With the holiday season quickly approaching, I’ve been keeping track of the best gifts I would love to receive, and I’m sure your besties will too. Keep reading to find the perfect gift for yourself or your girlfriends.
- Custom Digital Portrait
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These are SUCH a cool idea for you & your besties. Commission an artist on Instagram or Etsy for a drawing of any picture you’d like for the most memorable gift ever. These usually range from $20-$65 depending on the level of detail you are looking for, but once you receive the image, get it printed at your local drugstore and voila—a unique gift that I promise they don’t already own.
- Off Track Planet’s Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy, and Broke
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While we may be limited in travelling now, gift this book to your girlfriends to fuel their travel flame. This book provides loads of practical advice and tips for travelling while young and on a budget whilst providing you with the ability to see the world (once it opens up again, that is).
- Bkr Water Bottle
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I got a bkr water bottle a few months ago and it is truly amazing. I purchased the Spiked Pepper 500 ML and I love that it is glass and doubles as a roller when I’m at the gym or just need to relax my muscles. Also, the protective rubber layer saves you from shattering the bottle or dropping it and making a loud bang. For students, gym lovers, or girls on the go, this is a must!
- Kitchen Gadgets
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If you’ve got a friend who loves to cook, treat them to some cool kitchen gadgets to add some spice to their favorite hobby! Items like cool ice cube trays, beeswax wrap and vegetable spiralizers are fun tools to have at your disposal.
- Mini Humidifier
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Okay, here me out on this one— ESPECIALLY being in the dry, cold Massachusetts winter air— if you know somebody with dry skin you MUST get this for them. This humidifier is tiny but powerful and will spread some much needed moisture to their skin. Plus, it comes in fun colors to match any aesthetic.
- iPhone Tripod
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For my Insta-loving ladies, this one’s for you. Give this to your girlfriends who are constantly looking to up their game and believe me, they’ll thank you for it. Check out this super sleek and compact tripod for unexpected photoshoots, and this one for you to achieve every angle imaginable without worrying about it falling over.
- Safety Tools
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While these may not be the most glamorous gifts, they are certainly practical. Keep your besties safe this holiday season no matter where they are with an alarm doorstop and emergency escape tool.
- AirFly Wireless Transmitter
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Again, though our travels may be limited, if your friends have to fly home anytime soon give them some luxury with a wireless transmitter. Essentially, what this tool does is connect your wireless headphones to your seat’s TV, so you don’t have to worry about using the earbuds given to you on your flight.
- Retrospec Skateboard
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This is such a sick gift for anyone who loves to (or wants) to learn to skateboard. With loads of cute designs and styles, gift your girls a new hobby this winter.
- Gold Hoops
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Finally, a classic staple anyone would appreciate. Check Etsy for gold hoops galore, in all different sizes and styles. Make sure to get gold plated for the highest quality on a budget. I have linked a few of my favorites here and here.
This was such a fun list to compile, so stay tuned for more! Remember, if you can, support local and small businesses as much as possible this holiday season. While all of these gifts would be amazing to receive, they would be even better coming from small businesses near you. Happy shopping!
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