Books and unique planners as gifts

It’s bazaar season and there’s traffic everywhere, anywhere I go. When I’m too lazy to scout for gifts like the usual clothes, knick knacks, bags, food in the malls or in bazaars, I go to Powerbooks, National Bookstore or OMF Lit and sure enough, my problem is solved. Everyone I know would really appreciate books for gifts. Like a card, it is just as personal, and they get to read it over and over again. I scrawl on a personal message, wrap it up and give it to my friends. Easy does it.

Here are a couple of books and planners I would want to get for myself this holiday season:

Chicken Soup for the Soul The Story Behind the Song. There is a song for every occasion and season of life and how each song was written has a story behind it. Filled with one-hundred-and-one personal stories by the songwriters of some of the greatest and most beloved songs ever, Chicken Soup for the Soul The Story Behind the Song, shares the inspiration behind each song ever written. A perfect gift to give to your musicphile friend (Php 595)

 Twightlight Saga. I bet no rabid fan of Stephenie Meyer would even miss getting all four books the moment it comes out in bookstores, but then you’ll never know. I, for one, just borrowed the last two of the 4-part series, and would really appreciate someone gifting me for my own collection. Ditto for the DVD movie version, and the diary, and the planner…and anything about Twilight.Whew!

2010 Planners. Everybody is crazy over getting the Starbucks 2010 planner. I got requests to please, please, drink 17 frappucinos before the year ends so they can get that dang planner for free. I’ve just about had it with Toffee Latte or Dark Mocha Frap. Hayzzzz…the things I would do for my friends.

But then, they probably haven’t seen the new Belle de Jour 2010 Power Planner. I so love this daily planner since its a slambook, datebook in one with the added bonus of 60 discount coupons you can use throughout the year — from spas, clothing stores and restos. For the price of Php 598, that’s a lot of savings especially if you’re a beauty junkie (The Spa, Vanity Fair, The Strip) or a foodie (Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf,iRepublik Grill, Pizza Hut, White Hat). Use at least 55 coupons and you get the 2011 planner for free.

For the tweens, there’s the Total Girl Slambook, an autograph-book, memory maker, activity book and a friendship keepsake in one.It’s so much fun to fill out, share and read over and over again (Php150)