The Wildcat’s Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
As stressful as 2020 has been, holiday shopping should be the least of your worries. If you are looking for gift ideas for friends, loved ones, or even yourself, the Wildcat has your covered. From inexpensive gifts to gifts for the parents, there is something for everyone on this list of last-minute gifts, curated by the Wildcat Trends Editors.
Can’t Miss Gifts for Teens
- weighted blanket
- Blisslights sky light projector
- A comfy
- LED Lights for cars
- Music subscriptions (Apple Music/Spotify)
- Streaming subscriptions (Disney+/Netflix)
- Sephora holiday perfume sampler
- Harry Potter books
- Quay sunglasses
- Nike slides
- gas gift cards
- disposable camera
- large claw clips
- Tezza collage kit
- Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
- slippers
- Birthdate candle
Gifts for the Budget-Savvy Teens
You can never go wrong with getting self-care items, fun socks, or chapstick for Christmas. Check out these gifts under $20 for the ultimate stocking-stuffer.
- fuzzy socks
- Chapstick
- sheet/beauty face masks
- Disney candles
- Sugar body scrubs
- face masks
- keychain wallet/lanyard
Holiday-Themed Surprises
Gift some of these items to any Christmas lover to make the festivities continue long past December.
- $10-holiday blankets from target
- Bath and Body Works 3-Wick Candles
- Lush holiday gift sets
- Geode state ornament
- Bath and Body Works holiday perfume, scrubs, lotions
Gifts for Tech Heads
Technology is definitely a top item on everybody’s Christmas list, and it is not something limited to teenagers. With quite a range of products, blue light glasses or a brand new phone case might be the way to go.
- portable speaker
- portable phone charger
- blue light glasses
- CASETIFY photo grid phone cases
- waterproof shower speaker
- Carpool Karaoke mic
- HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer
Gifts for Foodies
For a quick and easy gift, food products are always a hit.
- Starbucks cup filled with candy and a gift card
- buy/make hot chocolate bombs or give ingredients
- Reese’s Christmas trees
- DIY boba kit
Gifts for the Parents
Although they might be hard to shop for, presents for the parents should not be overlooked! Here’s a list of go-to items sure to show your parents how much you appreciate them.
- A date night (get a gift card to their favorite restaurant and offer to watch your siblings!)
- Robes
- Hydroflasks
- charcuterie board
- Google Home
- spa gift set
- Coffee of the Month subscriptions
- Book of the Month subscription
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