Somewhere between Thanksgiving, finals and those breaks from studying, the holiday season has snuck up on you. Stuck on what to get that girl in your sorority for Secret Santa? We’ve got you covered — just check out the HER section for gift-giving inspiration for that sorority girl, your real sister and besties. Hate shopping for your brother? Take a peek at the HIM section for some help with what to snag for your brother, boyfriend and best guy friend. Did mom tell you she just wants you to get straight A’s this semester — but you know it’s too late for that to happen? Check out the MOM section to see what could make her forget your less-than-perfect organic chemistry grade. If you’ve gotten Dad a tie for the last 10 years, you know where to look (hint: it’s the DAD section!). And if you’re finally meeting his parents (eek!!!!) or spending the holidays with a college pal, look at the HOST section for ideas for what to bring when you’re the guest!
Happy Shopping, and of course, Happy Holidays (:
FOR HER
For the Sorority Sister
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The Sorority Sisters Forever necklaces from Dogeared are a gorgeous way for those in your sorority to show allegiance to the house. Each necklace features a symbol of the sorority, like this Lyre for Alpha Chi Omega. $26-$54 ($46 shown)
For the Fashionista
Since the fashionista in your life is always clothes shopping, sometimes it’s hard to think of what she’d like. “My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book For Drawing, Creating and Dreaming” will help your girlfriend take her passion to the next level. $21
For the Sweetest Girl
Whether your friend is naughty or nice, let her indulge this year with the Naughty & Nice Pail from Sugar Factory. The holiday pail is filled with candy to get her through those last finals, or reward her for a set of straight A’s (or something like that). $35
For the Glitzy Girl On-The-Go
If she’s always moving, she’s going to need a comfy pair of shoes to keep her going… and going… and going. But no one wants to sacrifice beauty for comfort. Fortunately, she won’t have to with these Converse Chuck Taylor ‘Winter Glitz’ sneakers. $60
For the World Traveler
Treat the girl in your life who has the most packed Passport to a Natasha Doll from Russian Dolls by Svetlana. The adorable Russian doll pendant will remind her of her world travels – as well as how much you care about her. $139
For the Classy Collegiette™
Treat the classiest girl you know to a Her Campus Koozie for all her canned drinks! Your favorite collegiette™ will now be able to sip her Keystone Light and still feel like a lady! $3
For the Practical Pal
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Give the Gift of Convenience to the ‘busy someone’ in your life! A Hoseanna Gift e-Card is perfect for the holidays and is redeemable for anything on the Hoseanna site. Their ‘Blue Box’ experience delivers those ‘girlie musts’ to her door, and includes a little treat in every box. Once you’ve made your purchase, Hoseanna will contact you to find out who the lucky recipient is, and how best to contact them! $50
For the Sports Fan
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Impress her with this gift that will make the guys turn their heads because she looks so cute AND she’s a sports fan. Winning! Head out to Victoria’s Secret to get her NFL Pink Gear for her favorite team! $59.50
For the Peaceful One
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She’s always wishing for world peace so give her a gift that reminds her of her goal. Alex and Ani’s World Peace Expandable Wire Bangle will be the bracelet she can’t take off! $38
For the Trainer
Your favorite gym junkie will be fully equipped for the gym with the first five toed barefoot shoe made specifically for training (as opposed to running), adidas’s adiPURE Trainer Shoes. They’ll allow her muscles to move more naturally and activate and strengthen feet and legs. And while you might not be so concerned about her strength training – she certainly is! $90
For the Constant Formal Guest
If your BFF goes to a formal every weekend, she’ll flip for this Embellished Envelope Clutch to jazz up her little black dresses. Maybe the gift will get you some good karma, and she’ll get you a date for these formals too! $29
For the Leggings Lover
If she goes through a pair of leggings every few months, time to treat her to a luxurious pair of David Lerner leggings that will last her for longer. Whether it’s to the library or out at night, she’ll wear them, rock them, and think of you! $78
For the Texter
If she’s constantly obsessing over what to say and when to say it (wait 7 minutes to reply!) she will love Her Campus’s “100 Reasons He Hasn’t Texted You Back” poster. Instead of complaining to you about what is taking him so long to reply, she can turn to her funny poster for some explanations! $10
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FOR HIM
For the Tailgater
He may get teased for this one, but he’ll be so amused by his beer holster and having his two hands for beer pong and getting ready for the big game that he won’t be listening to the haters —just appreciating what you got him. $30
For the Musician
This guy won you over by strumming his guitar on his dorm room bed — and now you can foster his musical talents with the Guitar Pick Punch. The puncher will create personalized guitar picks out of hotel key cards (post-formal memories?), old gift cards or any thin plastic objects. $25
For the Monster
Yup, we said it. Your little brother is a monster. Albeit, he can be — at times — a loveable monster, but he’s a monster nonetheless. That’s while he’ll love a MonsterHoodie which has a hood that will turn him into the gruesome character he can (sometimes… ok often) be. $50
For the NBA-Player Wannabe
Go big this holiday season with the Double Basketball Shootout so he can take a few basketball shots in his off-campus apartment or basement on his way to class or during the commercial break of an NBA game (if there is a season this year!). He’ll be shocked you thought of such a sporty present. $130
For the Gym Go-er
He goes to the gym every day, but lets his sweaty socks sit on top of his calculator. Um, gross. Snag him an adidas Team Troop Sackpack so he can keep going straight from class to the gym — but won’t accidentally toss out his sweaty clothes when he’s reaching in for a pen. $10
For the Non-Neat Freak
Let him think this Stinky Dorm Kit is a gag gift, even when everyone else knows it’s not. He’ll laugh but know it’s true — he’s suffering without a mom to do his laundry and pick up after him. Fingers crossed he’ll use this and it’ll make some headway on that stench. $17
For the Biker
If he’s riding his bike in the dark, the Nite Ize SpokeLit LED is a must. The light will make his bike look cool and also keep him from getting hit by a motorist. $10
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FOR MOM
For the Dinner Party Host
Your mom will flip for these gorgeous plates which reflect on love and life — we’d suggest them for your friends, but the Living a Foodie-tale Plate Set from ModCloth is so pretty it deserves to serve more than just pizza and frozen food. $45.99
For the Coffee-Addicted Commuter
While you’re talking your mom’s ear off about your last paper during her commute, make the whole experience a little more enjoyable for her, by giving her a hot coffee or tea to sip on. The Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug will keep her drink warm by using the cigarette lighter in her car. $30
For the Queen of Glam
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Treat mama to Harvey Prince’s delectable scent, Yogini — the scent of liberation. She’ll flip for the luxurious smell of sandalwood, golden amber, sensual incense and more! $55
For the Mom That Needs a Break
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The topics of your conversation with mom are probably mostly about your stress levels — but hers can be just as astronomical, if not worse. This holiday season, let her choose what she wants with a gift card to Bliss spa so she can choose in-spa treatments or at-home solutions to get her back to a zero-stress level. $50
For the Candle Lover
You’ve hit up Yankee Candle a dozen times for mom, but this year you’re getting uber-creative with your candle gifting with the Lumen Oil Candle Shadow Projectors. This little oil candle will cast an enchanting shadow of a tree — and as the candle flame flickers, it will give the illusion of that tree moving in the wind. Pretty cool. $48
For the Fitness Freak
Does your mom always make time for the gym? Or is her New Year’s Resolution to lose 5 lb? The Banglz Wrist Weights weigh in at ½ lb each and will up her exercise, or even add some toning to her daily activities. They can be worn to fitness classes too — feel that burn! $25
For the Gardener
Maximize mommy’s gardening space with this 3-Tier Patio Garden Planter. If she’s short on space or sun, this will help her be able to grow more herbs or flowers. $90
For the Practical Mom
If your mom is the definition of practical, pull her out of her comfort zone a little with these fun, but smart, gloves available at both T.J.Maxx and Marshalls. The Italian Leather Gloves are both useful and trendy, and best of all they are a steal since T.J.Maxx and Marshalls always have such great deals! $19.99
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FOR DAD
For the Top Chef
It’s clichéd but true – dad’s love to grill. Get papa to go a little gourmet with the Sur La Table Skewer Station and Skewers. It’s his same great grilled food, but presented in a way that makes you feel like you stumbled upon a Food Network star’s barbeque. $40
For the Dad On-The-Go
Is your dad addicted to his iPad? Unless he’s some sort of super techie, he’s probably always wishing it were a little easier to type on his gadget. Gift him with the Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad this year so he can get his work done easier and faster. $99
For the Grown-up Frat-Star
When your dad comes to college does he wax and wane about his days in the frat house? Does he beg to play beer pong with your bros? The Historic Vintage Budweiser Can Replica with Collector Cards is the perfect way for him to remember his days pounding beers with his bros in college (while you actually get to be there). Especially ideal if daddy has his very own man cave! $20
For the Weekend Golfer
Make it even easier for Dad to get away and play golf with the Picnic at Ascot Black Golf Trunk Organizer. He can organize his shoes, balls, gloves, tees and towels in this trunk organizer that acts like a country club locker right in his car. $47
From Daddy’s Little Girl
Track down your favorite picture of you and your dad for this Dad & Me 4×6 frame. He’ll tear up to think that you did more than just buy something — you tracked down that photo from your best day out with dad. $24
For the Dad Paying for College
If Dad is footing the bill for college, he will especially love a t-shirt from your college bookstore like this Cornell Dad shirt. Heck, even if he’s not paying your tuition he’d love to show off his pride for you and your fabulous university! $15
For the Comfort-Seeker
Dad doesn’t relax enough, does he? These Outlast Memory Foam Slippers for Men will help him kick back, even when he’s on his feet. These slippers are super-comfy — good luck getting him to slip back into his loafers. $30
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FOR THE HOST
For the Movie Night Family
Spending some time this holiday season with the family that spends one night a week hitting up Blockbuster together? This Old Fashioned Popcorn Bowl (that you can personalize!) will show them you pay attention when they recite lines from Planes, Trains and Automobiles as annoying as that can be. $45
For the Cheesy Host
You can’t go wrong with these West Elm Twig Cheese Spreaders. The rustic charm of the twig-inspired cheese knives are perfect for anyone who can’t start a get-together without baked brie. $24
For the Concert Buffs
You might have thought it was crazy when he told you his parents went to Paris — for a Bruce Springsteen concert. But this is clearly what they like, and they’ll love the ability to preserve all those ticket stubs with this Ticket Stub Diary. Just be prepared for your next visit there, when they tell you about their Woodstock experience — they have the tickets to prove they went! $10
For the Christmas Party
If you’re just attending a big party — no need to go all out. These Santa & Snowman Glass Ornaments from Pier 1 will bring cheer to their tree without breaking the bank. What Christmas party host hates an ornament? $2.95 each
For the Funky Homeowners
If you’re totally stuck, these Soap Pebbles will do the trick! They’re cool-looking, long-lasting and unique. $15
For the Game Players
If you’re looking to instantly bond with the family, Apples to Apples is your gift. Learn about what makes the group tick and laugh with this addictive game. You’ll play for hours and then try to figure out if you bring it home with you. By the way, you can’t — you’ll just have to come back and play again. $20