Socks are a classic gift if you put a little spin in them, but for all the people who want a little more flashy and special gift, I have compiled a list to inspire you below. The prices often depend on the type or brand of the product but these gifts typically go as cheap as listed.
The Sporty
- Resistance bands
- Celsius energy drinks
- Yoga mat
- Running shorts (They can never get enough of them)
- Portable phone charger (On long away games, they’re a staple. Trust me.)
- Cooling towels
- Running belts
Get Organized
- An endless calendar
- Stationary: Whether mini and cute, or simple and durable, everyone needs a new set of pencils.
- Wall Calendars
- A Rocketbook
The Music/ Film Buff
- Official merch from their favorite artist
- Plushie instruments
- Gift card for Ticketmasters
- Waterproof Mini Speaker
- Vinyls of popular or their favorite bands
- Framed movie or album posters
- Book about their favorite band/ films
- Figurine from their favorite film
- Guitar pick punch
- Under 5$ VHS magnets
- Subscription to The Criterion Channel (For classics and those who have watched every movie on Netflix)
The Book Lover
- Handmade or bought book sleeve
- A Book nook
- An annotated book
- Book tracker
- Book embosser or stamp
- Barnes & Nobles gift card (Who doesn’t love new books?)
- Book light (Reading in the middle of the night, anyone?)
- Printable bookmarks
The Gamer:
- Desk/ mouse mats: To upgrade their space
- Fun led signs for decoration
- A premium deck of playing cards or any other fun & unique card game
- An Escape Room experience: A game that actually gets them outside
The Creative/ Artistic:
- Food-making kits
- Mystery Jewelry Jar (Often on Etsy, Depop, or Ebay)
- Whimsical Ceramic Mugs
- Bonsai Starter kit
- Phone camera lens kit
- Trinket Display shelf or box
- Advent Calendars of their favorite hobbies
- Blind bags or blind boxes like the Calico critters
- Pocket sticker printer
- Mini-anything
- Porcelain trinket box
- Reusable sticker book
- Embroidered handkerchief
- Mini LEGO set (Even the Egyptian Foreign Prime Minister loves them!)
- Wood carving kit
- Origami/ How to make Origami kit
- Micron pens
- Tree Calendars
- Embroidery kits
The Comfy & Homebody:
- Tortilla blanket (All the rage in the South hallways)
- Room decor
- Comfortable hoodies
- Matching sets
- Weighted blankets or stuffed animals
- Beanies
- Food gift baskets from varying cultures
Cosmetics and Accessories
- A compact mirror with a unique design
- Silk hair ties (Small but mighty!)
- KeySmart Key Holder
- Unique hair clips/bows/pins
- Magnetic lights
- Facemasks
- Relaxcation Inc Soap bar with money inside (Maybe this will finally get teens to practice hygiene)
- Clay Cactus Ring holder
- Perfume kits
- Make-up kits
- Christiano Ronaldo Cologne Play it cool (To finally smell good)
- Geekey Multi-tool
- Scented Hand sanitizer (We all need some in this holiday season)
- Pocket size survival affordable kit
- Necktie travel kit (Mr. Cormier might need this one)
- Bath and Body Works gift card
- Experiences: A pop-up market
Under $10
DIY: These always show so much thought and love!
(Pinterest is a great website to reference and research)
- Snow globe cookie jar
- Bow tote bags
- Embroidered wired headphones
- Framed memory board
- A Personalized Video: Put your editing skills to use in a combination of a personalized playlist, photos, and video memories of both of you!
- Althoid tins kits
- Personalized Lego character keychains to resemble each or both of you!
- Handmade coasters or ornaments and ceramic magnets from clay (especially if you’re in 3D design class wink wink)
- Personalized deck of cards (Maybe print it out from Canva…)
- Personalized air fresheners: From Snoopy to Harry Styles, anything is possible!
- Pins of their favorites to stick onto their backpack
- Knit mittens or potholders
- Handmade jewelry
- Personalized candles with labels based on their interests
