It's that time of the year: HOLIDAY SEASON! And with the most exciting time of the year, comes the act of gift-giving. Personally, I find giving gifts more exciting than receiving. I find an exhilaration in customizing gifts for people and seeing their reaction. Though, sometimes it is hard to think of what to buy people.

Here are 5 different gift items that make up a great gift basket or are good on their own just as a little something:

1. Candles

I mean, who doesn't love the smell of Christmas right in their bedroom? Everyone loves candles. It is, hands down, the best gift go-to.

2. Mugs/wine glasses

Drink up buttercup! Christmas time calls for hot cocoa and marshmallows and also some wine with that nice Christmas dinner. No one can ever have too many mugs or wine glasses!

3. Chocolate

Put the chocolate in the mug to add a little spice. Everyone loves sugar, and most love chocolate. It's a great little extra to put inside of anything!

4. Coffee gift cards

First thing most people do when they go to work? COFFEE! They cannot and will not forget their morning coffee. Treat them! Have their coffee be on you for a few days.

5. Personalized gifts

I find nothing more exciting than receiving something that was either handmade for me, or monogramed with my initial. Whether it just be a mug that has the first letter of my name, a picture frame with a throwback picture, or a blanket with my full name on it, it truly shows the thought the giver put into the gift.