Are you a parent of a college kid and you have no idea what to get them for Christmas? Coming from a college student, here is some advice when getting gifts for the upcoming holiday season!
1. Warm clothes
When you're in college and you have to wait at a bus stop for 10 or so minutes and then have another 10 minute walk to class, it really sucks when it's thirty degrees outside. Keep your college kids warm this semester. One of the most popular items of the season is the new fleece sherpa quarter zip pullover from PINK for $80, which may seem like a lot, but trust me it's so worth it.
2. Money
We are all broke. That's about it. Any college student would be more than happy to wake up to a crisp $50 bill in their stocking. How else are we going to buy pizza after the bar?
3. Animals
This is a no brainer. Even if you're kid isn't in college, one of the greatest things that you can get for ANYONE is a puppy or a kitten. There's no greater feeling than waking up to a little baby kitten or a little pupper sitting under the tree with a bow on their head.
4. Alcohol
I'm not necessarily telling you to go out and buy your college kid moonshine, but college is stressful. A bottle of wine comes in handy here and there when studying for finals.
5. Tickets (concert, vacation, etc.)
There are so many fun things that all college students want to do before they're out of school and have to face the harsh reality that they are finally adults. Everyone loves going to concerts and going on vacations. Surprise your college student this Christmas with tickets to see their favorite musician, or an airplane ticket and let them make their own adventure. The best thing about this gift is that your college student will thank you every time they look back on that memory.
6. Room decor
Who doesn't love to spice up their living space every once in a while? If your college student is living in an apartment or a dorm, see if there is any furniture or decorations that they have been wanting to get, but just haven't had the funds to do so.
7. Food
This one explains itself, but doesn't necessarily mean that you have to go out and buy your college kid tons of food for them to hull back to school. Instead, get them a gift card to their favorite restaurant near campus or even a Giant or Weis gift card, so that they can go and get their own food.
8. School supplies
Although no college student wants to think about anything related to school over Christmas break, but believe me, school supplies are appreciated. This can include anything from pens and paper, to a computer.
9. Mani pedi or another destress treatment
If you have a daughter in college, she would love to go out and have a girls day and get her nails done. All girls love mani pedi's, unless you hate having your feet touched, but this is one of the best forms of de-stressing after a long semester. Massages are a great idea too!
10. Netflix subscription
I'm sure most college students already have these, but this is a very important thing for every student to have.
11. Blankets
If you're like me, you can never have enough blankets. There's nothing better than coming back from class and snuggling up in a great big, furry blanket and then binge watching your favorite shows on Netflix.
