The holidays are upon us, which means gifting is here. Yet gift giving can be stressful especially when all you can think of is gifting a candle or a gift card. I’m here to help! The women’s ideas are geared towards someone who enjoys being cozy, is a little nerdy and works a 9-5 job. The men’s ideas are geared towards someone who is a little nerdy and techy, and also in college/grad school. These gifts are all meant to not break the bank, and include stocking stuffers as well!
Women’s ideas:
- LEGO botanicals – They’re flowers that won’t die, and are a beautiful addition to any desk space or counter at home.
- Knock off hatch alarm clock – It’s beautiful, useful, and doesn’t cost as much as a true Hatch alarm clock.
- Cardigan – Offices tend to stay cold so this fights the chill while keeping her stylish.
- Elf lip gloss – It’s the perfect addition to any handbag and will keep her lips hydrated and feeling great all day long
- A classy koozie for cold drinks – If she’s a cold drink fan, get her one of these classier versions of a koozie to keep her hands warm and dry, even in the winter months.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley – Or really any cute or cozy game to escape the winter blues and enjoy nerding out for awhile.
Men’s ideas:
- Laptop cooling pad – Sitting with a laptop gets hot after a bit. Help relieve him of the heat while staying comfy while he does his school work
- Beard oil – This is a no-brainer for any guy who’s bearded, as he’ll always be wanting to use it to keep his beard feeling great.
- New and improved wallet – Let’s be real, he’s probably had his old wallet for longer than he can remember and it’s likely not RFID protected. He deserves an upgrade!
- HP pen – If he has an HP computer, this is a great addition to help him with school or work. And keep in mind, even if he doesn’t have an HP, there are things such as an Apple Pencil for other computer types
- Funko Pops – These are so fun to receive, especially if it’s a character from one of his favorite shows!
- Steam gift card – I know, I know, I said we weren’t doing gift cards. BUT, this is a great gift or stocking stuffer whether it’s $10 or $100 and will let him choose which games to purchase. It’s especially helpful since gamers sometimes have their wishlist kept to themselves.
- Dual monitor riser – This will help clean up his space, bring his monitors up to a better viewing level, and even let him attach a microphone arm if he’s a streamer.
Let me know below if you need more ideas or have other fun ideas to contribute!
By Blake Austin 