Go-To Holiday Gift Guide

Ashley Rodio and Sam Mircetic

It’s that time of year again. The fire is crackling, the cookies are baking, and the presents are being placed under the tree. But with the holiday cheer comes the most important question of the season: What are you going to put on your Christmas wish list? 

For your loved sisters, mothers, girlfriends and other special ladies in your life, here are some ideas that we’ve been loving lately:

Under $25 gifts can include anything from facemasks to candles to claw clips. Target has some amazing finds in their beauty and accessories departments. Some of our favs include the “Rescue Balm” by Hero Cosmetics ($12.99), “Sunday Morning Antioxidant Serum” by Versed Skincare ($20) and any “Que Bella” sheet mask by Bath and Beauty ($2).

Under $50 gifts range from perfumes, to clothes to jewelry. A quality signature scent is essential, and doesn’t have to be the expensive Chanel brand. Ulta has some amazing ones, a favorite being the “Philosophy” brand ($45). Back to our saving grace, Target, the accessories department has some amazing dainty pendants, hoops and bracelets. Don’t forget, you can rarely go wrong with a gift card to her favorite store. 

Under $100 gifts include shoes and sweatshirts. Nike “Blazers” ($100) are well loved by many for a reason, and the North Face has warm and cozy outdoor wear for any nature lover. 

The boys are a little harder to shop for, but we’re here to help. Great options for the guys include clothes, shoes, or practical items that they can put to good use.

Under $25 dollar gifts could include a heartfelt keychain or gift cards to their favorite food places, or even the gas station. 

Under $50 gifts could be a wallet, or similarly to a girl’s perfume, a nice cologne. Bath and Body Works provides inexpensive men’s fragrances, such as their signature scent “Noir” ($16).

Around $100 dollar gifts would include nice clothing items such as Nike crewnecks and sweatshirts ($60), The North Face jackets ($130) and Nike shoes ($80-$200). A Carhartt sweatshirt ($60) may be fitting for your guy’s style, or a pair of Vans ($70) for skating.