With the holidays rapidly approaching, so does the fear of getting someone a gift they won’t like. Whether it’s your mom, a friend or that one person in the Secret Santa you really hoped you wouldn’t get because you don’t know them that well, finding the right gift is a difficult feat. However, there are always some basics you can fall back on.
A candle goes a long way. Don’t know their favorite scent? Go with something classic like vanilla. On the other hand, maybe you know they love coffee, so they’ll love a coffee-scented candle. The best gifts are inspired by what people like, not an exact replica of it. Everyone is going to get that coffee-lover a mug. Be different. Get them a 2025 Hot Guys & Coffee Calendar so they can be reminded of you every day of the year.
Usually, you can look at what’s popular right now and go from there. For example, Owalas are trending because they are easy to drink out of, easy to wash and come in bubbly colors. Touchland hand sanitizer is popular because it’s a fast-drying mist, unlike most gel hand sanitizers.
You can’t go wrong with a stuffed animal. Whether it’s a trendy brand like Jellycat or Squishmallow, or something you find at the grocery store, people of all ages love stuffed animals, even if they won’t admit it. If you know their favorite animal or color, a stuffed animal is a great way to say “I put effort into this gift” without having to know that person intimately.
A gift doesn’t have to be extravagant; you can dress it up a little. Include their favorite kind of candy to show them you care. If you know them personally, a handwritten note or letter instantly makes a gift much more heartfelt. Sometimes it’s the little things that make a gift more personalized, so don’t stress if your gift doesn’t seem like much.
Ultimately, the content of the gift isn’t what’s most important; it’s the thought behind it that matters most. The time and effort far outweigh the price. That note or card that you write might be the difference between an average gift and the perfect one.
