Sorry to tell you this, but there’s less than 50 days til Christmas and so you’ll probably be thinking of ideas for friends and family that won’t break your bank.
There is a great range of locally available gifts for the backyard and all for under $25.
Shade shelter. Yes – you can actually buy a pop-up shade shelter for under $25. It won’t be super strong and sturdy, but it is great for popping up over the wading pool or banana lounge.
Beach chair. Take it to the beach, use it in the backyard, or when you get sent to the ‘naughty room’ for some quiet time. Some even come with a drinks holder.
Picnic rug. These are really handy to have in the boot of the car, just in case. Being rubber-backed, they’re water-proof and don’t pick up prickles. They fold up and store away easily.
5L pressure sprayer. You can’t beat some weed killing gear for Christmas – every gardener’s dream gift.
Outdoor citronella candle. Keeps the mozzies away for hours and hours. They come in a small bucket – which is handy when the candle is finished.
BBQ cover. Protects your pride and joy from the harsh elements – and from marauding possums.
Soft six-pack esky. If your loved-one goes to the cricket at the Gabba, you’ll be needing one of these.
Garden spade or fork. You can pick one of these up for under $25. Not a bad pressie for the keen gardener.
Tool box. Don’t let the DIY’er in your household get caught without the right tool close at hand. A new tool box is just the trick.
Stud finder.Settle down ladies – it’s actually a handy gadget to find the bits of wood behind walls.
Wind-up torch. Give it a wind and you’ve got 30 minutes of torch light for free!
Gardening magazine subscription. This gift will keep giving for 12 months, and can be borrowed back so you don’t have to buy them for yourself.
A gift voucher for your time. This one is free… make a gift voucher giving the receiver 10 hours of your time to help in the garden. You’ll be in the good books, guaranteed.