Love it or hate it, the holiday season has begun. The malls are all decked in vibrant red and lush green, winter break is practically a day away, and the daily Coldplay on the announcements sounds more festive than usual.
Many of us at MCI still undoubtedly have someone left on our shopping list - whether it’s your Secret Santa from first period or your best friend. So, what’s a last-minute shopper to do?
The internet is your friend. But really, when has it not been? If you have Amazon Prime, you can get gifts delivered to your doorstep practically in under twenty-four hours! For those in a time crunch, Amazon has plenty of gift lists to help you figure out the perfect thing to buy. The option of wrapping an item and having it shipped to you is also an option, perfect for those of us who find ourselves getting into combat with scotch tape.
Price doesn’t mean perfection. This may bring images of cotton ball Santa artwork from kindergarten flooding back into your mind, but gift-giving doesn’t require breaking the bank to bring happiness to those you love. This year, a friend and I are annotating novels that we bought at a garage sale and plan on swapping them on Christmas. Another friend of mine bakes amazing cookies and gives them to her relatives and friends as a present.
If all else fails, gift card. Even though they’re thought of as a last-minute gift, they have one saving quality– they let the person buy something they actually want. You also eliminate the risk of getting a sweater that doesn’t fit them or their style.