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STUCK on what to buy for your family and friends this Christmas? We’ve put together the ultimate gift guide to help you wrap-up the festive season.

FOR THE GRANDKIDS: POLLY POCKET The compact collectable is back, 30 years after its launch. Kids in the 90s would take pocket-sized Polly on adventures with them everywhere (then parents would find them down the back of the sofa!) She’s had an upgrade and comes with new accessories and pocket worlds to be explored and collected. Pocket World Assortment (eight to collect), $29.99, Big W and Myer. 

FOR THE GRANDKIDS: This Hot Wheels Race Crate has three raceways (Gravity Drop, Mega Jump and Drag Race) and the best bit is, when race time is over it transforms back into a crate for easy pack up, storage and transport. Hot Wheels Race Crate, $74.99, Kmart, Big W, Target and Myer.

FOR BABY: These gorgeous fluffy alpaca toys from Cresswick Woollen Mill make a great gift for little ones. Lovely to look at, and even better to touch, these cuddlies are made in Peru from real alpaca wool. Toy alpacas, $69 each, www.cresswickwool.com.au

FOR THAT PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING: With over 800 properties worldwide which members can access for free, why not give the ones you love a National Trust Gift Membership. Household (senior) $95 plus $35 joining fee, www.nationaltrust.org.au

FOR ADVENTURERS: Like the idea of a bike, but not sure you have enough pedal power? The RILU Q-F7T is a lightweight, compact, foldable electric-assisted bicycle perfect for popping in the boot, caravan or motorhome – and popular with grey nomads. Q-F7T foldable e-bike, $1590, www.rilu-e-bike.com.au

FOR PARENTS: If turning over in bed is difficult and painful, this fitted Wonder Sheet from Neeki (cotton with a satin upper panel) can make moving around and getting out of bed easier. And now there’s also matching satin pillowcases. Pillowcases, $69 for a set of two, Wonder Sheet fitted sheet, $79-$99. www.neeki.com.au

FOR THE WINE LOVER: Add that special touch with a personalised bottle of wine with custom-designed label (you can even add a favourite picture with a message). Prices start from under $10 a bottle, with almost 100 wines to pick from. personaliseyourwine.com.au


FOR TEA-LOVERS: Forget your traditional advent calender. The T2 Blame in on the 12 Days of Christmas calendar is filled with tea facts, teabags and maybe a golden ticket which will entitle the lucky holder to a year’s supply of T2 tea. $40, www.T2tea.com.au

FOR THE FAMILY: You’ve got to love a practical present, so how about this Survival Travel First Aid Kit, ideal if you’re travelling round the world, into the outback or on the road. Stocked with essential first aid items (including snake bandages) as well as additional extras including an instant ice pack, smart bandages, a tick removal spoon, multi tool and sewing kit. $129, www.survivalfirstaidkits.net.au

FOR THE FUR BABY: Don’t forget your four-legged friends. We love these Magical Christmas Stuffed Toys from Pet Stock which they will love to chew, chase or squeak.$14.99 each, www.petstock.com.au

FOR HER: Big hair is back with the htz Hot Teaze, designed to give thin hair volume and thick hair long-lasting shape. And best of all there’s no need to back-comb! It’s designed by Designed by WA hairdresser Annie Vine, who herself has fine hair. $249, www.htzhair.com.au

FOR THE DOG LOVER:  Enjoy gorgeous rescue dogs all year long with this Victorian Dog Rescue calendar. Photographed by Manny Cifra and Paw Focus Photography. $22.50, victoriandogrescue.com.au

FOR THE NURSERY: Do your grandkids have so many soft toys there’s barely room for them in the bed? This Dreambaby Super Toy Store Corner Hammock and Toy Chain. is perfect for the nursery, providing an easy and safer way to keep toys off the floor and neatly stored. $24.95 (chain can be bought separately, $14.95),  www.dreambaby.com.au

FOR THE ECO-MINDED: Looking for a meaningful present with a great feel-good factor? Bush Heritage Australia has launched a new range of gift cards featuring photography of Australian native species. From $15 bush gift to protect native featherflowers in WA to a $200 bush gift to fund re-vegetation in South Australia’s Arid Rangelands. www.bushheritage.org.au

FOR BIRD FANS: This innovative Singing Bird Clock from Bright Life has 12 different bird songs to announce each hour, including owl, chaffinch, cuckoo, woodpecker, wren, robin and more. $24.95, www.brightlife.com.au

STUCK on what to buy for your family and friends this Christmas?

We’ve put together the ultimate gift guide to help you wrap-up the festive season.

Christmas gift guide: What to buy this festive season

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