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Nothing beats the feeling of waking up with your Christmas stockings filled with goodies, or seeing stacks of wrapped gifts at the foot of the Christmas tree. Those memories of our childhood remain with us to this day, purely because of the joy we felt. This season, why not surprise your secret Santas back with presents that will put a smile on their faces?

Start off by creating a list of people you want to buy gifts to. Take note of the things they like, and get your credit card ready! We’ve itemized the following gift ideas and suggestions for all the VIPs in your life. Keep in mind that you know your family and friends better, so give them something they’ll really treasure.

Classy Handbag – Whose mom isn’t into bags? Give her a nice handbag she can use every day.

Slow Cooker – Whether your mom’s a great cook in the house or a noob in the kitchen, you won’t go wrong with a slow cooker that can be used for almost anything – from soup to the classic adobo.

Perfume – Find the right scent for your mom, or better yet, come up with a mix of your own!

Laptop Bag – Because laptops need to be classy as well.

Noise-Cancelling Ear Buds – Help your sister tune out the noise when she’s working or studying with some noise-canceling earphones.

Jacket – Christmas time is quite chilly in the Philippines, and a light jacket is a perfect Christmas gift for our trendy sisters.

Wireless Headphones – It can be a hassle minding those pesky cables when you’re listening to your favorite tunes. Get your brother a pair of Bluetooth headphones so he can enjoy his music or play games with ease.

Gaming Console – Make your brother whoop with joy this Christmas eve with the latest gaming console. If he already has one, you can get additional wands or controllers for family game nights.

Sneakers – He’ll surely smile from ear to ear when he sees a fresh pair of shoes in his size.

Tablet PC – Men love their gadgets. The latest tablet or iPad will get him doubly excited to play his favorite games and apps.

Lazy Boy Chair – A comfortable recliner that’s perfectly positioned in front of the TV? Ah, that’s every man’s fantasy. While that would be hard to wrap, you may hide it in another room before Christmas Eve.

Car Accessories – If your significant other is a car fanatic, you can get accessories to jazz his baby up. Mag wheels, interior accessories, or a new GPS system is perfect for car junkies.

Holiday Travel – Buy the tickets, book a hotel, and plan an itinerary for you and your significant other. A holiday vacation that’s already mapped out will surely surprise her. Now all she needs is to pack her bags and go!

Jewelry – Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Need I say more?

Instax Camera – What better way to let your wife or girlfriend document your life together than with an Instax camera? It comes in a wide variety of colors so you can pick her favorite.

Blind Bags of their Favorite Toy – Most toys have blind bags that kids absolutely love. They don’t know what’s inside it, so it’s a double surprise for them.

Board Games – Board games aren’t just fun, but also educational. It teaches your kids the concept of both teamwork and healthy competition.

Character Bed Sheets – Make bedtime fun with a matching bed sheet and comforter set of your child’s favorite cartoon character.

Funko Pop! Collectibles – Funko Pop! offers a wide variety of figurines and keychains that are wonderfully designed after characters from various TV, film, and popular media. Find your friend’s favorite characters and give them a keychain or desk figurine.

Cute Water Bottles – Remind your friends to drink up to eight glasses of water a day with colorful tumblers and bottles.

Coffee – Give your workaholic friend a pack of coffee beans (or tea for a change).

Desk Organizer – A cute organizer that will help them declutter their office desk is a fun and practical Christmas gift.

Sticky Notes – Colorful sticky notes will help your co-workers remember the things they need to accomplish for the day.

Lightweight Shopping Bags – Eco-friendly and reusable, shopping bags are quite useful this holiday season.

Let the spirit of Christmas be all about giving and sharing your blessings. It’s not about how expensive or extravagant your gift is, but rather the thought you put into the present. Happy holidays!