Gift Ideas for the Gift-Giving Season!

It's barely a week till Christmas. Have you shopped for presents to give your friends and family yet? Beacuse I'm hoping you already have. If you haven't decided on what to put under the Christmas tree yet, or slip into your mom's closet on that special eve, you better hurry up! Here are a few ideas I'll give you on what you could wrap up for this season. And your dad or boyfriend don't even have to smirk at classic socks, handkerchiefs or bow ties ever again.

What to Give your Mommy:

Save-up: HAND-MADE COLLAGE BAG
Christmas is all about that tagline "it's the thought that counts". And giving away a cheap find doesn't mean it has to be crappy. If you really want to save-up and make the one your gonna give presents to feel special, why don't you go for hand-made crafts? Grab an old canvas bag, decorate it with fabric scraps, beads and sequins you might find in your sewing kit. Add a touch of fabric paint, let your creative juice flow, and viola! A perfect present that will only cost you cents, or if you have all the materials readily available, it won't even cost you anything at all! Plus, it's fun to make, and your mom's surely going to love it!

Splurge: WALL GALLERY FRAME
Now if you don't have all day making crafts, but have all the money to spend, give mama the best gift your cash can buy. This swell collection of six wooden frames can hold a gallery of memories. Mom will absolutely cherish it and hang it up in her and your dad's bedroom. You can order this fabulous gift from RedEnvelope online for $84.95! Now how much is that in Philippine peso again? Who cares, right? As long as your mom's happy, it's worth it!

What to Give Your Daddy:

Save-up: CUSTOMISED T-SHIRT
Thinking of what to give your dad other than neckties and handkerchiefs? Let me help you with that. I've had a hard time picking a present for my dad myself, but giving him a customised shirt that you designed yourself is one sure-shot way that he'll fall in love with it. Hey, when you have your heart set on giving him something special, do-it-yourself presents always work. And he'll even be proud that you poured your effort into making these things. You can buy a plain P100 shirt from the market, pick up a few attractive strings and maybe some fabric paint, then you're good to go!

Splurge: FLOATING DESKTOP GLOBE
I've seen these lovelies in Mall of Asia and I absolutely thought it was awesome. Now if you buy Dad this, even if he's not an office-worker, he'll surely be delighted with it. Don't worry. If you don't know it yet, this thing's not powered by supernatural energy or unseen spirits that cause it to levitate. It's magnetic, which explains the whole floating-without-any-strings thing. My own father is a fan of the floating desktop globe himself. We once passed by that shop which sells it, and he just couldn't get over it. He wanted it for himself. Now I wish I could've bought him one of these for Christmas or even his birthday, but I didn't have the money. So guess what I got him instead: a big book of jokes. Well, if you're up to splurging anyway, this is a good gift suggestion.

What to Give Your Sister:

Save-up: PAPEMELROTI SHOE BAG

Stop by the environment-friendly, earth-loving Papemelroti Gift Shop to get your sis something cute, memorable, and most of all artistic. It won't cost you over P100 and you'll be helping save the earth too! Ain't that sweet? While there are plenty of gift ideas in Papemelroti, you can check out their shoe bags and totes. You might also want to drop by their site for personalised gifts and online orders. Ofcourse that's gonna cost you a bit. So if I were you, I'll head over to the shop myself. Besides, when you get there, you'll get tons more ideas.

Splurge: SCENTED STATIONERY

Nope, this isn't just the ordinary sationery and memo pads you buy in the bookstore. The Soap and Paper Factory creates breath-taking and one of a kind stationery collections themed with nature, weather and other seasonal memorabillia. You can bet that your sister hasn't in all her Christmases gotten a gift as unique as this. And yes, they're actually worth a fortune. You can head over to the Soap and Paper Factory to place an order now. They also sell soap and candles which are equally as fantastic and delish.

What to Give Your Brother:

Save-up: THE MORE THE MANYER:

PINOY CLICHE'S AND OTHER WORDS OF WISDUMB

Laughs never get old. If your brother is a fun-loving fellow, this is the perfect gift that you can get him. Or if he's the glum type, tell him through these pages that it's about time he put a smile on that gloomy face of his. He's not the only one who'll enjoy it, but the whole family too! And you'll have plenty of time to sit together with everyone and enjoy every minute of your Christmas. The More The Manyer: Pinoy Cliches and Other Words of Wisdumb willgive you a lot to talk about and laugh about. And it doesn't even need to be hard on your budget.