Are you stumped about what to get your family, friends, or distant relatives for Christmas? Here are seven easy and fun gift ideas so that people don't think you're the Grinch this year.
1. Cosmetic minis from Sephora's checkout section
Sephora has a great section by their checkout counters full of deluxe samples of various products, like Origin's Charcoal Face Mask, mini double-ended lipsticks from Bite, NARS blush/bronzer duo mini, perfume samples, Hourglass Dim Light powder, and Anastasia's travel brow kit, among other cult favorites. Best of all, everything is under $25 dollars, so nothing will break the bank.
2. Hammock from Amazon.com
Hammocks are one of those items that someone would probably not indulge in for themselves over the course of the year. It's also difficult to find quality hammock for an appropriate price, because let's face it, a poor quality hammock is basically a hanging death trap. Find a hammock and fastenings on Amazon.com for around $40. Plus, Amazon is great for you procrastinators out there, as AmazonPrime will deliver within three days.
3. Tech-tipped gloves
Since we're all hopelessly addicted to our touchscreen phones these days, sacrificing Candy Crush time to save one's fingers from frostbite is a difficult trade-off to make. With tech-tipped gloves, your gift recipient can be a Candy Crush master AND keep all of their fingers! Urban Outfitters and American Eagle carry these gloves for around $15.
4. Kitchenware
For the newly-engaged, newly-wed, or the poor broke college student in your life, Marshalls, TJMaxx, and Homegoods carry ridiculously cheap and surprisingly aesthetically pleasing kitchenware. Pick out something easily forgotten, such as mixing bowls, cake stands, baking tins, or resealable ceramic containers. Each piece will run from around $5 to $15.
5. Old family photos retaken
Parents love this one. Pick out a couple of family favorite photos with your siblings and re-create them, silly outfits, poses, and expressions included. Print them out and frame them with the original for a hilarious gift your parents will love.
6. Personalized items from etsy.com
Etsy.com specializes in handcrafted products that won't cost you an arm and a leg. Order a duffel bag, guitar pick, mug, bracelet, and basically anything else you could think and emblazon it with a name or initials for an extra classy gift.
7. Year's worth of Netflix
The gift that keeps on giving: unlimited episodes of "Friends." It's debatable whether you'd be gifting or ruining someone's life, but either way, your recipient will probably be grateful.
