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 :)

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas

     Christmas is the season to look good, feel great that's why this Holiday, even Santa deserves to look good, feel great and to those who make everyone feels great this Christmas, you deserve to feel great too! It's so nice to know that everyone deserves to look good and feel great this holiday season :)

     Some of the best things about Christmas are the festive parties, reunions and get-togethers with our family, relatives, friends, and even those people we don’t often get to spend time with or see during the year. Whether it’s something big with all the festive decorations and gift-giving or something simple through a visit to the mall – parties, reunions, and get-togethers with our loved ones are something we look forward to every Christmas season because it’s a time for fun, love, appreciation, and sharing.

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas

honestbee Christmas Offerings

     It's Christmas! I can't believe that three weeks from now we are going to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. December is the busiest month- parties here, gatherings there, and reunions everywhere. These celebrations mean eating- a lot! The perfect excuse to feast on your favorite holiday guilty pleasures we've been craving for all year long.

     Think of artisan cakes, gourmet ice creams, Lechon, truffle pasta, and all the viands best served during the holiday season, yum!!! But before these get inside your tummy, the holiday rush sinks in. Traffic and long qeues add to the stress on preparing these treats. Forget about the hassles as honestbee recently launched carefully curated food and gift items delivered to your doorstep. Sharing their Christmas food offering and Philippines Daily Inquirer's Best Desserts selection for that unforgettable Noche Buena feast :)

honestbee Christmas Offerings 

Product Review: Eternity Rose 24 Karat Gold Dipped Rose

     The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching and one of the things that make it more exciting is shopping for gifts. I presume that everyone has a list and written on it are the possible gift/s that he/she will receive. What if that person on the list already has everything? This is one of the dilemmas that I also encounter when buying a gift- what to give?

     When giving a gift, I always consider three things: something that is unique, useful, or one that will last a lifetime. There are so many useful items and a wide selection of unique gift items to give but there's one thing that I recently discovered, 24 Karat Gold Dipped Rose from Eternity Rose- a beautiful and one of a kind gift that will last a lifetime. YES! A natural rose that is dipped in 24 karat gold. More details about the product after the jump.

Product Review: Eternity Rose 24 Karat Gold Dipped Rose

Ideas to Pamper Your Sister with Unexpected Gifts

     Siblings are the best companions in everyone’s life. They also play different roles like protectors, tormentors, goads, playmates, and counselors, etc.in our life. Siblings even make us independent to take challenges and resolve problems. Elder siblings also guide their younger brothers and sisters to achieve their goals in life. They support each other regarding stability and belongings in the same place. Both brothers and sisters provide real support to each other and also help in belongings.

     Siblings are always with us to commemorate the memorable occasions at home. Sisters also celebrate religious occasions like Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj every year with full of enthusiasm and energy. It helps to strengthen the bond of affection and care with siblings. Sisters also perform traditional Puja for the longevity and prosperity of loving brothers. In return, brothers surprise them with some beautiful bhai dooj gifts.

Ideas to Pamper Your Sister with Unexpected Gifts
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Watsons Philippines 'Looking Good, Feeling Great'

     Celebrate the holidays looking good, feeling great. Filipinos start counting down to Christmas as early as September. It’s definitely our favorite time of the year. This is an exciting season for most of us because of the events we go here and there.

     We love the holidays because it’s a time for get-togethers with family members and friends. Aside from the gifts we receive, parties to attend, and food to enjoy, the true essence of the occasion is the warm feeling we get when we’re with our loved ones.

Watsons Philippines 'Looking Good, Feeling Great'

5 Outside the Box Gift Ideas

     Are you tired of giving the same types of gifts over and over again? Maybe you always give your mom new jewelry, or your best friend always gets a different gift card. These are nice gifts, of course, but sometimes it pays to be a little more thoughtful. Luckily, there are a lot of easy ideas for gifts that push the boundaries on what’s expected and offer something unique. 

     This list has 5 gift ideas that are completely out of the box. They’re probably not what you’ll find in your typical department store, but that just makes them all the more special. Thanks to these ideas, you’ll never be stumped for what to get again. 

5 Outside the Box Gift Ideas
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Pizza Hut Valentine's Day Promo #SayItWithPizzaHut

     There's a unique way of saying "I Love You" this Valentine's Day, it's by saying it the yummiest way! Forget the flowers, the chocolates, and the stuffed toy because a box or two of something that will make the tummy happy is the best! Say whatever you want to say to your crush, bf/gf, husband/wife, your parents, friends through Pizza Hut's #SayItWithPizzaHut Valentine's Day Promo.

     All you have to do is buy a personal, regular, or large pan pizza that comes in the limited-edition Pizza Hut Valentine's Box that will serve as your giant greeting card. Exciting and unique, right?! See promo details after the jump :)

Pizza Hut Valentine's Day Promo #SayItWithPizzaHut

Feature: SM Gift Card

      This holiday season, shopping for gifts can be so stressful. You'll make a list and check it twice like Santa, right? From jotting down names to choosing what to give, it's always an exciting but challenging task at the same time.

     I've been sending gifts to my loved ones for years now and every year I want to give them useful things but as years gone by, I've realized that not all the things I gave to them are still useful for them. I have a relative who almost have everything that's why I had a hard time thinking of what to give him this Christmas not until I saw SM Gift Cards on display in one of the counters at SM Fairview. I think I've found the perfect gift and I'm sharing my thoughts below :)

Feature: SM Gift Card 

Fifth Rack White Plains Now Open

     Heads up, northern peeps! Don't stress yourself shopping for holiday gifts now that malls are so crowded because everyone is already in a rush. Did you know that you can score unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that you can’t be found in malls or other retail stores? 

     Thankfully, Fifth Rack Lifestyle and Concept Store opened their second branch located at 141 Katipunan Ave, White Plains, Quezon City. For those who have no idea about Fifth Rack, Miel Villamor, the owner said that she'd the store to be a one-stop shop for all sorts of unique apparel for men and women, but also items for kids, home items, and beauty products. Know more about Fifth Rack and the brands that you can in White Plains branch.

Fifth Rack White Plains Now Open

The SM Beauty Holiday Gift Guide #SoMuchGifts

     Can you relate when I say that the most stressful yet joyful shopping season of the year is the holidays? You'll experience all the hassles from thinking what to give to family members and friends, narrowing down the list, going to malls, crowd, and traffic BUT there's a joyful feeling because the gifts that they'll receive from you will make their holiday extra special.

     Did you know that you can have So Much Gifts For The Holidays at SM Beauty? Time is precious that's why The SM Store Beauty Section lets you step up your gifting game for the Christmas season with the best offerings for the people on your list. I've checked what's in store for you, so if you still don't know what to give, check out the items you'll see below :)

The SM Beauty Holiday Gift Guide