Gift giving can be a very stressful thing during the holidays and most high school students don’t have jobs to afford the best gifts for everyone anyway. Sometimes the simplest gifts can be the ones that hit home the most.
Most people think that girls may want the most extravagant things, but most of the time that’s not the case. Sometimes a gift card may be the only thing some people can think of but it helps to think of their likes and interests. Notice what they like to wear or if they love a certain thing that’s either special or unique to them. Girls are the types who love to be on someone’s mind, so if you remember a simple thing that they like, they’ll love the sentiment.
For girls giving a gift to a girl, try a candle, perfume, or lotion from Bath & Body Works. It’s a simple gift that does not cost too much and it shows you remembered something about her likes. If the girl you are shopping for is not into that type of thing then get her a funky tote from Forever 21 or Love Culture. If all else fails, get her a trendy mug with a nail polish. All these gift ideas can be cutely wrapped up in stylish gift wrapping paper.
For the boys who want to get a girl a gift it can be even harder. What guy wants to be seen in Bath & Body Works or Victoria’s Secret? Instead of getting your girlfriend or friend who is a girl a typically girly gift, make her feel important. The secret to gift giving is to remember the little things. If the girl you are buying a gift for has an obsession with stuffed plush animals then get her a cute teddy bear and chocolate bar. If she loves to read then buy her a good book, nothing makes a girl feel cared for more than being bought a good book. If you still can’t think of anything, then try to remember her favorite band. Go to a store and buy an inexpensive CD or band tee and she will be more than thankful for the addition to her collection.
In some cases, guys give their guy friend a gift so it is pretty easy to know what they want. In these cases, a gift card to GameStop, an Xbox gift card, an Xbox Live Microsoft points card will do. This is probably what your guy friend will want either way. If he’s not big in the gaming world then try getting him something that will actually be useful like a sweater or a beanie. Try going to H&M and buying him a knit sweater. Nothing is better on a nippy winter day or night than a warm, fuzzy sweater.
It can be nerve wracking for a girl to buy her boyfriend or friend who is a boy a Christmas gift. It should be personal but not creepy. Ask him what his favorite sports team is and buy him a jersey or snapback. Be aware that these can be a little pricier depending on the popularity and brand of the hat. If you want to be a bit more wallet friendly, then try getting him a beanie from Zumiez or a t-shirt of his favorite band. If all else fails, get him a video game; you can never go wrong with that.
