Practical Gift Ideas: Perfect Presents for Tight Budgets

by | Jan 29, 2023 | News | 0 comments

Practical gifts ideas are a sensible option as many of us become more mindful of our spending during these times of increasing bills and spiralling prices. When money is tight, practical gifts are an excellent option because they offer value and practical help to the recipient. In this blog, we take a look at  five practical gift ideas currently on our website and why they make great presents.

Lunch Bags – A reusable lunch bag is a practical gift that can help reduce waste and save money. It’s a great option for anyone who is trying to be more environmentally friendly by reducing the amount of single use packaging they are likely to consume, and it will also keep their lunch fresh and tasty.

Lunch Bag With Butterfly Design

Travel Cups – A travel cup is a useful gift for anyone who is on the constantly on the go, whether it’s for work, exercise, or leisure. A reusable travel cup can reduce the amount of single-use plastic waste and help save money on buying drinks on the go which quickly adds up! Our stock of rice husk travel cups in attractive designs make a solid environmentally friendly choice as they don’t contain melamine and hence the whole cup minus the lid and sleep is biodegradable.

Save Our Bees Travel Cup

Cruet Sets – A cruet set is a practical gift for the home, perfect for keeping salt and pepper stored neatly away, preventing spillages and keeping your eating area organised. Our range includes adorable, cute designs which recipients are sure to love at affordable prices.

Jute Bags – Jute bags are an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags, and they make a great practical gift. Our gorgeous range of bags with vibrant designs ensure that friends and family will never forget want to forget their favourite bags meaning they avoid the need to buy plastic alternatives. Jute bags are durable, reusable, and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as shopping, carrying books, or taking essential items for a day out.

Jute Shopping Bag - Puffin

Bees Wax Wraps – Bees wax wraps are a great alternative to plastic wrap, making both a practical and eco-friendly gift. They are re-usable helping the recipient to save money on single use item over the long term as well as biodegradable at the end of their life. Made from organic cotton our beeswax wraps sourced from Good to Bee can be used to wrap food, cover bowls, or store items helping them stay tasty and fresh due to their breathability.

Beeswax wrap mixed starter pack

Practical gifts are an excellent option for anyone who wants to give a useful and valuable present without breaking the bank. This year we will be actively sourcing new products that make affordable, practical gift ideas that are both attractive and helpful for the recipient.