The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to start gift shopping if you haven’t already. When it comes to presents it can be hard to know what someone may want, especially if it seems like they have everything. Oftentimes handmade gifts are more cherished than any store-bought gifts so perhaps look at Pinterest or social media platforms to get inspo for fun holiday DIY gifts. However, if you’re more in the market to buy gifts, this is the perfect list for you to find a present for anyone in your life. 

Shopping for a brother, dad, friend, boyfriend, or other men in your life is never easy for a multitude of reasons, so here’s a few ideas for what any guy may like:

  • Shoes: Shoes are almost always a safe bet when it comes to gifts, anything from running shoes to trendy fashion forward shoes like Adidas or Onitsuka Tigers are great picks. 
  • Crewnecks and hoodies: As the colder months settle in you can never go wrong with a good hoodie or crewneck, some good places to look include Depop, Abercrombie, Carhartt, or Patagonia.
  • Legos: An easy and simple classic that hardly fails. Legos are great for many ages and with such a diverse collection to pick from it’s hard to find a bad option.
  • Headphones: It’s hard to go wrong with the essentials and a great school and life essential is headphones. Some of the best brands on the market include Bose, Beats, Sony, and Apple. 
  • Arcteryx beanie: This pick may not be for everyone but if it seems like something they may like it’s a great gift. Not only are they fashionable and trendy, but they’re very practical during these colder months. 
  • Massage gun: Back to the necessities, massage guns are a very practical gift that very few people wouldn’t be excited to receive. Some good brands to look at include Theragun, Hyperice, or Sharper Image. 

Sometimes it’s hard to find gifts for people who seem to have everything but here are a few great options for your mom, sister, friend, girlfriend, or any other women in your life:

  • Aesop hand cream: A great gift for someone who has everything, having luxury daily used items like hand cream can really elevate your purse, nightstand, or routine!
  • Perfume: Perfume can sometimes be a tricky gift especially with the number of different kinds out there but a good perfume is a great gift to receive. Some good options may be Glossier You, Libre Eau De Parfum, Yves Saint Laurant, Dior Miss Dior, Eau De Perfume, and many others. 
  • Portable charger: A convenient gift is always a great and safe gift. Some good brands include Apple or Anker. 
  • Bluetooth speaker: Another great practical gift that always comes in handy. Almost everyone has needed a speaker at some point and some great ones to look at include Bose, JBL, or Sony. 
  • Revlon round styling blow dryer: This tool can simplify your haircare routine and not break the bank, unlike other tools on the market such as the Dyson Airwrap. 
  • Sweat set: As the cold months arrive you can’t go wrong with a good sweat set, especially in a cute color. Some good brands to look at include Garage, Alo, Aritzia, or White Fox. 
  • Lip products: A great fun gift that has tons of versatility in type, color, or style. Some good brands to look at include Rhode, Summer Fridays, Charlotte Tillbury, Dior, or Fenty.

Article by Maggie McMillen