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Holiday shopping can be difficult, especially when you don’t know what to buy someone! Here are some gift ideas for everyone in your life:
Gifts under $15-
For parents:
- Coffee- Check out Soma and Hopscotch for local blends!
- Candles- Optimist loves the “Balsam and Cedar” scent from Yankee Candle.
- Bubble bath- Who wouldn’t want an awesome bath bomb like this one?
- Lotion- Winter is the season of dry skin! Give the gift of extremely moisturizing lotion like this one.
- Mugs- A cat mug is perfect for your favorite animal lover or make a personalized DIY one.
- Cookies- In a festive mood? Whip up some of these gingerbread men!
For friends:
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- Plants- Get a cactus for your friend with a green thumb.
- Posters/ wall art- does your buddy have a favorite band? Check out these band posters.
- String lights- Light up your friend’s life. String lights make every room cozy.
- Socks- Everyone wants fuzzy socks like these.
- Water bottle- For your eco-friendly friend. Here are some water bottles.
- Headphones- Who doesn’t like to listen to music? Check out these headphones.
- Winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.)- It’s cold! Stay warm with this warm hat.
Gifts under $50–
For parents:
- Fuzzy blankets- Help your parents keep warm this winter! This blanket is so warm.
- Books- Check out the New York Times top books list here!
- Pajamas-Comfy, warm, and good for a winter day. Here are some super warm ones.
For friends:
- Lava lamps- Make your friend’s bedroom into a super cool space. These ones are super colorful.
- Gigantic teddy bears- Enough said. Find them here.
- Speakers- Who doesn’t want to play their favorite music as loud as possible? Here are colorful speakers.
Gifts over $50–
For parents:
- Fitbit- Count your steps! Fitbits are available here.
- Panini Maker- Paninis are very important.
- Gift card for massage/spa- Life can be stressful. Give this gift to your parents, and they will love you forever. Here is a local masseuse.
- Spotify subscription- Give the gift of music.
For friends:
- A small animal (be sure to ask his/her parents first!)
- Netflix subscription- Who wouldn’t want a subscription for TV and movies?
- Durable phone case- Perfect for your friend who always breaks their phone. Check out some here.
- Tapestries- Help your buddy decorate. Optimist loves these.
