Out of ideas for gifts this holiday season? Here are 6 out of the box gifts!

There are so many joys to the holiday season: spending time with loved ones, eating delicious food, and giving gifts to others! Yet, when it comes to finding gifts, it can sometimes become stressful when you don’t have any idea what to get someone. So, here is a guide to reduce that holiday shopping stress to ensure a smooth sailing trip to the mall. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, best friend, or cousin, these 6 gifts are great for all types of people.

1. Mugs – Whether you buy your loved one a holiday mug, one with a motivational quote, or a monogrammed one, they will certainly make use of it. Even if they don’t use it for a warm beverage, mugs make a great pencil holder, decor piece, or vase. Anthropologie has the most beautiful and unique mugs fit for this holiday season.

2. College Swag – There is something at the college store for all of your relatives. It is an easy, personalized, and convenient place to go to find a gift for any of your loved ones. The Lafayette College Store has a wide range of beautiful maroon and white swag.

3. Essential Oil Diffuser – Everyone person experiences some form of stress, so an essential oil diffuser is a perfect gift! These range in price from the higher end Saje diffusers to some more affordable options on Amazon. Add in a couple of essential oils (eucalyptus mint, lavender, lemon) and you’re good to go!

4. Socks – No one ever buys fun socks for themselves. Ranging from fuzzy socks to cable socks to fun, patterned socks, there is a pair for anyone in your life. They are great for stocking stuffers or as a smaller gift!

5. Portable Charger – We all wish we had a portable charger, but never want to spend the money on it ourselves. Buy your friend who’s always asking for a phone charger one. Urban Outfitters has one in the shape of an avocado, but the Mophie battery provides up to 20 hours of extra charge for the iPhone X.

6. Water Bottle – What a way to help the environment while giving a great gift to someone! Water bottles are all the rage right now, whether it be a Hydro Flask, Nalgene, or Swell. You can also include some stickers from Redbubble for a personalized touch.

Each of these gifts can apply to any type of girl; whether you are looking for a friend with a more feminine side, or your adventurous, earthy sister. And when shopping becomes too stressful, remember that the holidays are not about the gifts you give. The time spent with family soaking up the love is far more important at the end of the day.

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