These presents will excite mum, dad, kids, and even moody teenagers
Sometimes the ones closest to us can be the hardest to shop for. Mums and dads seem to have everything they could ever want or need, and teenagers can be, well, hard to please. We've rounded up some of the best gifts you can find out there, so you can seal your place as the favourite child or sibling this festive season.
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From Handmade Heroes
Giving birth and caring for a newborn baby round the clock can do quite a number on the body. Help make the new mum in your life looking and feeling fresh with this self-care kit from Handmade Heroes. You Go Mama includes a dry shampoo, nursing balm, lip balm and face mask – all designed to be used as quickly and with little hassle as possible.
From Maison21G
Fragrances are a tricky thing to gift – after all, preferences are highly subjective. To take the guesswork out of it, gift your mom with a perfume workshop experience at Maison21G. During the workshop, she will discover her perfect scent and get to bottle it for keeping. To make it a mother-child bonding session, purchase the couple session ($290) – it's meant for partners but there's no stopping you from doing something special for your mum.
From Native
For the mums that love a tipple, the Bouquet Cocktail Bundle from Native is sure to delight. Choose any one of their signature cocktails – we love pineapple arrack for something tropical and aromatic and foragers' garden for a refreshing, floral drink – and it'll be sent along in a basket overflowing with flowers. Order at least a day in advance to avoid disappointment.
Yes, the iconic patterns on the kebayas of SQ girls are being immortalised in Batik Label's goods. At KrisShop, you can get your hands on the batik leather currency wallet. A deep blue colour with understated floral motifs etched in the leather, it comes with two zipped pockets and a back pocket big enough for phones and passports.
From Theragun via Tangs
Is your mom a fitness enthusiast? Chase away the aches and pains with the Theragun Mini. This powerful gun functions at three speeds to target all sorts of cramps, knots and tension. And it really is mini – it's easy to hold in the hand, and easily slips into a handbag. Theragun also designed it to be really quiet so that your mom can use it anywhere she pleases while remaining discreet.
From Samsung
We're not saying that women belong in the kitchen, but if your mum happens to spend a lot of time there, make her life easier with this grill microwave oven from Samsun. This good-looking appliance has a grill fry function and pre-set cooking and baking modes so that frying foods and baking desserts become an easy, breezy affair. And importantly, the ceramic interior and smooth glass exterior are easy to clean.
From Ted Baker via Zalora
Keep your dad looking dapper with this silk tie and cufflink set from British luxury brand Ted Baker. The muted blue keeps the accessories understated and work appropriate while the geo prints give it a touch of cool. The tie and cufflinks come packaged in a sleek Ted Baker box, no wrapping required.
From Diptyque via Zalora
The Tam Dao Eau De Parfum consistently shows on lists of top men's fragrances. Hailing from French perfume house Diptyque, this fragrance has notes of rose, mytle and Italian cypress over burnt sandalwood and cedar, with a base of spices, amber and white musk. It's a mysterious yet comforting fragrance, perfect for the stoic but solid dad.
From The General Co.
Got a handyman in the house? He might enjoy putting those skills to use at leathercrafting. At The General Co. workshop, participants will be taught all about leather types, cutting techniques and crafting. The best part is that your dad will walk away with three personalised leather items all of his own making – truly something he can be proud of.
From Sony
For the active dad, these true wireless and noise cancelling earphones from Sony will make sure that sweat never gets in the way of a good workout ever again. The WF-SP800N has an IP55 splash rating, protecting it against splash, sweat and water – it's so resistant you can even give these earphones a rinse. 9 hours of battery life and a secure fit means your dad can pound the pavement for however long he likes with no worries.
From Pandora
Instead of an ordinary bracelet, surprise the teen with a wrist candy full of charms that embody them and all of their favourite things – think Harry Potter charms for the Potterhead, Star Wars charms for the fangirl (or fanboy), and a passport charm for the globetrotter. Make it extra special with Pandora’s festive-themed charms from the Holiday 2020 Collection which includes everything from a sparkling Christmas tree ($89) to a red nose reindeer ($69). And if you’ve got a Disney lover at home, add some Disney charms including one with Mickey and Minnie unwrapping a present ($99), and a dangle beauty with festive-clad Pluto ($99).
From Sony
Remember those salad days when you’re glued to your Walkman with your favourite CD playing on repeat? Let the teen have their moment with just them and the music with Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones ($499). An essential for music lovers, these award-winning headphones allow you to get lost in the music with less noise and even purer sound. It’s built with a range of smart features and technology for an unrivalled listening experience. Plus, it’s wireless, so you won’t have to worry about the teen fussing about with those pesky things.
From Garmin
If you’ve got an active teen that’s hanging tough, equip them with an equally tough smartwatch. Garmin’s Instinct Solar ($629) is built to the U.S military standard and is able to withstand the harshest of conditions, even Singapore’s current La Nina season. Supported by both a Power Glass solar-charging lens and Power Manager feature, it has a battery life of up to 50 days and new purpose-built functionality including surf, mountain biking, and climbing activities – talk about power hour.
From Epigram Books
The teenage bookworm will appreciate Epigram Books’ Balli Bundle ($49.80) which features two of award-winning Singaporean writer Balli Kaur Jaswal’s highly raved page-turners Erotic Stories for Punjabi Women – which was a Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Pick – and The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters. The former centres around the headstrong Nikki Grewal – a walking nightmare, especially to her traditional Punjabi Sikh family – who encourages her older students to write about their sexual desires. The latter follows three sisters who journey across India together at the request of their dying mother, only to find themselves on a very strange family holiday.
From Sony
After much waiting, the PS5 is finally here, and if the gamer in the family has been nice throughout the year, surprise them with the new video game console. Get ready for a seriously immersive experience as the PS5 comes with 3D audio, fast loading with ultra-speed SSD, increased power, ray tracing and brilliant frame rates even on 4K and HDR monitors. And if they’re a Marvel fan too, throw in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales into the mix. The highly raved action-adventure game lets you perfect your spider-like abilities as Miles Morales under Peter Parker’s watch.
From Toys"R"Us
Featuring three floors, eight rooms, a working elevator and a pool with a slide, the Barbie Estate Dreamhouse is the ultimate Christmas present for any Barbie fan. Though the Barbie dolls are sold separately, the set comes with plenty of accessories that will encourage young minds to use their imaginations and build their dream home.
From Lovingly Signed via Gifts Less Ordinary
If seeing dinosaurs at Changi Jurassic Mile excited your little one, they would definitely appreciate this backpack. Get the little adventurer you know in your life a personalised backpack so they can carry around their belongings and bring around the backpack for more outdoor adventures.
From Lego
If you've been obsessed with Disney+'s The Mandalorian – more specifically with Baby Yoda aka The Child aka Grogu, you can now have a little souvenir from the show in your home. Build your own lil' Grogu with this set that comes with the Child's favourite toy – the gearshift knob. You can also move the head, ears and mouth of the figurine to recreate different expressions.
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