Secret Santa Ideas Under £10
We all love Secret Santa, except when you’ve left it too late! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with eight great ideas that will save your festive bacon. They’re all under a tenner and some of them can be picked up right here in Sheffield.
1. For your Netflix-and-chill buddy
Teddy hot water bottle, £7, Dunelm
Soft and snuggly, this is the perfect gift for the season. When it’s cold outside, they’ll love cosying up to this hot water bottle covered in the softest teddy bear fur.
2. For someone with blank walls
The Leadmill Sheffield Square Print, £10, Sheffield Makers Hunters Bar
Sheffield Makers showcase the best of the city’s creative talent and are a great place to pick up interesting gifts. These hand-drawn illustrations of some of Sheffield’s most notable buildings will look great in any student room and make a lovely memento of your mate’s time here.
3. For the beauty buff
Golden Lights eyeshadow palette, £9.79, Sephora
This luxe eyeshadow trio comes in a practical stack with a built-in mirror. Featuring a highlighting nude, a warm gold shimmer and a full-on glitter, it’s perfect for party season glam.
4. For the music enthusiast
Vinyl pizza wheel cutter, £7.49, Amazon
For the pal who can’t resist going on about B-sides, this vinyl-inspired pizza wheel hits the right note: cool, fun and actually useful!
5. For the foodie
Kimchi Furikake seasoning, £9.99, Emma Basic
Your foodie friend will thank you for this deliciously umami shake and sprinkle which elevates any dish by bringing a welcome hit of spice and a delicious crunch. Put it on your eggs, tofu, noodles, soups and pretty much anything you like!
6. For the homebird
Scented candle, £7.99, The Yorkshire Candle Company
Sheffield-based independent candle company create hand-poured soy wax candles with gorgeous, Yorkshire-inspired scents. This Fresh Ont’ Line fragrance evokes the soothing aroma of freshly washed clothes — perfect for those not-so-clean student bedrooms!
7. For the film fan
The Lost Boys Playing Cards, £10, Damaged Society
The Lost Boys taught us to never invite a vampire into our house and for that we’ll always be grateful. These cool playing cards pay homage to the 80s cult classic and are sure to bring a smile to any movie buff’s face. Alternative fashion store Damaged Society has just opened a branch in Sheffield, where you’ll find these cards along with plenty of other brilliant gifts for your alt-inclined friends.
8. For the pub regular
Pool balls and cues bauble, £8, John Lewis
How cute is this colourful glass bauble that celebrates those long afternoons spent in the pub around the pool table? If your giftee is a resident barfly then they’re sure to love this.
Secret Santa sorted? Now, why not take a look at our luxury student accommodation. With en-suite bedrooms, smart TVs, welcoming communal areas and a full calendar of social events, it’s the best gift you can give yourself this Christmas!
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