“You better watch out
You better not cry
better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town”
How did you behave all year? You have been good, right? As Christmas is coming and you will have to make and receive presents, helpMadrid has decided to make a list of the ten presents that should be underneath every Christmas tree. Ah, we nearly forgot, this post should be read with the song “Santa Claus is coming to town” in the background (choose the one of the singer you like the most!).
We have many presents for you, too. The first one is our new blog post. The second one is the list of presents: you can use it to make presents to family and friends or to draw up you Christmas list. The third is the chance to live an unforgettable experience abroad. Where? Here in Madrid with us. Our shared flats are the right choice when it comes to move abroad. You will have the chance to meet international people and live with them, to learn Spanish and to live is some of the best districts of the city. Begin a new adventure with helpMadrid!
Above our presents, below the presents you can make to your best friend or to your flatmates or, feel free to send one of them to our office (we are the Communication Department). As Christmas is coming and time is never enough to buy presents, we should begin immediately!
Top 10
Scratch map
Do you have any friend who travel a lot? Well, a world map may be a great present for him/her. Every time he/she has to choose the next destination, there is a clear view of the countries that are still unexplored. Moreover, it looks perfect on the wall of a bedroom. A map for adventurers.
No.More.Plastic by Martin Dorey
Our second suggestion is a book, a special one. We are book lovers, but we have decided to include only one book in our list. As we care about the environment, we think that being as much sustainable as possible is of primary importance. This guide offers 2 minutes solutions to reduce plastic in your daily life. Book lovers and not, this is a great present!
Fitness Watch
Stay fit! There are many models, from the basic to the professional. Any of them is perfect to monitor how many steps you do in a day. Healthy and fit, we like it…
Organizers
Agendas, calendars, planners, “To do list” block notes, magnets with the tasks of the day, shopping lists, Sticky Notes, bullet journals… They are everywhere and the graphics are amazing, they are useful and pretty. Guess you what? This one may be the present you send us for Christmas ahahah.
Oil diffusers
This present is quite peculiar and not for anyone. You must be sure that your friends like essential oils and smells. It is true that there are many delicate oils; nonetheless, if they do not like strong scents, it is not for them. Our favourite scent, just to let you know, is peppermint: sweet and fresh at the same time.
Posters
Many enterprises sell posters: from the graphics ones, to the city maps, from landscapes to famous actors. Actually, we are in love with a brand in particular and we suggest you to have a look at their products. You may find something you are looking for since months or you may discover a new item for your Christmas list. Here the link, just in case you are interested.
Christmas sweater
Many people hate them, many others (read “we”) like them. Can you imagine the Christmas dinner with all your flatmates wearing Christmas sweaters? The red and the green, the reindeer and the elf, Santa Claus and the Snowman… Actually, we have recently seen a sweater with the lights on. Too much?
Chocolate
Chocolate is always welcome! Why we like it? Because it makes us warm during winter and it is a good excuse to gather with our flatmates. Some chocolate, maybe some pralines, a cup of tea and some friends: this is all you need to spend a perfect evening. Just to let you know, if you want to send us some pralines, we will be happy to share them with you!
Travel kits
Are we travellers? Yes. Do we like to travel comfortably? Yes. Well, travel kits are perfect: a neck pillow, a mask and some earplugs. Now we are ready to go everywhere. Of course, there are many other items that may suit any travel lover: travel diaries, tags, a backpack, one of those fancy thermal bottles (they are actually environmental friendly because you do not have to buy any plastic bottle), etc.
Bag
Are you looking for a present for your girlfriend, or maybe for a friend? With a beautiful bag, you cannot go wrong. Well, actually, you could, but, if you have a very bad taste, we suggest you to ask for help to the sales clerk!
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Many ideas that may give rise to many others. One of our favourite is, undoubtedly, the book. Taking care of our society and the environment is of paramount importance (we do not exclude to begin a column about it in our blog). Regarding social commitment and presents, we remember our tenants that they have time until the end of December to donate items that they would throw away.
It is time to say goodbye, but helpMadrid and its blog will come back soon with another blog post for you!
In the meantime, have you drawn up your Christmas list?