Affordable Aguinaldo Ideas

As a Filipino tradition, we give aguinaldos to every person who comes knocking at our doors squealing “Namamasko po!” Yes, every one of them must have something. Every year, I prepare aguinaldos good for 300-400 people. And to be able to prepare that much aguinaldos we must think of something affordable yet will give a smile to someone.

So here are my affordable aguinaldo ideas:

1. Mini Toys (for as low as 5php)

Photo by Michael & Christa Richert

Mini toys wrapped in a nice Christmas gift wrapper will surely draw a smile on their faces. No matter how much these toys cost, it is a sure win for them.

2. Candies/Chocolates (for as low as 5php per loot bag)

A pouch full of colorful and delectable candies, chocolates, biscuits, and wafers is a sure win for all; not just for kids but also for adults. But make sure you’ve got lots of them for they may come back and ask for some more!

3. Notepads (for as low as 10php)

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Children loves writing and drawing in their notebooks, so giving them a notepad will surely light up their day. A notepad with cute cover of cartoon characters, flowers, toys etc. is a sure hit.

4. Cupcakes (for as low as 20php)

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Baking cupcakes is also a wonderful thing; it is worth receiving too, because it was made by you. Colorful frosting and decoration is a plus excitement for them. But please don’t forget to pack it up nicely before distributing.

5. Face Towels (for as low as 6php)

Photo by Marcelo Moura

Face towels is one of the very useful aguinaldo. They can use it to wipe their sweat, their hands, etc. A face towel with a cartoon character will make a hit.

6. Erasers (for as low as 5php)

Just like in my previous blog, erasers can be given as gifts especially when they are as cute as these erasers. I will surely grab one!

7. Stickers (for as low as 10php)

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Every child loves stickers, especially if it is their favorite cartoon character. They would surely stick it on their notebooks, walls, cabinets, etc. somewhere they can usually see it and somewhere they can easily boast it with their friends.

8. Books (for as low as 20php)

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You can give story books for some of the kids and activity books or coloring books for the younger ones. It is something that would educate and entertain them at the same time.

9. Purses (for as low as 8php)

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Purses will be in-demand during these days because a lot of kids will surely receive money as their aguinaldos; so a purse where they can put all their aguinaldos is yes. A cartoon character designed purse is a plus!

10. Unique Kiddie Grubs (for as low as 10php)

Something unique and new to the eye is a sure hit. Yes, because anything new is always greatly desired even for a day.

There are many other ideas like cute pens, lotions, keychains, accessories, etc. are a sure hit. Just make sure you always wrap them with a Christmas gift wrapper to feel the season and to add excitement to the kids.

Hope you enjoyed my versatile gift ideas!