8 Best Holiday Gifts For Friends, Family, or Your Secret Santa
Apple AirPods Pro ($249.00)
The original Airpods were a huge success for Apple and they just launched their new AirPods Pro. For $159 you can get a great pair of wireless headphones. For those who are seeking even more advanced earbuds, The Airpod Pro is the perfect gift for them. The Airpods Pro have a noise-canceling option, as well as transparency mode if you want to hear what’s going on around you. Additionally, they are 100% sweat and waterproof. They are also supposed to be customizable to your fit, making them as comfortable as ever, and the perfect gift for music listeners this holiday season.
Apple Watch ($199-299)
The Apple Watch has been a popular buy for the last couple of years. The high-tech watch does so much more than just tell time. It can call, text, play music, record your workouts, and so much more. It’s water-resistant and will last a lifetime. The newest version can fully function without needing your phone to be nearby. With its unique features, and new high tech technology this watch is the perfect gift for everyone!
Gift cards
Not sure what to get your friends, siblings, or even teachers? Gift cards are your solution. From Visa to Amazon to Chipotle, this can be versatile to work for anybody. Gift Cards can be just as thoughtful as any other gift, getting a loved one a gift card to the coffee shop they stop by every morning is very beneficial and will be put to good use. Or giving a friend a gift card for a nice dinner out. Don’t know their favorite store? Not a problem\; choose Visa. People love shopping but hate spending money. What better gift than to give them the money to shop with?
Sweatshirts/Sweatpants
The holiday season entails lots of snow and the freezing cold. Sweatshirts and sweatpants are the way to go. Who doesn’t love warm, comfy clothes? Some popular brands this year are Champion, Patagonia, Nike, or you can even get them a sweatshirt from a college they like. Winter is the perfect season for giving cozy clothes, and this gift is both simple and thoughtful.
GoPro ($199)
Do they travel? Do they like videography? Or do they just want to take cool pictures? If your answer is yes, a GoPro is the gift you are looking for. The GoPro Hero 7 Silver is perfect because it is easy to use, good audio quality, and decent camera quality. GoPros have continued to dominate the photography market, being completely waterproof, along with being able to be used to take action shots. The GoPro will take your travels to a whole new realm and it can be a gift for advanced photographers or beginners.
Alexa Echo Dot ($39)
The Echo Dot is a voice-controlled speaker that can aid to your needs. Alexa has become extremely popular and a staple in many people’s homes. From controlling the lights to making calls to setting alarms, the speaker can do so much more than just play music. Alexa even now has the ability to connect to cars. If you are looking for an Alexa but want something small and affordable, this one is easy to use, affordable, and just what you’re looking for this holiday season.
Jewelry
Whether it’s a hand-made string bracelet or a store-bought necklace, jewelry can be a perfect gift for a loved one or friend. Jewelry is a classic gift for the holidays― thoughtful and stylish. The range of prices is enormous so, depending on your budget, you can alter your gift to make it most optimal for you, and for who you’re giving it to.
Cologne/Perfume
If you want to get someone something you know they’ll use and love, perfume (or cologne) is the gift for you. The recipient will not only put your gift to use every day, but they’ll also enjoy smelling their best. Whether it’s a musky cologne or a sweet perfume, everyone can use this special gift. Also, depending on your price range, different perfumes can cater better for you. From parents to friends, this gift can be given to anyone!
Weighted Blankets have been all the craze recently, and they are just what they sound like. Ranging in a variety of colors, sizes, and weights, you can get this blanket for anyone. The benefits of a weighted blanket are numerous, the can help with Insomnia, Sensory processing disorders, reduce anxiety, fight back against stress, improve focus for ADHD, ease symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome, help Fibromyalgia pain, and overall improve sleep quality. A weighted blanket could be your perfect stress reliever or just help you get a full night’s sleep.
