What do you get your kid’s teacher for Christmas? Guardian Australia’s lifestyle editor, Alyx Gorman, has done the work for you. Finding a good gift is never easy, and when budgets are tight it gets even harder. Guardian Australia’s gift guide editors spent the year seeking out delicious, delightful, thoughtful and – critically – affordable presents. There are ideas here that work for family, friends and obligatory recipients like your kids’ educators or office secret Santas. Our suggestions are