloring books.
Miffy keychain
Miffy’s keychain.
Space Joy’s Miffy keychain ($13) lets you carry the cutest bunny on your keys or purse as a cute expression. It is made of PVC resin and is available in yellow, blue, red and sand colors. The Miffy lover in your life doesn’t need to go anywhere without her.
Alice Oehr bug patch
Bug patch.
Embroidered and iron-on patches are the coolest (and most underrated) way to express yourself. These fun bug patches ($14) are by Melbourne artist Alice Oehr and make a great gift for little or big kids. There are butterfly, bee, caterpillar and snail varieties.
Assorted Yan Chook silicone night light
Yan Chook night light.
This funny little Side Chook night light from Sundry ($23) is a portable, USB-charged light made from soft BPA-free silicone. It turns on with a touch and has three light powers. Great for the bedside, small home or just to take with you.
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