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10 gifts to buy your parents (who say they already have everything they need)

‍Take the stress out of your Christmas with our sack full of goodies for the hard-to-buy-for. Like your much-loved parents…

‍By Lana Hallowes

Buying a gift for parents who’ve spent a lifetime collecting ‘this and that’ can be tricky. They might even say, “Oh don’t worry about giving us a present, we don’t need anything!” But ‘need’ is one thing and ‘want’ is quite another. We still want to make them feel loved with a little something under the tree to unwrap! Christmas is special and so are they.

Here are some totally unique gifts to delight your parents with. It’s even better if they really don’t expect anything at all…

A versatile necklace she can wear with anything

Rather than buy your mum her usual plain gold or silver jewellery (which she has plenty of), give her a different kind of sparkle. This stunning Noir Clover Necklace from Blue Illusion can be dressed up or down and lifts any outfit. She will get so many compliments!

$69.99 at Blue Illusion

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Flavoursome meal kits to make dinnertime exciting

Make your parent’s evening meal something they look forward to with a box of fresh ingredients and a tasty recipe delivered from Dinnerly. These easy-to-make meal kits are also a yummy way to support your parents if shopping and meal prep have become difficult.

Various prices per box (depending on the number of people) at Dinnerly

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A party shirt to make him famous on family socials

Your dad might have lots of clothing staples, but does he own a Christmas party shirt? This one with a fat Santa chilling in the tropics will get the cheers as he unwraps it (and is forced to put it on RIGHT AWAY)! He’ll be all over the grandkids’ Instagrams, too.

Christmas Party Shirt $44.99 from TYPO

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A nifty way to pack shoes when travelling

For parents who enjoy globe trotting, or grey nomad-ing around Australia, this box isn’t only a clever way to store shoes away from clothes in a suitcase. It can also be hung on a door knob, keeping shoes off the floor to create added space in small accommodation rooms.

Packing Cube Classic Footwear Cell $49.98 from Kathmandu

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Flowy pants that look like a summer skirt

If your mum always opts for pants because they are “more comfortable” than a skirt, then she’ll love these beautiful wide-legged ones with a stretchy elasticised back. Made of lightweight rayon, they are the perfect addition to her summer wardrobe.

Selby Pant $69.00 from Petal and Pup

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Soothe muscle aches and pains with massage

Elderly bodies are prone to muscle aches and pains (and don’t we already know it!?). This heated all-rounder massager, which works on the neck, back, shoulders, abdomen, feet, calves and more will give them relief in the comfort of their own home. There are 4 deep-kneading Shiatsu massage settings so your parents can find their ultimate relaxation mode.

Wahl 3D Shiatsu Allrounder Massager $149.95 from Shaver Shop

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A pair of trendy CROCS that are actually cosy slippers

Their grandkids get around in Crocs and now your parents can too – but in even more comfort. These particular Crocs are shoes-slash-slippers, being lined in toasty fleece material with an overpuff outlier. Easy to convert from a slip-on to a shoe with a heel strap (known as ‘sports mode’), Crocs are great for those who no longer have the dexterity for laces.

$109.99 Classic Lined Overpuff Clog at Crocs

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A gadget to stop them from losing phone charge

Do your parents go out with their phone on low or even no charge? And do you panic when they don’t answer your call? Put an end to your worries and give your parents something gadgety they’ll love. This pocket power portable phone charger is good for both iPhone and Android devices.

Credit Card Size Pocket Power Bank from Latest Buy Australia

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A kettle designed for tranquillity and the hearing-impaired

If one or both of your parents are hard of hearing these days, then they’ll really appreciate receiving this Russell Hobbs Quiet Kettle. It will make household conversations easier by shushing the background noise of the boiling kettle – which may be in use multiple times a day!

$59 from The Good Guys

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A good night’s sleep with a memory foam pillow

Is there anything better than waking up feeling well-rested? If your parents are still sleeping on the same pillow they've had for 20 years, why not introduce them to the comfort of memory foam with the Comfortech Gel Infused Memory Foam Pillow. These pillows are extra-supportive to ensure a sound night’s sleep.

$37.48 from Tontine

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