Having too many things on their plates are what most young professionals are dealing with, especially this holiday season — so many tasks, clients, and deadlines to handle that you may be forgetting to get into your Christmas spirit and squeeze in some holiday shopping amidst your hectic daily life. For some, it's almost impossible to do this, so last minute shopping is the way to go for them, and we've got just the gift ideas you'll love to bits.
1. Watering can
One of the safest things to get a plant-loving mom or an aunt that wants to take care of her herb garden more is a cute little watering can. You can get these from Japanese department stores like Muji, Daiso, or Japan Home Center for great quality finds, or just from your local mixed-items stores. Gift a watering can to a family member or friend and see their eyes light up when they unwrap your little gift box and help keep their plants at home happy and healthy.
2. Board games
Anyone would love to play classic board games like scrabble or Monopoly, or you can choose the newer board games that seem to be all the rage these days. Board games are a great pick because they are easily accessible, fun to play, and mostly family friendly. Expect laughs, banter, and negotiations among your loved ones when you play these board games. If you want to buy board games online, you can choose from an array of great board game options here.
3. Card games
If you find board games too big and space consuming, then you can try card games! Here is a list of card games you can try getting your loved ones this Christmas. While you could never go wrong with the classics like Uno, there are always new things you can try – you just have to keep an eye out for them. Gift these cards for friends or siblings so you can all enjoy these games when you have sleepovers or maybe just when you're hanging out at each other's houses.
4. House slippers
Another fool proof option are house slippers – it's usually one size fits all so you don't have to worry about shoe size that much, and they're really warm and comfortable to wear around the house. It's good to choose house slippers that are of a darker color like black, dark brown, or dark blue so that the dirt that accumulates in them isn't too visible through time. Aside from this, house slippers are also a very economical option, especially if you've spent a lot on gifts for other people.
5. Neck pillow
Neck pillows are a great thing to bring during travels – if you fall asleep in a plane ride, there's always a pillow to support your neck. You can even use these for therapeutic massages, or even something to sit down on when the surface is too hot or cold. Aside from versatility, it also brings you a lot of health benefits: it protects your cervical spine, reduces neck tension, and even help with arthritis. Who would have thought neck pillows packed this much punch?
6. Wallets
While some people don't carry cash with them and pay with their phones instead, it's always good to bring banknotes with you for emergencies. And besides, it's really cute to keep pictures of your loved ones in your wallet. Not to mention credit cards, reward cards, small photos, keepsakes, receipts, and even your keys. Some nice brands you can invest in include Montblanc and Bellroy.
7. Towels
These are classic gift picks – towels can be of great use to anyone. If they don't need it, they can re-gift it to those who would. Towels are soft, warm, and practical, as everybody uses bath towels. To take it up a notch, you can choose special microfiber head towels for when your female friends need to tie their wet hair or towels cut in a different shape to match what your recipient likes.
8. Slushy cups
From your cocktails for day drinking to some flavored snow cones for your little siblings, nephews, or nieces, slushy cups can be of great use to anyone who likes cold and refreshing drink, especially on hotter days. The cup also doesn't make your hands cold compared to other drink holders. You can get your slushy cups from Shopee or Lazada or through this website.
Bonus: Beauty treatments!
What better way to treat somebody you love during the holidays than giving them a refreshing beauty treatment? Magallanes Skin and Wellness Clinic offers dermatology services and laser services, as well as hair loss treatments, pampering services, and plastic surgery.
From massages to full on body treatments, you can never go wrong with choosing a beauty clinic to spoil and pamper your loved ones – after all, it can be just the break your family or friends need amidst the busy Christmas season. Book a session with them at (02) 8832-8019 or +63-921-467-6986, or message them on their Facebook page.
What's Your Go-To Holiday Gift?
Do you automatically gift aprons and oven mitts for your mom, or devotional and spiritual books? Do you search through the WD-40 or the sports equipment aisles for your dad? A goodie bag for friends, or a major brand purchase? Whatever gift you would want to give this Christmas, what matters is the thought of giving.
And what's even more unique than all of these is giving your loved ones a whole experience more than just material things, and Magallanes Skin and Wellness Clinic has just the right treatments for everyone: pampering treatments for your mom and dad or laser services for your friend who wants a tattoo removed. Don't forget to spread some holiday cheer by thinking through your last minute Christmas gifts and sharing this with a friend you think needs ideas!