The GFY Community Gift Guide 2023 - Under £50
Welcome to GFY’s annual gift guide series! This is a crowdsourced project where we look to you for the best gift ideas of 2023.
The aims…
- To reduce waste by giving loved ones things they want and need (strictly no Lynx Africa gift sets)
- To save you money by giving high quality but affordable gifts based on recommendation. Strictly no sponsorship or affiliates.
- To support independent retailers where possible
How the lists work
- You submit your responses on Instagram (this happened in November)
- We’ll count responses for specific items and list 10 items within each price range. Generally, people have listed a type of item as opposed to a brand e.g Bamboo socks. Where there is no consensus on a specific brand, we’ve found the best-reviewed brand within that category
- No affiliates or sponsorships. These lists are compiled strictly on a recommendation-only basis. There are no affiliates.
How the links work
- None of the links below are affiliate links
- There are no sponsorships
- Where possible we've tried to find products from independent and sustainable retailers
VIEW THE UNDER £15 GIFT GUIDE HERE
VIEW THE UNDER £100 GIFT GUIDE HERE
**Under £100 and £100+, kids and charity retailers coming this week**
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Welcome to the Under £50 category! The results...
1. Luxury Candles
Who doesn't love a luxury candle...this year the luxury candle took first place.
Specifically:
Diptyque candle: Diptyque - Link
Neom candle: NEOM Organics UK - Link
Jo Malone candle: Jo Malone London - Link
Huge candle that lasts all year - Etsy - Extra Extra Large Candle | 10 Wick | Super Size | Table centrepiece
2. Vouchers & Gift Cards:
Specifically:
Voucher for a custom illustration: You’ll find plenty of these on Etsy. Gift cards from wonderfully talented illustrators and artists. Here’s one you’ll like: Earl Grey Illustration Voucher - Etsy
Gift voucher for a massage or spa day: Spafinder gift cards offer a relaxing escape with options for massages, spa days, and wellness experiences. Spafinder
Royal Opera House voucher - Perfect for a Ballet or Opera lover. Royal Opera House Gift Certificates
A gift voucher to a lovely restaurant - Give the gift of a meal out. Search the Michelin guide for restaurants nearby. You can also filter by price. Find a local Michelin restaurant
Vouchers for massage, beauticians, or hairdressers - Need I say more? Who doesn’t love a Treatwell voucher Treatwell vouchers
Cookery class voucher - Airbnb Experiences have a range of online and in person ‘experiences’ to pick from. Here’s one I found which is extremely well reveiwed From My House to Yours, Thai Cooking
Cookery class voucher or experience from Migrateful - An award-winning UK charity with a mission to support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in their journey to integration. Their work also focuses on shifting negative attitudes about migration and shedding light on important issues related to migrant rights and well-being. Book here.
Whale watching/sea safari voucher - Slightly over £50 but for an ocean or animal lover, this would be a great gift Virgin Experiences
Alpaca walking voucher - Enjoy a peaceful countryside walk accompanied by friendly alpacas, a unique and memorable experience. Virgin Experiences
3. Subscriptions & Memberships
We had loads of great subscription and membership recommendations this year.
Specifically:
Book Subscription Boxes: Book of the Month offers a monthly book subscription box service. You can explore their offerings and subscribe at their website.
Magazine Subscription: For a wide range of magazine subscriptions, you can visit Magazines.com. They offer discounts and deals on various magazine subscriptions. Check out their options here.
Chococo Chocolate Subscription: Chococo provides a chocolate club box subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months. You can find more information and subscribe at Chococo's website.
Curzon Membership: Curzon offers cinema memberships which include free cinema tickets! Curzon website.
The Spicery Spice Subscription: For those interested in a spice subscription, The Spicery offers various options. You can learn more and subscribe at The Spicery's website.
4. Sheepskin Slippers
A winter treat.
Specifically:
Land’s End - Women's Suede Mule Slippers with Shearling Collar
5. Oodie
The Oodie is a super soft ONE SIZE FITS MOST hooded blanket Purple Tie-Dye Oodie
6. Slow Cooker
Lakeland 6L Slow Cooker - currently only £34
7. Electric Blanket or Electric Foot Warmer
Heated blankets, cushions and foot warmers are growing in popularity amidst the cost of living crisis. The perfect gift some a frugal-minded friend or someone living in a flatshare.
Here are a few options:
VonHaus - Heated Throw Blanket
VonHaus - King Size Electric Blanket
John Lewis - Dreamland Heated Multi Pad, Grey
Boots - Beurer FW20 Extra Cosy Foot Warmer
8. Loop Earplugs:
If you’ve not got them, you’ve been advertised them on social media…Loop offer a variety of earplugs. Some are designed to reduce noise to help you concentrate, others are made to help you sleep.
Check them out here. Loop earplugs
9. Dishoom Naan Bacon Roll Kit:
If you’ve never had a Dishoom Naan Bacon Roll, you’re missing out! Buy their at-home kit online. Dishoom online.
Special mentions:
These were only mentioned once but we liked the look of them…
John Lewis - Le Creuset Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Pott’d - Air Dry Clay Home Pottery Kit
SnoozeBand™ - Bluetooth Sleep Headphones
Argos - Silentnight Deep Sleep Mattress Topper
John Lewis - Apple AirTag, Bluetooth Item Finder
Elizabeth Scarlett - Sacred Heart Everyday Pouch
I hope you've found this guide useful!
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