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6 Gifts For Any Occassion

The other special days need some love, too.

Kristina Chang

Dec 28, 2015

Smith College

Acuity Business

Christmas has come and gone and the holiday buzz still lingers. I am typing this up while surrounded by family visiting from Korea, reflecting back at the minor stress I felt while gift shopping for friends, parents and my younger sister. It got me thinking of making a list to look back to for any special event, whether it be a sanctioned holiday or something as personal as a birthday. Here are some unisex items for people ranging from acquaintances to loved ones. I will provide two options for each item, one that is inexpensive ($) and the other comparatively pricier ($$$).

1. Socks

Let us start with something that I personally hold near and dear: patterned socks. They elevate any casual outfit and add a touch of flair to business-esque attire. Of course, you have to tone things down based on how formal the occasion is.

$: Sky Print Crew Socks

$$$: Odd Pears socks in Dusko

2. Coloring Books

I know that these have become more of a trend than a staple but I believe that they are very close to becoming that. The intricate pages really are relaxing to work on after a particularly stressful day (finals week comes to mind...).

$: A set of adult coloring books

$$$: Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book by Johanna Basford

3. Scented Candle

For that detail-oriented homebody who pays just as much attention to his/her abode as his/her personal level of comfort. It is especially perfect to light up after a session of Netflix and pizza.

$: Meyer's soy candle in Lemon Verbena

$$$: Boulangerie Jar Candle in Angel Food

4. Earbuds

Everyone needs a good pair of earbuds, from the music-loving extrovert to the one who wishes to tune out all sounds whenever necessary (that's me). They're also a nice everyday accessory that often gets overlooked.

$: Panasonic earbuds in black

$$$: Skull Candy Smokin' Buds 2 in Spaced Out

(I have these earbuds and can vouch for their sound quality and appearance.)

5. Power Bank

The world is so fast-paced and busy that we use up our phone battery within the blink of an eye. Luckily, there are power banks of all shapes, sizes and designs that there is bound to be the perfect one for the person you have in mind.

$: Portable Phone Charger in marble

$$$: cheero Power Plus (DANBOARD Ver.) in Chocolate

6. A Bundle of Snacks

This is pretty much a free-for-all gift; anything goes and it entirely depends on the giftee's preference. Chocolate is almost always a safe bet, though, as well as buttery popcorn.

(I promise I'm not salivating right now... Nope.)

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Next up, the start of 2016.

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