There are quite a few of us college students out there. I know we are difficult to shop for and the holidays are right around the corner, so here is the simple gift guide to make any college student happy.

1. Food Gift Cards

You really can't go wrong with food gift cards. Popeyes, Chipotle, or any other fast food or sit down restaurant is great. I bet any college student would love an Olive Garden gift card, because we all need an excuse to get breadsticks! Plus, it gives us an excuse to go out to eat instead of scrimping with ramen noodles.

2. Kitchen Gadgets

We are all struggling and some of us are more successful than others at the attempt to cook meals for ourselves. So, what about that cheap kitchen gadget that makes eggs in the microwave? I think yes! A bowl that air pops popcorn in the microwave?! I also think yes. Anything that can make decent food in minimal time is the perfect recipe for success for that college student you know and love.

3. Target Gift Cards

It is a store we all know and love. It is by definition, a disease. One cannot enter Target without exiting with about 3 additional things we didn't know we needed, but absolutely cannot live without. It truly is impressive.

4. Water Bottle

Reusable water bottles are really quite a thing. Most of us don't leave our residences without one. Between Swell's and Yeti's, you really can't go wrong with splurging a little and indulging your college student with a name brand water bottle rather than those of us who reuse those plastic ones a little longer that the suggested one time use. Save the whales!

5. Nice Socks

It really is a longstanding joke of getting socks for Christmas, but hey, it really is one of those things that is hard to splurge on. However, when you get quality socks for a present, its not hard to curl up and appreciate how magical a good pair of socks is.

When in doubt, go with cold hard cash. No individual can deny that cash is useful. It might go towards paying bills, but it is still helpful non the less. Of course, don't forget that making a donation to those in even more need is also extremely important during this holiday time. Cheers!