One of the more mysteriously fun parts of the holiday season come with group gift exchanges. Whether done with friends, coworkers, or strangers, it's an opportunity to get to know someone a little better and get an unexpected gift in return.
A popular tool for organizing gift exchanges is the platform Elfster, where users can join multiple gift exchanges and look at participants' wish lists. These lists can be helpful for someone to pick out your gift, but often times it is hard to choose what to put on the wishlist, and many end up putting something like socks or a scarf and call it a day. The thing about the list is that, if you do put something, you will probably end up getting that thing. If you've run out of things to ask for below the $25 price point, here are some ideas you would probably enjoy:
- A hot cocoa set: nothing says "winter wonderland" like drinking hot chocolate while it's snowing outside. As the weather gets colder, having this set handy complete with marshmallows, cocoa mixes, and sprinkles will be the perfect way to celebrate the season's first snow.
- LED lights: LED lights have gained a lot of popularity thanks to TikTok as they create a multitude of ambiances and only require an outlet for its power source. Though there are many variations at different price points, the ones under $25 are still of great quality and last a long time.
- Fuzzy slippers: this is the kind of thing that you don't realize you need until you have it. Walking around the house in warm slippers in the wintertime is one of the coziest and most comfortable ways to avoid feeling chilly. Plus, see fun options like this where slippers can come in the shape of animals for added cuteness.
- A self help book. Examples can be a cookbook from your favorite cuisine, a how-to guide for a hobby you want to start, or even a mindset book that shows you how to properly tackle certain aspects of life (finances, relationships, mental health, etc). This is also a great idea if you're looking to add something to your winter break reading list because in addition to just reading, you'll be learning a skill to better yourself as a person!
- A good portable charger: though the bigger ones can get quite expensive, you can pick up this lipstick-sized one from Anker for $20, and this one with double the power for only $30. An essential for those who are always on the go.
Wishing everyone a joyous (and safe) holiday season!
