Holiday on a Budget

Posted by Olivia on Sat, December 12, 2009

If you're anything like me, you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet. You meant to—you really did. But life has gotten in the way. Work, family, friends, holiday parties galore. Not to mention that the shopping scene is scarily busy right now, with hoards of people fighting for the perfect gifts. Yeah, I'll pass.

Oh, and also, gift-shopping can be really expensive.

Well, I'm thrilled to tell you that The Olive Press is here to help, with lots of fantastic, affordable gifts for all your last-minute holiday shopping needs. I give you, The Olive Press Under $30 List:

Olive Oils

The Olive Press' award-winning olive oils make the perfect gift for the special foodie in your life. All Extra Virgin Olive Oils are a mere $18 for 250 ml, or $26 for 500 ml. Or, tempt your favorite home chef with a gorgeous bottle of The Olive Press' Citrus Olive Oils. At a mere $20 for 250 ml, they make a unique gift that will open up a whirlwhind of culinary creatvity. For the salad fiend, choose a 2 Bottle Mini Sampler, featuring delicious Master Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil and versatile, complex Champagne Balsamic Vinegar for an incredibly low $18. For the friend or family member who loves flavored oil for dipping bread or drizzling over salad greens, look no further than The Olive Press' Infused and Flavored Oils, With varieties like Italian Herb, Olio Diavalo and Basil Parmesan, these are unique flavor combinations with lots of mileage—and also cost just $18 for 250 ml.

Pantry

So, I'm currently obsessed with The Olive Press' tapenades. With 3 delicious flavors—Spicy Green Olive, Kalamata Olive and Tuscan Olive, it's hard to choose a favorite…so why try? For just $26, you can give your loved ones a beautifully-wrapped set of all 3. Also, what goes better with The Olive Press' olive oils than artisan balsamic vinegar? At just $14 for 250 ml or $22 for 500 ml, it's hard to go wrong. Choose from sweet Champagne Balsamic Vinegar, refreshing Sherry Balsamic Vinegar or delicate White Balsamic Vinegar.

Bath and Body Products

Olive Oil has been long revered for its skin-healing properties, so it's no surprise that Olive Oil Body Butter is so sublime. At just $25 per jar, it will keep your loved ones' skin safe from winter dryness. The Olive Press' European Scented Soaps smell amazing and produce a rich, moisturizing lather, making them an absolutely perfect hostess gift.

Home Accents

What kitchen is complete without a good cheeseboard/knife set? The Olive Press' gorgeous Olive Wood Cheese Board and Knife Set  will stay beautiful use after use—for only $18.50. Or give the olive-lover in your life Stainless Steel Olive Spoons ($24 for a set of 3) or Stainless Steel Olive Picks ($20 for a set of 4).

So get shopping! It's not too late to get everything you need for everyone you love.