{"id":75,"date":"2024-12-14T22:31:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T22:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/?p=75"},"modified":"2024-12-14T22:31:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T22:31:44","slug":"christmas-gift-ideas-for-when-you-have-no-idea-what-to-get-someone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/2024\/12\/14\/christmas-gift-ideas-for-when-you-have-no-idea-what-to-get-someone\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gift Ideas (For When You Have No Idea What to Get Someone)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey queens! Welcome back. I hope everyone is feeling prepared and ready to take on their finals, and even if you&#8217;re not, I hope you at least are excited to have a long break soon!!<\/p>\n<p>The holidays are coming up, and besides all the stress of finals, one more minor thing that may also be stressing you out is &#8211; what on earth do I get people for Christmas?? Every year I ask myself this question, and even though I&#8217;ve been getting gifts for the exact same people for many many years, I always want to give them something unique that I haven&#8217;t done before. And if you&#8217;re in the same boat, I&#8217;ve got some ideas! So: here are 10 ideas of Christmas gift ideas to give you a little inspiration.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Lego Flowers<\/h3>\n<p>For the person in your life who loves building things and deserves flowers, or the friend that can&#8217;t kept real plants alive!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-81\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers-219x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers-219x300.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers-748x1024.jpeg 748w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers-768x1052.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers-300x411.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/legoflowers.jpeg 876w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Mini Whiteboard &amp; Whiteboard Markers<\/h3>\n<p>Perfect for college students who need to study (especially if they&#8217;re studying chemistry or math!)<\/p>\n<h3>3. Snackle Box<\/h3>\n<p>Easy to put together and full of variety.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/snacklebox-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/snacklebox-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/snacklebox-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/snacklebox-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/snacklebox.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Phone Wallet<\/h3>\n<p>These are incredible useful for anyone, but especially those who hate carrying their real wallet around!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/phoneWALL-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/phoneWALL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/phoneWALL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/phoneWALL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/phoneWALL.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Weighted Stuffed Animal<\/h3>\n<p>For your friends with anxiety or anyone who loves stuffed animals &lt;3<\/p>\n<h3>6. Portable Charger<\/h3>\n<p>For the friend whose phone is always dying!<\/p>\n<h3>7. Apple Airtag<\/h3>\n<p>For the friend that is always losing their keys, wallet, or other important items<\/p>\n<h3>8. Wall Posters<\/h3>\n<p>Great, budget-friendly apartment or dorm decorations to add personality to a room.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Moon Lamp<\/h3>\n<p>For your friend who hates the big light &amp; it&#8217;s a fun decoration!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/haven\/files\/2024\/12\/moonlamp.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Version 1.0.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>10. Tumbler<\/h3>\n<p>For the friend that is always drinking coffee or tea!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Good luck on finals everyone, and I hope you are able to find the perfect gifts!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n<p>xoxox<\/p>\n<p>Haven<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey queens! Welcome back. I hope everyone is feeling prepared and ready to take on their finals, and even if you&#8217;re not, I hope you at least are excited to have a long break soon!! The holidays are coming up, and besides all the stress of finals, one more minor thing that may also be stressing you out is &#8211; what on earth do I get people for Christmas?? 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