With the Holidays right around the corner (Hanukkah starts tonight!!!), I thought I would suggest a few stocking stuffer & gift ideas. Obviously all gifts aren't for anyone, so pick and choose wisely.
This is the perfect gift for any sports fanatic (brother, father, boyfriend, or even a female). A seven ounce bag for any team costs $10.99. However, shipping can be a bit pricey ($9.95 for 1-2 bags) since it has to get delivered in a styrofoam box to prevent melting. Tip: order two bags for different people. Since shipping is the same price for two bags as it is for one, you would be reducing the shipping cost per gift. You could also order a bubble gum like dispenser with 3 bags of the m&ms for $59.99 plus $17.95 shipping.
Paddywax Candles
These are my absolute favorite candles! They smell amazing, unlike a lot of candles from Yankee Candles. Whenever I walk by that place, I feel sick. Anyways, the cute little tins pictured above are on sale for $4 each through December 10th (normally $5). Paddywax's holiday boxes are also on sale until the 10th for $8 (normally $12). The holiday boxes contain a candle in a nicer, glass holder and come in delicious scents such as Fresh Pine & Clementine, Cocoa & Vanilla Bean and Clove & Tangerine. These candles would be great as stalking stuffers or as a little gift to those you're not extremely close with (your teacher, real estate agent, therapist, etc..)
Juicy Couture Pajama Pants
Juicy Couture Pajama pants are the most comfortable things every and they fit really well too. They're perfect for female college students because they can wear them around the dorm without feeling too shlumpy. Most of them cost around $58 but they can occasionally be found at Nordstrom Rack for around $30.
Sephora by O.P.I Nailpolish
Sephora by O.P.I nailpolish is even better than the original O.P.I nailpolish. It's a bit thinner and therefore seems to apply a lot smoother. These make an awesome stocking stuffer for any girl and they come in tons of colors. $9 each.
Northface ETIP Gloves
This is the perfect gift for anyone with a touch screen phone. Almost everyone who has a touch screen phone gets super annoyed when having to take their gloves off in the middle of the winter just so they can use their it. With these gloves, they won't have to deal with that hassle anymore. Available for both men and women. $40 per pair.
Cooking Apron & Pot Holders from Williams-Sonoma
These are great gifts for anyone that likes to bake and/or cook. The apron is $19 and the pot holders are $7 each. If you choose, you can even get the apron personalized with someone's name for $10 more. The thing I love about the pot holders is that they are nice and thick, making it very hard to burn yourself. Also, they are like an oven mit in that you can stick your hand inside, but its a lot easier and quicker than sticking a full oven mit on. These would also make a nice gift for relatives.
Baily Button Tripplet UGG Boots
Okay, yes! A lot of people think that UGGs are ugly. That's why they're called UGGs, right? However, they are super practical especially with leggings/jeggings being in style. I used to wear sneakers all the time but they look rediculous with these types of pants and I'm sorry but I don't always feel like wearing high heels or flats. They're just not comfortable. That's where UGGs come in. Plus, this particular boot is actually kind of cute. They can even be rolled down to make a shorter boot. I would suggest the color shown above (chocolate) because it matches with a lot. Although it is a shade of brown it wouldnt even look that bad with black in my opinion. Anyways, the price is $180.
White Chocolate Peppermint Truffle Gems Tube from Godiva
So I haven't actually tried this but the packaging is super cute and it would make a perfect stocking stuffer at $10. Godiva may be a bit pricey for chocolate but most of what I've tried from there has been well worth it.
Season(s) of Dexter on DVD
Almost everyone who has seen this show loves it! I didn't think I would considering it's about a serial killer, but wow. I watched the entire first seasons in two days. All four seasons can be found on Amazon and are in the $22 to $27 range.
Fragrances from Victoria's Secret for Her
Victoria's Secret is constantly coming up with new frangrances. My two faves right now are NOIR and Chiffon Pheony Fresia. Go into the store and take a whiff of these to see which one you like. Giving someone a fragrance can be tricky though if you don't know what they like. Just remember to ask for a gift receipt. That way, if they don't like the particular scent, they can go back and find a fragrance they do like. NOIR costs $29-$49 depending on the size and Chiffon Pheony Fresia costs $45. There are also numerous scents, including NOIR available in miniature sizes for only $10 in cute ornament like boxes, as pictured above.
Chrome Cologne for Him
This scent is perfect for any guy that wants girls all over him. It's amazingg. Everytime I walk into a store that has it, I just have to go and smell it. It can be found anywhere from Walmart to Macy's. At Walmart, a 1 ounce bottle goes for $23 and a 1.7 ounce bottle goes for $33. At Macy's they're obviously more expensive.
Softlips Lip Balm
This is the perfect lip balm and is great for a stocking stuffer. They are sold individually in drugstores all over the place but online they are currently offering a winter holiday pack with 5 different flavors online for $10. The thing I love about this lip balm is that it smells really good and it doesn't clump like most chapsticks.
Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards
This is the go-to gift that is good for everyone!! What else can I say?
Express Ties for Men
Express ties are uber sexy. All of the ties are $39.90 except for a few that are on sale. Get these for your boyfriend/husband ahora!!
Scrabble Diamond Anniversary Edition
This is a great gift for the whole family and/or friends. This edition is great because each square has raised guides to prevent tiles from shifting. Also, the board rotates so each player can see the board in the right direction on their turn. The game costs about $35 on Amazon. It can also be found at Barnes & Noble and several toy stores.
I hope everyone has fun doing their holiday shopping!!
