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Holiday Gift Ideas

 
So it’s that time of year again to start thinking about Christmas Shopping! I know that this can be a stressful time for most of us, but it doesn’t have to be. Planning your gifts early can help you save money and remain stress-free. Remember, Christmas is not about spending tons of money, it’s about showing appreciation for your friends and loved ones. Don’t worry about the quantity of gifts, but the quality of them. It is always the thought that counts, not how much you give and how much it cost. Also, there’s nothing wrong with homemade gifts! If you can make it, then do so! It shows that you have put a lot of thought into the gift, and you truly care for the person. I have outlined below a couple of gift ideas for each important family member and for friends:

Mom:
- perfume
- handbags
- watch
- spa gift certificates
- portraits
- books
- pajamas
- ornaments
- scarves

Dad:
- books
- watch
- Gadgets
- Sweaters
- ties
- cologne
- sports equipment
- cuff links

Brother:

- video games
- movies
- sweaters
- hats
- cool headphones

Sister:
- clothes
- movies
- pajamas
- jewelry
- makeup
- books
- perfume

Grandparents:
- blankets
- portraits
- books
- perfume/cologne
- coffee mugs
- tea cups
- picture frames

Friends:
- gift certificates
- jewelry
- posters
- cds
- clothes

There are obviously tons of other gift ideas out there, so post your ideas to help makes these lists as long as possible!

Have more gift ideas? Post them as replies below!

Happy Shopping ☺


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Nexon game cards.
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Maybe I'm just a sucker/cheap *******, but I love making my Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls and wrapping them all nice in a tin/basket.
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Hell to the yeah, my sister loves her video games.
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Personally, I'd like some Lindor chocolate...and a couple of Nexon game cards...and while I'm at it, a new laptop/phone/tablet/camera/Converse/glasses would be nice too. Js.
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The only thing I want for Christmas would be snow. Snow would definitely make my Christmas.
A Christmas card would be cool too.
Yeah..thats really all I need.
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I find food to a great gift around the holidays, especially stuff you make yourself.

For my boyfriend's housemates, I'm baking each of their names in chocolate chip cookies.
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