Benjamin Teo
Updated on November 10th, 2023
With the Christmas countdown underway, the annual shopping rush looms large, bringing with it the familiar pressure to find the perfect gift. This year, stand out from the last-minute shoppers by selecting presents that marry practicality with thoughtfulness. For those who value the utility as much as the sentiment behind each gift, our curated Christmas category is your treasure trove. Here, you’ll discover not just gifts but ingenious solutions for everyday dilemmas—each chosen to make the recipient feel truly appreciated. So, if you’re looking to bestow a present that will be cherished and used, let’s embark on a journey through a collection of practical Christmas gift ideas that promise to delight and serve.
Quick Tips For Better Practial Gifting
When the festive season rolls in, so does the challenge of picking out the perfect Christmas gifts. If you’re aiming to impress with thoughtful and functional presents, here’s a quick guide to help you nail that practical present that won’t just gather dust on the shelf.
- Consider the Daily Grind: Reflect on the recipient’s day-to-day activities. Is there something that could make their routine easier or more enjoyable? A gift that simplifies an everyday task can remind you of your consideration for their well-being.
- Listen for Hints: Often, people will unconsciously express needs or wants in casual conversation. Did your friend recently mention a lost glove or a broken kitchen gadget? These are the breadcrumbs that can lead you to the ideal practical gift.
- Quality Over Novelty: While whimsical gifts have charm, a durable item that serves a purpose will likely be more appreciated in the long run. Invest in a gift that combines quality materials with timeless usefulness.
- Personalize with Purpose: Adding a personal touch doesn’t have to mean monogramming. Customize your gift by considering the person’s tastes, like a gym enthusiast’s new water bottle in their favourite colour or a gardening kit for the green thumb.
- Tech for the Tech-Savvy: For the gadget lover, consider the latest tech accessory that complements their collection. Whether it’s a new set of earbuds or a smart home device, ensure it’s compatible with their current setup.
- Gifts that Grow: For those who appreciate sustainability, gifts like a plant in a self-watering pot or a subscription to a seasonal produce box can be both practical and eco-friendly.
Remember, the most practical gifts show that you understand and care about the individual’s needs and preferences. This Christmas, let your gifts reflect your thoughtful consideration, packaged with a bow of usefulness.
Stream ‘N’ Snack Bowl - 2 In 1 Bowl And Phone Holder
The Stream ‘N’ Snack Bowl is the ultimate Christmas couch companion. Snuggle up with your favourite treats and never miss a beat of your preferred series with this ingenious Bowl & Phone Holder. Its crafted indent cradles your phone, offering a hands-free binge-watching bonanza. It’s the perfect pal for any snack-loving, show-streaming enthusiast this holiday season.
Martini Straw Glass
Raise a toast to sophistication with the Martini Straw Glass, the quintessential gift for the martini maestro in your life. This 250ml glass, adorned with a built-in straw, delivers elegance with every sip. It’s a refined choice for the cocktail connoisseur or the social butterfly who loves to host.
Note: Handle with care, as this gem is not friends with microwaves and dishwashers
Working On My Six Pack Beer Belt
This Christmas, gift the freedom to drink beer for a hearty holiday laugh. Perfect for the beer enthusiast who loves a good gag, this belt parades your favourite pints while poking fun at fitness. It’s a fun twist on ‘working out,’ ensuring the recipient is always party-ready with a belt-turned-bar. A novel nod to the festive spirits that’s bound to be a conversation starter.
Relaxing Bath Pillow
Gift a sprinkle of spa luxury with the Relaxing Bath Pillow this festive season. This shimmering, waterproof sanctuary eases tension from the head, neck, shoulders, and back, perfect for those indulgent Christmas Eve baths. Anchored securely by dual suction cups, it’s the ideal present for anyone who deserves a touch of tranquility in their tub.
Volcano Microwave Cleaner
Unleash the power of a mini volcanic eruption with the Volcano Microwave Cleaner. Watch as it spews ‘lava’ to dissolve stubborn dirt in mere minutes, making microwave maintenance a breeze. Plus, it’s a cinch to clean—either a quick handwash or a ride in the dishwasher’s top shelf. It’s a practical, amusing, and environmentally conscious gift for anyone’s kitchen.
Portable Refresh Fan
Beat the heat with the Portable Refresh Fan, a breezy essential for your summer escapades. With dual speeds and a clever clip-on feature, this fan promises a cool respite wherever you clip it. Just pop in 3 AA batteries, and you’re set for a gust of fresh air on the go—a delightful stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to stay cool while exploring.
Travel Size Sneaker Cleaning Kit
For the sneakerhead on the move, the Travel Size Sneaker Cleaning Kit is a Christmas miracle. Tucked in a durable tin, this kit is a savior for scuffed sneakers, ensuring your shoes stay as pristine as the winter snow. A swift swipe with the included brush and cleaning fluid, and you’re back to stepping in style—a fabulous find for the fashion-forward traveler.
In Car Chips And Sauce Set
Transform your car into a mobile diner with the In Car Chips And Sauce Set, the ideal gift for the snack-loving road warrior. Just slot the chip holder in the cup holder, clip the sauce tray to the vent, and voilà! You’ve got a hands-free feast at your fingertips. It’s a fun and functional companion for those long Christmas drives.
Working On My Six Pack Beer Belt
Charge your phone quickly and easily with the Super Fast Smartphone Wireless Charger. The charger is Qi-enabled so it supports the most popular smartphones, including Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Google, Huawei, LG and more. Simply place your device on the charger to charge it wirelessly. It’s small in size which makes it a great gift and travel companion to anyone who needs a quick charge on the go.
Pocket Bicycle Multi-Tool Acacia Wood & Titanium Finish
Gentlemen’s Hardware bicycle multi-tool is a perfect combination of high-quality tools and high-end materials. It is an ideal travel companion for all kinds of adventures.
The pocket bicycle multi-tool is a bicycle tool kit that you can take with you wherever you go. It contains 4.5 and 6mm Hex Keys, Pozi-Drive Screwdriver, T25 Torque Head Driver and a Flat-Head Screwdriver.
The hex key set, made of high-grade stainless steel, is perfect for the most common tasks, such as locking your bicycle, opening a screw, and removing a wheel.
This is a complete tool kit that every cyclist needs.
The Beard Catcher
Mr Razor has an elegant appearance, he will look handsome on your wall and will add some style to your bathroom. His design will ensure that he stays put on your walls, tiles and mirrors. He is made of quality materials and is extremely lightweight and easy to clean. Mr Razor is designed to make life easier while you get that clean shave.
Desktop Robo Vac
If you’re looking for useful gifts for practical people then this Robo Vac is the best way to clean up after yourself or your kids. The Robo Vac is small enough to fit into most desks but should be good enough to get the job done.
It comes with a built-in dust filter and an extendable brush and it’s a fun novelty gift that practical people will appreciate.
The Professional Digital Luggage Scale
This digital luggage scale is a handy small device to weigh your luggage that you can easily carry around. Simply attach the strap to your bag and it instantly gives a readout.
The scale is equipped with high precision strain gauge sensor system. You can feel the difference in its performance when compared with other scales.
It has one touch system to weigh your bag and can read them in either KG or LB. It also includes a CR2032 lithium battery so you can start using it right out of the box.
Phone Dock & Memo Board
Get your desk organised and keep things tidy with this handy memo board and phone dock. Its something that doesn’t add clutter but is a serious way to keep yourself organised for the coming busy Christmas period. It attaches quickly and easily to your monitor using the pre-attached strong, mess-free tape.
It comes with a stick-on, dry-erase pen, perfect for jotting down notes and taking memos. There’s nothing better than keeping your desk organised before you start the new year.
Chefs Soap - Removes All Cooking Odours
We all love travelling, and we all hate the plastic, don’t we? This reusable black stainless steel travel cutlery set by IOco is a stylish eco-friendly alternative to anything plastic. It’s not only better for the environment but it can help eliminate all single-use plastic cutlery. You can carry your very own set in your bag when you are travelling or just heading for a quite bite. This cutlery sets have everything you need for eating out or simply keep it in the office for takeaway. All cutlery is fitted in one easy-to-use neoprene travel pouch which includes a knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, stainless steel straw and straw cleaner.
Mr Razor - Razor Holder
Mr Razor has an elegant appearance, he will look handsome on your wall and will add some style to your bathroom. His design will ensure that he stays put on your walls, tiles and mirrors. He is made of quality materials and is extremely lightweight and easy to clean. Mr Razor is designed to make life easier while you get that clean shave.
Notebook Tidy Charcoal (With Silicone Back) By IF Bookaroo
This genius Notebook tidy by IF Bookaroo is the perfect tool to keep your stationery handy, secure, and tidy. Simply clip the compact, flexible carrier to your notebook and slip in your phone, cables, glasses, cards and pens and other stationeries just where you need them.
The carrier has a non-slip silicone-backed elastic strap, which makes it very secure. You can adjust the length of the strap and the size of the carrier to fit your needs.
Sofa And Bedside Pocket By Kikkerland
The climate clock is a weather station, alarm clock and thermometer all in one. It features a digital display that indicates the current temperature and time, as well as a snooze function. It also includes an indoor humidity indicator, allowing you to monitor the temperature and humidity where ever you place it. The alarm clock is equipped with a chime and a snooze function peaceful night’s rest and ease of waking up.
Phone Spinner - 360° Spin Phone Stand
This phone spinner give you the ultimate freedom to choose how you want to use your mobile phone. Use the spin stand for hands-free calling, video chatting, texting, watching movies, music, playing games, surfing the internet, taking photos and recording videos, and for charging. The 360° spin stand offers the ability to move the device vertically, horizontally or rotate it in any direction for ease of use. You can even place the phone in portrait mode for easy viewing. The universal phone stand features 4 silicone dots to ensure a stable position.
IBed Lap Desk By Kikkerland
The IBed Lap Desk is an ideal companion for your iPad, eReader or any other tablet. Use it on your lap, or on the floor, in your bed, or anywhere else in the house. The micro-bead cushion is super-soft and comfortable for your touch, and a low profile design allows it to fit easily under your mattress, so you can enjoy the benefits of using your tablet while laying down comfortably. It fits most tables size 30cm x 27.5cm x 4cm.
Climate Clock - Digital Clock & Weather Station
The climate clock is a weather station, alarm clock and thermometer all in one. It features a digital display that indicates the current temperature and time, as well as a snooze function. It also includes an indoor humidity indicator, allowing you to monitor the temperature and humidity where ever you place it. The alarm clock is equipped with a chime and a snooze function peaceful night’s rest and ease of waking up.
Large Clip-On Book Light
This large clip-on book light is a fantastic tool for reading in bed, in the car, on the couch and even on your bed. Whether you’re an avid reader or you just doing some light reading in the evenings, this book light is the perfect addition to your library or reading room.
The light comes equipped with a soft touch base and a cushioned clip to prevent scratching or damage to surfaces. Simply press the button on the side of the light and it will adjust its brightness.
The bright LED shines light where you need it most, and the flexible neck aims the light wherever you need it. It can also stand on its own. 3x AAA batteries required but not included.
Travel Tech-Tidy Brown By IF Bookaroo (The Perfect Gift)
This is an amazing gadget is for the tech-savvy person in your life. With numerous pockets and loops for carrying cables, charging leads, earphones, phones, pens and pencils and other stationery items, this Travel Tech-Tidy is a must-have. The Travel Tech-Tidy can be rolled up to store your stuff and folds out flat for easy access. The super-soft PU leather-look cover is made of premium quality, giving a lovely finish. The perfect holiday gift for anyone travelling this Christmas break.
SOS Password Book To Record Usernames And Passwords
SOS Password Book is an easy and convenient way to remember all of your usernames and passwords.
With this 9 pages password book, you can easily record up to 36 usernames and passwords. The magnetic cover will allow you to keep this handy book close at hand and ensure that you never forget any of your most important usernames and passwords. It also features a magnetic cover that is essential to keep it all together.
Reuseable Stainless Steel Travel Cutlery Set Of 6 - Black In Black Case
We all love travelling, and we all hate the plastic, don’t we? This reusable black stainless steel travel cutlery set by IOco is a stylish eco-friendly alternative to anything plastic. It’s not only better for the environment but it can help eliminate all single-use plastic cutlery. You can carry your very own set in your bag when you are travelling or just heading for a quite bite. This cutlery sets have everything you need for eating out or simply keep it in the office for takeaway. All cutlery is fitted in one easy-to-use neoprene travel pouch which includes a knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, stainless steel straw and straw cleaner.
3-In-1 Flashlight Lantern With Bottle Opener (Rechargeable)
Portable and multifunctional, this 3-in-1 portable flashlight and lantern will help you carry it everywhere for your convenience. It also features a hanging loop that allows for hands free use.
This 3-in-1 portable flashlight and lantern is designed in pocket size, in addition to three scenarios to set the lantern, it is also equipped with LED flashlight and a bottle opener. Our featured practical gift for people who enjoy the great outdoors and activities like camping, fishing, hiking or any adventure at all.
When It Practically Matters
As the final bows are tied, and the last of the wrapping paper is folded away, take pride in knowing your Christmas gifts are thoughtful and practical. In a season filled with fleeting joys, the presents you’ve picked will become integral to daily life, bringing efficiency and ease long after the holiday lights dim. Each item on this list has been carefully selected to ensure that your loved ones receive more than just a gift—they receive an experience, a tool for life, a token of your ingenuity and care. So, as you tuck away these practical treasures under the tree, rest assured that you’ve chosen gifts that matter, gifts that resonate with the spirit of usefulness, and gifts that say you truly understand what makes the receiver tick. May your Christmas be as merry as it is meaningful, and may your gifts continue to unwrap joy throughout the coming year.
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The original DadShop writer, owner, fun loving and tech guy. Great with computers, gadgets, quick on his feet and lover of novelty gifts. Ben writes for our wonderful blog occasionally just to pass time.
