Why This Budget-Friendly Surprise Box Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's an affordable gift that still feels thoughtful — is the Inexpensive yet Thoughtful Gift Box a good choice?
Yes — it's a small box of genuine farm treats: a jar of our blueberry jam with a hint of lavender, a creamy lavender goat milk soap, a lavender sachet and a bookmark. It's one of our bestsellers because it's easy on the budget but doesn't feel like a token gift.
What occasions suit this affordable lavender gift box?
It's a favourite thank-you gift for teachers, colleagues and neighbours, and it also suits Secret Santa, stocking fillers and birthdays.
Does this gift box arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I enjoy the items in this affordable lavender gift box?
The blueberry jam is lovely on toast, scones or with cheese. Use the goat milk soap in the shower or at the basin, and keep it on a draining dish so it lasts longer. Pop the sachet in a drawer or handbag.
Does this affordable lavender gift box contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Goat Milk Soap contains goat milk and coconut oil. None of the items contain nuts or beeswax. The jam is made with blueberries, sugar and a hint of culinary lavender. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift box come from?
The sachet holds lavender harvested on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the jam uses blueberries grown on our farm with a hint of our culinary English lavender. The goat milk soap is scented with English lavender fragrance.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift box?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this affordable lavender gift box from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Inexpensive yet Thoughtful Gift Box from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |