Malls are honestly the worst place to be in when ‘Ber months kick in and more so in November. Literally everyone is trying to get their Christmas shopping and what have you done. I’ve been to the mall maybe twice in the past month and both instances, I had to crowd surf my way to a public toilet. So if you still need to do some shopping, especially for food (cause you know, potluck parties are always right around the corner) but prefer to stay in or away from the crowd, there’s always honestbee.
And no sis, they don’t just deliver groceries and restaurant-ordered food anymore; they recently added local homemade favorites, flowers and toys—from Hamley’s and Hobbes & Landes no less—to their list of services.
Here’s another handy guide to gift shopping. You’re welcome!
LOCAL DELICACIES
Auro Chocolate
What: A proudly Filipino chocolate company
Price range: Starts at P65
What to get:
Cocoa Mass / Tablea Coins, P220
See the full selection here
The Blue Kitchen
What: The “little shop that could” that sells everything delightful and comforting, from bottled delicacies and pastries. Seriously how have you lived if you don’t know or tried The Blue Kitchen??
Price range: Starts at P75
What to get:
The Blue Kitchen Sesame Balls Candy, P140 | The Blue Kitchen Roasted Garlic Chips, P160 | The Blue Kitchen Very Buttery Lenguas de Gato-Almond, P320 |
See the full selection here
The Custaroonery
What: Finger-licking custaroons by Gigi Gaerlan
Price range: Starts at P200
What to get: You can never go wrong with the original
Custaroons – Original, Box of 6, P310
See the full selection here
Crackle Snacks
What: Mostly salted egg-battered, deep fried goodness
Price range: Starts at P100
What to get:
Crackle Snacks Small – Salted Egg Potato Chips, P120 | Crackle Snacks Small – Salted Egg Chicharon, P120 |
See the full selection here
Gourmet Corner
What: One of the best Filipino gourmet delis in town
Price range: Starts at P80
What to get:
Tinapa Fillet, P360 | Tilde Moringa Pasta, P190 | Dalandan Extract With Honey, P285 |
See the full selection here
TOYS AND GAMES
Hamley’s
What: UK-borne toy retailer
Price range: Starts at P245
What to get: Maybe something that encourages imaginative role play or creativity?
Maisie & Jack My Little Pizza Playset, P595 | Dough & Cutters Set, P795 |
See the full selection here
Hobbes and Landes
What: A unique specialty store for kids and adults alike
Price range: Starts at P299.75
What to get: Wooden toys for the little ones, family games and other cool things for everyone else
Plantoys Balancing Cactus New, P399.75 | Thinkfun Yoga Spinner Game, P1,449.75 | Sculpey Superflex Bake & Bend, P1,029.50 |
See the full selection here
OTHER GIFTS
Gomez Flower Shop
What: Flower shop…Just because!
Price range: Starts at P1,050
What to get: Try not to be a cliche and get something other than roses. Assorted flowers with some succulents perhaps?
P3,050
See the full selection here
Yankee Candles
What: Scented tea light candles, candle jars and other sweet-smelling products to keep your space smelling really nice
Price range: Starts at P142
What to get:
Yankee Candle Soft Blanket, P769 | Yankee Candle Cinnamon Vanilla, P901 |
See the full selection here
Find anything you like? Try Wonder’s other gift guide for some of the most important personalities in your life, including broke-ass siblings.
Art Alexandra Lara
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