If, like me, you always find yourself stuck in a rut at Christmas time and can't think of what to get your parents or siblings and end up opting for the usual - gift voucher, candle or aftershave, it may be time to think even more basic.
With the cost of living crisis very much in the mind's of families all over the country, this year, most households will be reducing the amount they spend on decorations, presents and even food.
If you're looking for new gift ideas for family members and are sick of loading up your laptop to stare blankly at the same sites you've visited 100 times already, it may be worth checking out Aldi's middle aisle for some inspiration.