Unboxed, sniffed and sampled: the making of our ultimate Christmas gift guide

The Filter's Team Takes on the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, One Scent, Sample, and Smell at a Time.

The planning of our ultimate Christmas gift guide began in the sweltering heat of summer. Rather than simply scouring the internet for the best products, we wanted to experience them firsthand - we wanted to sniff, sample, and unbox our way to the perfect presents. The Filter team spent months researching, brainstorming, and testing a wide range of products, from luxurious scents and beauty treats to kitchenware and toys.

As part of our quest for perfection, we brought in a team of experts - children, parents, teenagers, and specialists in various fields - to help us test and review the best gifts. We also drew on our own personal preferences and tried-to-be-the-best-at-everything favourites that never fail to impress.

Our testers sampled everything from gourmet food and craft spirits to trendy fashion items and practical household essentials. While some products stood out for their quality, design or unique features, others didn't quite make the cut - a subpar wax melt made one of our reviewer's children cry, while a matcha whisk was deemed "not up to scratch" by an in-house matcha aficionado.

Despite the setbacks, we have finally compiled an exhaustive list of 305 presents that will delight and impress anyone on your Christmas list. From stocking fillers to grooming products, kitchenware to toys, condiments to garden tools - you'll find something for everyone here.

As with every year, our gift guide also includes some of our top Black Friday deals and a few expert-approved picks from our favourite columnists. There's also a little extra content to round out the festive season - including a special survey about how to keep your fridge organised and tips on keeping food lasting longer into the new year.

We hope you find something that suits everyone on your list, or at least inspires some quality gift-giving ideas for when Christmas comes around again.
 
I'm so over all these fancy gifts πŸ™„, like who needs a matcha whisk that's "not up to scratch"? Give me a good old pair of cozy slippers any day πŸ‘£. And can we talk about the state of wax melts? Like, if they're too strong it'll make your kid cry 😩, what's the point?!
 
omg did u know there's this crazy popular cafe near me that has a secret menu? 🀫 like they have these insane desserts that aren't even listed on the board but ur server knows about 'em. i had the most epic matcha tiramisu last week and it literally changed my life 😍 anyway back to christmas gifts...i'm still trying to decide what to get for my little sis, she's super hard to shop for lol
 
OMG you guys! 🀩 I'm totally stoked about this ultimate Christmas gift guide from The Filter team πŸŽπŸ‘ Their dedication to testing and reviewing all sorts of products is truly inspiring πŸ’‘ And can we talk about the fact that they got a whole team of experts involved, including kids and matcha enthusiasts? πŸ˜‚ It's like they really wanted to make sure everything was perfection-worthy πŸ™Œ

I mean, who doesn't love sniffing out new scents and beauty treats? πŸŽπŸ’„ And it's amazing how they're also sharing tips on keeping food fresh and organized - that's just practical gift-giving magic ✨ Plus, the fact that they've compiled a massive list of 305 gifts to suit everyone on your list is seriously impressive πŸ’₯

For all you bargain hunters out there, don't miss their top Black Friday deals πŸ“¦πŸŽ And if you're looking for some expert-approved picks from columnists, you won't want to miss those either 😊 This gift guide has got it all - and I'm so here for it! πŸ’– #GiftGuideGoals #ChristmasShopping #TheFilterTeam
 
Ugh I'm literally so done with these Christmas gift guides... like what's the point of testing 305 presents?! 🀯 Can't they just give us a decent list of affordable options instead of trying to break the bank? And don't even get me started on all those testers, I mean come on kids crying over wax melts? 🀣 and matcha whisk enthusiasts who think they're too good for subpar products... it's just getting out of hand. Can we please just stick to a simple list of gifts that won't make us feel guilty about our spending habits this year?! 😩
 
omg i'm low-key obsessed with this christmas gift guide πŸŽπŸ‘ they've tested so many products and got opinions from experts and fam members alike which makes it super relatable & trustworthy πŸ‘Œ plus the fact that they included a survey about fridge organisation lol who doesn't need help with that? πŸ˜‚ anyway can't wait to check out the deals and gift ideas for my fave people πŸ‘«
 
I gotta say, I'm loving this approach they took with their Christmas gift guide 🎁. Instead of just relying on reviews and ratings, they actually got hands-on experience with the products themselves. That's so much more relatable and trustworthy than reading a bunch of fake reviews online πŸ˜‚. And I love how they included a team of experts from different age groups and backgrounds to get a variety of opinions. It makes sense that even the matcha whisk review was handled by someone who actually knows their stuff 🀣. The fact that it didn't make the cut is a great reminder that no product is perfect, and we can all learn from our mistakes πŸ’―. Plus, I'm stoked they included some practical tips on keeping your fridge organized and food lasting longer into the new year πŸ“†. It's not just about buying gifts, it's about making the most of the holiday season 😊.
 
I love this kinda content! 🀩 Sampling and testing all these gifts must've been such a fun experience for the team. I'm curious to see what they thought of the gourmet food - we're big fans of trying new flavors at our house too. I'm also interested in checking out their tips on keeping the fridge organized... it's always a challenge, right? πŸ˜‚
 
πŸ€” I'm so over these massive gift guides like this one. 305 presents?! That's just overwhelming. Can't they just narrow it down to the essentials? And what's with all the experts and testers? Sounds like a lot of extra work just to get their opinion. πŸ™„ And honestly, who uses a matcha whisk every day? Just give us some practical ideas for the parents and kids already! πŸ’ΈπŸ˜’
 
omg u guys this christmas gift guide from filter team is literally the best ever!!! they must've spent so much time & effort to make it happen, from scoping out products to getting the whole team involved in testing & reviewing - even kids! i love that they included a special survey about fridge organisation lol who else has trouble keeping their fridge tidy? anyway i'm def bookmarking this guide for my own gift hunt this year πŸ€—
 
omg i love how they did this ultimate christmas gift guide with like so much research and testing πŸ˜‚ its crazy to think about all the scents and samples and smells they went through 🀯 i personally would have been super overwhelmed trying everything out myself lol, but it's awesome that they got a team of experts in there to help. i've seen some of their picks for kitchenware and toys, and they look so cool! πŸ‘ i do wish they had more eco-friendly options though πŸŒΏπŸ’š
 
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