Ah, the youth of today! They are labeled “selfish,” “entitled” and “lazy,” but they are also regarded as the health-conscious, ambitious, and open-minded generation.
They like versatile items that can do more than one thing because many of 18 to 35-year-olds are multi-taskers. Millennials are also keen and less afraid to try something new–may it be a food, a place or an experience.
If, up until now, you are stumped as to what to give the Gen Y peeps on your gift list this Christmas, perhaps this guide can help you:
For the retro fan
Gen Y are known for their love of bringing back anything vintage or retro. Relive the nostalgic and simpler times of playing on Family Computer with this 30th Anniversary Compact FamiCon edition. Get it at lazada.com.ph
For the always forgetful
We all know someone, or have become that someone, who always forgets where he left his keys. A practical present would be this key finder which lets you know where your keys—which are attached to it—are when you whistle. Get it lazada.com.ph
For the foodie
Always up to try the latest in food trends? Give him a tub of Manila’s newest food craze, salted egg potato chips. Did anybody say “new favorite snack”? Well, it will definitely be. Get it at House of Crisps
For the guy who hates sharing
Never touch his food, otherwise you will never hear the end of it. Give him this statement mug, and who knows, he might finally let you borrow his stuff (under strict conditions, of course!). Get it at www.etsy.com
For the gal who loves anything personalized
Give a monogrammed necklace to someone you know loves to see her initials on stuff she owns. Get it at @pulserasbykim
For the ‘offensive’ friend
You know that pal who always have the wittiest or dirtiest jokes? He’d probably be the king every time you play Cards Against Humanity. Get it at www.lazada.com.ph
For the supporter of local goods
Give him a stylish knapsack from Akaba, a social enterprise known for their bags made of Filipino indigenous handwoven textiles. Get it at @akabaco
For the photography enthusiast
She’ll appreciate that you want to help keep her gizmos in safe and stylish bag with this classic leather Camera Bag from Bags by Rubbertree. Get it www.bagsbyrubbertree.com
For the runner
Give your friend a new pair of durable running shoes because his old ones are probably worn from all the 21Ks he had been to.Get it at Saucony
For the music freak
For those who will never be caught without their earphones in, give them a premium subscription to Spotify. Get it at www.spotify.com
For the health conscious
Medicard Health Check Card for that loved one who’s always on top of his health—or that someone you want to be more responsible for his wellbeing. Get it at www.medicardphils.com
For the bookworm
For that young person who wants to learn what contributed to the success of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, give him Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers is a book about success and how to attain it aside from being smart and working hard. Get it at National Bookstore
For the travel bug
A scratch map for that friend who’s almost always traveling somewhere. Get it at www.quirksph.com
For the binge watcher
That friend who binge watched Stranger Things in one day will love to wear this statement shirt featuring no less than his favorite characters. Get it at @awesomeprintph