Christmas gifts for everyone

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Ava Manelis, Editor-in-Chief

Every Christmas comes the grueling time of deciding what to get everyone in your life for the holiday. Here is a gift guide that will relieve all of the stress of gift-giving this holiday season, fully comprised of both low, medium, and higher price ranged gifts for every person in your life!

For your mom…

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What every working mother needs is a comfy outfit to slip on after a long day at work. For a cheaper end present, get your mom a comfy pair of slippers, or a cozy pair of pajamas. Find a pair of slippers here and an option for pajamas here!

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Another present that is a little nicer than slippers or pajamas, if you’re looking to splurge a little, is a gift certificate to your mom’s favorite haircut, Mani/Pedi, or massage place. Not only is this gift thoughtful, as it shows you know she needs a little break in her life, but it’s relaxing, too! Your mom will definitely appreciate being able to treat herself, but not spend her own money in order to do so. 

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And finally, for a higher-end price range gift, get your mom a nice personalized necklace with you and your sibling’s names on it, from a website like Etsy! Because what’s better than wearing your kids’ initials near your heart all of the time? Here are two options- here or here, but there are tons of different styles available. 

For your dad…

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If your dad works all day in an office, I’m sure he might complain a time or two about how uncomfortable that may be. Enter the seat cushion pillow from Amazon, which can relieve any tension that comes with an office job. For not much money, your dad’s job can go from uncomfy to cozy, and I’m sure he will appreciate the gesture. 

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If your dad is funny and also has a dog who he adores, this is exactly the present he needs. For a bit more money, Uncommon Goods offers a ‘choose your dog breed’ necktie, which is perfect for any meeting or night out on the town. This gift is both practical and humorous and is one that your dad will appreciate.

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A big jump in price, but an awesome gift, AirPods or AirPod Pros could be the perfect gift for your dad. Whether he is working out, running errands, or working at his desk, AirPods are convenient for taking calls or listening to music. Go in on the gift with your siblings or whole family, and it won’t end up costing you that much!

For your brother…

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This could go for anyone, but it’s a guarantee your brother will love ‘The Comfy’, aka a huge blanket sweatshirt that is available in so many different colors. It’s on super sale right now and is the perfect gift for the cold winter months. Buy it here!

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For a more useful gift, a nice Dopp Kit is the perfect gift for any travel lover or in-college brother. Available in different styles and sizes to fit your brother’s needs, any brother would appreciate this gift that perfectly holds all their daily toiletries. 

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And finally, if you’re looking to splurge on your brother a bit, get him a bottle of his favorite cologne. It will last them a long time, and they’ll be thankful you got them this useful gift. If you’re not sure which one your brother would like, there’s plenty of options at Macy’s!

For your sister…

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A simple but thoughtful gift for your sister is a gift card to her favorite store or her favorite place to eat. This gift is useful, as she is going to use it at some point, but also thoughtful as it shows you know all of her favorite things! It’s an inexpensive gift and perfect for this Christmas. 

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For a medium-priced gift, you can’t go wrong with anything beauty-related for your sister. But a way to make these simple products more special this Christmas is to get your sister a nicer version of them. If you know your sister loves nail polish, this is a luxury nail polish set that Oprah herself uses. If this isn’t quite in your price range, there are so many other sets available online!

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Again, a beauty product, but this time it’s a bit of a splurge. The Skinny Lighted Mirror is the newest love amongst girls, including a speaker and bright lights all on top of a nice mirror. This would replace the mirror in your sister’s bathroom very nicely, and it’s also perfect for any girl heading off to college. It may not be a gift that your sister would buy for herself, but she would love to get it from you!

For your significant other…

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A classic for any holiday is chocolates or flowers, and this doesn’t stop at Christmas. It’s a great way to let someone know that you love them, and it won’t break the bank. Find flowers at any local grocery store and nice chocolates at places like Sees or Ghirardelli.   

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A medium price range gift for your significant other is a piece of clothing that you know they would love, maybe a shirt from her favorite store or a sweatshirt with his favorite sports team on it. Even if they don’t end up liking it, the gesture is thoughtful and also, who doesn’t love getting new clothes? Find some sports team sweatshirts here or shop at Urban for just about any girl.  

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If you want to splurge this Christmas, make your gift for your significant other something that you can both do together! A popular idea is going to a Blackhawks or Bears game, and tickets for that can be found here for the Hawks or here for the Bears (as well as a ton of other websites.) It’s pricey, but worth it as it’s not just a gift, but an experience. 

Good luck shopping!