A gift you didn't know you needed

[Laura17111]

We are doing a secret Santa where the rules are, something you did not know you needed. There is a budget of £10, I have a 55 year old woman (close relative) to buy for.

I am looking for ideas for something you would not know you needed. Any ideas would be amazing

I was given an electric cup warmer as a present and I love it - keeps my tea warm right to the last drop!

Key finder
smart plugs (saving my back!)

We have several rechargeable torches - keep a couple at home and one in each car. They charge from a USB socket and are absolutely excellent. This make -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blukar-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Lightweight-K9137/dp/B0C3VZ57NY/ref=asc_df_B0C3VZ57NY?mcid=a138508a75ac3cc3b311a59159bf1530&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696487199701&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14382077180420693066&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9195235&hvtargid=pla-2194045008616&hvocijid=14382077180420693066-B0C3VZ57NY-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1

An olive spoon or a lipstick size phone charger, or Burts Bees tinted lipbalm.

Can you tell us anything further about this 55 year old lady? Does she have any hobbies you know about?

Not the most environmentally friendly of presents, but these masks are amazing when you are really tired and looking forward to a good night's sleep: IFUDOIT Steam Eye Mask 12 Packs,Lavender Self Heating Eye Mask,SPA Warm Eye Mask,Disposable Heated Sleep Eye Mask for Dry Eyes,Dark Circles,Puffy Eyes,Puffiness,Relief Stress Eye Fatigue,Migraine : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty

https://sockdock.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYsbvwoDSSrWcBHLB6I1ErHfou2gUemynvT9XzxaTSUTdF94U5 I bought my partner these a few years ago and he still uses them everyday. There are cheaper versions on Amazon.

A fabric shaver. I never knew I needed one until I bought one last month. My jumpers look good as new.

Rechargeable hand warmers are excellent, I was given some for cold mornings when mucking out. I would massage my old horse with it on really cold days. She loved it!

Peanut butter stirrer
Portable charger
Small magnifying mirror

Motion sensor lights ( indoor )
I have several some usb rechargeable some ( eufy ) battery power both type last ages , at least a month on one charge / set.
I have one just inside the front door one at the top and foot of the stairs one in the bathroom and one in my bedroom.
All of them mean I don't need to put the lights on in the middle of the night.
And make coming in easier so I am not fumbling with keys , bags , light switches and falling over my mostly black cat .

Can of air that you can use for cleaning difficult, random things like keyboards. I only found out they were a thing recently.

I second this. Such a simple idea but means I can open my own bottle of Prosecco.

Yes to this!

Consumables all the way!

I love the idea of flavoured oils, and would like to suggest truffle oil.

In terms of something I find handy, a mini spatula for scraping out jars and minimising waste. TK Maxx/Home Sense usually have them

Cashmere fingerless gloves from Turtle Doves. They’re normally £20 but half-price at the moment. I wear them around the house in the winter and they make such a difference to my body temperature.

Someone suggested supplements - please don’t buy these, you have no idea what medication people are on that could be contraindicated, also some supplements like ashwagandha and turmeric are not great for your liver.
rechargeable hand warmers sound great.
I was going to say rechargeable hot water bottle but may be a bit pricey.
Ototo stuff is fun and useful https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/OTOTO/page/D7839C04-D472-49BD-A5E3-A5E8C6B43FA5?lp_asin=B0C6MMDCT2&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ast_store_0DGQC8KWDMNCWXDRZ2A7
IKEA klippits are brilliant.
AirTags (alternative brand, check what phone she has to make sure it’s compatible) to find her keys.

If you know the person well I’m sure you’ll be able to pick something from these ideas that really suits them. For instance, a pineapple corer/ slicer would be amazing for a
fruit lover - lakeland have lots of useful gadgets for the kitchen :)

A “sauberkugel” which is a bag-cleaning ball. Simply drop it into your handbag and it collects all dust, crumbs, lint etc. It is super easy to clean and ready to get back to cleaning. Available on Amazon I believe. I bought these for myself in Germany a few years ago and have never looked back!

Plant cleaning gloves https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOMESCAPES-Microfibre-Washable-Artificial-Microfiber/

Oh just to upvote the turtle doves gloves- they are brilliant. But toaster tongs are also surprisingly useful.

A like dongle thingy that allows you to hang your bag at a table whe you are out and about.

V useful.

Like this. www.google.com/gasearch?q=nag%20hanging%20clip%20&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5

Giant ice cube tray. Just got one in Nov after seeing one at my friends. Giant cubes, not giant tray!

I completely agree with the microfibre hair turbans. I use them all the time to put my hair up after I've washed it and the loop and button means it doesn't fall off. It also doesn't cause frizz like drying your hair with a normal towel can do. I even take them on holiday with me.

I also agree with rechargeable hand warmers. I've bought some this year for the first time and they're brilliant on cold walks.

My handy gadgets are a USB lighter, red wine aerating spout and silicone cups for egg poaching.

But I would be delighted with some nice oil, salt or a spice blend as consumables are always welcome.

I've just bought a friend an aid for fastening bracelet ....her dh hand is too shaky to do it for her .got on Amazon.