Kmart shoppers' $12 solution to Aussies' most-hated Christmas task: 'Best idea ever'

Kmart shoppers are known for being able to solve many of life's most annoying problems. From how to stop jars clinking in the fridge as you drive your caravan to how to create gorgeous DIY festive decorations, these customers are seriously savvy!

And now, with Christmas just a couple of weeks away, these budget retail battlers have saved the day yet again, offering up a solution to a problem that 50% of Aussies say they hate. If you guessed 'Secret Santa' then you guessed absolutely correctly.

According to Money.com.au, half of Aussies find the whole Kris Kringle thing to be more stressful than joyous - especially in these economically challenging times.

That's where Kmart shoppers come to the rescue with their clever ideas for how to gift even the most mysterious of colleagues with a present that will make them smile.

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"Hubby has Secret Santa at work and he has got a young lady in her early 20s that has been with the company for only 2 weeks," one customer wrote to her fellow Kmart fans on Facebook. "Any ideas please? Limit is $30 - rules are no make-up, candles, gift cards, chocolates or alcohol."

Kmart shoppers' Kris Kringle idea

Among the hundreds of helpful comments, several people suggested a gift that is not only cute, but very practical as well. And better yet, it's only around $12 - $14!

"A nice drink bottle I love the Kmart ones that look like Stanleys," one person replied. "Could put some candy canes inside it or some nice pens etc?"

"I just bought this for myself and I LOVE it," another replied.

"Kmart have a Stanley dupe and other cup duo for $25," yet another added.

"Best idea ever," someone raved.

"Could possibly get her name engraved on one to make it more personal," someone else suggested.

Can you engrave the Kmart Stanley dupes?

This very question came up in a different Facebook group, with a mum asking if she would be able to engrave the cups for her daughters.

"You can make a template with vinyl and use paint stripper. To give an engraved look," one person suggested.

"Make a stencil with your Cricut and use a paint stripper," another said.

"So I got the Xmas Kmart Stanley and coffee cup set and got them engraved no problem," another said.

Other ideas for Secret Santa gifts

If an engraved Stanley dupe is not quite what you are looking for for your Secret Santa this year, there are plenty of other options that are just as affordable.

Gift packs

Body Blendz

Body Blendz has several amazing gift sets for the beauty-obsessed person on your list, and while they're known (and loved) for their scrubs, they have several new products, like their Fab 5 Gift Set that are bound to make anyone feel like a princess. The set includes a body mist, body scrub, hydrating collagen lotion, bow headband and an exfoliating mist.

Harris Farm

Harris Farm's assortment of mini chocolate bars or these chocolate-covered candied orange skins would make a lovely end-of-year thank-you gift for teachers and the special people in your life.

Dozens of artisanal panettone options like this 1kg Augusta one, are also available in-store and online.

Scented Candles

While some people detest receiving candles as a Secret Santa gift, there are many more who would love nothing more!

Glasshouse

Adore Beauty sells these cute little Glasshouse candles, that will transport your Secret Santa recipient on an overseas trip without leaving their house! Glasshouse's 60g Kyoto candle contains notes of citrus, camellia, lotus, amber and musk and is perfect as a stocking stuffer or Kris Kringle.

Red Rooster

Yes, you read that correctly! If you want to go down the joke route this Christmas, Red Rooster has teamed up with Angel Aromatics to create the limited-edition Fried Lights Chicken Candle.

Each candle pack includes 3 Fried Lights Chicken in authentic Red’s packaging and with a unique savoury chicken scent that takes on notes of Red Rooster’s iconic Chicken Salt, your stomach will be joining your tastebuds and wanting some of Australia’s iconic chicken shops’ fried chicken and chips.

Other water bottles and reusable cups

If you're keen to give a gift that is also a gift to the environment, you can't really go past keep cups and water bottles. If Kmart's Stanley dupes are not your vibe, here are some other options.

Yeti

The YETI® Rambler® Tumbler with Magslider Lid is perfect for your mates who can't function before they've had their coffee. The tumbler and lid are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and these are great for road trips and your morning commute.

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Frank Green

Iconic brand frank green is making it easier to get your daily water intake this summer - and look extremely chic while doing so - with its new limited edition ‘gradient’ reusable water bottles. The beloved company, known for providing people with their "emotional support water bottles", is also releasing its signature ceramic reusable cups in the new colourways so you can grab your daily cup of coffee without being an enemy to the environment.

Home Decor

If you have to buy a gift for someone who loves entertaining, the Aria range from Sundays by Pillow Talk is perfect. These cute pieces are such a great addition picnics and dinner parties or any other kind of celebration. We love the chic ribbed texture of these pieces and the best part? The Aria range starts at just $3.95 (and comes in other colours too!).

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