The holiday season is upon us and let’s be honest, you are probably too old to write letters to Santa. So that means plan B: it’s time to go broke Christmas shopping. Most of us, like myself, usually wait until the last minute and end up fighting the crowd on Christmas Eve to find the perfect gifts. This article is for my people who are going to get a head start on Christmas shopping the day after stuffing their face with turkey—my Black Friday shoppers. The best way to get the perfect gift for your loved one or your bae is to plan ahead and brainstorm gift ideas in ADVANCE. In this article, I will drop some of my Christmas gift ideas that you can add to that wishlist of yours.
Gifts for Bae(s):
Shopping for a boyfriend or girlfriend could be nerve-racking because you really want to impress them. They might be getting you a gift so you don’t want to be the person with the bad last-minute gift. Some important things to keep in mind when shopping for your bae is paying attention to what they spend their money on. It could be the latest version of NBA2k or a $200 gift card to Sephora. You could also get a gift that reminds them of a special memory you share together. What better way to say “I love you” than with a gift that highlights a special moment.
Gifts for Parents:
If your parents are like my parents, they might not get to spend much quality time together because of their family obligations. Take advantage of this by finding a gift that allows your parents to share time together. You could get them tickets to an upcoming concert of an artist they like, or a gift card to their favorite restaurant. If you are just shopping for mom, you can never go wrong with perfume or jewelry. If you are just shopping for dad, a gift card to his favorite shoe store or a new watch are great gifts any dad would enjoy!
Gifts for Siblings::
This should be the easiest gift when shopping because you can add humor. One year, I bought my sister five packs of bacon (because bacon is her favorite food) and a pedicure gift that included a note insulting her feet. She loved it! You pretty much know your sibling’s favorite things no matter how weird or embarrassing they are. Personalizing a gift definitely shows your love and your unique relationship(s).
I hope these tips helped with your Christmas gift ideas for 2019. Now, eat well on Thanksgiving, set your alarm clocks early, and hit the malls early for your Christmas shopping. Good luck, girls!
