Upgrade your gift giving with Chloe’s go-to holiday gift guide

For all of your last-minute gift buys!

Chloe McCarthy, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2022

For Mom

A Stanley cup! The stainless-steel Quencher Travel Tumbler. They come in 11 standard colors and have limited edition colors that change throughout the year. The cups come in a variety of sizes including 14, 20, 30, and 40 ounces. Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Hair Tools! If your mom is anything like mine, she has probably had her eye on a few new hair tools. The brand L’ange is one of my personal favorites that has many high-quality heat tools and hair products such as flat irons, curling wands, hairdryers, masques, treatments and primers. They also currently have a holiday sale that includes 40% off select tools & Gift Sets. Photo courtesy of l’ange.
Candles! Candles are a great gift that can really be customized to whatever scents your mom prefers. For more price-friendly options, Home Goods and TJ Maxx have a variety of options normally including special seasonal scents as well. For a more sentimental touch, you can buy a personalized candle that includes a picture which is available on Etsy, Shutterfly, and Amazon as well as many other websites. Photo courtesy of Amazon.

For Dad

Wallet / Wallet Clip! A wallet is a good classic gift. For a more minimalistic wallet a good way to go is the Ridge wallet. But, if the person you love is more artsy, the thread wallet has some great options. For the classic leather wallet, you can never go wrong with brands like Coach and Herschel. Photo courtesy of The Ridge.
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A BBQ Set! BBQ sets are a great gift if your dad loves to grill. A grill tool set is important to keep your grill clean to keep that smokey flavor we all love. You can get good basic sets at stores like Home Depot, Best Buy, and Kohls. Photo courtesy of Home Depot.
Multifunctional tools! Although a typical toolbox set is a great gift, it can be bulky and take up unnecessary space, especially if your dad does not use it often. Multifunctional tools are a great gift idea; they offer the same basic functions of the typical tool but in a much more compact structure. The multifunctional 7-1 screwdriver by KER is a great inexpensive option retailed at $14.99 on Amazon. Photo courtesy of Amazon.

For a sibling

Squish Mallows! Squish mallows have been a major trend over the last year and are a great option for all ages. They also come in all different creatures and sizes, and they also have special holiday editions like elves, reindeer and hot coco. Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Favorite music artist merchandise! People’s favorite music artists are relevant to their personality and often something they are very enthusiastic about. Many artists have their own official merchandise website but if not, Etsy has many unique options. Photo courtesy of BurdenArt on Etsy.
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Upgrade their tech with keyboards! Technology-based gifts are a great idea because they have a very open range of prices. It can be as simple as a new cordless phone charger like the Boost Charge Wireless Charging Pad by Belkin, or as advanced as a new gaming keyboard like the Alloy Elite 2 Full-size Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting by Hyper X. Photo courtesy of Best Buy.
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For a friend

Nike crewnecks! Nike crewnecks are very trendy comfortable sweatshirts that come in a multitude of colors and have a very broad size range. Photo courtesy of Nike.
Zodiac themed presents! Zodiac themed gifts are exceedingly popular. They are personal and have many different options. You can get zodiac themed candles, jewelry, and crystal packs. Photo courtesy of Francesca’s.
Favorite skin care or make up! Everyone has their holy grail skin/make up products. These items are amazing gifts since they are normally the products they use every day. My personal favorite this year was the D-bronzi anti-pollution drops by Drunk Elephant. Photo courtesy of Ulta.

For your significant other

Song Keychain! Most couples have a song that they consider “their song.” A cute sentimental gift is a keychain with a Spotify link to the song. Etsy has a wide range of colors and structures; you can even include a picture of you and your significant other. Photo courtesy of ShiningGiftDesign on Etsy.
Initial Jewelry! The iconic moment between Gabriella and Troy in High School Musical where Troy gifts Gabriella a “T” necklace is the moment that made this gift very desirable. You can find initial necklaces at Francesca’s, Target, and Amazon. Photo courtesy of Francesca’s.
An Etsy embroidered sweatshirt! If your significant other loves comfortable clothes and sentimental gifts, an embroidered sweatshirt is an amazing idea. This adorable gift is a basic comfortable sweatshirt with an embroidered outline of any picture of your choice. You can find these retailed on Amazon as well as Etsy. Photo courtesy of LakeHouseDesignArt on Etsy.