Gift ideas for guys

Will gould

Sport Tickets

Your boyfriend gets to do something he enjoys, and he gets to experience it with you. It is important that you aren’t in a new relationship when you get this gift because it can be pricey and a long game can be awkward if you realize you don’t enjoy his company halfway through.

Date Night

Generally, the guy is the one bringing his girlfriend out and paying for the date. It’s really nice to get treated to a fancy dinner every now and then, and a Christmas gift is the perfect excuse to bring him out.

Magazine Subscription

The perfect last-minute gift, you can make the subscription online and then give him a card. I haven’t paid for my own magazine subscriptions in years; I just keep asking other people to get them for me every holiday season.

Shoes

A good pair of classic canvas skate shoes looks good on anyone, and they’re relatively cheap. It’s a gift that he will make great use of, and you get to choose a pair of shoes that you think look good. I recommend Converse All Stars ($45 to $50) or Vans Authentics ($42).

TV Show Season

Making your way through an entire season together, watching an episode or so a weekend, can be fun and something to look forward to and talk about through out the week. It can be a little more on the expensive side depending on the show and number of episodes.

Sweatshirt

Another gift that he will use all the time, and as a bonus, it’s the kind of clothing you can borrow from him when you’re cold. Just like the shoes, you get the opportunity to choose something that you like.

CDs/Vinyls

There’s something about holding the physical thing, rather than owning an .mp3 file on a computer. It doesn’t matter if you like the music you’re getting him. In fact, it’ll probably mean even more to him if it’s not your favorite band.

Basket o’ Candy

Girls aren’t the only ones who like chocolate. Any drugstore will have a candy aisle, and those places are open nearly year-round, if not actually year-round. Find a few of his favorite snacks, and wrap a ribbon around them. A solid gift in a pinch.

Gift ideas for gals

Rosie Nash

Charm Bracelet

This gift will stick out in particular because of its unique qualities that happen to be more personal than your average piece of jewelry. Anyone can buy a heart shaped necklace, but with a charm bracelet you’d be getting a much better gift for a very similar price.

Trip to the City

There’s no way she’s going to forget a day full of activities in a snowy, downtown setting. This is the perfect opportunity for you both to have a ton of fun and make some lasting memories.

Show/Museum Tickets

These are a great way to show her you take an interest in the things she’s interested in doing, even if it may conflict with your own interests. Sorry boys, you might have to sit through Swan Lake for this one.

Mixtape

A CD is a perfect way to not only show her how much you’ve paid attention to her taste in music, but it’s also a great way to compliment her dearly. Although sappy love songs could seem generic, if you explain in a nice card how they apply to her, you could be in for a very romantic gift.

Picture and Frame

The perfect sentimental gift that she can keep by her bedside table, this is especially a good one for couples who will soon be off to college. If you want to take it to the next level, get a personally engraved picture frame. (“Things Remembered” in Old Orchard makes nice ones).

Pottery Painting Date

Another great way to make tangible memories in a creative way that she won’t forget. This is especially great because you’ll end up with something each to keep and have a ton of fun while making it.

First Movie Together

Although last minute, this will show you cherish the things you two have already done together. It’s a great chance to give meaning to a small event which could have seemed insignificant.

Basket of Goodies

There’s no doubt she won’t appreciate your efforts for putting together something nice for her to unwrap, and she’ll have a ton of fun picking out all the things that you’ve noticed about her. Examples- stuffed animal, candy and fuzzy socks.