Stocking Fillers Ideas From £1 at Primark, Poundland & Home Bargains

Looking for Christmas gifts on a budget? One savvy student shopper is sharing her top finds for as little as £1.

Mia Munro, a 21 year-old student from Leeds, shared the presents she’s buying this year in an effort to keep costs down. Speaking with money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk she said, “in my family, we normally just get each other a few stocking filler type presents so we don’t all end up spending a fortune on gifts. There’s loads of options in the shops at the moment for under a fiver”.

2 Pack Gloves, £1 at Primark

“Not the most exciting present idea out there, but with the cold weather I picked up this two pack of gloves from Primark. They feel really soft and for just 50p a pair I thought you can’t go wrong. If you’re being super strict with your budget, you could split the pack and gift them to two different people, making them even better value.

Monogram Makeup Bag, £6 at Primark

“I spotted these makeup bags in Primark and thought they’d be a great gift for a beauty lover. They’re monogrammed as well, so feel a bit more personal, and the quilted design makes them look more expensive than £6.

Chocolate Elf on the Shelf, £1.25 at Poundland

“You can’t beat chocolate at Christmas, and the Chocolate Elf on the Shelf from Poundland would be a great addition to a kids stocking. Just make sure you don’t pick up a broken one. The ones in my store were a bit battered!

Cotton Scented Candle, £1.80 at Primark

“This Cotton Scented Candle is such a good price at Primark. Less than £2 and it even comes with a lid to keep the dust away from the wax. I picked the cotton scent to gift as it’s pretty much guaranteed that anyone would like the smell.

Galaxy Selection Box, £1.49 at Home Bargains

“If you’re looking for a selection box, I found this Galaxy one down to £1.49 at Home Bargains. Poundland has the same one for £3.50, so definitely worth popping into Home Bargains for it. You get an Aero Mint, Aero Chocolate, Fruit Pastilles, KitKat, KitKat Chunky and Yorkie Bar.

X-Treme Super Car, £1.50 at Poundland

“For toys, Poundland has some great options around the £1 mark. I bought a couple of the X-Treme Super Cars for my nephews. They’re a good size and come in different colours, so you can get their favourite. Pretty good for £1 each.

Dark Aura Perfume, £1 at Poundland

“The Dark Aura Perfume at Poundland is a great dupe for YSL Black Opium. The YSL fragrance costs around £92, and Poundland’s is just £1 a bottle. The scent of the Poundland one might not last as long, but for a £91 price difference I think it’s definitely worth it. If you’ve got a strict budget for secret santa or family gifts, it’s worth checking out the Poundland beauty section.

Diamante Underwear Set, £6 at Primark

“If you know someone who’s a Kim Kardashian fan, Primark always has underwear sets that are fantastic Skims dupes. I spotted this festive diamante thong and bralette set for just £6. It’s similar to the Skims Swarovski collection. The Skims Bralette alone is £48, so Primark’s is much better value, and there are loads of colours and styles to choose from.

Festive Dog Bone Soft Toy, £1 at Poundland

“Even when we’re not spending much, my family always treat our dog to something, and this year it’s the Festive Bone Soft Toy from Primark. It’s only £1, but it’s always fun giving him something on the day whilst we’re all opening out presents!

Mia said, “you really don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds to get friends and family Christmas presents they’ll actually like. I’d be happy with any of these items - except the toy car! - and they’re all under £6, so won’t break the bank”.

Tom Church, Co-founder of money saving community LatestDeals.co.uk added, “Mia has shown that you can find gifts for the whole family on a budget, and you don’t need to compromise on quality. All Mia’s items are own-brand products, so you’ll always pay less for them. If you’re planning on gifting anything branded, you should always compare prices online before purchasing. For example, I used the Latest Deals Price Comparison Tool to find the best deal on the LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Storage Box Set. I found the item was cheapest at Amazon for £37.99, and most expensive at JD Williams at £44.99. By checking just one product you’re already making a substantial saving for exactly the same product”.