With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s important to remember to gift intentionally to those you love, whoever they are! Instead of reaching for the most popular gift of the year, consider who you are buying for and what they will appreciate. For the woman in your life, whoever she is, remember to show her some love by choosing the gift that she will love.
The tech genius pays top dollar for the latest and greatest, is always telling you which new apps you need in your life, has a sacred space in their home for their tech gadgets and would probably burst into tears if they ever dropped their cell phone face down. If you know a tech genius, you don’t have to drop thousands to gift for them this holiday season. With some creativity and intentionality, you can get the perfect gift for the girl who seems to have everything.
High price point. Because your techie probably spends a lot of time in front of a screen, do her a favor by helping her protect her eyes. These glasses are named after Alan Turing, a godfather of modern day computer science. The glasses can be made with prescription or nonprescription lenses.
Medium price point. Goodnight, iPad, iPhone, Macbook Pro. The tech genius will be able to charge all of their items in one convenient location, in a pretty wooden dock. This handmade bamboo dock supports up to 5 devices and helps to keep the cables untangled.
Low price point. Your tech friend can keep her laptop at eye level with this adjustable desk riser to place her laptop on at an angle, for perfect ergonomic support. This position helps to prevent shoulder and neck pain.
Stocking stuffer. To keep all her important documents in one place, gift your tech loving friend with this cute Emoji USB drive. Choose her favorite emoji with capacity of 8 GB.
The beauty junkie frequents Sephora, watches and/or has her own Youtube channel for makeup, probably introduced you to the sheet mask phenomenon, and always looks bomb, even when it’s just a low-key evening inside. If you know the beauty junkie, look for gifts to celebrate and highlight her passions, making her holidays beautiful.
High price point. Any beauty junkie knows that the best way to apply makeup is to have a radiant base of skin. Retinol reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and also to help prevent them forming. This nightly serum that is top ranked at 5 stars at Sephora can be the perfect gift.
Medium price point. This gift will allow your beauty junkie to apply makeup in bright, even lighting with one side that is extra close up, probably too close up. She will appreciate this generous gift from Amazon.
Low price point. This acrylic organizer, meant to display lipsticks, can help the beauty junkie clean up her makeup drawer and display some of the pretty packaging that her makeup comes in! You can find this at the Container Store.
Stocking stuffer. – Tony Moly I’m Real Sheet Masks are making waves as Asian skincare is becoming popularized in other parts of the world. Find these masks that cover a multitude of benefits at Urban Outfitters for $3 each or 2 for $5.
The foodie is a cook, a restaurant connoisseur, daring in the kitchen, always knows what the cool new restaurant is and is one of those people that thinks a 45 minute wait when you get there isn’t “that bad”. If you know the foodie, consider some of these gifts to make her holiday season delicious.
High price point. Your foodie will love this gift and there is a 70% chance they will invite you over to share the meals they make in it. This gift will be a lasting staple in the foodie’s kitchen.
Medium price point. This is a gift that this woman will cherish for years to come. They will remember you each time they slice onions and begin to cry. This cute and customized cutting board from Etsy is made from solid hickory and food grade wax.
Low price point. In addition to being beautiful and hilarious, Chrissy Teigen can cook. She created a cookbook for the everygirl featuring the foods that we all want to eat that can be found on Amazon.
Stocking stuffer.
A garlic press is something that no one thinks about buying for themselves until they need it. Better to have it on hand already! Fresh garlic is the closest thing to heaven on earth and for just $7.99, your foodie will have minced garlic in no time.
The girl on the go is either traveling, working multiple jobs, or else has a very full schedule of classes and extracurricular activities. She might be the kind of person who uses the phrase “I’ll pencil you in” or else will request hangouts that are located in between appointments that she has. If you know the girl on the go, help make her life a little less frantic with a special gift that is intentionally for her.
High price point. For podcasts, power ballads and everything in between, the girl on the go would love to receive these as a gift for her commute, down time in between appointments or travels.
Medium price point. The girl on the go will keep this in her purse, laugh occasionally at how cute it is, and then thank you profusely when she runs out of battery on a busy day and has this portable power bank to charge her phone. This can be found at Urban Outfitters.
Low price point. This gift will help keep the girl on the go hydrated, while also making it impossible to mix up her drink with someone else’s. The gift is perfect for those who care about ecology as they won't need plastic bottles or cups any more.
Stocking stuffer. They look like pencil bags, but with a layer of cotton to keep snack storage safe and mess-free, the girl on the go can pack a snack for wherever she ends up. These are found in a two pack on Amazon.
The homebody isn’t antisocial, she just values time at home. She probably has a “comfy chair”, a cup of coffee or tea nearby at any given moment, and is always down for a girls night in. If you have the homebody in your life, you will be in luck finding gifts for her that speak to her soul.
High price point. This isn’t your mother’s recliner. Disguised as a modern, trendy armchair in several colors, this chair converts to a reclining position that your homebody will take advantage of all the time. This chair can be found at Wayfair.
Medium price point. This gift is on trend while also maintaining a strong grandma vibe and with neutral colors, will fit perfectly in the home of your favorite homebody. Gift wrapping and message are also available with this cozy merino wool blanket.
Low price point. This book is a guide to creating spaces that will make you want to stay at home – as if the homebody doesn’t enjoy this enough. Give her the gift that will speak to her heart.
Stocking stuffer. Cute and comfy, these monster socks from Amazon are sure to keep the homebody warm and toasty. Those who are daring enough can wear them to work (at least under the desk) or to hangouts.
Each person on your list is unique, and it is those differences that will make the searching and gifting process so special for you both. Gift with intentionality, and you won’t go wrong, no matter your price point.