Christmas time is arguably one of the best times of the year. It is filled with delicious drinks, beautiful decorations and of course lots of love. It is also the only time of the year where you have a good reason to spend an excessive amount of money. Buying gifts can be fun or it can be very stressful. If you are anything like me, you constantly struggle with not shopping for yourself while looking for gifts. Others, however, struggle with finding a gift that is good enough for their loved ones. So in order to lighten this hardship, I have come up with the ultimate guide to shopping so that you can find a great gift for anyone from your mom to your boyfriend.
Let’s start with someone easy, The Boyfriend:
For the boyfriend that loves video games
Lucky for you there are a crazy amount of games that have came out in 2016. No matter what your gamer likes, I’m sure there is bound to be something new that he doesn’t have. Some games that have recently came out that they might love are; Civilization 6, Gears of War 4, Final Fantasy XV and even Just Dance 2017 edition.
For the boyfriend that loves sports
Here in Erie, I feel like every guy I see is a fan of the Penguins, Steelers or Pirates. If you know what your man’s favorite team is, you can get a really easy gift that he will absolutely love. Get him game tickets! Not only is this a gift for him, but you can get two tickets and make it a super fun date. It can be a gift for you too!
For the boyfriend that loves a nice drink
If you are 21, a great gift idea can be a nice bottle of alcohol. When I say this, I do not mean a bottle of Vlad or José Cuervo. I mean a bottle of Avion Reserva 44 Tequila, The Dalmore 15 year old Whiskey or Macallan Edition No.1 Scotch.
Next, we will find someone a tad a harder, The Sister:
For the sister who loves makeup
Make-up is something almost every girl wears so it is a great, easy gift for your sister. Whether she loves dark makeup, natural makeup or anything in between, there is a palette for every girl. Some good ones include the MAC Nutcracker Sweet Warm Eye Compact, Tarte’s Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette or the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette.
For the sister who loves to keep busy
Something every busy girl needs, whether she is a high school student or a working adult, is an agenda. A great agenda to give someone, for example, is none other than a Lilly Pulitzer Large design. Not only do they have a ton of space, but they are also super cute. Not to mention all the options for designs!
For the sister who loves to shop
The easiest thing that anyone will like is a gift card. Get it for her favorite place, whether that is anything from Chipotle and Starbucks to Target, or even Ulta.
Up next, we will do the most important person, The Mom:
For the mom that doesn’t like expensive gifts
Get creative when it comes to this kind of mom. Get a blank canvas and find an idea on Pinterest to create something she will love. Give her a book filled with pictures and reasons why you love her, such as the book Reasons I Love Mom, which is sold at Francesca’s. Believe it or not, many moms might like this a lot more than anything you can think of.
For the mom that who loves cooking
Just like how you love your new technology, so does your mom. Do some research and see what she enjoys cooking and what new things came out. If she loves cooking desserts, look into getting a crème Brulee torch. If she likes to cook but doesn’t have a lot of time on her hands, get her a Crockpot. If she loves cooking everything and anything, look into a Kitchen Aid.
For the mom that loves staying busy and who stress easily
Every woman loves to be relaxed. Give her a day off with a stress-free day. Maybe get her a massage with a manicure and pedicure. For the ultimate stress-free day, get her a spa trip where her day will be filled with nothing but relaxation.
Lastly, we have the person who is the hardest to shop for in my opinion, The Dad:
For the dad who loves cars
It might seem cliché, but a tool set, such as the Crescent CTK170CMP2 Mechanics Tool Set, can be a great gift especially when he enjoys working on cars. If he does have all the tools that he could ever need, maybe think about getting him a tool case. It is something that he not only wants but it is also something that he needs and will actually use.
For the dad who loves staying entertained
Whether your dad likes playing games, watching movies, listening to music or even reading, there is one gift that can give him the ability to do all these things. This great gift is an IPad. This gift is a little pricier, however, it is great for literally anything from playing video games in bed to watching movies on an airplane. It is something practical that he can always use to help him with pretty much anything.
For the dad who loves fishing
Fishing is something that is not only very popular in Pennsylvania, but it is something that is popular around our entire country. So a perfect gift can be a relaxing day for him while he is partaking in his favorite activity by buying a fishing trip. Another thing that he may love is a new fishing pole, such as the Ugly Stik GX2 or the Penn Battle II.
Like I said, Christmas is an amazing holiday and everyone loves getting gifts but always remember, Christmas isn’t all about presents. It is about spending the nice, beautiful days of winter with the people you love. Also remember that those people will love you and be happy to spend the day with you no matter what you get them. So to end this, Happy Holidays Her Campus readers. I hope your holidays are filled with nothing but happiness and cheer. HCXO