8 great gifts that the picky person in your life can’t hate

We all know the feeling. It’s Christmas Day, and you’re sitting around the tree with your family, unwrapping gifts. The kids are squealing with delight at their new Lego set, your daughter smiles as she unwraps the thoughtful gift you’ve hand-selected, based on an offhanded comment she made months ago. You know all of the gifts you bought were a slam dunk. Except one. The generic gift you purchased for your picky relative plagues your thoughts. You hate that it’s just a basic present that will likely end up in the back of a cupboard, or drawer, untouched and unloved.

Well, luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of 8 of the greatest gifts you can get to completely side-step that picky person gift guilt. These pressies are affordable, practical, and are guaranteed to be used!

1. The Masha

The Masha electric potato masher is the perfect present for that fussy person in your life. Despite being one of the most time-consuming, and physically demanding sides to prepare, mashed potatoes are a staple in most homes across Australia. A compact design and an easy, non-slip handgrip make the Masha wrist-friendly. Engineered to perform, with powerful rotor-cone technology and quick-release rotor blades, this little doozy is bound to get a good run, mashin’ a variety of root vegetables.

2. Air Fryer

In 2021, air fryers have really moved into the spotlight, becoming so wildly popular that the term ‘air fryer’ was added to the dictionary as a word of the year. Every man and his dog wants one, and uses it for making everything from sausage rolls to banana muffins.  The seven-litre air fryer made by Devanti is the perfect gift. With an easy-to-read LCD screen, an air fryer is the best way to make the most of your time, and your food. With its stunning and sleek black stainless steel exterior, the Devanti Air Fryer turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.

3. Portable Blender

The perfect gift for the traveller who loves a juice, milkshake or smoothie on the go; this portable blender is the best option for those who enjoy breakfast smoothies or sunset cocktails but have limited space. Taking up only the most limited amount of bench or drawer space. It features sharp, durable, stainless-steel blades and is available in three sweet shades: pink, white, and blue. Additionally, the USB juicer cup comes equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery that can be easily charged by power bank, laptop, computer, mobile phones or other USB devices. Perfect!

4. Portable Mini Food Processor

This speedy little food chopper is a must-have for any kitchen, especially that of a picky person. It’s perfect for chopping vegetables quickly, without mess or fuss, and it sneakily doubles as a food processor, making it the best option for those who enjoy cooking and don’t want to compromise on taste while out on the road. Its compact size and easy-clean finish means it doesn’t take up unnecessary space on the bench, nor the drying rack.

With one press of a button, you can be chopping, mincing, grinding and shredding in seconds. Coming with a non-slip silicon base, this is a great gift for those who have limited room in the cupboard for appliances, this compact USB rechargeable mini food processor cuts down on time in the kitchen chopping, grating and grinding, and comes in three cute little colour options: white, green and pink. No one could turn up their nose at this handy little gadget.

5. Electric Wine Bottle Opener

If your picky person loves a bottle of vino, our electric wine bottle opener could be the perfect gift for them. Effortlessly opening bottles of wine, the electric wine bottle opener is easy and portable. A great gift for those with wrist or hand issues, opening wine bottles and removing corks is quick and easy with this innovative automatic Electric Wine Opener tool. Cordless and battery operated, this handy and portable device makes for a snazzy gift, and ensures that wine corks can be removed from the bottle within a matter of seconds. No one could complain about that!

6. Statement Grinder

A work of art, and a functional spice grinder in one – this is a cute, helpful gift for the picky, glam chef in your life. A gorgeous piece to be admired on the table, and to deliver your salt and pepper stylishly to your plate. Designed for space-saving, and easy to use, the transparent lid prevents moisture and dust from entering. The ceramic grinder mechanism can be adjusted from fine to coarse-grinding, and can be used for various herbs, spices and peppercorns.

7. Digital Meat Thermometer

Every picky person has a passion. If your picky person’s passion is procuring meat and perfectly preparing it, this digital meat thermometer with an LCD display will float their boat. This handy little gadget is helpful both in the kitchen and the barbecue, useful for all types of cooking, not just meats; it can be used for liquids, candy and roasting alike. The Instant Read Meat Thermometer provides accurate temperature readings in five seconds, and has a wide temperature range accurate to within one degree. A prime pressie for your picky pal.

8. Starts At Sixty Gift Card

Still don’t want to risk a present that boomerangs back to the shop?  Grab them a Starts at Sixty gift card. It’s the perfect gift for that picky person who has everything and likes to purchase something they like when they see it, with thousands of different categories they are sure to find something their heart desires. From $20 to $500 you can set your ideal budget. Gift Cards do not expire, so your picky person can pick what they like, when they like. Job done.