Sassy Mama’s Gift Guide for Mamas and Papas

Looking for some last-minute gift guide inspo, mama? (Or wanting to give the hubstar a little nudge?) You’ve come to the right place!

Last minute shoppers rejoice: Sassy Mama has you covered! Christmas is a few days away but is your tree looking a little bare? Whether you’re a mama or a papa looking for the perfect gift for your main squeeze this year, don’t fret because we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gift ideas you can pick up or have delivered in Singapore! Rev up your shopping engines festive people, and feel the rush of the holidays upon us!

Mamas

The Mindful Company Reminder Bands
We love this idea from local designer The Mindful Company: understated bands with engraved messages reminding us to Be Kind, Be Present and to Live in the Moment. With a choice of 12 different messages and available in silver, matte silver, gold and rose-gold, these pretty bracelets are lightweight enough to wear everyday without compromising on style!

Reminder Bands in silver ($48), matte silver ($53), gold ($58) and rose gold ($58); available on The Mindful Company website and at Keepers, Orchard Green, Junction of Cairnhill Rd & Orchard Rd, (+65) 8299 7109

Revelry by Risis
Homegrown jewelry brand Risis’ 2015 is sure to delight the girly-girls in all mamas with its four-piece Christmas collection Revelry, inspired by beautifully twirled Christmas ribbons and fanciful bows paired with elegant Swarovski pearls. 

Revelry collection bracelet ($150), necklace ($130), earrings ($90) and ring ($70) from Risis; click here for store locations.

Moov wearable coach
Start the new year off right with your very own personal fitness coach, mama! Moov is an innovative multi-sport wearable band that not only tracks your activity levels, it also coaches you in real time with a variety of workouts to suit your fitness goals.

Approximately $113 (USD80), order from moov.cc

Simone Irani resort wear
Look no further than Simone Irani to help you pack for your upcoming 2016 holiday getaways, mama! The lovely Simone always brings out the most glamorous, colourful and trendy dresses and kaftans which we’d happily wear strolling in and around Singers!

Prices vary; Simone Irani, Cluny Court, #02-17, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760, (+65) 6468 8486, www.facebook.com/SimoneIraniResortWear

Frankitas bags and clutches
Add the finishing touch to your look with a chic Frankitas bag from their line of handmade clutches, bags and purses made out of traditional and modern textiles, such as ikat and batik cotton. These bags are available in a variety of eye-popping colours and unique designs — we’re particular eyeing their gorgeously bright Sabeena clutches!

Prices vary, Frankitas, available at House of Tang at TANGS, Tang Plaza, Level 4, 310 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238864, (+65) 6737 5500

Linus Dutchy bicycle
A Linus Dutchy bicycle is the perfect splurge option this Christmas, and you’ll certainly save on taxi fares riding this vintage-inspired beauty around town! Throw on a cute basket up front and you’ve got yourself a sweet way to carry your essentials on the way to your favourite coffee shop, mama!

Linus Dutchy 1 ($650) and Linus Dutchy 3 ($880) from Inner City Rhythm, 57 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427781, (+65) 6440 0398

Papas

Blunt Umbrella
This has man-brella written all over it! Protect your hubby from Singapore’s tropical downpours this rainy season with a state-of-the-art Blunt umbrella. Not just any umbrella, these babies can withstand intense winds and are “inversion-resistant” (read: no more knocking out the person in front of you with a flimsy umbrella!)

XS metro ($79.90), Lite ($99.90), Classic ($99.90), Blunt XL ($119.90), Golf G1 ($139.90), available online at www.bluntumbrellas.com/sg

Tom & Teddy swim shorts
Tom & Teddy is a photo op waiting to happen with matching swim shorts for both papa and son! Equipped with UV protection and made with chlorine and salt water-resistant quick-dry microfibre, their latest Seaside collection features seagulls, kites and ice cream patterns.

Men’s shorts approximately $134 (USD94.95) and boys’ shorts approximately $85 (USD59.95), available at Tom & Teddy online or by emailing [email protected]

Red Box Gifts
Indulge your hubby’s adventurous streak with an experiential gift from Red Box Gifts. Choose from activities such as a Boeing 737 flight simulator, a zoom around the F1 track in a Ferrari or a water propelled jetpack!

Prices vary, www.redboxgifts.com.sg

Banana Boxers at Chillax Market
Stock up on a few of these 100% cotton Banana Boxers to keep your husbands looking (and, ahem, feeling) fresh in 2016, mama! They even come in matching kid-size versions. You can find these in a variety of colours and patterns at Grandstand fave, Chillax Market.

Approximately $23 (GBP11), available online at bananaboxers.com and at Chillax Market, Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 287994

Frangipani shirts

These cleverly designed block- and screen-printed cotton shirts will have guys lounging at home, at the bar and on the beach in laid-back style! If they’re good enough for The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, we’re pretty sure our fellas will want to get their hands on them too!

Approximately $157 (GBP75), available online at frangipani-style.com, free express shipping until 23 December 2015

Sonos Play 5 Wireless Speaker
Our splurge pick for 2015 is hands-down the Sonos Play 5 Wireless Speaker. Music lovers will dig this wifi-enabled speaker with six state-of-the-art amplifiers delivering powerfully clear sound around your home — this may be addressed to dear hubby, but it’s a gift the whole fam can enjoy!

$769, available at Harvey Norman and Best Denki