Christmas is literally just around corner and as you count down the days, you also tick off your Christmas 2017 gift list for friends and family. If you are like most Filipinos, you will probably do some last-minute shopping. To help you ease the pressure of thinking about the perfect gift, here are some cool gift ideas for friends and family.
Cool Gift Ideas For Everyone
1. For your tech-savvy friend or family member. With advancements in virtual reality technology, gadgets that provide VR experience are no longer that expensive. Many thanks to cheaper manufacturers mostly from China, there are more VR gadgets available. If you have a friend or family member who is into the latest and newest gadgets, check out some VR boxes which turns any smartphone into an immersive VR experience. For example, brands such as VR Box can retail for as low as P400, and comes with a bluetooth remote. Pair it off with the latest VR viewing app and you are good to go.
2. For the bookworms in your life. One cannot emphasize how important it is to keep on reading, no matter your age. If you want to cultivate the love for reading in young children, the best gifts you can give are books. Children will surely love children’s books that are not only entertaining but also imparts so much learning. To guide you in your quest for the best children’s book, Amazon.com has its own recommendations, grouped according to age range. The Guardian also compiled its own list, calling it one of the most diverse offerings so far.
If most of these books are not easily accessible, you can also check the nearest Book Sale and scour the stacks. Check books that have awarded the Newbery Medal, the Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and many more.
3. For your hard-working mom, aunt and female friends. The gift of wellness is the perfect gift for the hard-working woman in your life. And you don’t need to splurge on a spa gift certificate. With Korean beauty products gaining popularity, you will find lots of brands that you can choose from. Go for the moisturizing face masks made of natural ingredients such as lemon, cucumber, blueberry among others. You can pair this off with a gentle facial cleanser and a facial toner. Next to wellness, a gift of beauty will surely perk up someone’s day, like the latest eyebrow pencil or the latest lip tint. The most affordable ones so far are also Korean brands.
4. For your cool dad or uncle or older brother. Contrary to what most people think, dads nowadays are not that hard to shop for especially if you know them well enough. For example, if your dad or uncle loves to go biking, you can give him biking jerseys that are perfect for his next bike run. Or you can also get him a bicycle repair kit that is handy or a portable tire inflator. For a quick relaxing massage, you can get those handy wooden massager for different parts of the body – for the head, the feet and the back.
5. For friends and family who love to eat. What could be better than buffet vouchers? There are loads of choices available via coupon or deal sites such as Metrodeal.com. If you are not familiar with the best buffet restaurants in town, you can check reviews of restaurants on Tripadvisor and other travel websites.