REVEALED: THE ULTIMATE XMAS GIFT GUIDE THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Discover the perfect Christmas presents for everyone on your list with these innovative, stylish, and thoughtful ideas. From mindful tech gifts to creative family fun, stylish accessories, and indulgent treats, this Xmas gift guide has something for everyone on your list - even your dog! Your Lifestyle News ultimate gift list starts here!
HMD PHONES: Looking for the ultimate tech gift this Christmas? Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is redefining the art of digital detox, making their phones the perfect choice for a more mindful tech experience. Whether it's the nostalgic HMD Barbie Phone ($199), a chic flip phone designed to disconnect and enjoy the moment, or the HMD Pulse Pro ($299) with a stunning 50MP selfie camera for capturing memories, HMD blends innovation with purpose. For retro lovers, the iconic Nokia 3210 ($129) returns with its classic Snake game and unbeatable battery life, while the HMD Skyline ($899) offers flagship-level features, including a cutting-edge Digital Detox mode
BONBON FUSION: Move over traditional Christmas crackers—Bonbon Fusion has arrived to transform your festive table! Created by Brisbane rocket engineer-turned-entrepreneur Nick McLean, these crackers combine the classic bonbon tradition with the excitement of Japanese-inspired escape room puzzles, making them a must-have for every Christmas celebration. The Adventure Hunt range includes clues, mysteries, and physical challenges to unite families and friends. Perfect for groups of three to eight, each cracker helps uncover a shared puzzle or lost treasure—no more corny jokes or plastic toys to toss!
KEEPCUP COLD CUP: Looking for the perfect cup to keep your loved ones cool this summer? KeepCup has it covered with its sleek new 20oz Cold Cup with Coffee Straw, designed to elevate iced lattes, matcha, and other chilled beverages in style. This reusable cup features a spill-proof press-in lid, combining practicality with understated elegance. Available for $27.95 at KeepCup’s website, it’s the ultimate summer accessory. Let’s drink to that!
DROOL BY DR CHRIS BROWN: Aussies love their pets, and this Christmas, Drool by Dr Chris Brown is making it easier than ever to include furry family members in the festivities. From premium treat packs to skincare essentials, Drool’s range offers something special for every pet. Highlights include the Variety Pack ($75.54) for all-round health and wellness, the Soothe Operator Pack ($83.70) to calm sensitive skin, and the Teeth and Breath Dental Treats ($13.99) for fresh breath and healthy gums. There’s even a Complete Cat Contentment Pack ($43.16) to pamper your feline friends.
5: FREIXENET XMAS BON BONS: Add some sparkle to your festive celebrations with Freixenet Christmas Bon Bons, now available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS for just $12.00. Beautifully packaged in a Christmas cracker-style gift box, each Bon Bon includes a 200ml Piccolo bottle of Freixenet Italian Sparkling Rosé and a 200ml Piccolo bottle of Freixenet Prosecco, both featuring the brand’s signature diamond-cut bottle design. They are perfect as a thoughtful gift or an elegant table decoration.
BARBETTA GOURMET GIFT BOXES: Barbetta, Sydney’s destination for authentic Italian cuisine, has launched a luxurious range of gourmet gift boxes just in time for Christmas. Curated by Marcia Cipri and Rose Gallo-Cipri, founders of The Gift Concierge, these boxes celebrate Barbetta’s rich Italian tradition with artisanal goods imported directly from Italy and products crafted in their Sydney pasta lab. With 17 curated options starting at $75, including the Al Limoncello Box ($205), Piccantino Box ($145), and Dolce Vita Box ($200), each collection offers a true taste of Italy.
HADA LABO SKINCARE: Here's one for the boys. Give the gift of glowing skin with Japan’s #1 skincare brand, Hada Labo Tokyo, now launching its Premium and Men’s ranges in Australia. Known for its ultra-hydrating formulations, Hada Labo’s hero product, the Lotion No. 1 Super Hydrator Serum, sold out four times in its first three months Down Under. For the men in your life, the new Men’s Range features lightweight, high-performance products like the Aqua Booster Revitalizing Hydro-Gel 3-in-1 ($36.95) and the Anti-Aging Cream Advanced Wrinkle Reducer 3-in-1 ($36.95). These are must-haves for daily hydration and wrinkle care without the heaviness.
SESAME STREET TONIES: Sesame Street Tonies, featuring Elmo and Cookie Monster, bring kids the joy of screen-free fun. Paired with the soft, durable Toniebox audio player, these figurines unlock over 35 minutes of Sesame Street songs, stories, and games. Perfect for little ones, the Toniebox is easy to use and encourages creativity while helping kids develop listening skills. From ‘Sunny Days’ to ‘C is for Cookie,’ the Tonies combine entertainment with educational content. Available at retailers like Myer, Big W, and David Jones, Sesame Street Tonies retail for $29.95, with the Toniebox priced at $199.95.
UA SLOUCHY DUFFLE: Under Armour has done it again with the UA Studio Slouchy Duffle, a lifestyle favourite this season. Stylish yet functional, it’s the perfect gym-to-street accessory. This duffle is built tough, has ample space, and feels great on your shoulder. It features a large zip main compartment with water bottle pockets, a removable shoe/laundry bag, and convenient quick-access side pockets. The standout detail? Hair tie zipper pulls that double as accessories in a pinch.
HEYDOODLE REUSABLE PLAYMATS: Looking for the perfect screen-free gift for travelling families? HeyDoodle’s award-winning reusable playmats are a mess-free, eco-friendly solution designed to keep kids engaged on the go. Packaged in a travel-friendly tube with three non-toxic markers, HeyDoodle MiniMats are ideal for road trips, flights, or family outings, offering hours of creative play.
LONVITALITE ULTIMATE EYE MASK: This is the perfect gift to soothe and refresh tired eyes. The Ultimate Eye Mask Bundle is here to pamper and rejuvenate with the power of luxury skincare. Packed with Lonvitalité’s renowned eye masks, this bundle targets puffiness, dryness, and dullness with ingredients like soothing aloe vera, hydrating hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and gold powder.
The set includes 6x 24K Gold & Collagen Eye Masks, 6x Black & Gold Eye Masks, and 6x C8 Crystal & Collagen Eye Masks—everything needed to transform the under-eye area for a brighter, more youthful look.
11: CRICUT JOY: Looking for a gift that will spark creativity and revolutionise the crafting game? The Cricut Joy is the ultimate tool for DIY enthusiasts, offering a compact, user-friendly design with endless possibilities. Whether personalising Christmas cards, making custom T-shirts, or creating professional-looking vinyl decals, this little machine is a game-changer for crafters of all skill levels. The Cricut Joy simplifies crafting with its intuitive app and precise cutting, drawing, and writing capabilities, small enough to fit on your dining table but powerful enough to tackle over 50 materials—from vinyl to cardstock.
12: TASTE FOR LIFE TEA: Survive the holiday season with a calming cup of herbal tea! Taste for Life, a women’s health company rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offers a range of teas to help with holiday exhaustion, nerves, digestion, and even post-Christmas metabolism. With its natural caramel flavour, Koji Rice Tea is perfect for relieving fatigue and boosting energy while promoting gut health and reducing inflammation. Honeysuckle Tea hydrates, detoxes, and supports heart health with its blend of honeysuckle, liquorice, and lalang grass. Imperial Red Jujube Tea, made from nutrient-packed red dates, nourishes and replenishes for an extra boost.
