Christmas cheer is beginning to spread throughout the city, but so is the stress of gift-giving. As a student, you may have many loved ones you wish to share the joy of Christmas with, though still on a budget. Here is a gift guide for everyone on your shopping list, with affordable gifts to ensure students have no trouble managing their money throughout the holiday season.
Searching for a gift for your sister could be challenging. If your first thought is something beauty-related, sometimes these gifts can exceed your price limit, and you’re back at square one. If you want to stick on the beauty product route, the ELF Glow Reviver Melting Lip is only $12 and a perfect dupe for the trending Rhode lip tint. More trending gifts within a reasonable range include the EOS lotion, sitting at $11 or the Burt’s Bees Timeless Minis Skin Care Set, if you want a set in one purchase.
Straying from beauty, Etsy has many gift options for a range of prices. Printed shoe laces, for example, are the perfect gift to spice up an outfit and tailor the design to whoever you’re shopping for. Another gift with plenty of room for creativity is ceramic magnets. This gift can be altered and bought depending on the aesthetic and likes of each person.
Shopping for your mom can also be tricky if she never tells you what she actually wants. Moms are special to everyone and they deserve a gift for Christmas that is just as special, but finding something meaningful and reasonably priced, can be difficult.
Easy gifts, in a range of prices, for your mom are candles from many places, such as Indigo or Bath and Body Works. You can also buy her Linemin Fuzzy Socks from Amazon, which are a perfect cozy gift for the holiday season. If your mom is a fan of creative bags, a mini woven shoulder bag from Amazon can be a beautiful present that remains affordable. If you want a more personalized touch, although slightly more expensive, a Mevecco Zodiac Constellation Pendant Necklace can be perfect.
Coming up with a gift idea for your dad that isn’t too expensive is a yearly task. But luckily, I’m here to speed up the process. A foot massager from Amazon is a perfect gift for dads everywhere: it’s affordable and guaranteed to be used. Another tool guarantee is the Geekey Multi-Tool. This is only $10, and has many uses.
If your dad loves to travel, an Air Tag might be the perfect gift to ensure luggage is never lost, or track anything you don’t want to go missing. If he loves to fly and watch something on his phone when there are no screens available on the plane, a Flight Flap might be the gift for him. It’s perfect for propping up your phone for a plane ride and enjoying any form of entertainment.
If you’ve got a brother and no idea what to get them, I’m here for you. If they need any warmth throughout the winter, a Carhartt Men’s Knit Cuffed Beanie is a great gift. Or if they prefer to stay inside during the snow, GAP pyjama pants are a perfect buy.
For anyone, the Yeti 10 oz Stackable Mug is a great option. Although it’s slightly more pricey, it is a perfect gift that is sure to be constantly in use. Similarly, the mini Owala water bottle is a perfect gift for anyone who doesn’t have one yet. It’s trending as one of the best water bottles to have.
For the creative friends, air-dry clay or fun erasers from any gift shop, Amazon, or Etsy are a great price.
For your cousins or other extended family on your list, gifts that match specific hobbies are great. Things like a portable mini cheese board, puzzle map roll-up, or a magnetic bookmark are perfect.
If you’ve got younger cousins who may not enjoy those ideas too much, there are still plenty of affordable things you can get for them this holiday season. To spark creativity, things like bracelet-making kits, playing clay, and sticker activity books are sure to place a smile across their faces this Christmas.
This holiday season is sure to be a great and affordable one for any university student in need of a quick shopping trip.