What I’m Giving For Christmas This Year

Welcome back everyone!

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and I have been busy getting gifts for my family and friends. I figured this would be a cool post idea to give some more gift inspiration while also doing something new. In my friend group, we do a Secret Santa every year, and another club I’m in (shoutout to Youth and Government) is doing a gift exchange as well. If you want to find out what I got for my two Secret Santas, my teachers, and everyone else, keep on reading!

To my Youth and Government people: It’s kind of like a White Elephant exchange, so I just got a $20 In N Out gift card. Before you say, “Lame!”, don’t worry: there’s some meaning behind it. After all of our meetings, a good chunk of our members go to In N Out and continue the fun there; hopefully it will be a hit.
To one of my best friends/ my friend group’s Secret Santa: My friend is about to turn 16, so I got her a “Minimergency Kit” at Francesca’s that she can keep in her car. I put the kit, as well as a car air freshener, a set of bamboo utensils (she’s very ecofriendly as well) with some mints and snacks to keep in her car.
To one of my friends whose birthday is coming up: I got her a birthday candle from birthdatecandles.com, a book about her astrology sign, and a Lidstar eyeshadow from Glossier- she loves astrology and sparkles.
To my friend hosting the Secret Santa: I got her a set from Glossier that includes mascara, eyeliner, and makeup remover. I also threw in a festive holiday-scented lotion (apple cinnamon, yum!). I wanted to get her something anyways, so it was a nice thing to do.
To my neighbors: My neighbors have the cutest little kids, so my mom and I picked out a couple kids’ books to give to them.
To my teachers: I gave five of my teachers little boxes of See’s Candies, and my yearbook teacher a candle and lotion set from Trader Joe’s.
To my mom, dad, and brother: I don’t want to spoil it yet, in case they read this 🙂 Most likely something homemade!

Technically, this isn’t everyone I’m giving gifts too. My mom picks out gifts for my grandparents, cousins, and such and puts my name on the card/tag as well. I’m happy I got to pick out some gifts and I hope all of the recipients like them. Even though this time of year can be stressful with the long shopping lists and packed stores, there’s nothing better than searching for the perfect gift and seeing the recipient’s face light up when they open it. Happy gifting!

-Brooke