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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVA chapter.

Once upon a 1984 winter, Wham! sang about giving someone their heart last Christmas.

Ever the overachiever, I give a piece of my heart every Christmas – gift-giving is my love language.

With Black Friday and the Holidays fast approaching, Iā€™ve put together a list for your loved ones that say ā€˜I love youā€™ in unique ways. After all, we all just want to feel seen and appreciated, and these gifts are sure to do just that.Ā 

If they enjoy readingā€¦

  • Book of the Month subscription boxĀ 
    • The company recommends five books, and you choose the one(s) youā€™d like. A fun gift if your loved one is indecisive or they like surprisesā€¦
  • Top Books from 2021
    • Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
    • Somebodyā€™s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
    • Second Place by Rachel Cusk
    • The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
    • Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    • The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
    • In the Country of Others by Leila Slimani

If self-care to them means pamperingā€¦

  • Susannah Garrod Merry Moments Boxed Candle, Anthropologie
  • Laneige All Nighter Lip Set, Sephora
  • Gisou Honey Infused Haircare Set, Sephora
  • The Bath Duo Set, Glossier
  • 24 Days of Matcha, Davidā€™s Tea

If their love language is quality-timeā€¦

  • Gift CertificatesĀ 
    • Pottery Class
    • Cooking Class
    • Workout Class
    • All-Access Class Subscription, Master Class
  • Paint By Numbers of a family/friend photo
  • West Elm First Class Picnic Basket, for picture-perfect picnics
  • Popcorn and Movie Night Gift Box, Fountain

If they are a coffee addictā€¦

  • Taste of the Season Gift Box, La Colombe
  • Keurig Advent Calendar
  • Nespresso Original Advent CalendarĀ 
  • Noir Collection Limited Bundle, Chamberlain Coffee
  • Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

If they enjoy a good trendā€¦

  • Uggs Classic Ultra Mini
  • Sherpa Nuptse Jacket, The North Face
  • Chillhouse Nails
  • The Five-Minute Journal

Wishing you a cocoa-filled and stress-free shopping experience this holiday season!

Bettina is a second year at the University of Virginia. She loves painting, baking, and planning eclectic events! She hopes you enjoy her various takes on topics that inspire her.