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November 2023

Christmas 2023 Gift Ideas & Giveaways! Win Amazing Christmas Gifts for Everyone in the Family

By SingaporeMotherhood Team

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gifts begins. However, finding ideal presents for your loved ones can be a daunting task. Whether you’re shopping for a fun-loving child, tech-savvy teen, gastronomist grandparent, beauty-conscious mum, or fitness-obsessed dad, this guide offers a curated selection of ideas to make their Christmas 2023 truly special. PLUS… in the spirit of the season, we have giveaways up for grabs too!

For the bread connoisseur 🎄 BALMUDA The Toaster

Few brands succeed in making kitchen appliances functional, yet sexy; BALMUDA goes above and beyond with its flagship product, The Toaster (yes, with a ‘the’). A TikTok sensation, this iconic Japanese toaster earns raves for its ability to ‘zhng’ old bread and turn it into perfect toast — crisp on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside — using steam technology and precise temperature control. It can do the same for pastries and croissants too, making all our daily breads divine indeed. $539 online and at Takashimaya.

(See also: Balmuda The Toaster in action)

For the mum who has no time for skincare 🎄 Botanic Pretti5 Plump & Dewy Skin Trio

After a long day at work, running after the kids, and managing the household, mums have no time or energy left for themselves. Go for a facial? What’s that? But signs of ageing are relentless. Thankfully, TCM-infused clean beauty brand Botanic Pretti5 helps take care of stressed skin while you sleep. Just pat on Sephora Hong Kong’s bestselling Peony+ Hyaluronic Brightening Serum, followed by Hydro-Rescue Repairing Night Mask before bed. This set comes with a free Purifying Hydrating Toning Essence too. Expect to wake up to luminous, supple, and soft skin! $231 (usual $265) at www.pretti5.com

For the glowing mum-to-be 🎄 Clarins Beautiful Pregnancy Set

This collection of pregnancy must-haves targets stretch marks and promotes skin elasticity, and features Clarins beauty essentials such as the Body Partner Stretch Mark Expert, Tonic Body Treatment Oil, and Moisture-Rich Body Lotion. The set also includes other pregnancy gifts to ensure a holistic self-care routine: from a 60-minute customised Mother-To-Be Treatment Voucher at $100 (worth $202) to a pregnancy book by Jacques and Olivier Courtin. $225; learn more about the products here.

Looking to purchase this set? Flash this article at any Clarins Boutique stores or use code SM15OFFMS at www.clarins.com.sg for 15% off the Beautiful Pregnancy Set. T&Cs apply.

(See also: THE BEST ORGANIC AND NATURAL SKINCARE AND MAKEUP FOR PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING MUMS IN SINGAPORE)

For the mum who loves crafting 🎄 Cricut Joy Gift Bundle

Cricut Joy is an ultra-compact smart-cutting machine that can cut 50+ materials, from custom-made vinyl decals for water bottles, phone cases, kitchen labels, to personalised greeting cards. It can even draw! It works with an easy-to-use app, Cricut Design Space, which has ready-made projects, images, and fonts to choose from. Get everything you need with the Cricut Joy Gift Bundle, which includes multiple materials, tools, and transfer tape. Cricut is a gift that keeps on giving, and the perfect gift for teachers, mothers, crafters, hobbyists, small business owners, or anyone! P/S: For iron-on projects like tote bags, shirts, shoes you need the Cricut EasyPress Mini too! $299 (U.P. $359) before Lazada bonus and Shopee vouchers during Black Friday sales. Gift with a purchase promotions: free Cricut Joy carry bag (worth $61) for every purchase during 12.12.

For the jetsetting Mum 🎄 Forest MD Travel Skincare Sets

Whether its the drying effects of airplane cabins, changing climates, or long hours of sun exposure, her skin takes a toll when she embarks on journeys near and far. Give her skin the TLC it deserves no matter where she goes, with Forest MD’s travel-sized skincare essentials. Formulated with skincare experts from Singapore and Korea, and certified 100% cruelty-free by PETA, Forest MD harnesses the power of nature to renew and transform skin. Choose the Skin Essentials Travel Sets to start with, and pair them with the Anti-Ageing Glow Travel Set which includes best sellers like the Stem Cell Sleeping Mask (15ml) and the Muru Muru Age-Defy Cream (15ml) for extra pampering wherever she may go. From $75, online, and at Forest MD at One Orchard Boulevard #06-04 Camden Medical Singapore 248649

For the sporty and health-conscious folk🎄 Garmin vivoactive 5

Garmin Singapore’s latest health and fitness smartwatch supports everyday life for the entire family. Featuring a bright 1.2” AMOLED touchscreen display, the vivoactive 5 offers a broad range of health monitoring features. Get on-wrist fitness and sleep coaching, personalised health insights, and monitor Body Battery energy levels. With up to 11 days of battery life, receive texts, emails, and alerts, and listen to music on the go. Its live GPS tracking and safety features also give you peace of mind. $449 at Garmin Brand Stores, authorised retailers & online via Garmin’s e-store, Lazada, Shopee

For the one with the insatiable sweet tooth 🎄 GODIVA Feel The Magic Of Christmas collection

When all else fails, there’s always chocolate. Feel the magic of Christmas with GODIVA’s fairytale-inspired holiday collection. Highlights include the cottage-shaped Holiday Tin G Cube, gingerbread man-shaped Holiday Keepsake Carré Tin, Holiday Bear Gift Box, and Holiday Tree Box with Chocolate. Don’t miss the new Passionfruit Coconut Rice Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, and Pecan Pie chocolate truffles, as well as Almond White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Cocoa Nibs Carré varieties. See the entire range at GODIVA boutiques & online

For the family that plays together 🎄 Growing Up Academy games

Capture the joy of classic games you used to play and share it with your children and family this holiday season! Growing Up Academy’s latest range of on-the-go family games includes bilingual card games such as Opposites Bingo and Memory Snap, as well as games that help us introduce the world around us to our children, such as Happy Family and SG City. See more games, toys, and other gift ideas here.

(See also: THE BEST BOARD GAMES FOR KIDS, FROM AGE 3 TO TEENS)

For the inquisitive little reader 🎄 I Am Healthy book sets

With poor mental health on the rise, even our young ones are not spared. This is where the I Am Healthy series of children’s picture books come in. Drawing from the experiences of healthcare professionals at IMH’s Child Guidance Clinic, they tackle pressing mental health issues children face. Suitable for ages 3 to 12, topics range from ADHD and autism to digital addiction and eating disorders. Each set contains three relatable stories to help children better understand themselves and their emotions. Through reading, they can also learn to understand and empathise with friends who may be struggling. $28 per set at www.worldscientificedu.com, Popular Bookstore, Junior Page & other children’s bookstores islandwide (Set 3 available from 1 December)

(See also: 18 PLACES TO DONATE BOOKS AND MORE IN SINGAPORE)

For the one who rocks out while working out 🎄 Jabra Elite 8 Active

Know someone who loves sports and working out to a solid beat? Jabra’s Elite 8 Active earbuds are the real deal. Available in Caramel, Navy, and Dark Grey, these buds are practically invincible, meeting the US Military Standard for rugged electronics. An IP68 rating means they’re dustproof, waterproof, and able to take a dunk up to 1.5m. Even the charging case is no slouch, with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. But that’s not all — they deliver lifelike sound thanks to Dolby Audio. Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and Wind Neutralizing HearThrough tech keeps you aware of your surroundings without sacrificing sound quality. Not to mention Jabra ShakeGrip for a secure fit, Google Assistant, and up to 8 hours of battery life (32 hours with the case). $278 till 31 December (usual $308) at authorised retailers & Jabra’s official stores on Lazada & Shopee

For your spice-loving kitchen goddess 🎄 Jia-Home’s Chili Belacan

Add more warmth to the Christmas season with Jia-Home’s Chili Belacan blends. It’s a labour of love by Artisan Nook founder Reena Yin, using a 25-year-old recipe her father-in-law passed on to her. Choose from the rich flavours of Original Chili Belacan, the zesty kick of Thai Green Chili Belacan, or the bold warmth of Thai Red Chili Belacan. This season, besides individual bottles or a trio bundle, they’re also available as a Christmas Spice Quartet or in a Christmas Celebration Bag. Artisan Nook also shares the festive spirit by donating 30% of profits to the Singapore Cancer Society. From $8.90 at www.artisannook.sg

For the new mum who wants to shape up 🎄 Lazywaist Postpartum Bundle

Dedicated to empowering women of all shapes and sizes to feel body confident, Lazywaist aims to shape every woman’s desires with its comfortable, functional, and stylish collections. Especially for new mums are the Essentials and the Intense postpartum ranges. These include The Shape, a corset-style waist shaper that targets the midsection to support and flatten the mum tum and close the widened pelvic bone. There’s also The Slim: medical grade compression shaperpants that targets the lower body to reduce post-birth swelling and water retention, while slimming and contouring thighs and calves. Find out more here.  

(See also: THIS MUM DESIGNS SHAPEWEAR THAT HELPS OTHER WOMEN LOOK GOOD, WITH A POSTPARTUM RANGE TOO)

For a gift that keeps on giving 🎄LEGO sets

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. For young ones, LEGO is a perfect gift that keeps giving. LEGO Duplo hones grip and coordination skills for toddlers, and can be used as teaching blocks for so many impromptu games. As kids grow, LEGO helps them harness creativity and imagination, and provides hours of focused fun (away from devices, hooray!). Which set to get? Buy according to their current likes and you can’t go wrong. We’re eyeing the 43216 Princess Enchanted Journey for Disney fans, 41757 Botanical Garden for nature lovers, 41736 LEGO Friends Sea Rescue Center for marine life lovers, and the 42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica for speed lovers (and more experienced builders). See more options online and at LEGO Certified Stores islandwide. 

For the girls 🎄 LUSH Christmas Collection 

Make it magical with the ‘A Wish Come True’ gift set that comprises 12 enchanting Snow Fairy-scented bath, body, shower, and fragrance products to leave her smelling as sweet as bubblegum. Or if she’s living it up in her pink era, stuff her stocking with a Barbie Bath Bomb from the Barbie™ x LUSH Collection. The Barbie Handbag Hand and Body Soap is super cute too! From $15 online and at LUSH shops islandwide.

For the health-conscious grandparents 🎄QN Wellness Bundles

Support them on their journey towards a healthier new year with curated supplement bundles which address basic body needs. Established since 2007, QN Wellness products are fully plant-based, with no additional additives. They’re also non-GMO, and gluten-free friendly, making them suitable for almost everybody. Get the Immune care+Metabo Care+ Omega Tree set for general protection, or the Bone Essential + PlantGlucosamine Flexi-Joint + Cool Beauty ( Women’s Need) / Cool Man (Men’s Need) for specific concerns. From $112.50 (promotional price) online for a limited time only.

(See also: 13 MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR GRANDPARENTS AHEAD OF GRANDPARENTS DAY)

For young adventure seekers 🎄 Rosy Posy Finds Her Song

Rosy Posy is a brave rabbit on a magical adventure of self-discovery. The story encourages young readers to listen to their hearts, face challenges with courage, and celebrate their unique tunes. With whimsical illustrations and heartfelt lessons, Rosy Posy’s journey inspires children to embark on their own adventures, discovering the magic within themselves. This inspiring children’s storybook is written and self-published by Ruth Ng, who’s mum of an eight-year-old boy and foster mum of a baby girl. All proceeds of book sales go towards supporting Child at Street 11, a registered charity that offers infant care, childcare, and after-school care to underprivileged children. $25, pre-orders open now for delivery/collection after 15 December

For the scent lovers 🎄 Scentopia Singapore experience

@singaporemotherhood I love the smell of rain, freshly cut grass, colour pencils, garlic and onions frying, and the back of my baby's neck 👃#didyouknow #learningisfun #scentopia #sentosa #perfume #scent #sgtiktok ♬ In the Bosom – Sweet After Tears

Individual, personalised, and bespoke. That’s what the best gifts are, and what this hands-on experience offers. Let them create their own 100 ml signature scent, based on their personality, with orchid infused fragrance oils, and watch them being packaged into pretty perfume bottles that they can bring home to use. $125, at Scentopia Singapore, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 099007. Book a gift session here.

For the healthful family 🎄 SuperNature hampers

Give them the gift of nutritional wellbeing with this diverse collection of hampers curated by SuperNature’s own in-house nutritionist and naturopath to nourish the body, mind and soul. Each comprises carefully handpicked natural and organic products brimming with benefits: free of hormones and pesticides, non-GMO, sustainable and ecological, while championing fair trade. Choose from gourmet hampers such as the Holiday Maven, the vegan-friendly Green Guardian (see above), and gut-healthy Wheat-free Warrior. There’s even one that’s specially put together for little ones. From $20 to $330, online and at SuperNature at 26 Dempsey Road, #01-01, Singapore 249686

(See also: HOW TO BE AN ECO-CONSCIOUS PARENT IN SINGAPORE)

For the dad waiting to unleash his inner Thor 🎄 The Perfect Storm THUNDIES

Tighty-whiteys are so last century, don’t you think? Empower the super dads in your life with a pair of revolutionary THUNDIES this season. The Perfect Storm THUNDIES featuring The Ballroom boasts a groundbreaking hidden pocket design that redefines comfort and fit. It offers a secure and supportive space for his delicate assets and ensures breathability throughout the day. Besides function, ThunderWear Asia also offers bold, stylish designs to add vibrance to his wardrobe. As its witty slogan goes, let your man “Feel like Thunder, Down Under”! $27.99 (usual $35.99) at www.thunderwear.asia

For the eco warrior 🎄 The Powder Shampoo Sustainable Shower Routine Set

Support your loved ones’ eco journey by introducing them to The Powder Shampoo. This season, the homegrown sustainable personal care brand launches a range of holiday box sets for easy earth-friendly gifting. This bundle includes the Strengthening & Soothing Shampoo, Energising Day Body Foam Wash, and Relaxing Night Body Foam Wash. Furthermore, for every Sustainable Shower Routine Set sold, The Powder Shampoo will plant three trees as part of #ThePowderRevolution. $99.90 (usual $119.70) at Isetan, Takashimaya & online

For the one who’ll catch all the cavities 🎄 ZenyumSonic™ Go Pokémon Collection Electric Toothbrush

According to dental experts, electric toothbrushes remove up to 100% more plaque than their manual counterparts. With that in mind, why not help your child step up their brushing game in the coming year with the ZenyumSonic™ Go Pokémon Collection of electric toothbrushes? Available in four designs — Pikachu (yellow), Charmander (orange), Squirtle (blue), and Bulbasaur (green) — each brush even has a 2-Minute Smart Timer to ensure that little ones give their pearly whites the full attention they deserve. In addition, a 25-day battery life and USB-C connectivity means kids will never have to miss a day of tooth care! $69.90 at sg.zenyum.com

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