Giving a thoughtful and practical gift shows your loved ones you care about them.
Shopping for gifts can be extremely enjoyable if you have paid attention to what they want, what they like and you are able to get something that matches.
To give a thoughtful gift, you need to think about their hobbies, interests, things they’ve mentioned they’d like etc.
Gag gifts, generic hampers or gift baskets are a waste as they usually get tossed or regifted.
Don’t be that person. Instead, take the time to think and find a great gift.
Here are a handful of examples for you to consider for those who are practical and handy.
Get $125 to Put Towards Thoughtful Gifts
If you are a new customer of ING you can get $125 for opening an everyday account with them by doing the following steps:
- Open an everyday account, put the promo code CNW116 in the promo box (you must use the code to get the $125 bonus), and complete all the steps below in the first month.
- Deposit $1,000 into the account such as your income or Centrelink payments. It does not need to be $1,000 at once, it simply needs to be $1,000 within that month.
- Make 5 settled transactions.
- Open a Savings Maximiser.
- Deposit any amount into the Savings Maximiser.
Then you get your $125 the following month when the promotion is running. Promotion periods vary. The current promotion runs until 31 March 2026.
1. High Quality Tools and Accessories for DIY
If your loved one has always been keen on DIY, look into high quality accessories that will be truly useful to them daily.
Consider the projects they like to do or have talked about doing, brands they might have mentioned, places they shop and go from there.
Most people have preferred brands or tools so be sure to get the right one.
The brand Leatherman is known for its innovative designs and commitment to high quality materials, which makes it the perfect high-end choice for a practical gift.
2. Hobby Gear
Whatever their hobby is, there is something you can buy to go with it e.g. make a surf kit with surf wax, protein bars, sunscreen etc for the surfer in your life.
If someone loves golf, getting golf balls, tees, chewing gum (they can be out for a while) and similar can be practical and thoughtful.
For those who enjoy fishing, find out the brands or items they commonly use because hooks, sinkers, fishing line etc are always appreciated but get the right ones.
For those who do a different sport, a specific drink bottle, gym towel, quality socks or things along those lines could work.
3. Homewares
As a kid, homewares and appliances seemed like such boring gifts.
Then you get older, discover how much some of these things cost and all of a sudden, things that save you time, money and energy are valuable.
Getting a quality iron might seem boring but it was exactly what I wanted one year for Christmas from my parents.
The one they got me lasted ages and was worth it.
Check out these items that can help save money in the kitchen and these 11 eco-friendly items to help save money for some ideas.
4. Experiences
In many ways, experiences are great gifts as they provide an opportunity for your loved one to do something they have always wanted to do.
If your loved one already has everything they’ve always needed and more, then why not book them a retreat day, a driving experience or a ride in a hot air balloon?
You can join them for these fun experiences too and make memories with them!
What practical gifts do you give?
Get a $100 Cash Bonus from ING
ING is offering $100 cash to new account holders. Here’s what you need to do:
- Open an everyday account and put the promo code Cnw116 and complete all the steps below in the first month.
- Deposit $1,000 into the account such as your income or Centrelink payments within the month
- Make 5 settled transactions
- Open a Savings Maximiser
- Make a deposit of ANY amount into the Savings Maximiser
Then you get your $100 the following month.
Note: The $1,000 deposit doesn’t need to be $1,000 at once, it can be smaller amounts as long as it is $1,000 total within the month.
Offer valid until 30 September 2025.
