Perfect Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Part of the joy of giving is knowing you’ve gifted the right present to your recipient – something they like, appreciate, or need. That genuine smile of delight when they unwrap what you’ve presented to them is priceless and truly a gift back to you.

An appropriate gift need not be extravagant or indulgent. What makes it the right one depends on how much effort you’ve put into selecting it. Finding suitable holidays gifts for that list of special people in your life requires thought and consideration.

It can be hard work, but fret not, as we’ve done the homework for you. Check out our list of holiday gifts that are at once thoughtful, meaningful and useful, for the different family members, friends and co-workers in your life.

Say thank you and I love you to the people who’ve raised you, with experiences and gifts that show them your heartfelt appreciation and gratitude.

Help your folks ease achy, tired muscles with the Osim Udivine V Massage Chair. This alternative to a real-life massage therapist is souped up with features to allow total body relaxation for a good night's rest, just what the older folks will benefit from. Whether they are looking to relieve body tension and knots or unwind with gentle head-to-toe pampering, the uDivine V has a suite of specially designed massage programmes that caters to different lifestyle needs. 

Gift them something nourishing like the Trulife Premium Bird’s Nest Gift Pack, that is prepared with only the best grade, 100-percent authentic, pure ingredients. Rich in texture, this sugar-free and healthy concoction contains no flavouring or colouring, and is full of natural goodness and flavour.

Active parents and grandparents will appreciate and enjoy the Golftec Gift Package, which includes a 60-minute swing evaluation with a certified personal coach. To achieve your goals, the coach will also recommend a game plan for your subsequent lessons and video practice sessions – the perfect start for new golfing enthusiasts.

Let your favourite pairs of people preserve precious memories with Hip Xiong's Exclusive Couple Package – a leisurely portrait session that includes a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at what it takes to have an image formed by real silver on a tin plate. They will also get to bring home 1 couple shot and 2 individual portrait shots each, which will last for centuries.

Because your relationship is state-of-the-art, you want to express it with gifts that are memorable and exquisite. Don’t forget to add something romantic too, for the love of your life.

Your partner deserves to be treated to a fine-dining meal that’s nothing short of the best, such as the Singapore Airlines First Class festive menu, that is specially curated by celebrity chef, Matt Moran. The meal and tableware will also recreate the First Class travelling experience for them, especially if they're missing seeing the world very much. The sumptuous meal starts with the signature Singapore Airlines’ satay, garlic bread and Oscietra caviar, followed by lobster appetiser, beef main course and seasonal dessert for the festive season. 

If your other half enjoys a bit of gaming fun with his friends, the Singapore Airlines Limited Edition Poker Set will be a real treat. This luxurious poker set draws inspiration from travel-related and aircraft elements. The iconic Singapore Airlines batik motif can be found on every aspect of the poker set - from playing cards to poker chips. For the ultimate poker experience, don't forget to add on the poker mat. 

Nothing like a bit of drone fun for guys who love their toys too. Compact and lightweight, DJI drones will give the guys a whole new perspective of the world. The Mavic 3 drone has an explore mode, to unlock Mavic 3's second camera that lets him effortlessly scout and plan his shots. Its tele-camera can also zoom in on, or record from a distance, any subject without any disturbance. 

Surprise your significant other with the best alternative to a lived-in hairstylist – the Dyson Airwrap Complete Hair Styler, which continues to be one of the most sought-after hairstyling tools in the market. This easy-to-use complete hair styler lets her create full curls, relaxed waves, smooth straight locks or voluminous ‘dos. It offers the ultimate DIY blow-out for every day and every special occasion.

What better way to pamper your partner than with a dedicated spa day? At the award-winning St. Gregory spa, she will be treated like royalty and be able to unwind with a healthy meal by the pool, as well as a personalised wellness session with a professional coach. The day retreat also includes either a 90-minute body massage or a combination of 60-minute body massage and a 30-minute Beauty Enhancer Face Therapy. She is sure to emerge refreshed and recharged. 

They are your trusted advisors, confidantes and shoulders to cry on. They’ve seen you at your worst yet love you the most. So, why not let your gifts create occasions to get together with some of your favourite people in the world?

An afternoon of creative crafting at the Nine Wicker Ave Deluxe Candle Making Workshop will be a cool experience gift for your girl squads. This hands-on workshop lets participants create their own fragrance to scent their handmade soy wax candles, which they can take home in a 10-ounce Jesmonite marble jar.

Instead of the usual chin-wag session and meal, treat your pals to an interactive virtual reality experience. Combining the escape room concept with a full 3D experience, Virtual Room delivers a 40- to 50-minute mind-blowing adventure that allows for fun, unexpected interactions for the gang. They will simply be bowled over by the impressive virtual graphics too.

The people you grew up with, in front of whom you can totally be yourself, but whom you know have your back through thick and thin. Something out-of-the-box, unusual and fun will put a smile on their faces.

The Polaroid Go Starter Kit will bring the best of both worlds in capturing the sights, scenes and special people this festive season for your shutter-friendly sibling. Portable and wearable, the Polaroid Go instant camera allows you to unleash your creativity on-the-go. Thanks to the self-timer and reflective front mirror, your sibling can easily take a selfie or wefie with their loved ones. The starter kit also comes with a pack of colour film.

Nothing like some fun adult board games to bring back family nostalgia. Your foodie siblings will agree with the creator of Hawker Wars, a local card game that celebrates our beloved hawker culture and food, that where there is love, there is war. Expect hours of fun playing this with your siblings, as you try to out-cook one another to earn points in this fast-paced family game.

Who can say no to cookies, ice cream or better yet, ice cream cookies? Bring tasty cheer to your siblings with The Ice Cream & Cookie Co.'s collection of best sellers. From banana caramel gelato and irresistale Onde Onde ice cream to mint chocolate ice cream sandwiches, there is certainly no better way to start the festive season.

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For friends at work who need a little destress and tranquility in their lives, To Be Calm's USB Electronic Diffuser will help them create the ultimate calming environment anywhere. With just a few drops of essential oil, surroundings are quickly infused with natural aroma that instils a sense of comfort and well-being. Simply plug it into a computer or phone charger to power up the diffuser.

For your coffee buddies, a reusable cup is a great way for them to get their caffeine fix. Useful, eco-friendly and spillage-free, the Singapore Airlines Dath Cup by Collins features the iconic batik motif and is made from sustainably harvested and 100% biodegradable bamboo fibre.

T2 Fill Your Cup is a tea-rrific gift for tea lovers, who will get to enjoy 15 different flavours of teas from a hand-crafted stoneware tumbler painted in the happiest colours. It’s a great way for your recipients to sample unique blends such as Christmas Breakfast, French Earl Grey, Gorgeous Geisha and more to discover their favourite.

It’s always fun to shop for children. If you’re in doubt of what to buy, picking gifts that inspire creative play are always safe bets.

Empower young ones with knowledge from the Melissa & Josh Augmented Reality Dinosaur Encyclopedia. This immersive take on the pop-up book allows them to get up close with all sorts of dinosaurs. Every page comes to life with augmented reality (AR) technology, when viewed through a smart phone or tablet. Informative, fun, entertaining, and mesmerising, this multi-platform book will elevate the reading experience for every child.

Toys are a good choice to keep kids entertained, and even better if they can learn something new at the same time. The Thames Kosmos Bouncing Planets Experiment Kit lets girls and boys make planets out of putty in minutes. Using a spherical mould and five colours of polymer granules, they can easily cast up to five rubbery planet models. They can also discover why the balls form and how the elasticity of the polymer material causes them to bounce.

Lego always brings out the creative building skills in children. Let kids' imaginations take flight with the City Passenger Airplane, that comes with cool airport vehicles and awesome aircraft models, plus accessories and fun characters that stimulate open-ended, creative role play.

Equally fun and inventive is the LEGO Creator Surfer Beach House, through which kids can take an imaginary trip to the beach to surf and play with sea animals. The flexible part is that they can build the surfer beach house, rebuild it into a lighthouse, turn it into a pool house, and even use the bricks and pieces to create something completely new.

Nothing is too much for your precious, affectionate fur family members who are always happy to see you.

Keep your precious pups smelling sweet and huggable with dog perfumes from Harlow Harry. Made in Australia, their range of unisex fragrances is specially formulated for dogs, and is free of alcohol, toxins and harmful ingredients. A fresh scent of amber and woody notes, the Hunter 33 will linger pleasantly on your dogs without being overpowering.

Play time and treats are also important for them and The Collective's Burrito Sniffy Toy ensures they get to enjoy both. Hide some treats in the many compartments of the sniffy toy, leave it open or fold it up and watch them have a sniffing good time.

For snuggle-loving cats, gift a cosy bed like the Pluffies Pluffy Comfort Bed that comes with a built-in blanket – perfectly soft for hunkering down into on lazy days, which can be every day.

Style up your kitty with the Niaski Frida Catlo Artist Cat Collar – a standout piece illustrated in the style of Mexican portrait artist Frida Kahlo that comes with a cat-shaped backing card and matching enamel charm. The other pawsome thing is that, though cats are not the biggest fans of collars, this range is fitted with a safety breakaway clasp that prevents them from getting caught onto anything. 

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