Post written by OBO writer Emily Seaver
Christmas is almost upon us, and the late shoppers are rushing to buy those last minute gifts that they may-or-may-not have been meaning to get for the past month. In case you find yourself in that position without a list, here’s a handful of quick ideas to give your family and friends this year.
//the bookworm//
While the most obvious answer for what to get the bookworm is a new book, there are plenty of other ideas floating around that would make great gifts. Most bookworms (myself included) appreciate a hot drink and cozy blanket with any good story. If you can’t get to the store to buy special teas or fuzzy blankets are out of your price range, a set of cozy socks and a bar of chocolate are always acceptable.
//the artist//
A new sketchbook or set of colored pencils might be your first assumption, but most likely they’d appreciate a giftcard to an art store even more. Of course, if they’re an artist that dabbles in a lot of other creative outlets, a good choice might be a journal for them to record their artistic thoughts and ideas.
//the athlete//
A brand new water bottle is always useful for an athlete, from a swimmer to a runner to a gymnast. If the athlete is a female, then accompany the water bottle with hair-ties and scrunchies to keep those flyaways in place. If none of those work out, they’ll appreciate a keychain representing their sport.
//the social butterfly//
Social butterflies like people, right? Often, those super-outgoing people you meet in life are blessed by the little things. For example, my best friend (aka the extrovert who decided to adopt me) loves roses.
When I went on a mission trip this summer, I wanted to bring her back something, so I bought her a little candle that was shaped like a rose. Pay attention to the little comments they make, the tiny things they obsess over, and what they doodle on scrap pieces of paper. All those can point to ideas for Christmas gifts.
//the quiet one//
The quiet one is probably a bookworm, artist, or gamer, from what I’ve seen. They, too, would likely appreciate a journal for all the thoughts that never make it out of their head. If you’re close enough friends with them to know their little quirks and odd things they like, make an effort to implement those aspects into the gift. It will mean a lot to them, even if they don’t make a huge outward display of their excitement.
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No matter what you get the people in your life, they’ll appreciate that you thought of them, especially if you add a little flair of personalization. Pay attention to what they say, do, and like, and you’re guaranteed to get them something they’ll treasure.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Seaver is a high school sophomore who blogs at https://growingintofriends.com/. As a daughter of the King, she strives to bring glory to her Father in all she does. When not furiously typing away in her room, she enjoys spending time with her four younger sisters, eating chocolate, and studying her latest interest.
Love this, Em!