15 Xmas presents for under £10!

Bored of always buying the same thing at Christmas? Then why not revitalise things a little with these 15 amusing gifts? They genuinely will make you laugh...

I have a friend who loves to shop, and the minute Christmas approaches, she's straight onto the high street (or the computer), getting all her Christmas shopping done. So by the time 1 December (yes, that's right, the first day in December) comes round, she's already got the presents wrapped up under the Christmas tree.

But for many people, Christmas shopping is a real pain, and most of us don't even start thinking about Christmas shopping until a week before the big day. And then there's always that one person who's just impossible to buy for.

So if you're a little bored of buying the same old presents each year, and fancy livening things up a little, we've come up with 15 silly Christmas presents you can get for under a tenner.

Water games

Let's face it, the morning shower can get a little boring, so why not brighten up the occasion with this fabulous Shark Shower Cap? It's bound to put a smile on anyone's face, and it will only set you back £2.95 at Fragrance Direct.

Alternatively, why not pick up this Borat Mankini from Play.com for £5? If the person you're buying it for is ultra brave, it's a great beach accessory!

Food and drink accessories

Eating spaghetti can be fiddly to say the least, so if there's an Italian food lover in your household, why not give him/her a helping hand with this Twirling Spaghetti Fork? Simply press the button and the fork will automatically wind the spaghetti onto the prongs! It's only £6.99 at Lakeland.

Alternatively, if someone you know absolutely loves beans and sausages, vegetable chilli and beef casserole and likes to eat on the go, these Hot Cans should go down a treat! All you have to do is remove the rubber cap, pierce holes with the key that's included, open the insulated can and watch as a 'totally safe exothermic reaction heats up your highly scoffable meal in about 12 minutes'! These brilliant cans cost £4.99 each from Firebox.com.

If the kids or your flatmate are eating you out of house and home, this Greedy Pig Fridge Alert might be the solution! It might just look like you're giving someone a cute fridge magnet, but every time the fridge is opened, the pig will 'oink' - so you'll know as soon as the fridge is being raided! You can pick one up at House of Fraser for £6.

Staying with the food theme, why not pick up some fabulous Cotton Towel Cakes, such as this Strawberry Dream or this Chocolate Ice Cream? They look delicious enough to eat, but they are in fact towels! These will set you back £5.95 from Prezzybox.

Finally, if you know someone who is hosting a Christmas party, these Pick Your Nose Cups will make a great present at £4.99 from LazyBoneUK. There are 12 designs in each pack - so every time you drink from a cup it will look as if you have a new nose!

For the car

If you're buying a present for a Simpsons fan, this Talking Dashboard Homer could provide hours of entertainment in the car. He will yell various insults as you drive - so if you stop suddenly, or turn sharply, he'll shout things such as, "Red light turn green....now....now....okay....now.....it worked!" and, "Yeah yeah, quit your waving. I'll move through the intersection when I'm good and ready. Officer."

You can pick it up for £8.95 from Prezzybox.

Alternatively, how about this SatNag from Play.com for £5? Guaranteed to get you nowhere fast, whenever you press the button, a patronising woman's voice will shout out commands such as, "I know you're a man, but it's been 35 minutes now, so can you please admit you're lost and ask someone the way"; and "In 50 meters I'm going to put on my most annoying voice and say 'Is your short cut really faster when we get stuck in traffic like this, well, is it darling?'".

For the office

If you have a friend/colleague whose attention span is pretty short, this Procrastinator Timewaster should make a fabulous Christmas present! It costs just £9.95 from Prezzybox and comes in a plastic portable case - which looks like a trendy calculator. Inside is a pencil and activity pad full of mindless activities for you to complete in those moments when your mind starts to wander.

On the other hand, if you know someone whose super tidy, this Mini Shopping Trolley Desk Tidy should do the trick at just £7.99 from Firebox.com.

Keeping warm

If your flat is anything like mine, it's an ice box during the winter months. So why not buy your friend/cousin/sister/brother, this fabulous Cosy Rug for £7.49 from Play.com? Currently the number one fashion item (apparently), this rug is effectively a blanket with sleeves - so you can still read, write, jump up and down, while staying warm!

Completely random

And now for a little bit of utter randomness! If your sister is permanently attached to her iPod, why not pick up these groovy earphones from Find Me A Gift? Prices start from £5.99. The headphones come in various designs, including ducks, cupcakes, and skulls.

Got a friend who's forever moaning his hairline is receding? Then these Inflatable Hair Dos will make a great gift - also for £9.99 at LazyBoneUK. Choose from Afro, Rock n Roll Quiff, Rasta Dreads, and Beehive.

Alternatively, this Belly Button Brush should provide plenty of entertainment and help to get rid of unwanted belly button fluff! It comes in a snazzy metal case and costs £7.95 at Gift Ideas.

Finishing touches

When it comes to wrapping up your chosen gift, why not make it look extra special with this fabulous Wrapper's Delight ribbon kit from Prezzybox for £2.95? You can choose between four different ribbon designs - Nice Ribbon Cr*p Present, Recycled Gift, It's The Thought That Counts and I Still Have the Receipt.

What a perfect way to make your present complete!

This is a classic article that has been updated for 2010.

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