Holiday Gift Guide 2012 | Gifts from Php99 to Php999.

With a quick trip to the mall over the weekend, I was finally able to cross off the last few items on my Christmas shopping list. If not for the little man's last confinement, I'd be done with buying gifts weeks ago. I try to avoid the Christmas rush as much as possible, as I really hate it when the malls get overcrowded and queues at the cashier and the gift-wrapping counter hold up for an eternity.

Now I'm sure there are still some of you who aren't done (perhaps haven't even started) with their shopping yet. To make this task a bit easier, I came up with my first-ever Holiday Gift Guide and rounded-up a few items that you can give as gifts for your family, your friends, and even yourself. And because money don't grow on trees and it's always the thought that counts, we're keeping the spending to a minimum of Php 99 all the way to Php 999 only.

1. Mini Twinkle Star Necklace, Php 100.

Bronze-plated star pendant on a soft leather necklace. Perfect for teens and tweens. 

Available at Eazy Fashion.

2. Etude House Milk Talk Body Wash 3-piece Miniature Set, Php 192.

Moisturizing body care line in sweet strawberry, banana, and choco milk scents.

Currently on sale at BHappyWithMe.

3. Slick and Yummy Watch. Php 249.

Silicone watches in an array of fun and funky colors. Best when bought by two's. :)

Available at Eazy Fashion.

4. Human Heart Nature Jolly Body Christmas Bundle, Php 259.

Set includes the all-new Cleansing Bar, Bamboo Body Scrub in Vanilla Paradise (50g), Healthy Lotion (50mL) in your choice variant. Comes in a Christmas paper bag with ribbon and gift tag.

Available at Human Heart Nature. 

5. InstaMUG, prices start at Php 280.

A must-have for all Instagram addicts! Your IG photos comes to life on coffee mugs... 

even on tablet covers and phone cases, too!

An original product of InstaMUG.

6. Spud 'n Squishy eSPUDrilles, Php 370.

Handmade and handcrafted by local craftsmen, these espadrilles for babies and toddlers are made with breathable canvas/cotton uppers, organic Abaca fiber foxing, and non-marking, non-slip rubber soles.

An exclusive product of Spud 'n Squishy. 

7. Wallet Case with Stand for Samsung Galaxy Note2, Php 430.

Protective case fit for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Made from PU leather, 

this flip case turns into a stand and contains pockets for your ATMs or credit cards. 

Available at Hokkoh.

8. Clarissa Clutch by Ichigo, Php 520.

From the Clarissa collection comes these oversized clutches accentuated with pyramid studs. 

Comes in five pastel colors. 

A product of Ichigo Shoes. 

9. Finn and Jake Plushies, Php 600 each.

It's Adventure Time! Upcycled, handcrafted, and made with love, 

these plushies are a surefire hit with kids and kids-at-heart! 

Made especially for you by PopJunkLove.

10. Amber Lights Reed Diffuser, Php 620.

Organic, eco-friendly, and guaranteed phthalate-free, these reed diffusers come in 

six aromatic scents that can last from six to eight months. 

Available in 100 mL bottles at Amber Lights Laguna.

11. Look Beauty UK Brow Perfect Kit, Php 900.

Fool-proof, picture perfect brows made easy with this handy kit! 

Contains eyebrow stencils, fixing gels, mini tweezers, 

double-ended precision applicators, and brow shades.

Available at Skye Avenue.

12. Stila Lip Glaze Trio, Php 990.

Pucker up with Stila's most popular lip gloss in three gorgeous hues. 

Guaranteed to give your lips a splash of color and a healthy, glossy shine.

Available at Stuff in Style.

And there you have it - my Holiday Gift Guide with something for everybody. Hope you all get your shopping done within the next few days. After all, Christmas is just two weeks away!

Spud 'n Squishy Baby Shop | Spotlight + Giveaway!

Running an online store is not a walk in the park. I know, because I used to be an online seller myself.

Despite the challenge, it was fun for the most part - and quite lucrative, too. But after giving birth to my son, I found it even more challenging - if not impossible - to juggle mommy duties, household chores, plus managing an online store all at the same time. I eventually gave up the latter, after being active in the online marketplace for almost five years.

And that is why I take my hat off for mompreneur Jade - online seller, and mother of two. She is the woman behind Spud 'n Squishy Baby Shop, an online retail store that provides eco-friendly, natural/organic, top quality products. 

The store was named after her two kids, whom she fondly call 'Spud' and 'Squishy'. Aside from being her inspiration, the two boys act as quality control inspectors, too. Most of the products available in her store have been tried and tested on Spud and Squishy.

And because Jade has kids of her own, she knows that every parent wants nothing but the best for his/her child without having to break the bank. As such, Spud 'n Squishy Baby Shop provides its customers with best-quality products at practical and affordable prices. Guaranteed safe for babies and eco-friendly, too!

Just recently, Spud 'n Squishy launched 'eSPUDrilles' - a new and exclusive line of espadrilles for babies and toddlers. With prices ranging from Php 370 to Php 410, and designs for both boys and girls, these eSPUDrilles come in eco-friendly, reusable pouches, too!

Little girls are in for a treat with these cute and colorful hair trinkets by Dainty Ashley. There's an array of designs and colors to choose from, and prices range from Php 160 to Php 185 only.

If your child is already schooling (like mine), here's a fun way to jazz up their uniforms - LittleLife Animal Daysacks! These ladybugs, bumblebees, and butterflies are roomy enough to hold snacks, nappies, extra clothes, and even toys. And they're currently on sale at Php 800 only.

Now here's the best part.
Jade is giving you all, my dear readers and followers, the chance to win goodies from her Spud 'n Squishy Baby Shop! She's giving away these Cartoon Towel Bibs to ONE lucky reader! And the winner gets to take home THREE Cartoon Towel Bibs of his/her choice!

I'm sure you all know the drill by now. Wait for the Rafflecopter to load, and earn entries by completing the tasks. The more tasks you accomplish (they're easy peasy!), the more entries you get. That means better chances for you to win!

Good luck, and have fun!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Ready for another great giveaway hop? Join the Bloggers Giving Back Baby Bash hosted by Makobi Scribe and MomVantage with the grand prize as a Diaper Cake from Diaper Cake Walk. 

Enter the grand prize giveaway here. The idea of this hop was to give back to the community and donate the items that bloggers received to review.