So if you’ve been racking your brains for budget-friendly gift ideas, keep on reading! Here are some of our favorite gift ideas for every budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t worry, we’ve all <\/em>been there. Not having any cash for Christmas gifts isn’t a cute feeling, but it’s definitely not a death sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, it can be argued that some of the best gifts don’t cost a thing!<\/strong> Here are a few gift ideas that you can pull off with items you probably already have around the house. What you will<\/em> need, however, is a lot of creativity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the mixed tape of our generation.<\/strong> You only really need a Spotify account and some time to curate a perfect playlist for your loved one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get ultra creative with this idea, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acts of service is a love language for a reason! <\/strong>Often times, a helping hand or a favor when you’re in a tough spot can be a godsend \u2014 and a great (and ultra cheap!) Christmas gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With nice blank cards, you can give your loved ones the gift of your time or skills. These can include “gift cards” or “coupons” for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are these gifts budget-friendly, but they’re thoughtful and will always be useful to your loved one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something a little less in financial value can more than make up for it in sentimental value.<\/strong> Even if you’re not the most creative type, you can whip up something that can mean a lot to your loved one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a deliberately broad category because there is just so much inspiration you can draw from this. It can range from simple DIY gifts to super elaborate projects. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Got a little bit of budget? Here’s how to make every peso count! These Christmas gift ideas cover the P500-P1500 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Books have a way of holding a special place in your heart especially when they’ve come as a gift. There’s something meaningful about being given a story that you know made someone think of you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Giving books can be a very intimate thing because it does require a certain knowledge about who you’ll be gifting it to. But when you get it right, it can become a lovely and memorable gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great gift for someone that you may not know all that well.<\/strong> It still lets them choose the specifics according to their taste and lets them use the subscription to what they want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few subscription services you can gift your friend or family member:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience is a gift unlike any other.<\/strong> This is great for people who don’t necessarily need any more material things. Not only will they learn a new skill, but you can have some quality bonding time, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a lot of online or socially-distanced workshops around Manila \u2014 from creative to culinary to exercise-type classes. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When in doubt, send them dessert.<\/strong> That’s a great holiday motto we’ve kept in mind that almost never fails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that in Manila, you can’t run out of choices when it comes to dessert delivery<\/a>. Even if they don’t have much of a sweet tooth, you can still order them sweet and savory bread loaves<\/a>! The possibilities are almost endless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ah, the luxury of being able to truly spend for those you love. It’s a great place to be! Now, it’s time to make sure that your expensive gift will make a mark. Consider these options from the P2000 upwards range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Listen, maybe this wasn’t necessarily a good gift choice pre-pandemic but trust us when we say that in the days of Zoom and online calls, almost everyone needs great head or earphones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a lot <\/em>of choices out there but generally, headphones worth gifting would be above the P2000 mark. You get some nice variety too and can choose between wireless, noise-cancelling, or even gaming headphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You just can’t go wrong with cheese and alcohol. <\/strong>It’s the sort of luxury you hardly ever get for yourself and is always exciting to receive from someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, Metro Manila has a number of shops big and small that offer delicious grazing boards. You can pick particular cheeses, wines, fruits, crackers, nuts… you name it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Booky app is perfect for discovering the newest places in your city. Given these extraordinary times, we want to continue being helpful <\/strong>so check out our updated food delivery guide<\/strong><\/a>, where to shop for groceries online<\/strong><\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBudget: (Almost) Zero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A personalized Spotify playlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bonus tip<\/strong>: You can set up a collaborative playlist so you can curate songs with many other friends and even customize the cover art! <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Personal “gift cards” for favors or help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A creative DIY gift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Budget: Midrange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Their favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tip<\/strong>: save yourself the trip to the bookstore by ordering your book via Fully Booked's website!<\/a> You can check if the book is in stock and have it delivered straight to your loved one's doorstep.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
A subscription to their favorite streaming service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A workshop or class that you can take together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A box or two of their favorite dessert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Budget: Marami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A pair of great headphones\/earphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A beautiful charcuterie board and a nice bottle of wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n