Stumped on what to get the ones ya love? We’ve got clues to
help make your holiday shopping tons easier.
For the girls…
Your besties have always been there for you. Use the holiday
to show how much they mean to you by whipping up something thoughtful and
homemade.
Make a yearbook of your time together.
With the end of 2010 approaching, there’s no better time than the holidays to
look back. Assemble pictures from the big events you and your girls hit this
year — dances, sleepovers, parties, etc. Put them together in a book and make
sure to highlight each month.
Put together a playlist. What’s
the soundtrack of your friendship? Choose 15 songs and make a CD. To take the
gift to the next level, add a little track book, explaining the story behind
each song you chose.
Craft something she’d love. Our
site’s stocked with fun DIYs, so look around to spy the perfect gift. Our
current faves are the Hogwarts scarf
and cranberry lip gloss.
For the boy…
Boyfriend or crush, the holidays are your chance to end the
year on a high note with the cutie in your life. Ya don’t have to spend a ton
of loot. Instead, opt for an activity that’ll bring you two together.
Give him an invite. For crushes, the
best gift you can give is the chance to get to know you better. Invite him to a
holiday party you’re throwing or see if he’d like to hang out some time in a
group.
Make him a card. A homemade card
(with a couple of brownies) wishing your guy the best this holiday speaks
volumes. Boyfriend or just a crush, this boy will totes love the effort you put
in his card and the personalized message you’ll write inside.
Prepare a meal. Have a holiday
dinner with your boyfriend. Prepare his fave dish and dessert. Then just have
fun watching a movie together. Sometimes the best gift is spending time with
the one you heart
P.S. If you’re exchanging gifts,
be sure to listen to his interests. Is there a band he really likes? A show
he’s into or a topic? Don’t just buy him a gift card; buy him something that
shows how well you know him. For extra laughs, buy something little to add that
reflects an inside joke you two have.
For the parents…
Mom and Dad put in a lot of effort into making your holiday
just right. If you’re seriously low on cash, make something by hand an include
an extra-sweet, sincere note telling them why you love them. Don’t forget to
pitch in extra around the house during the holidays or offer to babysit your
younger sibs while they shop.
Research and find the perfect book. Is
there a particular author your mom or dad like? A certain genre? For example,
if your dad likes historical novels, consult the experts around you. Ask your
history teacher for their book picks.
Buy a cooking kit. The holidays
are the perfect time to spend some extra time with Mom and Dad. Find a cooking
kit with ingredients for a dish you all really love (cupcakes, for example) and
then make a point to bake together. They’ll appreciate the time with you and
the good food.
For the grandparents…
While just being with you is the greatest
gift for a grandparent, a personalized present can be the cherry on top of
their holiday.
Make them something that showcases your talent. Your grandparents prob want to get to know you
better and show off how fab you are to their friends. Are you an awesome artist
or writer? Paint a portrait of them or write a short story. Are you a great
musician? Write a song for them and make a recording of it. They’re so proud of
you and gifts like that are the kind they’ll keep for the rest of their lives.
For everyone…
Remember, when it comes to finding the perfect gift, you don’t need to spend
oodles of money. The trick is to put thought into everything you give. Personal
touches not only make your gifts stand out, but they touch hearts. And there’s
no better time of the year to warm some!
BY ALYSSA BAILEY ON 12/1/2010 5:03:00 PM
POSTED IN gifts