# Optimising Christmas Gift Guide

# Optimising Christmas Gift Guide

Published: 11 December 2023

## Our Favourite Festive Favours

### A Gift From The Optimising Team To You!

‘Tis the season for the annual scramble to find the perfect gift for your loved one (or that one random family member who’s only ever seen around this time of year). Lucky for everyone, we work with some pretty cool companies offering products that are sure to impress.

## The Optimising Team’s Top Gift Picks

#### We’ve asked the Optimising team about their gifting approach and what are some of their top gifts to give friends and family this year. 

### Jee Young Baek - Augustus Gelatery

![Colourful Augustus Gelatery ice creams in display counter](/_astro/Augustus-Gelatery_Z1zrgaX.webp)

Jee recommends: 

Nothing sweeter than an [Augustus Gelatery Gift Card](https://augustusgelatery.com.au/gift-cards)!

### Andrew Bond - Footgear

![Roger Centre Court Lace Shoes promotional shot](/_astro/Screen-Shot-2023-12-11-at-2.20.10-pm_2023-12-11-034933_yfpu_22Lstw.webp)

Andrew recommends: 

A pair of [Roger Centre Court Lace Shoes](https://footgear.com.au/products/the-roger-centre-court-lace-white-gum?variant=41745229185180) from Footgear. 

### Ellie Handberg - Write To Me

![2024 planner book in teal with gold numbering](/_astro/Write-To-Me_Z1e4Tea.webp)

Ellie recommends:

One of the many great [2024 Planners](https://writetome.com.au/collections/planners) from Write to Me. 

### Fran Del Rosario - Nando's

![Nando's sauce assortment](/_astro/Nandos_Z1H2Cec.webp)

Fran recommends:

The Nando’s [Hot PERi-PERi Sauce](https://www.nandos.com.au/peri-products/hot-peri-peri-sauce) and the [PERi-PERi Salt](https://www.nandos.com.au/peri-products/peri-peri-salt) which are perfect for chips!

### Lewis Reynolds - Robert Gordon

![Robert Gordon ceramic dinner set in grey](/_astro/Robert-Gordon_Z2nFE2j.webp)

Lewis recommends:

The Robert Gordon [Small Portions Terra Place Setting](https://www.robertgordonaustralia.com/collections/all-products-dinner-sets/products/small-terra-place-setting-saltbush) - “my brother’s girlfriend will love it!”

### Isabelle Richards - Helicraft

Isabelle recommends:

[A Scenic Helicopter Tour](https://www.helicraft.com.au/scenic-flights) from Helicraft is “the perfect gift for your adventurous friend or hard-to-buy-for family member!"

### Marnie Duncan - Salty Fox

![Rose gold apple watch band](/_astro/Kyoto-rose-gold-styled-16_ZfkYg3.webp)

Marnie recommends: 

A cute, but work appropriate Apple watch band from [Salty Fox](https://thesaltyfox.com.au/collections/xmas-gift-guide)

### Amy Ho - Driscoll's

![Strawberry Semifredo with melted chocolate poured over](/_astro/Driscolls_Semifredo_1gi0uQ.webp)

Amy recommends:

I’ll be making some mini strawberry shortcakes using the [recipe from Driscoll’s](https://www.driscolls.com.au/recipes/mini-strawberry-shortcakes)!

### Maddy Wilson - Henne

![Henne large pale grey scarf on model](/_astro/Screen-Shot-2023-12-11-at-2.21.20-pm_1F24Kt.webp)

Maddy recommends:

The soft and cosy [Amara scarf](https://www.henne.com.au/collections/accessories/products/amara-scarf-1) from Henne. 

### Monique Verstegen - Mobilise & Sea Shepard

Monique recommends:

“I would choose to donate to a cause like \[marine conservation and anti-whaling organisation\] [Sea Shepherd](https://www.seashepherd.org.au/?form=PROTECTTHEHUMPBACKWHALE) or \[homelessness outreach charity\] [Mobilise](https://wearemobilise.org.au/donate/). You're not just giving a present; you're making a difference to a cause that matters to them.”

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