Christmas is quickly approaching and we all know what that means…time for Christmas shopping! Unsure of what you want to buy your friends and roommates? Worried about exceeding your weekly budget and spending all of your hard earned cash? Well, not to fear. We’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas for cool holiday gifts, all for under $50! This is the season of giving, after all, so let’s get ready to surprise your friends with unique presents. Staying within your budget is guaranteed to make you merry!
Get Some Shut Eye
College and life can be stressful, and too much stress and anxiety can certainly affect your sleep. Give the gift of a good night slumber with this awesome sleep mask from FredFlare.com, for only $15! Another great sleep oriented Christmas present is the Retro Television Pillow, $24. Your friend will be thanking you and having sweet dreams at the same time!
What Does Your Phone Case Say About You?
Changing up your iPhone or Blackberry cases can show off your mood, your style, and your personality. Show your friend how much you really know them by purchasing them an awesome phone case from Zazzle.com (http://www.zazzle.com/cases) or Society6.com (http://society6.com/)! Prices range from about $35 to about $50.
On The Go!
Everyone has that frenetic friend who is swamped with classes, internships, sports, and clubs. You name it, they are doing it! Be a good friend and make sure they look great while they’re keeping so active. Products such as DevaCurl Trial + Travel Kit, $29.95, Philosophy’s four-piece collection of multitasking cleansers for hair and body with classic, holiday-inspired scents called “The Cookbook Set”, $30, Fresh’s Sugar Cheer Set, which has products to smoothen dry skin and lips, $28, or Buxom’s Time To Shine miniature lip gloss set, $29. These are all great beauty gifts that are guaranteed to put smiles on your girlfriend’s faces.
Nail Polish
Do you have friends that are obsessed with nail polish? Well, if you do, here’s an impressive selection that will make their hands shimmer for the holidays. Check out these cool brands: OPI’s Winter 2012 collection Germany, ranging between $8-$9, Essie’s new Winter 2012 collection, ranging between $8-$9, Sephora by OPI’s Tinsel Town Collector’s Set, $49.50, Sephora by OPI’s miniature Tinsel Town Eight Piece Set, $29.50, Nails inc. London’s Bling It On Rocks Kit, $25. A gift of fun polish will ensure that your friends’ nails will sparkle like the star on top a Christmas tree.
Bundle Up For the Cold
No one wants their friends to get too chilly in the winter! Make sure they are bundled up, warm and happy. Neiman Marcus’s Wired Headphone Earmuffs, $50 keep your ears cozy, but also connect to your headphones so you never have to go without skipping a beat! And don’t forget about necks. Be a good pal and get your friends or roomies this comfy David & Young Popcorn Knit Loop Scarf, $21.99. Want another option for a scarf during this gift-giving season? How about this XX Scarf, $24. Another cute holiday gift would be this adorable Cute Bow Beanie, $30, or this Cozy Knit Bow Headband, $20. Also, make sure your friends are comfortable and warm by a fire! Or, maybe as close to a fire as one can get. Check out WoodWick Candles’ Pumpkin Butter Harvest Collection, $12.99-17.99, or Yankee Candle’s Pillar Scented, $9.99. And, while your buddies are snug in their scarf and earmuffs, and cuddled up next to their candle, make sure they have something nice to journal with. Check out this cute notebook by J.CREW, $10.
No matter what your religion is, the true spirit of the holidays is about showing your true friends that you care and that they are important to you. Of course there are lots of ways to say “thank you,” but personally speaking, I’d be over the moon to get any of these gifts for a friend or from a friend. Happy Holidays!