Prepare your wallets for some holiday gift shopping at these online shops

The holiday season is just around the corner and it's time to make your list and check it twice. If you are anything like us, you might already be thinking about what gifts to buy for your loved ones – we bet you also want to save money while doing so. Thankfully, online shopping has made this possible for many of us. 

One of the best things about online shopping is that it’s all done from the comfort of our homes and we can do it any time we want to. With so many discount codes and free delivery, this has become even more enticing to us. This article will guide you through some of the best online shopping apps out there that will help keep your wallet and your loved ones happy during this holiday season. 

Finding the perfect gift for someone who seems to have everything can be challenging. Instead of splurging on material items, why not give experience gifts to your loved ones? We all know that memories are priceless and it’s not every day that we get to travel and try something new. You can now buy gift cards through Klook that’s ideal for any occasion.

One of the worries people have about ordering through online shopping apps is the authenticity of the products. Fret not as LazMall stores have a 30-day policy for counterfeit or damaged items, as well as free delivery. Another advantage of online shopping through Lazada is that they run sales on just about everything you need and their deals don’t stop during the holidays. 

The mall that’s got it all for you now makes it more accessible to buy gifts through its online shopping app, ShopSM. Skip the travel time and browse through their online catalog to purchase products available at SM’s physical stores. Find clothes, toys, homeware, and other essentials all in one place. Plus, you still get to earn points when you connect your SM Advantage Card. 

For a wide range of beauty products, BeautyMNL is our trusted online shopping app. All their products are genuine as they only partner with official merchants and distributors, so you know you will never be duped. From international makeup brands to K-beauty bestsellers, they’ve got you covered. And now they’ve expanded to fashion and nutrition products to complete your online shopping experience. 

When it comes to online shopping for new wardrobe items, we can’t recommend Zalora enough. As Southeast Asia’s largest e-tailer, trendsetters will love the options from fashion outlets like COS, Monki, and Zara, as well as designer brands like Lacoste, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Moschino. What makes it more enticing is that you’ll come across selections that might not even be available at local stores.

Swedish brand, Ikea, finally made its way to our shores and opened its biggest store in Pasay City. In case you can’t drop by their showroom, there’s always the online shopping route. Even those on a budget can find home essentials like plates and organizing trays for less than P100. Those who are sprucing up their spaces will surely appreciate the minimalist designs.  

In search of a gift for your bookish friends? Look no further than Fullybooked Online. Novels from best-selling authors and other amazing reads are within easier reach now that they deliver directly to you. And if you’ve got a title in mind that isn’t available, the friendly people at Fullybooked can order it upon request. They’ve also got art supplies for the crafty folks who never seem to run out of creative ideas.

Need a last-minute gift? Grab a bottle of wine for your colleague or a bottle of tequila for your colleague from the #1 online liquor store. While you’re at it, get a pack of beer for yourself from their Boozy Bargains selection and let the festivities begin. Boozy offers a 60 to 90-minute delivery in Metro Manila and nationwide shipping for your convenience. 

The holidays wouldn’t be complete if we weren’t handing out toys to the children. Take on the role of Santa Claus and do your online shopping for the little one through Toys R Us. Remote-controlled cars, dolls, and educational games are only some of the items you’ll locate as you shop online. They’ll even gift-wrap your present for free, so you have one less thing to worry about. 

It’s time to add that new phone to your wishlist. Online shopping for electronics can be unnerving for some, especially with all these scams these days. Rest assured that your money is safe with PoundIt, an online electronics store that’s been around since 2014. They carry major brands like Apple, Samsung, Logitech, and Razer, as well as office essentials for your WFH needs.