The holidays are just around the corner! Are you stumped on finding a gift for a friend, or perhaps wondering what you want to ask for this holiday season? Here is a gift guide to help you out! Many of these gifts can be found on Amazon or local retailers for gift-buying ease.
Self-Care
Travel Cosmetic Bags – $20
Everyone needs something to hold their belongings, whether it is writing utensils, makeup, hair products, or miscellaneous trinkets! These travel cosmetic bags, sold on Amazon, are perfect for anything, large or small.
Headband and Wristband Set – $15
Skincare is all the rave right now, but getting your hair and clothes wet can be a hassle. With this headband and wristband set – $15, you can take care of your skin while keeping the rest of your body dry.
Lighted Mirror – $30
Lighting can be tough when getting ready in the morning, which a lighted mirror can help with! These can be found virtually anywhere with a home section, such as Target or Ross.
Phone
Portable Charger – $12
This portable charger plugs directly into your phone to avoid cords creating a tangle. Available in USB-C and Lightning cable, other vendors sell microUSB chargers for Android compatibility.
Room Decor/Miscellaneous
Owala 24 oz – $28
Everyone needs a good water bottle. An Owala 24 oz can fit in your cup holder or backpack side pocket, and has both a straw and a space to sip! You can get it around the Peninsula at Target, Whole Foods, REI, and more!
Jellycat – $17-$30
Wintertime is a great time for a cuddly friend. Jellycat stuffed animals are cute, fuzzy, and come in all designs! Whether you want a stuffed elephant or cake, The Quill on Lighthouse in PG sells all kinds of Jellycats.
Legos – $15-$60
Want a fun activity to do with friends? Build Legos! Cars, flowers, wonders of the world, all sold at Target or Costco.
Snackle Box – $10
Snacks are loved by everyone, so what better to get than a Snackle Box! These are sold everywhere, any compartmented box will do. You can fill it with your friends favorite snacks and candy! Some fan-favorite snacks are nerds clusters, Trader Joe’s Takis, and Goldfish.
Outdoors – Hiking, Beach Days, Etc.
Nalgene 32oz – $17
If an Owala is not you or your friend’s style, a Nalgene 32oz is the way to go! Sold on Amazon, at Big 5, or REI, these water bottles last YEARS and are a great substitute to plastic water bottles to save the environment.
Hammock – $30
Esplanade Park has so many trees to tie a hammock to and lounge by the ocean! You can buy online on Amazon or go to Marina to buy at REI.
Carhartt Beanie – $20
Winter is here! A Carhartt beanie will protect your head from those chilly, foggy, mornings, and comes in many colors. These beanies are sold online on Amazon, or at REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Beach Day Mesh Bag – $13
No one likes to track in sand to their cars or houses! By gifting a beach day mesh bag – $13, you can take away the pesky problem of taking the beach home in your bag. Any department store, such as Target or Old Navy has these bags.
