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Christmas Gift Ideas For The College Student

15 gift ideas that won't break the bank!

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Okay, so Christmas is coming... like FAST! And you either have no idea what to get your young adult (who is totally an adult if you ask them, because 'young adult' ???) orrrrr you have already picked up some gifts.... which are probably socks... Have no fear! This article is here to help you basically win Christmas and NOT break the bank! I've taken all of the guess work out for you! You're welcome ;)

Oreo Dipper

Does this really need an explanation? I mean it is PERFECT for cookies and milk... which is the best thing ever! Throw in some homemade cookies, and you're golden!

Fry Holder

If you have a college kid, their diet is probably fast food and pizza. This fry holder fits into your cupholder and can hold up to a large fry! It's a no-brainer. Everyone needs this

Gas Card


Every teenager over the age of 16 NEEDS this! It is literally the greatest feeling ever when you don't have to use your own money for a fill up. That means more food!

Pepper Spray

This is a must-have for your college kid who lives away from home! Male or female, there have been multiple times when I have a late class or am on campus after dark and I feel a million times safer knowing I have pepper spray on my keychain!

Starbucks Gift Card

This one really doesn't need an explanation. Between exams, research papers, finals, homework, AND trying to maintain a social life, we have coffee running through our veins.

iTunes Gift Card

You can NEVER go wrong with an iTunes gift card! Music is the best escape from reality for a bit. This way, you can give the gift of music... without trying to figure out your child's taste!

Bluetooth Speaker

Sometimes, we just need to jam out in the kitchen at 2am! A bluetooth speaker to go along with the iTunes giftcard is the perfect way to do just that!

Bath Bombs

So this particular gift is probably best for girls, BUT guys need things too! So for the guy in your life, maybe some *Amazingly smell-good* shower gel! Bath bombs, or other shower/bah gifts are great for relaxing after the ever-so-stressful finals!

Zippo Handwarmer

Zippo is best known for their lighters, but this is a refillable handwarmer that lasts up to 12 hours! It's only $15 on Amazon and would make the perfect gift for the winter!

Keurig

The Starbucks giftcard can run out pretty quick. But with this way-better-than-a-regular-coffee-pot Keurig, your student can have coffee as much as they want! AND there is a piece you can buy for it that lets you make coffee with regular coffee grounds!


Bubble Wrap Calendar

Okay, so maybe this isn't a "need" but it is definitely a want! You literally get to pop a bubble every day! You can never have a bad morning!

Northface E-Tip Gloves

These are gloves that also allow you to touch your phone screen without. taking. them. OFF! The best invention ever! And these particular ones are like $40!

iPhone Beer Bottle Opener Case

This is perfect for the guys *21+ of course!* No more trying to find a bottle opener because it is literally attached to your phone

Portable Charger

This little gadget lets you charge your phone anywhere! AND, it is rechargeable itself! You never have to worry about your phone going dead!

Bacon Candy Canes

Yep, you read that right! These are bacon flavored candy canes! Who doesn't love bacon?? These candy canes are cheap, unique, and make a great gag gift!

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