They made your year merry in more ways than one so you want to give them a present this Christmas. But, hey, you don’t need to spend all your Christmas bonus to get them a gift they will love. Here are 12 thoughtfully selected items that won’t burn a hole in your pocket; nothing above P5,000.
For the one who has already filed her vacation leaves
Give her a bag that can carry all her essentials for the quick getaways she has already planned next year. CabinZero 36L features minimalist design, waterproof outer material, several pockets and compartments, and can support up to 36 liters. P3,050 at CabinZero PH on Facebook.
For the one who promises to be healthy next year
On top of his 2018 New Year’s Resolutions is to be more active, be a motivator and wrap an Atmos Fit Elite Smart Fitness Band. This fitness band monitors heart rate, measures sleep cycles, tracks steps, and receives call and message notifications. P890 at Kimstore.
For the one who has all the latest gadgets
He has two mobile phones, a tablet, a gaming console, and an always-on lifestyle. Help him power up his devices while on-the-go with an efficient power bank such as Anker’s PowerCore Speed 10000 that charges devices in the shortest time possible. P2,295 at Anker stores and kiosks nationwide.
For the one who does three coffee runs a day
He wants to save more money but he doesn’t want to drink instant coffee. The solution: Espro Travel Press where he can brew his coffee on the go, through its two-filter system that puts common French press to shame. P2,290 at Urbanize outlets.
For the one who brings important documents
For your boss who you know always has important papers in her bag, this Medium Bunker messenger bag from local brand Hide and Seek lets her organize her files, essentials, and personal belongings. It can even fit up to 13-inch Macbook Pro. P4,200 at The Park Fashion + Lifestyle, Shangri-La.
For the one who loves chocolates
Why give him one bar when you can give him four kinds of chocolates? Cadbury puts together its Cadbury Dairy Milk (15g), Cadbury 5 Star (15g), Cadbury Dairy Milk Honeycomb and Nuts (30g), and Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreos (40g) in a holiday stocking. P95 in groceries nationwide.
For the one who naps in the office
But you can buy that co-worker a few hours of sleep with Hibernap Napcard. The card comes with 12 hours of nap time plus freebies (blanket, eye covers, ear muffs) worth P1,149 that they can avail at Hibernap, a relaxation hub in Makati City. P1,399 at Hibernap Makati.
For the one who wears makeup all day
The beauty junkie friend of yours probably has all the latest makeup products. So take a different route by wrapping a 40g tub of Human Nature Bare Necessity Cleansing Balm that gently but effectively gets rid of long-wearing makeup, dirt, and oil. P395 at Human Nature branches.
For the one who loves colorful surprises
Does she love makeup and surprises? This NYX limited edition Lippie Countdown Advent Calendar combines that two things in a matte black box with 24 individual compartments containing 24 lipsticks from various NYX lippie lines. P2,900 at beautymnl.com.
For the one who adores pink and frills
This cute wide flounced top from H&M is the perfect cute top for the cute girl in your life. P1,990 at H&M stores.
For the one who wants to be jedi
Walk like a jedi in Sperry Star Wars collection, launched in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the first film in the franchise. These Droid Cloud slip-ons feature C-3PO and R2-D2 wandering through the barren deserts of Tatooine. P3,795 at Sperry outlets.
