Customized Gift Baskets: Gifts for Pinoys this Holiday 2021

     Christmas is inarguably one of the most community-fueled annual events all over the world. Because giving holiday gifts is such a routine and yearly task that many, especially the holiday-loving Filipinos, put a lot of thought and effort into—it can definitely feel like it’s harder each year to think of fresh gift ideas and unique gifts. 

     You might ask, how can you step up your yearly gift-giving checklist–whether for personal or work use? Well, in this very tumultuous time, you can try gifting something practical yet whimsical at the same time.

Customized Gift Baskets: Gifts for Pinoys this Holiday 2021
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PLDT Home Holideals

     2020 has proven itself to be a year unlike any other. Amidst this challenging year, leading digital services provider, PLDT continues to provide meaningful connections this Christmas with the return of Holideals – PLDT Home’s biggest holiday sale! “Christmas remains to be the most important celebration for many Filipino families. Now more than ever, we need to uplift each other and bring light to others by staying connected and celebrating with our loved ones on this special season,” says Butch Jimenez, Senior Vice-President and Head Consumer Business-Home Group. 

     “PLDT Home gives the gift of meaningful connections to its customers through a seamless digital experience at home with our exciting Holideal offers.” Holideals features big discounts and exclusive offers which are perfect home upgrades in this new normal.

PLDT Home Holideals

6 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Virtual Christmas Party

     The holidays are here! Flashback to last year, December was one of the busiest because of Christmas parties here and there. Almost everyone is excited to attend the most-awaited party of the year because of non-stop bonding, eating, playing, and winning. I bet you also gave extra effort into your outfits and presentations. 

     This year's Christmas party will be a bit different as we transition to the new way of celebration- virtual party. For those who are not sure if this kind of party will work, think again. Virtual Christmas parties are holiday celebrations conducted over video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Google Meet and there are party games, activities, and entertainment. Wanna make your virtual Christmas party fun and one for the books? Make it hassle-free with PayMaya! Sharing these 6 awesome party ideas that you can make do to make the most out of your virtual Christmas parties!

6 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Virtual Christmas Party 

Jack ‘n Jill Cookies and Treats Plushies at Toys“R”Us

     Who can't say no to these huggable cuties? I bet you're excited to collect them all! Toys“R”Us, in collaboration with Jack ‘n Jill, presents a new line of plush collectibles, this time, featuring well-loved Jack ‘n Jill cookies and treats. These cute pillows are ideal whenever you are lounging on weekends, pulling an all-nighter, or going on a long road trip with friends and family. 

     The latest line of huggables from Toys“R”Us feature some of the Filipinos’ well-loved Jack ‘n Jill snacks: Presto Creams, Magic Flakes Cheese, Cream-O, Nips Milk Chocolate, Nips Chocolate Peanut Deluxe, and Maxx.

New Jack ‘n Jill Plushies at Toys“R”Us

Christmas Gift Ideas from Beach Born

     It's nearly a week to go before Christmas, are you done with your gift shopping yet? I presume some of you are still busy with work, parties, and reunions plus the horrible traffic situation lets you just postpone or delay your visit to the mall to buy gifts.

     Make Christmas gift shopping a breeze by ordering it online. All you have to do is browse, add to cart, checkout, and wait for your package at the comfort of your home. If you are running out of gift ideas, here's a guiltless gift-giving this season only from Beach Born. Say yes to a zero-waste Christmas with these thoughtful gifts that won't go to waste. I highly recommend everything here that you can also pack in a recyclable gift box. See the photos after the jump!

Christmas Gift Ideas from Beach Born

Celebrating the Wedding Anniversary in Style

     Whether married for 365 or 18,250 days, your wedding anniversary is the perfect time to focus on appreciating each other and reaffirming your love for one another. To celebrate your special day, you can choose to celebrate in a way that acknowledges how far you have come as well as looking ahead to the future in gratitude for all that you have and all that you have worked for. Here are the most effective ways to celebrate your wedding anniversary in style.

Celebrating the Wedding Anniversary in Style

Hallmark x 7-Eleven Holiday Collaboration

     It's indeed the most wonderful time of the year! Bring love and joy this Christmas through Hallmark x 7-Eleven’s holiday collaboration. The air is chilly, the mood is merry, and the lights are out and sparkling. What a joy it is to have the holidays upon us once again. This is the time to give back and share the love and blessings we have received this year, as it is what the true spirit of Christmas is.

     This Christmas, Hallmark is inviting you to celebrate the season with the gift of love and care. In hopes to bring holiday cheer to street children, Hallmark is partnering with PhilSeven Foundation, convenience store 7-Eleven’s charity arm, through ‘Gulong ng Karunungan’ (GNK) project. 

Hallmark x 7-Eleven Holiday Collaboration

Top 5 Best Mother’s Day Gifts to Fill Your Mom’s Heart with Great Joy

     With Mother’s Day approaching, now is the time to do something special for your mom. Isn’t it? There are many ways to celebrate your mom’s special day but this year, think out of the box. Yes! Mother is the boon of God who is bestowed to make everyone’s life a blessed and cheerful one. She acts as the backbone of a family and lifeline for a child. Really! Life seems incomplete without her. From the household work to the office work, she faces every challenge of life and still gives time to her family and kids. There is no one like her. So, don’t you think she deserves more special on her day? Of course! 

     What about the idea of presenting a special Mother’s Day gift to the most beautiful women of your life? But it’s not so easy as it seems as there is always a fear if she will like your gift or not. This fear makes you fall into the dilemma of what to buy or not? If the same happening with you, then you must check out this article listing some of the best mother’s day gift ideas that will surely make her super happy. Keep reading to adore this day with great memories. 

Top 5 Best Mother’s Day Gifts to Fill Your Mom’s Heart with Great Joy

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

     I had a conversation with my husband last week on what to prepare for the holidays. I told him that I wanted something special and not the usual 'handa' because I want to celebrate Christmas up a notch with premium food items on the dining table.

     When I say premium, these are the products or deli items that you will not see in a regular grocery or supermarket. The ingredients in making special dishes need imported or hard to find brands that are usually available in premium stores like The Marketplace by Rustan's. But when I think of the holiday rush, all I wanna do is stay at home and order my groceries from honestbee. Do you want to shop for premium grocery items in the comfort of your home? It's possible now that honestbee recently partnered with The Marketplace by Rustans. Check out the premium brands you can score after the jump :)

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

Hallmark for L.I.F.E. this Christmas

     Hallmark has been part of spreading the most precious messages of love and cheer in every celebration- may it be a birthday, an anniversary, or a wedding. I'm a fan of their well-loved cards that have connected and brought smiles throughout people all over the world and this year’s holiday season is no exception.

     Can't imagine that it has been 23 years, over two decades that Filstar Distributors Corporation (FDC), the country’s exclusive licensee of Hallmark USA together with the Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E.) Foundation created a charitable project called “Hallmark for L.I.F.E.” to help alleviate the condition of indigent children with Leukemia. Sharing a brief story of this advocacy below :)

Hallmark for L.I.F.E. this Christmas
Wrapped my gifts in one of Hallmark's easy to use gift bags :)