Last Minute Christmas Shopping Ideas

By: Madison Schettler | Staff Writer

Christmas is coming and so are finals! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also the most stressful for us college students. So what do you do when you have four papers due, five exams to study for, and you still have gifts to buy for your friends and family? It can be difficult to know just what to get every one on your list, especially if you’re inclined to procrastination. Luckily, it’s 2018 and we have online shopping and two-day shipping! So here is a list of five quick and easy last minute (and in budget) gift ideas for anyone still left on your list.

1. Cosmetics Gift Sets https://www.sephora.com/product/play-smarts-superfoods-feed-your-face-P435612?icid2=products%20grid:p435612:product

For your friends or family members who are makeup gurus, or even those who just need a spa day, premade gift sets from beauty stores such as Sephora or Ulta are a great idea. Depending on the contents, they are usually priced under $20,but still allow you to give luxury items that come already perfectly packaged

2. Redbubble Products https://www.redbubble.com/people/saracreates/works/25540269-the-office-set?cat_context=u-mugs&grid_pos=50&p=mug&rbs=0ce38438-25e5-44eb-83a2-72303767177e&ref=shop_grid&style=standard&searchTerm=standard-mugs

For a more personal gift, find a gift on Redbubble, like this Michael Scot themed mug. Usually between $10-$20, Redbubble mugs are practical (who doesn’t love a nice cup of hot cocoa during the holidays?) and give you the chance to give your loved ones a gift that you can personalize for them.

3. Stationery https://www.amazon.com/Knock-Accomplish-Sticky-Notes-Packet/dp/1601065116/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_off_web_2594945011&linkCode=sl1&tag=biip_121018_amazon-unique-gifts-20&linkId=91cc4f9e9911dad97c56cecde441cbf6&language=en_US

This time of year can be busy and stressful, and to help your loved ones manage that, check out stationery like these organizational list-making sticky notes. They are cheap and come in a variety of packs, making them the perfect gift for your busiest and most stressed out friends.

4. Teddy Jacket https://www.zaful.com/zip-up-fluffy-winter-coat-p_554766.htmlcurrency=USD&lkid=219613&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3b3gBRDAARIsAL6DN_X_J5gFRrisLYD2lkRmZlePPBR5Z5KkRSo3UPYsOoj00ytYdFE3waAh8xEALw_wcB

The temperature is dropping, and winter is only just beginning, which makes this $20 fluffy teddy jacket the perfect gift for your on-trend friends who want to look cute and stay warm all at once.

5. Records https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rumours-fleetwood-mac/63900?ean=0093624979357

If you’re willing to spend a little more for a more personal gift, a vinyl record is a great gift for your music-loving friends and a nostalgic one for older family members. You can find them many places, but Barnes & Noble has holiday sales and most records at below $25. Gifting one of their favorite albums shows that you care and put thought into your gift, even if it was a last- minute purchase.