Christmas Gift Guide 2014: Gift ideas by Filipino moms

Want to support hardworking mompreneurs in the Philippines? Then, look through this edition of our Christmas gift guide and support a budding mompreneur!

15 mom-made presents you can give this Christmas

Entrepreneurial moms work hard all year round and even harder during the holidays.

Show some love for these tireless and dedicated mompreneurs by choosing their products as your Christmas gifts this season.

1. Matt N Miles Crochet

Mommy Mylinh Dacanay creates made-to-order crochet items and sells them in her shop, Matt N Miles Crochet.

From baby clothes and toys to household items to adult wear, as long as it can be crocheted, she will try to make it for you.

Need a gift for your favorite crafter? Matt N Miles also sells hooks, yarns and other crochet materials.

Prices are quoted based on the design and complexity of each item ordered.

Find them online at facebook.com/mattnmiles.creation.

For orders and inquiries, contact 0998-5333912, or you can drop by Mylinh's place in Las Piñas (by appointment).

2. Pickings

3 years ago, Jude Agbayani started her small home-based business of made-to-order, preservative-free spreads with only 2 flavors on her menu.

Fast-forward to this Christmas — Pickings offers 4 savory spreads, 4 sweet jams made from local fruits, and a spicy veggie dip.

Spreads come in 200 ml jars and cost between PHP 130 – PHP 140 per jar. Roasted pepper spread Garlic and cheese spread (A bestseller!) Creamy pesto spread (bestseller) Spicy tinapa spread

Jams cost between PHP 150 – PHP 190 per 200ml jar, and come in the following variants: Green mango preserves (A bestseller) Pineapple jam Banana jam Tomato jam (Another bestseller!)

Find them online at facebook.com/pickingsfood and on Instagram @pickingsph.

Orders must be made at least 5 days in advance via Facebook or through
0917-8532699.

3. Tanzan Atbp

Tanzan Atbp sells customized bottle cap accessories lovingly handmade by mompreneur Sheryl Fernandez. Items include: Necklaces Bracelets Key chains Cellphone charms Magnets Pins Bookmarks

Prices range from PHP 80 to PHP 200.

Find them online at facebook.com/tanzanatbp and on Instagram @tanzan_atbp.

For orders and inquiries, please email [email protected] or contact 0977-1445573.

4. M + K = A

Em Tiquio is a self-confessed kid at heart, which is why she chooses to incorporate her love for Disney in the ribbons she makes.

Handmade with love and created in a smoke-free environment, M + K = A’s products include: Clippies Pinwheel ribbons Princesses in felt on clips/headbands/pins Ribbon sculptures Shabby chic headbands Classic ribbon bows

Prices range from PHP 25 for clips to PHP 230 for made-to-order felt designs.

Find them online at facebook.com/MplusKequalsA and on Instagram @MplusKequalsA.

For orders and inquiries, contact 0917-8045099.

5. Let's Bake Manila

Let’s Bake Manila is made up of a mother-and-daughter team that brings you freshly baked goodies like French macarons, brownies, cakes and cupcakes.

Their specialties include: The best Buttermilk Puto you will ever taste (without any preservatives!) Delectable French Puffs - Sweet, soft muffins covered in butter and cinnamon sugar Christmas Bread

Prices range from PHP 15/piece for French Puffs to PHP 115 for Christmas Bread.

Find them online at facebook.com/LetsBakeManila and on Instagram @LetsBakeManila.

For orders and inquiries, contact mompreneur Roxi Roman-Santiago at 0917-563750.

6. Eden Scents

Eden Scents is a start-up company that focuses on offering scents, cleaners and sanitizers that can be customized for giveaways and gifts.

Nadelyn Torres-Baldonado, the woman behind Eden Scents, shares that they manufacture the products themselves. From the scent to the color, to the packaging, all of it can be tweaked based on your preference.

Prices start at PHP 50 for hand sanitizers and at PHP 150 for their home line.

Find them online at facebook.com/EdenScentsPH.

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected], send them a Viber message at 0932-8432340, or call 0917-8546218.

7. The Learning Basket

Give a gift that can be opened again and again! Mariel Uyquiengco’s The Learning Basket provides pre-loved and new classic and award-winning children's picture books by the best authors and illustrators.

Prices range from PHP 70 to PHP 300.

Find them online at facebook.com/thelearningbasket.

For orders, visit shop.thelearningbasket.com.

8. MB Project

Mompreneur Aggie Aviso lets you say what you want (and send seasons greetings, too) with a shirt!

MB Projects offers printing services on shirts, jerseys, onesies and hoodies. They have a wide selection of customizable designs, including holiday-themed prints for the whole family.

Prices start at PHP 220.

Find them online at facebook.com/mbproj and on Instagram @mb_project.

Orders and inquiries may be placed through the MB Project Facebook page.

9. Curlee Momma's

Curlee Mommas offers custom cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cakes in a jar, crinkles and other pastries, all homemade by mompreneur Erica Batac-Chua.

They also provide Sweet Stations, which is a combination dessert and candy buffet.

Price range: Custom cakes start at PHP 1,550. Custom cupcakes start at PHP 500 per dozen. Macarons are PHP 380 – PHP 480 per dozen. Cakes in a Jar are PHP 75 – PHP 120 each. Chocolate crinkles are PHP 100 per dozen. Butter loaf (Christmas best seller!) is PHP 380 per loaf. Custom Santa 3D Cupcakes in Red Velvet cost PHP 80 each, and come in a box of 12.

Free delivery within BF Homes, Muntinlupa, parts of Las Piñas and Parañaque. Pick-up may be arranged in Ortigas area during weekdays. For other areas, a minimum order quantity or delivery charge will apply.

Find them online at facebook.com/curleemommas.

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected] or call 0917-5403729.

10. Faithshoppe

Faithshoppe creates printed, religious, and other personalized souvenirs and gift items. They sell handmade personalized rosaries, rosary bracelets and statement bracelets that allow you to live your faith in style.

Prices start at PHP 10.

Find them online at faithshoppe.muzy.com, facebook.com/Joyceskis.Biz.OfficialPage and on Twitter @joyceskis.biz.

Religious accessories by Faithshoppe may be purchased online or from Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST Church) and Word & Life Publications, Makati.

11. Adele & Vita Specialty Cakes and Pastries

Vanenie Salosagcol is the mommy baker behind Adele & Vita. She churns out freshly baked goodies right from her oven as you order them.

All of her creations are handmade with love, as if they were made for her own girls, Adele and Vita, after whom the business was named.

Prices range from PHP 130 to PHP 310 for bars, PHP 150 to PHP 180 for crinkles, and PHP 750 to PHP 950 for cakes.

Find them online at facebook.com/AdeleandVita.

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected], or contact 0927-9161408.

12. Bum Heroes

Bum Heroes sells cloth diapers with matching clothes & accessories proudly handmade with love by Filipino parents.

Prices range from PHP 700 to PHP 1,200.

Find them online at facebook.com/BumHeroesPhils and on Instagram @BumHeroes.

For orders and inquiries, email mompreneur Helene Sonza at [email protected], or contact 0917-3234305.

13. Book Talk

Mommy Rochiel Santiago’s Book Talk sells various children’s books, from early learning materials and activity books to arts and crafts, coloring and puzzle books.

As a bonus, you can become a lifetime member when you buy books to give as gifts.

All you need to do is purchase PHP 500 worth of books and pay the registration fee of PHP 100. Members get a 20% discount on their purchases.

Book prices range from PHP 50 to PHP 350.

Find them online at facebook.com/booktalkcandice.

For orders and inquiries, contact 0929-8104981.

14. Sitting Pretty Crafts Studio

Sitting Pretty Crafts Studio is a mompreneur-owned business that advocates all things handmade.

Its flagship products are fabric magnet boards and decor magnets that are proudly made by hand in the Philippines by mom Mariel Medina.

The cost of large magnet boards (18x24in) — inclusive of 4 magnets — is PHP 999.

Find them online at sittingpretty.ph and on Instagram @sittingprettyph.

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected]. Magnet boards are also available at Fully Booked outlets, online at Taste Central and on the Sitting Pretty website.

15. Sophistique Collection

Matching mother-and-son outfits are not easy to come by, but mompreneur Serene Shikukeza’s Sophistique Collection has them!

In fact, this store sells all things fashionable, including a collection of matching outfits for the whole family.

Prices start at PHP 300.

Find them online at facebook.com/sophistiquecollection.

For orders and inquiries, send Serene a Viber message at 0925-3095111.

15 mom-made Christmas gift ideas

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