Choosing the right things to ask for Christmas can be difficult. After all, it should be practical enough that you get good use out of it, but also special enough to suit the occasion. In other words, it should be something we both need and want; something useful, yet something we wouldn’t buy for ourselves.
With this in mind, here are 6 gadgets that are both practical and indulgent, that everyone should have on their Christmas list this year.
- Breadmaker
According to the ONS, food prices were subject to an inflation rate of 14.6 over the past year. Even the smallest things we can do to reduce our monthly food costs can make a huge difference.
A breadmaker can allow you to get freshly made bread at a fraction of the cost of visiting your local bakery, making it both a delicious and practical gift this year.
- Slow cooker
Another gift idea for food lovers is a slow cooker. You can pop the ingredients of your meal into the gadget before you go to work, or whilst you work from home, and will have a delicious hot dinner to enjoy at the end of a long winter’s day. All you’ll have to do is dish it up and eat up!
- Coffee machine
Whether it’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning, or a little treat you give yourself to perk up midday, coffee is a daily necessity for many people. If you are an avid coffee drinker, why not throw away that instant and indulge yourself by asking for a coffee machine?
From pod machines for instant lattes and cappuccinos, to barista-style bean to cup machines, to espresso makers, and even filter coffee machines, there are a multitude of coffee making machines to choose from that you can get in time for Christmas.
- Air fryer
You might have seen that sales of air fryers have risen more than 3,000% in this year alone, due to the fact that they use less electricity than an oven, and thus can help to decrease energy bills without eradicating hot meals.
That said, air fryers are certainly an investment, so it’s well worth putting it on your Christmas list.
- Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers are another gadget that you might not want to fork out for yourself, but will nevertheless have a multitude of practical benefits throughout the winter months.
Dehumidifiers can help to reduce the risk of damp and mould within your home, especially if you’re cutting back on the heating, and can also help your clothes to air dry more efficiently.
- Smart speaker
In the age of technology, most devices are going ‘smart’, all connecting together to be part of a smart home system. Smart speakers can be dotted all over the house and controlled by your phone, so you can listen to your favourite tunes whenever you want, wherever you are.
Some speakers are even suitable for use in the bathroom, so you can get the soundtrack to your shower routine on point every time. These are just a few examples of Christmas gifts you might ask for that are both useful and a little extravagant, so you can get the best of both worlds this holiday season.
