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Stages of Christmas Shopping for Your Friends

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.

Collegiettes, it’s officially the best time of year! With Thanksgiving in the past, it’s basically already Christmas for some of us. Maybe you’ve started checking out ads and websites to find presents for your friends, or maybe they’ve been ready and wrapped under the tree for weeks —

Either way, you’ll be able to relate to these 5 gifs that describe finding the perfect gift for a pal.

 

That moment of panic when you don’t know where to start

Whether it’s a casual game of secret Santa or a special gift for your best friend, you want to make sure that your gift is spot-on. There’s so many options for a present already, and then taking a budget and a timeline into account? #stressed, but also ready for the shopping challenge.

 

When you spot the perfect gift for your best friend…while shopping with your best friend

WHY, @ THE UNIVERSE? We’ve all experienced the awkward experience of trying to sneakily buy a present for someone who is…well, present. Props if you’ve ever pulled this one off while leaving your buddy in the dark.

 

When you finally find The One

*angels descend from the heavens*

 

…..and then check the price tag

Sometimes your friends deserve the world and all you can afford is like, a bag of chips. Easily the most frustrating part of gift-giving.

 

And last, but not least — when it all pays off because your friend loves their special gift.

 

At the end of the day, they’ll love whatever you’ve bought because it was all a labor of love. And hey, it really is the thought that counts.

 

Good luck with the rest of your Christmas shopping Collegiettes! For the lady bosses in your life, don’t forget to check out the hc.xo shop!

Winthrop University is a small, liberal arts college in Rock Hill, SC.