This Christmas, I’m giving my family practical gifts for the year to come

One thing I’ve always looked forward to during the holiday season is being able to give gifts to my family. It can, however, become quite a challenge: you have to consider everyone’s personalities and interests—and sometimes, it’s hard to find a meaningful gift for someone you’ve known your whole life.

So if you’re like me and you’re on the lookout for gifts that each member of your family will love, here’s where you can look:

For the dad who’s been working hard from home

Much like most people, your dad’s probably been working from home since quarantine—so get him a gift that’ll make his workspace feel a little more like an office. This leather accessory set has everything he’ll need to keep his space tidy: a coaster, pen holder, mouse pad and catchall tray.

For the mom who’s in need of a relaxing break, stat

This gift idea is for the moms who are looking for a break from their hectic schedules. Since we can’t exactly take them on a spa day, we can always get them scents that’ll make them feel calmer—like peppermint and warm vanilla reed diffusers from Bare Essentials Manila.

For siblings with an active lifestyle

A lot of people have been using quarantine as an opportunity for physical and mental self-improvement—maybe you’ve got older siblings who are on this list. Why not get them a gift that’ll help keep them on track—like an Acqua Vacuum Flask that’ll keep their drinks cool for up to 24 hours.

For the siblings ready to make plans for the year ahead

2020 may not have gone as we planned, but we can always try again next year. If you’ve got younger siblings who are ready to make plans for 2021, get them a notebook bundle from Noted Journal PH. These come with a vegan leather cover and washi tape.

For the family you share milk tea with all the time

Getting all kinds of milk tea delivered for your family is fun, but what if we told you there’s a way to make this a bonding experience with them? Get them The Keggy Kit’s DIY milk tea sets, which lets them recreate classic flavors like wintermelon and Okinawa.

Header photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash

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