Have you got gift buying fatigue already? We hear you. If your inspiration levels are flagging, let us give you some alternatives to the standard socks and calendars with our pick of the best unusual and fun gifts to buy from Amazon this season. Foodies, new parents, jokers, gadget fans, sentimental folk — they're all accounted for with our selection.
Our gift guide [1] covers everyone in your family and inner circle, from affordable presents for the guys [2] in your life and appropriate gifts for the grandparents to something special for your BFF [3], pets, and little ones. From jokey gifts under £10 you can use for the office Secret Santa to big ticket tech bestsellers, we've got you covered. Pass us the wrapping paper please.
Nutella: The 30 Best Recipes
Chances are you know a chocolate and hazelnut spread obsessive, so make their dreams come true with Nutella: The 30 Best Recipes [4] (£8).
Hurrah For Gin: A Book For Perfectly Imperfect Parents
Katie Kirby's cult-favourite Hurrah For Gin: A Book For Perfectly Imperfect Parents [5] (£10) is the ideal book for new parents with its oh-so recognisable scenarios for those with kids.
The Butt Tape Dispenser and Supply Station
For the joker in the group, The Butt Tape Dispenser and Supply Station [6] (£13) is also a desk tidy and notepad holder that comes with the tape, paper clips, sticky notes, and a pen.
Kikkerland Acrylic Rainbow Maker
Give the gift of (colourful) light with the Kikkerland Acrylic Rainbow Maker [7] (£25), which is solar powered and made with Swarovski crystals that shine rainbows from direct sunlight.
Gourmet Flower Kit
MasterChef wannabes will love growing their own edible cornflower, calendula, dianthus, French marigold, nasturtium, and wild pansy plants with the Gourmet Flower Kit [8] (£10).
Personalised Reserved Pet Name Cushion Cover
Save your pet's place with this strong Personalised Reserved Pet Name Cushion Cover [9] (£11).
Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling, and Other Forgotten Sports
Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports [10] (£7) is a classic stocking filler-style present for fans of weird facts.
Port Sippers
What do you get your booze-loving nan and granddad? A pair of Port Sippers [11] (£12), of course! Red wine, port, brandy, sherry — they can sip away.
Cactus Mix 10 Plants
For the would-be gardener, they'll find it easy to look after their Cactus Mix 10 Plants [12] (£14).
Ion Audio Max LP Three Speed Vinyl Conversion Turntable
For the vinyl aficionado, they can convert records to digital files with the Ion Audio Max LP Three Speed Vinyl Conversion Turntable [13] (£70).
The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza 7 Inch Crunchy Munchy Chocolate Pizza
We all have a chocolate fan in our lives, so give them something a bit different this year with the Gourmet Chocolate Pizza 7 Inch Crunchy Munchy Chocolate Pizza [14] (£11).
Personalised Favourite Song Print
Music lovers will enjoy seeing their best tune as they've never done so before, with the sound waves of their Personalised Favourite Song Print [15] (£14).
Mary Poppins Keyring
For the "practically perfect in every way" person, a Mary Poppins Keyring [16] (£4) is great.
Sandy Leaf Farm Gin Infusing Kit
You're bound to have a gin lover on your gift list, and with the Sandy Leaf Farm Gin Infusing Kit [17] (£8) they'll be able to create their own concoctions for gin cocktails with four botanical spice blends: Pink Floral, Citrus Burst, Toffee Apple, and Tea Party. You might want to gift them the alcohol to put it in, too.
Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Magnets
These Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Magnets [18] (£9) will brighten up a retro gamer's fridge nicely.
BB-9E App-Enabled Droid With Droid Trainer
This is the droid they're looking for. The BB-9E App-Enabled Droid With Droid Trainer [19] (£60) is perfect for the Star Wars fanatic in your life.
Oops Have I Put Prosecco in My Shopping Bag
They'll be eco and funny with the Oops Have I Put Prosecco in My Shopping Bag [20] (£6).
Newyond Ice Cube Tray Moulds Star Wars Character Shapes
They can make ice cubes, chocolates, jellies, desserts, and even soap and candles with the Newyond Ice Cube Tray Moulds Star Wars Character Shapes [21] (£19), which has six trays: Millenium Falcon, R2-D2, Han Solo, Darth Vader, X-Wing Fighter, and Storm Trooper.
Sussed All Sorts Card Game
For the family member that always wants to play a game at Christmas, Sussed All Sorts Card Game [22] (£11) will test how well you all know each other.
Personalised Unicorn Mug
Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn — then always be a unicorn. Wise words indeed for your unicorn obsessed friend, who will have their name emblazoned on this Personalised Unicorn Mug [23] (£7).
Personalised Photo Engraved Heart Pendant
Choose a special photo, drawing, handwriting, or hand and footprints to be displayed on the front of the Personalised Photo Engraved Heart Pendant [24] (£12) and text for the back.