So it’s come down to the wire. Your significant other needs a gift, your brother needs a gift, your parents need a gift, your friends need gifts. And here you are: doing homework and avoiding finding them gifts.
Well, you’re in luck. There are these new inventions called the Internet and UPS that can get packages delivered to you or your loved one in time for Christmas morning.
If you’re looking for quality ideas without slimming down your wallet, look no further.
First, here are some more general items and ideas:
LEGO
Ah. The perfect gift for any kid, any gender, any age.
House plants
Yes, it’s December but there’s plenty of house plants for sale, succulents or otherwise. Also, they’re pretty cheap.
YouTuber merch
Most students are on YouTube and most YouTubers have merch for sale.
Tools
Toolboxes with screwdrivers and the essentials from your local department store can go for cheap. Doesn’t matter who you are you need to have some good tools on hand.
(Courtesy CanvasDiscount)
Framed photo
Nothing is better than getting a quality framed photograph with a friend. Doesn’t have to be expensive either.
Sport merch
Chances are if they’re a sports fan, there’s merch from their favorite team or athlete
(Courtesy AP)
Subscriptions
Pay for a month of their favorite subscription service.
(Courtesy Netflix)
Athletic wear
We’re not all athletes, but they sure are comfy. We’re talking leggings, shorts, socks, tank tops, shirts and headbands. These can be found on Fabletics, Amazon, Lululemon, Nike, Adidas, Old Navy and more
(Courtesy Skin Groom)
Sporting goods
Resistance bands, dumbbells, rollers, yoga mat, water bottles and more. You also can’t go wrong with a football, basketball, tennis balls or any other sports play gear
(Courtesy Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Cleaning supplies
This is is the age of COVID. Get clear with dish scrubbers, laundry or dish detergent, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer and your all-purpose sprays.
(Courtesy Good Housekeeping)
Specific Products
Sure they’ll be out of fashion in a couple of months but their use as a quality pillow will always be useful.
Blankets that supposedly ease anxiety as well as keep you warm.
A staple of any Gen-X apartment.
Students are always in need of a good backpack or fanny pack.
Brita or other water filtering pitchers
Sometimes you just really need some cold, fresh water.
These keep everything nice and organized under your bed or in your closet.
Never lose your phone or AirPods again with this useful bedside organizer.
Keeps your laptop from getting warm on your lap or get a hard surface for writing, complete with a phone holder.
Makes your ceiling look like the lunar surface with this fun decoration.
Warby Parker gift card for glasses
You might not know what glasses they want, but you can help them out.
Take this new card game home and get closer to your friends and family.
A cheap alternative to a kitchen blender that also doubles as a cup.
Tech Gifts
No more phones dying on the go.
Who needs an extension cord when your charger is 10 feet long?
If their laptop is overheating, this is the perfect gift.
A great decoration for anyone.
Now they can watch movies without dropping their phone on their face every 20 minutes.
A great gift idea for an Apple enthusiast.
No more eyestrain from online glasses. Give them the gift of no more headaches.
Hey, Alexa. This is actually affordable!
These put everything in one place with easy access to your streaming subscriptions and the internet.
College students often have a lot of electronics to keep track of, whether they’re traveling or not.
Check out bestcolleges.com for even more great options for college student gifts.
William Bultez is a broadcast journalism major from Idaho. He is a film fanatic, dog lover and music enthusiast who enjoys the outdoors.
@willistheginger
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