Exchange Gift Ideas Under ₱500

Surely, some are already ahead and accomplished their Christmas shopping early. But for the crammers like many of us, here’s a little list that might help. Yes, in this economy, there are still plenty of heartwarming and useful gifts that fit into that exchange gift budget!

Get online

Save yourself the time, and hassle of braving the holiday rush by simply going online! Sure, the market is highly saturated with menial and seemingly useless things, which doesn’t help with decision fatigue. On the bright side though, there are still a lot of online budol on our favorite shopping apps that are definitely worth the hype! You just need to know where to look.

For example, this lakas maka-sosyal linen spray. Now, that’s an exchange gift that can be useful for any of your coworker’s, classmate’s, kapitbahay, or even Ninang’s home! Made to make any recipient feel special, with a lovely customizable gift box. Best part? Pasok sa budget! May sukli pa.

If your monito/monita is in their 30s-above, or in other words, identifies as titallenial or titollenial, why not give them a gift that feels like a warm hug? The hustling millennial can relate! Buong taon na sila kumayod, deserve yan. With this hot compress herbal pillow, you can make them feel seen in their quiet adult struggles. You can also make them feel cared for and possibly soothe their recently acquired adult body aches, with this katinko gift set!

O diba? Nakatulong ka na sa migraine at body pains niya, hindi pa sumakit yung sarili mong bulsa. Swak sa ₱500 budget!

Malls don’t always have it all

If proud kikay naman ang nabunot mo, you don’t have to waste a trip to a crowded mall. Just head over to your nearest watsons and get lost in their very affordable, yet certified skincare and makeup lovers’ products! If their into conscious beauty, check out the Naturals by Watsons line for sustainable skin, face, and hair care that doesn’t break the bank!

The way to the heart is through the stomach

If that belief applies to your monito/monita, tune in! You might just find the perfect exchange gift below.

We heard that being a barista is a hobby that many of us are finding themselves trying at home! Is that still a thing? Well, one thing’s for sure, good coffee and tea will always be timeless. So if your exchange gift partner is into that sort of thing, check out some matcha and coffee sets from your local coffee shops. If they have their own roaster, you might even find a 250gram bag of freshly roasted beans below ₱500. Check out Plain Sight Roasters for internationally sourced options within the ₱400-₱600 range. For locally sourced single origin beans, also check out Primal Brew Roastery, and gift them a 250 gram bag within the same price range.

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Another timeless activity that we’ll always encounter every holiday, is feasting. Food and drinks are always a big part of the holidays, of course! And if your monito/monita is into the finer things in life like charcuterie boards and whisky, stuff of that sort, here are bottle examples that can surely make them feel special this gift-giving season. If they’re a classic Tito who loves a good drink, check out Fundador Super Special Brandy. Made in Spain, pero presyong lokal! For only ₱329 for a 1L bottle, may sukli ka pa sa exchange gift budget mo. Pinaramdam mo nang sosyal at special ang niregaluhan mo, hindi pa naubos ang budget sa regalo.

However, if they’re into trying new drinks, also look into Andy Player Whisky. Gift them an extra smooth experience, for an extra low price! For only, ₱189 for a 1L bottle, pwede kang bumili ng isa pa! You can even mix and match bottles, at yung total ay pasok pa rin sa ₱500 gift mark.

Happy holidays!

Remember, when choosing a gift it’s always the thought that counts! Don’t be afraid to get creative and really personalize your gift. A little care and thought can go a long way in making anyone feel special, no matter how simple the gift.

Hope this helped with your holiday gifting.