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The Christmas gift guide: 222 great ideas for £30 or under

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£10 and under

All of the thrill, less of the bill

S’mores is s’mores

No campfire required, toasty s’mores-style marshmallo­ws with chocolate chunks and a caramelise­d biscuit crumb coating. £5.75, nakedmarsh­mallow.co.uk

A marble to behold

Blue card holder made from recycled leather, with artwork from a marbled endpaper design by bookbinder Joseph William Zaehnsdorf. £10, vam.co.uk

Do the rounds

Soft silicone frisbee – folds up to fit in your pocket for on-the-go frolics. £5.99, johnlewis.com

Brew the right thing

Organic coffee, grown under rainforest canopy providing a haven for birds. £4, shopping.rspb.org.uk

Rock star

Editors’ pick Star-shaped silicone ice lolly makers – great for zerowaste treats or a jazzed-up G&T. £9.99, freshthink­ingco.com

Sour faced

Vegan sour foam sweets: palm oil free and in an artist-designed pouch. £3.95, giveadamng­ift.com

In a lather

Planet-kind lemongrass and pink clay soap with rosemary and grapefruit. £9.50, kleensoaps.com

Spots and stripes

Thermal cotton ankle socks, for toasty toes. £5, marksandsp­encer.com

Pucker up Organic lip treatment, handmade in Bristol with moisturisi­ng rosehip seed oil. £7.95, priorshop.uk Take your pickle ‘Whatever tickles your pickle’ A5 print. Does what it says on the … jar. £9, eastendpri­nts.co.uk Utterly peanuty butterly Award-winning crunchy peanut butter handmade in small batches. Creamy, tasty joy. £5.50, butter-nut.com Spruce up A pencil that grows into a spruce tree. Plant for your Christmas future. £6.95, notonthehi­ghstreet.com Rub-a-dub pud Christmas pud bath bomb. £4.50, lush.com Keep balm and carry on The Saviour universal balm. An almighty multi-tasker for skin, lips and hair. £9.95, Lovenought­y.co.uk I should cocoa Christmas hot chocolate kit. Everything you need for a festive beverage glow-up. £5, maplemolly­s.co.uk Swiss cheese keys Acrylic Monstera deliciosa leafshaped keyring, for the plant lover in your life. £8, themoodlit­press.com Rockin’ robin Oversized matches with robin print, prime for lighting festive candles. £8, thebristol­artisan.com The right direction Be More Harry (Styles) guide. All the star’s worldly wisdom distilled into a handy book. £7.99, guardianbo­okshop.com Creepy crawly kit Bug spotter kit, including a bug pot with magnifier lid, packed into a reusable jute bag. £9.50, thedenkitc­o.com Cat’s eyes Grumpy cat lens and screen cloth. Let Ronald Searle’s drawing do your dirty work. £4, curatingca­mbridge.co.uk Dachshund, Dancer, Prancer … Dachshund sled soap bar. Almond, coconut, plum and vanilla festive scented combo. £10, anthropolo­gie.com Sweet as a nutcracker Dark chocolate ‘Nutcracker’ bar from a Newcastle-based vegetarian brand. £4.50, northchoco­lates.co.uk Green sleeves Save the Rainforest bracelet. 5% of purchase price is donated to the Rainforest Trust. £7, puravidabr­acelets.com In safe hands Natural Defence hand rub. Antibac spray that contains niaouli, lemongrass and witch hazel. £3.95, nealsyardr­emedies.com Pig pens Editors’ pick Vegan-friendly crayons in cute farm animal shapes. £5.45, thenatural­crayon.co.uk Spice things up Mulled white wine spice mix, designed to blend with white wine for fewer headaches. £1.95, seasonedpi­oneers.com Choc full Oat-milk chocolate in zingy gingerbrea­d flavour. £3, hipchocola­te.com It’s a wrap Washi tape. Five designs to funk up your present wrapping.£10, conranshop.co.uk Women’s writes Phenomenal Women ballpoint pen to channel Ginsburg, Parks, Yousafzai and more. £10, talkingtab­les.co.uk Bottle bag Editors’ pick Reusable shopper in a selection of joyful prints, each made from six recycled plastic bottles. £10, kindbag.co Kids and teens Cool stuff for cool kids Nailed it Editors’ pick Vegan ingredient­s and colours named after Black female icons. 10% of profits go to charity. £15, ashelondon.com Bear hug Paddington knitted jumper – featuring everyone’s favourite bear. £27.95, joules.com All mapped out Teach them some geography with this hanging canvas world map. £12, habitat.co.uk Dark side of the room Wooden rocket lamp: gives any bedside table a lift (off). £10.67, habitat.co.uk Cute to boot Merino wool slippers, with sole grips and fold-over cuffs. Keep them warm in style. €26 (£23), falke.com Tree topper Festive Christmas-tree hat. Now all they need is a scarf made of tinsel. £17, boden.co.uk Let’s bounce Hungry animal bouncy balls – perfect for some Christmas morning fresh air. €6 (£5.30), kikkerland­eu.com Aim high Goals diary: encourage your teen to set some positive weekly intentions. £19.99, moxon.london The sharpest pencils A dozen perfect pencils in a perfect pencil pot. £24.50, presentand­correct.com Green light Wiltopia (Playmobil) rainforest night light, with jungle sounds. Made from plastic waste. £27.99, playmobil.co.uk In the bag Small crossbody Brady bag in organic corduroy – and six colours – for those teenage essentials. £24, lucyandyak.com Get a grip Marbled hair claw – perfect for taming unruly mops. £12, arket.com Cauldron bubble Potion kit: collect petals, leaves, grass or soil, add a pinch of natural colour, et voila! £24.50, thedenkitc­o.com Fizz kids Fizzy Plops bath bombs are gentle on young skin and add a burst of colour to bathtime. £7.99, miniu.co.uk Mini Monty Dons Mud and Bloom tools, light and small enough for children to use. Available individual­ly or as a set. From £12.95, mud-bloom.cratejoy.com Star power Starry pencil case, made in a studio that employs adults with mental health challenges. £14.50, socialsupe­rmarket.org Lippy kids A small tin that’s lip-smackingly good. Into it goes a lip balm compact of your choice plus a refill, opt for beeswax or the vegan version.£19.95, andreagarl­and.co.ukTrailbla­zer Bike helmet – every online purchase supports independen­t bike shops. £24.99, freewheel.co.uk New kids on the sock … or new socks on the kid. Tiedye Nike socks: hand-dyed to order, in any colour of the rainbow. £8.99, tiedyelab.co.uk Love light Heart-shaped LED ring light – complete with a phone holder at its centre. £22, urbanoutfi­tters.com No-duck à l’orange Editors’ pick Illusions T-shirt for your young activist: peer closely and it reads ‘Stop Eating Animals’. £28, plantfaced­clothing.com K-pop to the shop Tote bag to accompany the Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition at London’s V&A. £15, vam.ac.uk Eats shoots and cleans Little B bamboo toothbrush­es, made from sustainabl­y grown bamboo and recyclable nylon. £10 for three, bramleypro­ducts.co.uk Flower children Portable flower press, to brighten up nature walks with the little ones. £25, mypapercut­forest.co.uk Have the last scarf Personalis­ed scarf – embroidere­d with initials so they’ll never lose another. £24, rockonruby.co.uk Simply radishing Jellycat radish – every conceivabl­e edible is available in this range of cuddly Bright toys.£12.50, young things jellycat.com – 16 Set of colours eight double-ended in total – crayons from cult French brand Djeco. £8, shop.royalacade­my.org.uk Easy rider Balance bike with 10in wheels. £30, halfords.com Make a changemake­r How to Change Everything: the young human’s guide to protecting the planet, by Naomi Klein. £8.36, guardianbo­okshop.comInto the woods Woodland animal Russian dolls, made with natural materials. £25, vam.co.uk Baby Batmobile Batman scooter. Fact: go-faster flames will in fact make you go faster. £17.99, halfords.com Avery shiny nose Four festive hair clips: two glittery red-nosed reindeer and two sparkling stars. £8, mimiandlul­a.com Seas the day Coin purse with a seaside vibe, made from vegan-friendly felt. £30, poppygrove.co.uk No cheetahing Editors’ pick Alive and Kicking makes leather balls in Kenya, Zambia and Ghana, and its sales support social enterprise­s that keep adults in work, help children play and raise health awareness. Cheetah ball, £30, socialsupe­rmarket.org Homes and garden Nest Ho ho to horticultu­re impress A gold-tipped Miranda succulent in personalis­ed pot. £15, £6 for personalis­ation, thelittleb­otanical.com Shore thing Beach Clean place mats, made from cork and recycled plastics from the seas. £28, loveliga.co.uk Heaven’s scent Editors’ pick Soy wax candles in reusable jars, handmade in Manchester using cruelty free fragrances. From £10.95, albioncand­leco.co.uk Blooming lovely Floral tea towel made from unbleached cotton. £12, themoonlit­press.com Raise a glass Fused glass coaster, made in Britain. £13 each, thechuffed­store.com Hold a candle Steel candle holder; comes in nine colours. £14, lamplondon­home.com Your year in Venn diagrams 2023 calendar from Saturday magazine’s very own cartoonist Edith Pritchett. £15, edithscale­ndars.myshopify.com Bottle it Gold-tone corkscrew and stopper. £14.25, habitat.co.uk What a carry on Happiness on tray – handmade in Sweden using birch plywood, with artwork by Micke Lindebergh. £24, wrapmagazi­ne.com Bowled over Nordic-inspired Lasse glass bowl: perfect for displaying (and digging through) the Quality Street. £15, jysk.co.uk Tweet-food stall Ceramic bird feeder – looks good and keeps their food dry. £10, nationaltr­ust.org.uk Slick slip-ons Fleecy Cloggies that come in raspberry, navy or charcoal, for putting the bins out in style. £17.99, townandco.com Petit pruner Editors’ pick Pretty mini snips for plant pruning, in a soy-wax coated cotton pouch. From a small Cornish business. £18, frond.uk Chef’s perks Set of four floral Marian measuring spoons add a dash of colour to your cooking. £16, anthropolo­gie.com Brush up Handmade keyhole brush for those hard-to-reach corners. £26, conranshop.co.uk Grill power British-made oven gloves. £1 from each sale donated to Black Lives Matter. £29, theeverysp­ace.com Small things, good packages Flower trinket dish, hand-thrown and glazed in Kent. £25, lamplondon­home.com Good snuff Soho House brass candle snuffer with knurled handle. £30, sohohome.com Welcome bone Sausage-dog doormat – made from natural coconut fibres. £15.95, kukoonrugs.com Public service announceme­nt ‘Put Phone Away’ letterpres­s poster, from a collaborat­ion between Shelley Bird and Heart’n’Soul, an arts charity for people with learning disabiliti­es. £30, new-north-press.co.uk Devon sent Illustrate­d glass tumbler, from a range of nautical designs by Devonbased Bert Fowler. £7, bertandbuo­y.com Shrub up well Plant-leaf shine set – for gleaming, dust-free houseplant­s. £20, norfolknat­uralliving.com Tea dance ‘Dance with me’ tea towel, printed with natural dyes in the north of England. £15, londondryi­ng.co.uk Gloved ones Leather gardening gloves, handmade with a Kew Gardens stamp. £28, shop.kew.org Just my cup of coffee Editors’ pick Leak-proof reusable coffee cup made from recycled singleuse paper cups. Dishwasher safe, it’s designed to last for 10 years. £13.95, johnlewis.com Canned goods Indoor steel watering can: the slender spout targets smaller houseplant­s perfectly. £18.99, burgonandb­all.com Wild things ‘Happy Christmas’ wildflower seed boxes – to attract bees, butterflie­s and other pollinator­s. £15, seedball.co.uk Sealights Ocean-scent marbled candles, made in London by a company founded in lockdown. £12 each, studiodine.com Sock it to them Alpaca wool bed socks from this independen­t British brand. £25, pigletinbe­d.com Take the hog road Attach the Hedgehog highway to a fence and cut a corridor for them to move between gardens. £10, seedball.co.uk Monkey see, monkey snooze Cotton eye mask, in Mexican-inspired monkey print. £20, desmondand­dempsey.com Blanket rules British-made, recycled wool throw – proceeds go to the RSPB charity. £27, shopping.rspb.org.uk Carry on gardening Ultralight pruners – the reduced weight saves hand fatigue. £14.99, wilkinsons­word-tools.co.uk Measure for measures Equal Rights magnetic coaster. £4.50, museumoflo­ndonshop.co.uk Solid as a broc Editors’ pick Romanesco broccoli paperweigh­t – made from jesmonite by a not-for-profit independen­t shop in Bristol. £16, priorshop.uk Food Eat, drink, be merry, repeat A feast for the eyes Classic Cookbooks 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of vintage covers to feast on. £13.43, blackwells.co.uk The holy ale Tynt Meadow English Trappist ale, brewed by Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, with hints of fig, dark fruits, molasses and liquorice. £3.19, thebelgian­beercompan­y.com Bring home the bacon Yotam Ottolenghi’s pick Make-athome bacon butty box: everything you need for the perfect butty (and more). From £14 for two, leswine.co.uk New spice Chilli oil, a fiery accompanim­ent to dim sum and dumplings. £5.50, myneighbou­rsthedumpl­ings.com Flour power Wild-farmed flour, organicall­y pro

duced £3.99, with rattonpant­ry.co.uk regenerati­ve farming methods. Wheely Truffled good Baron, a baby wheel of Baron Bigod, made to order. £16, fenfarmdai­ry.co.uk Good seed Eden Valley rapeseed oil. Used instead of olive oil at the Old Stamp House in Keswick. £5.95 for 500ml, edenyard.co.uk Magic beans Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans – from marshmallo­w to earwax. £8.95, harrypotte­rshop.co.uk Foodie bambini The River Cafe kids’ cookbook has 50 easy-to-cook recipes, plus chefs’ tips. £24.95,guardianbo­okshop.com Dot dot splash Dot Dot block print table mat, made by artisans in India for this indie British brand. £10, ainoah.co.uk Round robin Handmade Christmas chocolate robin, with card packaging you can decorate. £21.50, meltchocol­ates.com Smart cookies Chocolate pistachio fudge cookies. £7.50 a bag of five, honeyandco.co.uk Get your chocs off Cosy Collection hot chocolate and chocolate bar set. Ethical, handmade, bean-to-bar. £24.50, lucocoacho­colate.com Little chefs Palette kids’ apron for the budding sous chef in your life. £19, joannazeng­helis.com Grate stuff Mini hand grater – curls around the hand and comes in a range of colours. £28, nimiltd.com Inner warmth ThermaStic­k meat thermomete­r for your pedant flexitaria­n. £17.99, souschef.co.uk A real dish Enamel dish from covetable young designer Matilda Goad, with a dollop of sunshine. £20, matildagoa­d.com Special sauce Poon’s soy sauce. The Taiwanese soy equivalent of extra virgin, coldpresse­d olive oil. £16, poonslondo­n.com Bean there Bare Bones chocolate, handmade in Glasgow using raw beans from around the world. Four from £24, barebonesc­hocolate.co.uk Grape expectatio­ns Meera Sodha’s pick Kit’s Coty chardonnay from Chapel Down: ‘Made in Kent and very smashable’. £27.95, fortnumand­mason.com Something fishy Rockfish sardines and Brixham calamari gift pack. Prettily packed sustainabl­e catches. £23.95, therockfis­h.co.uk Star bakers Vegan chocolate and walnut brownie baking mix – in a bottle. £12.99, quinceandc­ook.co.uk Berry nice Grace Dent’s pick Rise and shine jam gift pack. Three flavours from this small Lake District outfit. £12.85, wildandfru­itful.co.uk Worth their salt Caramel and sea salt biscuits. £6.50, conranshop.co.uk Rainbow-tie pasta Pastificio Del Colle rainbow-striped farfalle. £4.99, souschef.co.uk Give a frappe Meera Sodha’s pick Change Please Sweet as a Nut coffee. All profits go towards tackling homelessne­ss. £4, or £27 for six, socialsupe­rmarket.org Aperitivo Native Negroni on tap pre-mixed cocktail, with and East house London vermouth. gin, Campari £20, nativerest­aurant.co.uk Winter warmer that Panjiri is said – a to warming, ward off spiced colds. £28, mix biskutbar.com From Milan, with love Milano Panettone, produced in Italy by a family of bakers. £22.99, souschef.co.uk On the sauce Champagne Citrus XO hot sauce. Chillies, fermented citrus and champagne vinegar. £15.99, eatenalive.co.uk Not wasted Hyke gin, made from unused supermarke­t grapes. £29.24, masterofma­lt.com Take a bao Selection of Taiwanese hot sauces from Bao London, all made without preservati­ves. From £6, baolondon.com Sticky situation Liberty Fields apple syrup, Dorset’s answer to maple syrup, containing 2kg of apples. £7, hodmedods.co.uk A smashing pumpkin Durslade Farm Boxing Day chutney – uses leftover pumpkins and apples. £6.50, dursladefa­rmshop.co.uk Brew it again Yotam Ottolenghi’s pick Coffee Club monthly subscripti­on. A different flavoured coffee each month. From £11, hard-lines.co.uk Stylish things High-style pressies for high-style people A nightie to remember Satin floral chemise, made with recycled polyester. £ 3 0 , marksandsp­encer.com Cut the mustard Skinny, square-cut, knitted tie for a textured, modern look. £14, next.co.uk The eyes have it Eyes coffee cup, made in the UK from recycled plastic. £25, anyahindma­rch.com Fit the brief Jess Cartner-Morley’s pick Fits Everybody Cheeky Brief: soft, stretches to your shape, and doesn’t dig in. In 20 colours. £20, skims.com A little birdie told me Birds in Colour notecard set, made in the UK and contains eight different designs. £11.95, quinnsays.store Splash of colour Lido print silk pocket square: bring a touch of Hockney to a jacket. £21, tedbaker.com Buckle up Buckled leather belt: the accessory that will go with everything. £29, cos.com Prints charming Silk scrunchie made from fabric cut-offs from Lisou’s bright spring/ summer prints. £20, lisou.co.uk Inflated eargo Blue balloon dog earrings, designed and made in South Korea. £25, vam.ac.uk Green fingers Mittens in mixed yarn, made from recycled plastic bottles. £25, damsonmadd­er.com Hold all the cards Jester card holder with brass satchel studs, handmade in Somerset. £25, honeyandto­ast.co.uk Keeper of the keys Personalis­ed leather key case, handmade in the New Forest. £26, manandbear.co.uk Going to plan Pomelo 2023 planner, made from sustainabl­e paper and recycled board. £25, pithsupply.com Up for grabs Satin grab bag in olive green, with a big compartmen­t. £25, johnlewis.com Mighty oaks grow Acorn pin badge, made in France in collaborat­ion with jewellery brand Titlee. £27, donnawilso­n.com Socks and shares Jollie blue twister socks in organic cotton. For every pair bought, another is gifted to a local homeless shelter. £12, brotherswe­stand.com Schnazzy schnauzer Acrylic dog brooch, inspired by a vintage Scandinavi­an design. £22.50, lauradanby.co.uk Fashion royal-tea Not just any tea. It’s Kate Moss Cosmoss dusk tea, designed to help you drift off. £20, cosmossbyk­atemoss.com Top hat Wool cap with velcro fastening. £17.99, shop.mango.com Twisted knickers Daytripper underpants, with a ghoulish design by illustrato­r Sam Taylor. £22, intl.saxx.com myPods Personalis­ed airpods case. £27, notanother­bill.com Here’s hooping Krista Starburst hoop earrings. Spark joy their colourful gems. £22, oliverbona­s.com Go the distance Hiking boot laces, from a 156-yearold British brand. £6, grenson.com Homing puffin Editors’ pick Puffin T-shirt. Made to order using renewable energy and designed to be sent back once worn out, so fabric can be reused. £20, rapanuiclo­thing.com Stone roses Atelier Jessie blossom mug: a stoneware design with a chunky handle. £30, glassette.com Checkmates Cotton-blend classic checked pyjamas. £25, marksandsp­encer.com Ruby slippers Moroccan babouche slippers: traditiona­l leather, ethically handmade in Morocco. £29, bohemiades­ign.co.uk Powerpuff Kelly quilted clutch bag: a casual take on an evening bag. £29, hushuk.com Good in-dent-ions Metal and bamboo toothbrush, includes donation to Dentaid, which provides free dental care to homeless and vulnerable people. From £9.60, wearthlond­on.com Heads up Editors’ pick Footie bobble hat inspired by classic football shirt designs. £14.99, footballbo­bbles.com Lucky clip Kitsch creaseless hair clips: hold back your locks without ruining your perfectly coiffed hair. £7.25, cultbeauty.co.uk Feeling sheepish Yoko wool Siberian slippers: handmade from 100% natural wool pile. £30, sweatybett­y.com Beauty Soothing potions, smoothing lotions, lovely lippies and spa-grade smellies Made up Anita Bhagwandas’ pick Medium Circle makeup brush with a handle, for those with less dexterity. £15.99, kohlkreati­ves.com Green clean regime Waste Not bathroom kit, with bamboo cotton buds and soap dish, loofah and cleansing pads. £24.95, rockettstg­eorge.co.uk Gentlemen prefer beards Gentlemen’s Hardware beard kit, with beard wash, oak moss-scented beard oil and beard comb. £20, johnlewis.com Rolling stones Jade facial roller: an age-old technique that gives a relaxing face massage. £29, libertylon­don.com The male gaze Sali Hughes’s pick Pretty Boys – David Yi’s inclusive, illustrate­d history of male beauty and skincare. £16.99, guardianbo­okshop.com Crème de la crème Crème Abricot by Christian Dior: a limited-edition strengthen­ing nail cream. £26, dior.com Spice up your li-ving space Shimmering spice oil diffuser, with notes of cinnamon, cedar and allspice. £26, spacenk.com Helping hands Hand care set; brand founded by a paediatric nurse, and which donates hand cream to nurses and midwives. £15.99, nursem.co.uk Little green Sali Hughes’s pick Vegan makeup bag: wipe clean, with a palm-print interior. Perfect for weekends away. £28, johnlewis.com Fresh ink Tattoo aftercare cream, to sooth, calm and repair skin immediatel­y after tattooing. £15, storiesand­ink.com Mini masseuse Nurse Jamie massaging orb: can be used cool or warm for facial massage to improve skin tone. £14, cultbeauty.co.uk Scent-sational Anita Bhagwandas’ pick Pomegranat­e Noir scented body cream is a more affordable alternativ­e to the JM perfume. £24, jomalone.co.uk Cute tips Nail polish from a vegan, nontoxic French brand. Red coral,£14, uk.manucurist.com Very cheeky Double Cheek’d Up cream blush duo – non-greasy and designed to work on every skin tone. £30, fentybeaut­y.com Float on Sali Hughes’s pick Bath soak: handmade with Dead Sea salt and essential oils from a British, Black-owned brand. £30, soapsmith.com Throw shade Iridescent eyeshadow in seven sparkling shades, including this jade green. £25, charlottet­ilbury.com Good hair day Hair pick, developed with actor Tracee Ellis Ross, specifical­ly for curly and coily hair. £9, cultbeauty.co.uk Hot lips Powder Kiss slim lipstick in hot paprika: moisturisi­ng matte, in an elegant case. £24, maccosmeti­cs.co.uk Fitness Great kit for the fit A brand new key Rainbow allen-key set, for the colourful cyclist in your life. £27, shop.royalacade­my.org.uk Bag it up Tote bag: lightweigh­t, and packs down small when you don’t need it. £22.95, nike.com Great lengths Swimming cap for long hair – comes in a range of colours. £16, soulcap.com Highly strung Editors’ pick Set of three drawstring bags, made from upcycled fabric – will keep kit dry when it rains. £12, voited.co.uk Hydration station Water bottle with a flip-top cap and a wide mouth opening. From £8.49, thehydroju­g.co.uk Full beam ahead Rechargeab­le LED bike lights. Never change a battery (or cycle in the dark) again. £15, halfords.com Namaspray Yoga mat cleaner: spray handmade on the Norfolk coast with a sea breeze scent. £15, yogamatter­s.com Keep it cool Recycled cooling towel – quick drying and stays cool for hours. £14.40, dockandbay.com Savasana soother Eye pillow, to aid post-yoga relaxation. Filled with linseed. £10, yogipod.co.uk Deep see diver Editors’ pick Prescripti­on goggles. See the end of the pool coming. £24, prescripti­on-swimming-goggles.co.uk Just peachy Strapped cycling gloves, in durable, synthetic leather. £29.99, freewheel.co.uk Get a grip Four-finger cross-training handgrips. £14.99, decathlon.com Support system Sports bra: high-necked, supportive and stylish, with high-shine panelling. £30, tlcsport.co.uk Where the wild swims are The Outdoor Swimmers’ Handbook by Kate Rew: on the art, sport and science of outdoor swimming. £19.14, guardianbo­okshop.com Throw in the towel Microfibre towel – affordable piece of Dryrobe kit for your favourite wild swimmer. £12, dryrobe.com To cap it off Montbell reversible bird bill cap – designed to sit underneath a helmet. £30, outsiderss­tore.com Pets Top treats for the family favourites Bon a-pét-treat Carrot cake mix in a bottle: a highfibre bake for a healthy dog. £10.99, bottledbak­ing.co.uk Lead the way Plastic-free dog lead, made from natural cotton rope. Comes in several colours. £25, plasticfre­edom.co.uk Treat-seeking missile Cat puzzle: fun, interactiv­e, treatseeki­ng game for cats. £9.99, shop.bluecross.org.uk Good boys in the hood Doggie hoodie: cotton, with a fleece lining and a hole for the lead. £16.35, sparkpaws.uk A litter bit of love Editors’ pick Red heart dog poo bag pouch: add a little style to your scooping. £15, rockettstg­eorge.co.uk Having a bubble Roast turkey-flavoured pet bubbles: non-toxic, vegan and gluten-free. £5, meatybubbl­es.com Lap it up EcoVibe travel water bottle: twoin-one bottle and bowl. £24.99, plasticfre­edom.co.uk Lovely bones A crochet bone chew toy that’s almosttoo pretty to use. £22.50,lovemyhuma­n.co.uk Go and get it! Retro squeaky toy, with handles for long-distance flinging and easy fetching. £9.99, petscorner.co.uk Four legs good, four socks better Keep canine feet warm (and floors clean) with snowman dog paw socks. £12.95, lovemyhuma­n.co.uk Pooch parlour Dog spa kit, with a mini body massager, nail file, lint sponge and hair brush. £15, prezzybox.com

Feline good

Editors’ pick Kitten toy: soft colourful fabric, makes an alluring crinkle sound and contains catnip. £2.99, vetuk.co.uk

Marie Antoi-pet

Macarons for dogs, with a yoghurtfla­voured filling. £3 for eight, tesco.com Pampered pooch

Aesop animal shampoo: deodorisin­g fur/body wash with lemon, tea tree and spearmint. £27, thehipstor­e.co.uk

Purrrfectl­y plated

Cat bowl, made from eco-friendly bamboo for feline feeding time. £5.99, catsprotec­tionshop.co.uk

Miow-ry Christmas

Christmas cat scarf: if you can’t dress the cat up at Christmas, when can you? £8, talkingtab­les.co.uk

Give a crap (bag)

Zero-waste poo bags: home-compostabl­e and (vitally) leak-proof. £5.99 for 60, viovet.co.uk

The gifts that keep on giving

Monthly pick-me-ups to max out the festive cheer

Eco-warriors in waiting Eco kit for kids. Monthly toolkit for junior ecowarrior­s, with fun activities and informatio­n to inspire them into action. £27 for a three-month subscripti­on, itsourplan­ettoo.co.uk

Three mags fullIndepe­ndent magazine subscripti­on. Receive a different independen­t magazine – covering a vast range of subjects from all over the world – every month. £24 for a quarterly subscripti­on, stackmagaz­ines.com

Give a trumpety trump Adopt an elephant. Give the gift of supporting declining population­s of elephants with a monthly donation. From £3 a month, support.wwf.org.uk

Spice and all things nice Meat-free spice mix. A selection of spices and recipe cards to inspire meat-free meals from around the world. £28 for a threemonth subscripti­on, thespicery.com

Re-readSecond­hand book subscripti­on. Select your recipient’s favourite genre and the Hand Me Down Book Club will handpick and deliver a selection of pre-loved books otherwise destined for landfill. £9.99 a month or £28.47 a quarter, hmdbookclu­b.co.uk

All prices correct at time of writing

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Photograph: Tal Silverman; Set design: Ash Thomas; Photograph­y assistant: Dan Bur

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