Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Presents for Every Member of Your Family

Ika nga ni Santa Claus, "Make your list—and check it twice!"

Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Presents for Every Member of Your Family

Ika nga ni Santa Claus, "Make your list—and check it twice!"
Photo by Karolina Grabowska

Konting kembot na lang, Pasko na naman! Are you done with all your holiday shopping? If not, then you’re in the right place. We’ve put together some perfect gift ideas to wrap up your Christmas shopping in no time. 

For the Chefs of the Family

Christmas dinner
Photo by Tim Douglas

Those who love whipping up yummy treats in the kitchen will surely love an upgrade to their cooking equipment.

  1. Kapitbahay Ria recommended the sleek, multi-functional, #TeamPuti-friendly Xiaomi rice cooker for rice, soup, porridge, cakes, and steamed dishes. With simple yet effective features, such as a time display and reheating function, this rice cooker is an excellent upgrade to our typical de-pindot units. 
  1. What better way to improve the cooking experience than with an aesthetically pleasing workstation? Consider a Carote cookware set, as recommended by Kapitbahay Shiela. Made of hardy and non-stick materials, these pots and pans can make cooking a dream — plus, they look so chic.
  1. If you want to gift them a stove upgrade, this budol by Kapitbahay Chris might be for you. As a gift for their dad, Chris picked a dual-burner countertop stove from La Germania made of stainless steel, so it’s easy to clean.
  1. Make breakfast and merienda time more fun with this adorable, multi-use toaster shared by Kapitbahay Fahrah. Take a cue from Fahrah and get it with five baking pans, which include plates for pressing sandwiches, waffles, meatballs, donuts, and fish-shaped treats. 
  2. Another excellent kitchen find comes from Kapitbahay Monique, who shared a super cute yet handy mini dishwasher from AVA. While it is a bit pricey, it can be a great Christmas gift for small households and condo-dwellers looking for convenience. The best part? There’s no need to call a plumber to install it. Simply attach the drain hose to your kitchen sink and fill the water tank before each cycle, and it’s ready to go. Plus, it also comes with sterilization and drying features — hanep!

For Those that Love Flowers

framed preserved flowers
Photo by Merve Bayar

Flowers will always be a romantic gift. How about putting an exciting spin on the classic bouquet with these picks?

  1. If your loved one is sentimental, take inspiration from Kapitbahay Joanne’s lovely present from her hubby: preserved flowers in a frame. For this gift, you can dry flowers you’ve given them previously or shop for artificial arrangements that you can slot into the frame. Either way, framed flowers are undoubtedly a kilig-inducing gift your loved one can appreciate for years.  
  2. You can also gift a stunning preserved flower lamp and speaker from Ben and Bart. With a classy, elegant design and Bluetooth capabilities, this speaker is a gorgeous addition to any home.
building block flower bouquet
Photo by Gladys Alarcon
  1. On the other hand, if you’re feeling a little playful, you can also give the gift of eternal, undying flowers through a cute, building-block bouquet, as shared by Kapitbahay Gladys. While this would mean they would have to piece together their bouquet, it’s an adorable play to a classic, romantic gesture. You can even suggest that you build them together for some childlike fun.

For the Coffee Lovers

coffee bar cabinet
Photo by Dorothy Mercado

If your family thinks #KapeIsLife, these Christmas gift ideas may be for you.

  1. Building a personal coffee bar, as Kapitbahay Dorothy did, would be an incredible Christmas gift if your loved ones are major coffee enthusiasts or hobbyists. Dorothy got IKEA’s Brusali high cabinet in white, with multiple shelves and plenty of storage space for all their coffee-making accouterments.
  2. On the other hand, if they love coffee but want a more convenient way of making it at home, then a Nespresso machine is a great option. Simply pop in the capsules and enjoy.
  3. For a similar, easy experience with a Nespresso coffee machine with a more wallet-friendly price tag, you can also consider gifting a B Coffee Co. Starter Gift Set, which already includes each of the brand’s nine capsule variants for your loved one to try. 

For the Bagets

instax mini 8
Photo by Ena Marinkovic

Need something that suits the bagets? Here are some finds for the ultimate aesthetic vibe.

  1. With old, early 2000s trends coming back in full force, your younger family members might like trying their hand at using digital or film cameras for that nostalgic, “retro” feel— very trendy on TikTok. You can also try scouring Facebook pages or Instagram for shops such as Those Good Old Days by Estanly Tayhon for secondhand finds from various brands. 
  2. Meanwhile, if they like the aesthetic of Polaroid cameras, an Instax will always be a lovely gift.
  3. Kapitbahay Averyll recommended another fun find for the youngins: a galaxy projector. Perfect for adding mood light to their muni-muni sesh, live stream, or just random days, this projector lets them have a serene, aurora borealis moment in their room — and it’s also a Bluetooth speaker!

For the Kids (and Kids at Heart!)

wooden DIY dollhouse and shelf
Photo by Kyla Abrenilla-Magbag

Give the gift of fun and creativity to the kids in your life this Christmas!

  1. Dollhouses are great ways to foster your child's or younger siblings' imagination. Kapitbahay Kyla shares her stunning DIY project for her daughter: a dollhouse and bookcase in one! However, if you don’t want to go down the DIY route, there are always dollhouses online that you can buy for endless hours of fun.
  2. Building block sets, like LEGOs, are timeless gifts that work wonders for a child’s creativity. From simple designs to cars to movie- or TV series-themed sets to choose from, your little ones have so many ways to play. Or, let their imagination run wild with the unthemed block sets! 
  3. You can also consider gifting the chikitings cute plushies and pillows — perfect for snuggling at bedtime. There are plenty of online options, like unicorns, Pokemon, or even Sanrio characters, that they can love as they age.

For the Kikay

vanity table with LED lights
Photo by Ikea Philippines

Next up on our list: the beauty lovers!

  1. If you’re unsure what beauty products your kikay family member would like, how about going outside the box and gifting them a skincare mini fridge? This product helps preserve and extend the shelf life of skincare products while also giving them a cooling effect when applied to the face. 
  2. Another gift idea for beauty enthusiasts is an LED vanity mirror — perfect if they’re aspiring content creators! With lights attached to the mirror and handy touch controls, this present will surely make them feel glam.

For the Workaholic

Those working at home or in a hybrid setup know the benefit of personalizing their workspace. What better way to pep up their every day than with fun gifts for their desk?

  1. You can gift them personalized desk mats with their name engraved, or even take it a step further and gift custom desk mats printed with your chosen design. 
astronaut eyeglasses holder
Photo by Roxette Jose


  1. Kapitbahay Roxette shared an adorable spaceman ornament for the desk that not only livens up the space but is helpful, too. This Christmas gift idea is especially great for those wearing reading glasses, as the mini astronaut can hold their eyeglasses when not using them. It can even hold pens for easy access. Super cute!
  2. You can also light up their day with exciting lamps for their desk or office space, from the TikTok-coded moon lamps to toast lamps and even heart-shaped lamps.
  3. Or, if you want to get your loved one a Christmas present that helps them relax while working, how about gifting them a candle warmer with some scented candles you think they’ll love?

Looking for more home office finds? Check out these aesthetic desk setups by our Kapitbahays!

For Your Fur Babies

pet christmas outfit elf design

Of course, let’s not forget about our fur babies!

  1. Get them into the holiday spirit with adorable, Christmas-themed pet sweaters and hoodies. 
  2. If you want something more practical for you and your pet, try looking at our article on pet furniture for some ideas.

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