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Christmas season is just around the corner, and if you're just like the rest of us, you're probably wondering what to give your inaanak, nieces, and nephews.

If that's not hard enough, you're also bracing yourself for months of traffic and shopping in overcrowded malls.

Don't let the holiday blues stress you out and follow these simple steps on how to be a real-life Santa.

1. Pick something practical

One of the biggest factors in choosing a gift is getting something that can actually be used regularly. Get your inaanak something not necessarily flashy, but can come in handy in school or at home. School supplies or kiddie home items are just some of the few things to choose from.

2. Go green

Help kids go environment-friendly by giving them bamboo, wooden, or metal utensils and straws. These items are not just kind to nature, they come in various styles and colors as well which are more fun than boring plastic designs.

3. Give them a personal hygiene kit

Kids love playing and are prone to cuts, scrapes, and getting all sweaty. Keep them neat and prepared by giving them a handy sanitary kit complete with toiletries or a first-aid kit that they can bring to school or while traveling.

4. Be educational

Enhance their talent and knowledge by giving them children books to show the value of reading and learning. If they're more into the artsy side, a simple coloring book or arts and crafts kit will also be perfect for your budding artist, doctor, or lawyer.

5. Keep them fit

Encourage fitness at a young age by giving them sporty items. Children nowadays spend too much time with their gadgets and oftentimes forget the joy of playing in the outdoors. Get them to try a new sport or hobby for the new year by presenting them athletic gifts for Christmas.

Additional tips for shopping include creating a shopping list of who you'll be giving presents to and arranging your list according to their ages and gender. Keep a specific budget in mind and stick to it by using cash instead of cards to avoid overspending. And always keep in mind, there is more joy in giving than receiving so enjoy the holidays by being a giving ninong or ninang