As a college student, I always try to find a balance between asking for Christmas gifts I want and need. To be honest, I think this is a valid and strategic mindset to have as a during undergrad because college is a temporary time in life.

Not to mention that as students, we have to embrace the unknown. Our schedules get crazy and change each semester, we survive and thrive by taking power naps, and spend late nights studying or making memories with new friends.

From kitchen/dorm room appliances to offline and online entertainment to products that allow us to treat ourselves, I’ve included gift ideas that accommodate these uncertain but exciting moments. Whether you’re a student or someone shopping for a student, I hope these items make your Christmas shopping a little easier!

Under $25

• Laneige Lip Mask
• Supergoop! Mattescreen SPF
• SERENE HOUSE Diffuser
• Cards Against Humanity
• The Body Shop Holiday Beauty Bag
• Old Navy Romper Pajamas
• Kodak Disposable Camera

Under $50

• Revlon Hot Air Brush
• Ralph Lauren Baseball Cap
• Miroco Milk Frother
• Yeti Insulated Water Bottle
• Mini Crockpot
• Thisworks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
• LED Desk Lamp

Under $100

• Erin Condren Life Planner
• LE LABO Perfume
• 12-month subscription to the New York Times
• Brevite Camera Backpack
• Hamilton Beach Personal Blender
• Vekkia Reading & Bed Rest Pillow

Local Gifts

• Unique teacup by Muddy Soul available at The Table Market
• Tea assortment from Leaves to go with the teacup
• Slim Leather Card Wallet from Saddleback Leather
• Gift Certificate to make a terrarium at Ephemera
• Panther City Mascot Tee from Morgan Mercantile
• Triple-layer face masks from Alana Kay Art
• Christmas 2020 30-ounce Tumbler Handler from Danette’s Urban Oasis

Lindi Goff is a senior Strategic Communication major at TCU.

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In either case, I’ve compiled a list of this season’s favorite products for you to reference as you navigate your way through the holidays. Feel free to use it as a tear-sheet to hand out as your own personal Wish List. I know I will!

Mom

How to take care of the woman who takes care of everyone? Start with heavenly bath products from local company Winton + Waits, add a relaxing candle, eye mask, and neck wrap from Austin-based Slow North, and finish with some retail therapy at Fetching Fort Worth. If you don’t already know about Fetching Fort Worth, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Since opening in 2017, this appointment-only shop has dedicated itself to offering a private shopping experience for ladies, with stylish clothing and accessories all under $65. In its new home in the Foundry District’s Craftwork Coffee, Fetching Fort Worth continues to do just that, all within feet of a killer latte. With her gift card, mom gets the ENTIRE store to herself for an hour, free to try on as many or as few pieces as she pleases.

Dad

You can never go wrong with a nice bottle of whiskey for dear old Dad, especially one from the local Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company. We are huge fans of their award-winning TX Whiskey and give it alongside our Good Gift Delivered BBQ Box. Learn inside tricks of the trade straight from Aaron Franklin of Austin’s legendary Franklin BBQ in the Franklin Barbeque cookbook he co-authored with Jordan Mackay. It is a self-prescribed “Meat Smoking Manifesto” and definitely lives up to the claim.

The Tween Daughter

Finding the right gift for your tween-age daughter is like trying to solve a New York Times crossword while juggling. On a unicycle. For every answer you think you have, you’re stumped on the next clue. Celebrate the small victories. As she is most certainly developing her own voice and sense of style, I would suggest a copy of How to Accessorize: A Perfect Finish to Every Outfit. It’s a beautiful book full of great tips and suggestions for all ages. We threw in some fun Korean beauty skincare masks, a bath bomb, hair coils, and a gift certificate to local clothing store B. Kids. B. Kids has the best selection of youth clothing this side of Dallas. Ranging from infant to tween, they offer stylish, age-appropriate options that even a tween would approve of. Why a gift certificate and not specific brand or article of clothing? If you need to ask, you’ve never known a tween-age girl.

The High Schooler

The best gifts for the big kids are experiences. Why not start planning your first epic road trip together? Choose a National Park (or two) and commit to a trip for spring break or summer vacation. We filled our Good Gift Delivered Wanderlust Box with this spirit in mind and made sure to include a special hand-sewn Dopp Kit and Luggage Tag from Fort Worth’s own W Durable Goods. Don’t forget to make a playlist!

Your (Soul) Sister

She knows all your secrets, can tell what you’re going to order before you order it, knows precisely what you’re thinking by the expression on your face, and will be there for you no. matter. what. She gets you. It doesn’t matter if she is your biological sister or your sister from another mother, she deserves the best. Delight her something she never knew she’s always wanted. We slipped a pair of stunning statement earrings from local jewelry gurus Lola + Lina into our Good Gift Delivered Beautiful Box for the ultimate girl gift.

Your Brother-In-Law

Say Uncle! He’s the fun uncle to your kids. What do you get the guy who’s always in a good mood, always ready to play and when asked, has no idea what he wants? We are in love with the craftsmanship and details of the Blackwing leather notebook, 602 graphite pencil, point guard and sharpener. Partnered with some craft cocktail supplies and glasses from Fort Worth Locals this gift is sure to be loved.

This article originally appeared in the November/December issue of Madeworthy magazine.

Mary Kate Piotrowski started Good Gift Delivered with one goal in mind: to make sending beautiful, stylish gifts simple and easy, regardless of budget or occasion. Choose from one of their pre-curated gift boxes or create your own customized box using their Build-A-Box feature. For even more guidance and assistance, Piotrowski will act as your personal Gift Concierge and customize gifts of all sizes based upon your needs and preferences. All gift boxes are beautifully finished with a gift tag, ribbon, and handwritten, personalized card. Good Gift Delivered hand delivers locally in Fort Worth and ships nationwide. Attention is paid to every detail and it shows. You will not be disappointed!

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You can create a Wish List in store or online! Between now and December 20, creating a Wish List gives you a chance to win $300 to put towards anything you want in store, including the Avery Cashmere Sweater we’ve all been eyeing.

Our stockings are hung with care. What shall I put in there?

Tassel key fobs can be adorned on the outside and Mini Wallets on the inside. We have so many fab gifts under $150 to stuff your stockings.

Quick! I only have five minutes to shop for my mother-in-law, what should I snag?

A Gift Set would be a fabulous choice. How about our Cashmere Wrap, Marathoner and Small Dop Kit. Tres chic! With that, we’d still have time for our complimentary gift wrapping and send you dashing through the snow in a hurry!

My globetrotting sister has it all! What do you suggest?

Does she have a Bella, Larson, or Brindle bag? If not, snag her one and throw in the Webbing Guitar Strap for her to convert from clutch to shoulder on the go. If she’s fa-la-la-far away, have Rudolph deliver it with free ground shipping through December 20.

What gift is sure to make mine the most coveted at my annual Glam Girlfriend Gift Exchange?

Go with the ultra-chic iPhone wallet. For more ideas, check out the online Gift Guide for picks for everyone from the Girl Boss to the Soccer Mom.

I want to “sleigh” all the holiday parties this season. What should I treat myself to?

Throw your red lipstick in the Bella Clutch, slip on the GiGi flats, and wrap yourself in the Felicia Fur Stole and you’ll be the talk of the party. Want to make sure that you’re covered for parties, gift swaps, and company gatherings, alike? Check out Elaine Turner’s holiday party wardrobe guide for more fab looks.

Happy Holidays!

Kam Phillips-Sadler believes “you can only dream what you’ve seen”. Upon realizing the unique outlook her experiences in areas such as rodeo and skiing provided, Kam created Dream Outside the Box (DOTB). DOTB mobilizes collegiate volunteers to engage K-5 youth in “dream deserts”. These imaginative career and extracurricular experiences propel children towards positive pathways while developing leadership skills among college students. Kam is a Harry S. Truman Scholar from Fort Worth, Texas and a proud alum of the University of Missouri with a degree in Social Work. In her free moments, Kam can be found learning to code from her husband, Cameron, or working cattle with her family.

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