The Best Holiday Presents for People Who Appreciate Practical Gifts

It's that time of the year when the malls are packed and the holiday frenzy begins! Before you head out to kick-start your Christmas shopping, think about this: Do you just tend to grab whatever gifts are convenient to buy at the nearest mall or online, or whatever's affordable and on sale, without even thinking if your friends and loved ones will actually use it or if they even need it?

This Christmas is the perfect time to change up your routine. Giving useful, practical gifts is a good holiday tradition to start now, and we give you these suggestions.

FOR JUICING UP: Most people find themselves stuck in traffic most of the time, so keeping mobile gadgets juiced up at all times is of utmost importance. Look for lightning cables, power banks, or car adaptor chargers your friends can stash in their everyday bags or their car's glove compartment. When they find their batteries running low, they'll have you to thank for these handy must-haves.

FOR GOING GREEN: Living a sustainable lifestyle is one of the best things you can give Mother Earth. But imagine the difference you would make if you encouraged others to do the same? Gift friends and family with things they can use and reuse, such as personalized coffee sleeves, fashionable stainless steel straws, and sturdy eco bags, as a way of helping reduce plastic usage and unnecessary waste. These items are functional and stylish, too!

FOR SATISFYING THE PALATE: Food is always a welcome gift during the holidays. For one, food is consumable, meaning, it doesn't add to the clutter others may already have at home. Food baskets are readily available at supermarkets but if you want a more personal touch, choose certain food items with a long shelf life so they can add it to their noche buena fare, such as cheese, meat platters, or wine.

FOR ENJOYING DOUBLE-DUTY PERKS: Have you ever thought it possible to give two--or sometimes, even three gifts--in one? Think of giving dual purpose items like a multi-tool or a pair of all-around kitchen shears; an ottoman stool that doubles as a storage box; or an emergency flashlight-slash-radio. One can never have too many of these things at home, right?

FOR PROTECTING THE FUTURE: Give someone you care for the priceless yet practical gift of protection. By availing of Life Ready Plus, an affordable life insurance plan with optimal benefits, you are definitely ready for tomorrow because you have more than enough to leave your loved ones when the unexpected occurs.

With Life Ready Plus, a portion of your payments is placed in investment funds which can grow your money in the long term. What's more, Life Ready Plus is part of a suite of protection solutions that reward you for the healthy choices you make, through the AIA Vitality program. What could be a better way to show your love than living healthier and better, while at the same time protecting the future of the people that truly matter?

Get started on that shopping list now! Add the nearest BPI or BPI Family Saving Bank branch to your list of go-to shopping places this holiday season. Why? You can shop for life insurance products and give your loved ones the practical gift of protection. Our Bancassurance Sales Executives are ready to assist you in over 900 BPI branches nationwide!