STOCKING fillers are meant to be cheap and easy gifts – but it can be hard to come up with ideas for the adults in your life.
If you’re tired of buying the same things each year or you need some inspiration, we’ve rounded up some options for under a tenner that your family members are sure to love.
Lush Sugar Plum Fairy Bath Bomb – £6.50
Give someone the gift of relaxation with a bath bomb from Lush.
We’ve picked out this Sugar Plum Fairy one, but pretty much all of the Lush bath bombs are under £10.
This one has a sweet wild orange scent and contains popping candy, mineral-rich sea salt and humectant sugar.
M&S Cosy Ankle Socks – £6.40
For someone who loves to lounge, these will keep their feet nice and warm over the winter.
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The M&S Cosy Ankle High Socks come in a pack of two and you can pick from three different colours.
There’s a Brown Mix, Blue Mix or Light Pink Mix.
Reviewers say they’re “soft and cosy” and they’re impressed with the quality.
John Lewis Etta Reactive Glaze Stoneware Mug – £6
This ombre-patterned mug looks great and will likely be a favourite for tea and coffee lovers.
It has a reactive glaze applied by hand, which means each mug is unique.
It looks and feels great quality – but you will have only spent £6.
NIVEA MEN Rehydrating Face Moisturiser Protect & Care – £4.37
This popular moisturiser will be a great addition to your loved one’s skincare routine.
It claims to immediately moisturise your skin and reinforce its natural barrier – as well as soothing it immediately after shaving.
It’s usually £8.75 but you can currently get it at Boots for £4.37.
One reviewer said it “beats Clarins” despite being less than half the price even without the Boots discount.
New Look Pack of 3 Satin Scrunchies – £5.24
I’m a firm believer you can’t have too many hair scrunchies, and this set of three from New Look is sure to elevate an evening look.
The satin-look scrunchies come in the colours pink, fawn and burgundy.
They’re usually £6.99 but they’re currently down to £5.24.
Bush Personal Portable FM Radio – £9.99
For someone who wants to listen to music, news or sport while they do the gardening, this could come in handy.
This portable radio lets you listen out loud or plug in headphones, and you can save up to 20 of your favourite stations.
It has up to 10 hours of battery life and you can get it from Argos for £9.99.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Snowballs Bar – £4.49
Fans of Cadbury Dairy Milk Snowballs can now get the festive treat as a chocolate bar too.
You can only get hold of these at Christmas so they’re sure to be a hit.
If you head to B&M, you can get a 360g bar for £4.49.
Freshly Baked Scented Candle, Cinnamon Swirl – 50p
This is another B&M find and it’s a total bargain at 50p.
It will be perfect for cosy nights in and will make your home smell like cinnamon swirls.
If you’d prefer a different scent, you can also try the Pumpkin Pie or Maple and Apple versions.
Professor Puzzle 200 Questions Big Music Quiz – £6 –
Music geeks will appreciate this pocket quiz from Argos.
It includes 200 questions on everything from 80s pop bangers to today’s trending hits.
It’s suitable for ages 12 and above, with three or more players.
Rose Gold Premium Eyelash Curlers – £1.20
Head down to The Range to get these gorgeous eyelash curlers in a rose gold colour.
At just £1.20 they’re a huge bargain and sure to be great for beauty lovers.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Laura McGuire reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.