What to buy for a gift under £20

Joseph Joseph Twist whisk

A whisk that turns from flat to balloon, the listing says, with silicone wires that are safe on non-stick pans.

Buyers like: Folds flat, so it slips into a drawer without jamming it(9 of 13 reviews)

Blukar rechargeable head torch

For anyone who walks a dog after dark. PDSA recommends taking a torch on dark winter walks, and a head torch leaves both hands for the lead.

Buyers like: Very bright, lighting a wide area ahead(9 of 13 reviews)

Petface dog tennis balls (12)

Twelve tennis balls made for dogs, enough to lose a few in the hedge and still have plenty left. They are for fetch, not chewing: a hard chewer can split one in minutes.

Buyers like: Dogs go mad for them the moment one comes out(8 of 13 reviews)

VonShef 6-cup stovetop coffee maker

An aluminium moka pot for strong coffee on the hob, with a spare gasket and filter. Its six cups are espresso cups, 300ml in all, about two small mugs. The listing names only gas and electric hobs.

Buyers like: Makes rich, strong, espresso-style coffee on the hob(7 of 13 reviews)

Andrew James electric coffee grinder

A small blade grinder for someone who buys whole beans, or would if grinding them were easier. It takes 70g of beans and will not run until the lid is on, per the listing.

Buyers like: Grinds beans or seeds fine within seconds(5 of 13 reviews)

BEDELITE fluffy fleece blanket

A soft fleece throw, 127 x 152cm per the listing, for the sofa on winter evenings. It suits almost anyone on the list.

Buyers like: Very soft, fluffy and cosy(8 of 9 reviews)

Tapo L530B smart bulbs, B22 (2)

Two dimmable, colour-changing bulbs controlled from a phone, the listing says. They have a B22 bayonet cap, so check their lamps take one.

Buyers like: Quick to set up in the Tapo app and link to Alexa(7 of 13 reviews)

Acense drinking glasses, 355ml (6)

Six 355ml tumblers for water, juice or a long drink, per the listing. A tidy matching set for a kitchen full of odd glasses.

Buyers like: Good quality glass for a very fair price(6 of 10 reviews)

Salter 1036 digital kitchen scale

Salter's digital scale with a stainless steel platform and a 5kg capacity, the listing says. It measures liquids too, for someone who bakes.

Buyers like: Accurate to the gram, even when weighing small amounts(6 of 13 reviews)

OXO Good Grips kitchen and herb scissors

Kitchen scissors from OXO's Good Grips range, sold for herbs and everyday kitchen jobs. A step up from the pair that lives in the drawer.

Buyers like: The blades come apart, so they clean properly or go in the dishwasher(10 of 13 reviews)

ComSaf cardboard cat scratchers (2)

Two cardboard scratching boards for a cat that scratches along the floor, which Cats Protection says some cats prefer.

Buyers like: Cats take to them straight away and use them daily(9 of 13 reviews)

PawPoll cat water fountain, 2.2L

A 2.2 litre fountain with a carbon filter, the listing says. Cats Protection says a steady stream of clean water is something many cats find irresistible.

Buyers like: Most cats take to it within minutes and drink from it happily(8 of 12 reviews)

Fur Magic reusable pet hair brush

A reusable lint brush for dog and cat hair on clothes, chairs and bedding. It works less well on wool, fleece and some sofa fabrics. There are no sticky sheets to buy.

Buyers like: Lifts lots of pet hair from chairs, bedding and clothes quickly(6 of 9 reviews)