The 21 best Sainsbury’s Christmas gifts, including a £10 vase

Between getting outfits for all the upcoming festive soirées, decorating the house and planning the Christmas feast (if you’re hosting), there’s not much time left to plan presents for your loved ones, is there? But luckily for you, I’m a shopping editor who spends hours each day searching for the best buys – so to save you time, I want to show you all my favourite pieces you can pick up on your weekly food shop at Sainsbury’s. When it comes to fashion at Tu, there’s a pair of silky striped pyjamas mums will appreciate, cosy winter woolies for dads and grandparents, and for the little ones, you’ll find fleecy sleepsuits and slippers. If you’re buying for friends, too, the animal print scarf is bound to make them smile. Add to this chocolate treats from Sainsbury’s, and fun vases and trinket boxes from Habitat, and there’s everything you need to make sure Christmas 2026 is the best one yet. Before you shop my edit of the best supermarket gifts from Sainsbury’s (starting from just £4), do you have the Nectar app? A lot of these can be bought for half price, so make sure to check it before you add to checkout – happy shopping! Mums Black leather gloves £15, Tu Give the gift of warm hands this Christmas, but make it chic. This 100 per cent black leather pair (they also come in brown) will elevate every winter coat. Faux suede shoulder bowler bag£18, Tu I tried this bag on in-store last week, and I can’t believe it’s faux suede. Looking premium from all angles, this sleek tan style will be your mum’s new favourite everyday bag. Blue stripe satin traditional pyjamas £25, Tu Choosing new pyjamas for my loved ones at Christmas always feels special, and Tu has so many styles that look extra luxe. These feel elegant thanks to the classic stripe. Stripe ceramic blue vase with wavy handles £10, Habitat If you love to buy your mum “just because” flowers throughout the year, this pretty striped vase will be the perfect place for her to arrange the next bunch. Pyjamas (£25), body pamper treats (£22), gloves (£15), shoulder bag (£18), vase (£10) Baylis & Harding wild cherry and vanilla ultimate bath and body pamper treats £22, Sainsbury’s Everyone deserves a little pamper, and this trio of treats has cherry and vanilla scented surprises in every box. Body polish, scrubs, butters and bath bubbles will have Sunday nights sorted in the new year. Dads Ribbed knitted beanie hat £7, Tu In burgundy, navy or cool khaki, Tu’s beanie hats are a winter hero your dad will thank you for. No doubt, he’ll put it straight on for the afternoon walk after Christmas lunch. Relaxed stripe soft crew neck jumper £22.50, Tu Hands up who loves to find a new knit underneath the Xmas tree? That’s everyone, then. This striped style comes in sizes S-4XL so it’s perfect for dads, husbands, brothers or any other important men in your life. Bulldog skincare men’s grooming kit £21, Sainsbury’s To stock up on essentials, why not get your dad this handy morning routine kit? Shower gel, shampoo (not combined!), deodorant and moisturiser will set them up for the year ahead. Beanie (£7), skincare set (£21), chocolate gift box (£11.50), jumper (£22.50) Thornton’s continental dark chocolate selection gift box £11.50, Sainsbury’s If there’s a chocoholic in the family, this big luxurious box of Thornton’s dark chocolates is the ideal gift. But will they share it with you once they unwrap it on Christmas day? Only one way to find out! Kids Brown bear sherpa footsie slippers £5.50, Sainsbury’s How cute and cosy are these bear slippers? For under £6 you can get this fuzzy, fleece-lined pair for the favourite little people in your life. Fluffy fleece harlequin sleepsuit £10, Sainsbury’s A sleepsuit that’s so good it can actually be worn out of the house, too? It’s a win-win. Available in newborn up to 24 months, mums and minis will thank you for this zip-up style. Gui Gui beautify your slime mini jar £5, Sainsbury’s Know someone who’s obsessed with slime? You’ll want to get these mini collectable jars. Scented and available in four different textures, they can clip on phones and backpacks to play with on-the-go. Minecraft book (£13), sleepsuit (£10), slime jar (£5), slippers (£5.50) Sticki rolls Minecraft collector book £13, Sainsbury’s With over 600 stickers to collect to fill up the book, Minecraft fans will be busy adding to this for the rest of the Christmas break. Plus, it also comes with a collectable sticker wristband for them to wear. Grandparents Argyle crew neck jumper £22.50, Tu You’ll want to lovingly wrap this warm Argyle jumper for your grandad to have on the big day. It’s such a classic, no doubt the other men in your family will also want it when they see it. Cable pom footsie socks £8, Tu Winter is all about swaddling up in cosy blankets with a hot water bottle on the sofa, and a pair of slipper socks will complete the set-up. Your grandma will thank you for this fleecy pair. Habitat x Morris & Co. strawberry thief cushion £24, Habitat With a gorgeous Morris & Co. design, this rich velvety cushion will be the perfect addition to any grandparent’s home. And yes, it’s as soft as it looks! Jumper (£22.50), hand cream set (£8), slipper socks (£8), cushion (£24) Cath Kidston red berry and cedar hand cream trio £8, Sainsbury’s How pretty is this little set of hand creams with hand-painted scenes of the iconic Nutcracker story? The pine needle and berry scent along with nourishing essential oils makes the best gift for grandparents. Friend Drawstring balaclava £12, Tu Hooded accessories of all kinds are key this season, so no doubt your bestie is going to appreciate this poppy red style with adjustable drawstring to keep the chill out. Leopard print triangle scarf £12, Tu Whether it’s zebra, tiger or cow, all animal prints are big news right now. This leopard scarf is an easy way for your friend to update their favourite winter coat. Balaclava (£12), scarf (£12), trinket box (£7), candles (£4) Checked trinket box £7, Habitat If your friend or sibling has a stylish home, this little trinket box will be the best stocking filler. Want to make it an even better gift? There’s a matching tray to go with it. Tealight candles pack of 12 £4, Habitat Already wrapped to perfection in a little bow-detail box, these tealight candles will keep winter nights warm with rich pomegranate – the cutest little stocking filler.