Christmas Shopping

What to buy for the people who have everything

SWEET NOTHINGS
'Tis the season to be jolly so few will complain about waistlines when you give them some quality chocolates. Raffaello has beautifully packaged Christmas boxes, packed with 30 of the yummy almond coconut choccies, $15.99, from supermarkets. For a quality time option, treat them to a trip to the Max Brenner cafe, level 2,Westfield Parramatta. Ph: 9635 7566

A LONG DISTANCE DUCK
A duck? I know what you are thinking – my friends can't even look after a pot plant. So they will be relieved to know that the quacker isn't for them. Buying a duck from Oxfam Unwrapped will provide families in Asia with eggs and an environmentally friendly form of pest control. The gift recipient will receive a card explaining how their gift helps reduce poverty and a nice warm fuzzy feeling instead of an unwanted gift. All this for only $20! You can also buy the underprivileged a choice of fruit trees, cooking classes and even toilets. Prices range from a measly $10. www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au Ph: 1800 034 034

LUXURY LOVIN'
Treat them to something they would love but wouldn’t buy for themselves. There are lots of great local  places to pamper yourself. We love Ella Bache for beauty and SABA Hair or Daniel Lee Hairdressing for  top-notch cuts. You could even buy your whole workplace a massage with the corporate service at Simply Massage. For a more instantly relaxing pressie, try this Dusk Jingle Bell Votive with a beautiful vanilla scent, $9.99. Bliss! www.dusk.com.au Ella Bache 9633 5661, Saba Hair 9635 1665, Simply Massage 1300 855 043, Daniel Lee Hairdressing 9891 3255

GREEN GIFTS
There are plenty of gifts out there for the environmentally-minded. Our green-leaning favourites are Stuffit, a range of shopper bags that fold into handy pouches so you can pop it in your handbag and never forget it. The swing shopper comes in a great range of fashionable designs and costs $19.95. Visit www.stuffit.com.au for stockist details.

SHOW THEM UP
Steal the show by giving them a gift voucher to Riverside Theatres' wide range of musical, dance, comedic  and dramatic performances. If you treat your friends well, they might even take you along. www.riversideparramatta.com.au