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One more week and December is finally here!
We all know what comes next- bonuses, holidays, parties, gifts - oooh, Christmas rush...
Buying gifts that our friends will (actually) LOVE and USE doesn't get easier, even though we do this every year.
Will my friend like this? Should I get this for her? What will I get for the dudes?
So I was exploring some gift ideas for my freelancer friends and thought I'd share this. 'Coz if you're reading this blog, chances are, you're also a freelancer (or have friends who are)!
If you have no clue what to get a freelancer friend or loved one, or if you're looking for something to give yourself, then read on...
You may also share and tag your friends on this post so they can choose from the list
Enjoy!
Make his/her home office smell like a spa.
Essential oils don't only smell good, they also uplift the mood and stimulate focus.
~Budget: P500-1000
Check out diffusers on Lazada
Coffee is an essential part of a freelancer's workstation.
Give a gift of warmth by making sure your friend's drink doesn't cool off too soon.
~Budget: P500-1000(saw a plain one in CD-R King, P100)
Check out USB Mug Warmers here
Help your friends organize tasks using cute and colorful planners! Other designs even follow certain themes like gratitude, happiness, biblical and fitness - so, choose one that best fit your BFFs' personalities.
~Branded ones start at P750
Freelancers love to snack while working. You can create your own personalized care package and customize themes that match their faves. Pictured above is my dream Batang 90s Snack Package.
~Budget: starts at P200
You can even buy snacks on Lazada here
Freelancing can get tough so why not cheer your friend on and give some inspiring and/or funny wall art?
Best displayed by their work stations, these posters are great 'bad mood busters' when things get serious.
~Budget: P400-1000(found a P400 one in SM)
Art is therapeutic. That's why even a simple activity such as adding colors to patterns can de-stress the mind.
This activity works just like when meditating. It improves focus by controlling negative thoughts and taming the wandering mind.
~Budget: P150-700
Check adult coloring books here
Get one from SM, Starbucks, Audible, FullyBooked or any of his/her favorite hangout.
Slip it in a handmade Christmas card with some encouraging message and you're all set! Easy-peasy!
~Budget: as low as P100
Get someone a Lazada gift card
Every freelance business is built on skills and constant learning. You would not go wrong with this choice 'coz no sane freelancer would ever say "NO" to a free gold mine.
~Budget: starts at P500
Not as expensive as buying an entire ergonomic chair but just as useful. Lumbar support pillows help relieve freelancers from back pains and promote good posture while working.
~Budget: P400-1000(found a P800 one at Mandaue Foam)
If you're feeling extra generous and ready to splurge...
Make his/her workstation look and feel like a real office by adding a swivel chair.
I just bought one for myself from Lazada for P2000.
~Budget: P2000-10,000
Great sound quality and noise cancellation is a superb treat for freelancers.You can get good Plantronics ones starting at P1,500. Or for something high-end, Bose's Quiet Comfort starts at P20,000.
Workaholic freelancers deserve some relaxing massage, but if they're anything like my friends, they're too lazy to leave home. Gifting a spa package is the only way to force them to relax.
~Budget Tip:Check out spas near you for holiday promos. I found a massage + wrap + scrub bundleworth P2100 for only P899 from MetroDeal, so I bought 4 for my family. (awesome!!!)
Give them something they could carry their most important tool in.
If you care about brands, you can check out bags from Herschel, Anello, etc. Otherwise, I recommend my personal fave, TigerNu's Anti-theft Bag, for its functionality and price (around P1,500 on Lazada).
~Budget: P1,500 up
Keeping their laptops at eye-level helps freelancers work efficiently while maintaining proper posture.
It also keeps them from straining their necks, backs, and hands.
~Budget: P1,500 up
Brownouts are freelancers' worst enemy.
Help your friend prepare against power interruptions by getting him/her a portable generator. Solar-powered ones cost around P9,000 on Lazada here.
For freelancers, there is always room for a newer gadget.
If you want to splurge in your gifts, go ahead and get someone a new toy.
Your choices are endless: from digital cameras or ebook readers to tablets or laptops.
Digital gifts for the digital worker!
Buy them a subscription, or an entire license, to a job-related software that'll make their work better.
More digital gifts! Since their business is all about skill and upskills, freelancers know that knowledge are great assets forever. WFHR offers skill-related courses that you can give as gifts, check them out here, starting at P4990.
Alright!
Did you find anything interesting to give?
What about the items you'd rather receive?
Comment their item numbers and tag your friends below! =)
