By: Randy McCoy
With Christmas coming so quickly, everyone is torn about what to give their family, friends or significant others. Gift giving can be super challenging because at the end of the day, no one can be certain about what another truly wants! Last minute shopping is a total given, especially during these tough COVID-19 times. A little help from a quick gift guide can go a long way. After consulting with men and women about great gifts, I have created a lovely gift guide for him and her. Of course, it always helps to know a little bit about the person that is going to receive the gift. Here are the top five gift ideas this holiday season!
For Her:
After chatting with a handful of women, it is very safe to say that it can be super confusing when thinking about a gift for her! As long as you know a little bit about the girl you’re shopping for, you can definitely find something good. In this case, it is safe to ensure that the gift is meaningful. Just make sure to know a few things about the recipient and everything will be good to go! Scroll through this list to find the perfect gift for her!
Throw Blanket
There can never be enough blankets in a home. Throw blankets are the perfect gift for her because they can be used for so many things. Whether its decoration or to keep warm, you can never go wrong when purchasing a throw blanket for someone!
Gift Set (Spa sets with bath bombs, lotion set, perfume set)
Gift sets are one of the easiest gifts, especially the ones with the fuzzy socks! These can often seem like a second thought type of gift, so I suggest adding a personal touch. For example, make sure you add a cute note or ensure that the set comes in the person’s favorite color!
Victoria’s Secret Items
We all know most girls love Victoria’s Secret items, but this is mostly a suggestion if the person is a significant other. Of course, friendly gifts can be found here as well. If you absolutely cannot figure out what to get specifically, turn to a lovely perfume or you can never go wrong with a gift card!
Candles
Smell good items are the perfect gift. Figure out what type of scent the person likes, and this will be delightful!
Gift Card
This idea is the absolute best for any gender, but ensure you know about what the receiver is interested in. For example, if the girl you’re buying for is a makeup enthusiast, then a gift card for makeup is the way to go! Find out their favorite store, place to eat and of course, there is always Starbucks! Gift cards allow girls to get whatever they want including all items on this list.
For Him:
When shopping for him, keep it simple. After chatting with a few men, I found that most do not really give a second thought to their gifts. Men love to enjoy their gifts so ensure that what you give is useful. Base the purchase on their interests, and you can definitely find something great!
Cologne/Shaving Kit
Men love to smell good and be clean. You can purchase a great smelling cologne anywhere. Just ensure it’s a scent that the person you’re purchasing for is going to love! A shaving kit also works because it is an extremely useful and simple gift!
Socks/Ties
This suggestion is a definite dad gift. Any guy can always use more of those luxury, silky black dress socks. If they wear them, ties are a perfect way to go. You can have fun with the tie aspect and even find a whacky design so that your dad will feel obligated to wear it to work. In other words, give his coworkers a laugh!
Wallet
A man can always use a new wallet. Just make sure you know more or less how much space the man you’re buying for needs in his wallet. Maybe even find out what color would suit his interest!
Sportswear
Not all men enjoy sports but for the ones that do, this is the perfect gift. Pay close attention to what team your guy is rooting for and go from there. Sportswear is super universal. This means that there are a range of items to choose from like hoodies, baseball caps, t-shirts, car accessories and jerseys!
Video Games
I found that the top gift option for men is video games! Find out what game he wants to add to his collection or even better, get him a gift card so he can simply choose his own.
Gifts can be challenging to find, because it is hard to know what to purchase without directly asking the receiving party. All of these gifts are most definitely interchangeable between ladies and gentlemen. If the girl you are shopping for likes video games or sports, then give them something from that list! I hope this list helps to guide a Christmas shopping journey. Happy holidays and happy shopping!
