As the most wonderful time of the year is upon us, everyone is in a frenzy trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones.  

When asked what an ideal gift would be, Julia Persaud said, “You can never go wrong with jewelry or perfume for girls.”  The ultimate challenge is to personalize these gifts, and make them all the more special for the receiver of the gift.  Persaud goes on to say that, “Like perfume, things like candles with distinct scents can be a great way to cater to someone’s tastes.  If you know they like fruity or nature based scents, a candle from Bath & Body Works would do the trick.”  Typically, candles are around $12 at Bath & Body Works.

On the same notion, buying gifts for guys can be less of a hassle, with the right touch of personalization.  According to Karanvir Singh, “It’s all about new gadgets and tech devices this year.  Personally, I’d want a MacBook Pro, but who has $1,000 to spend on someone else.”  Luckily, there are way more affordable and high rated tech devices on the market this season.  The Beats Solo2 are wireless headphones that come in black, white, red, blue, and gold and are on the market for $222.  On the more affordable side, the Fire TV Stick is only $40, and is ideal for friends that love binge watching on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.  

As you can see, christmas time if the perfect time of the year to show someone how much you appreciate them and pay attention to their interests.  Simple gifts, such as jewelry, perfume, and candles can do just that, with the right amount of personalization.  If your friend or family member is into tech devices, and who isn’t at this day in age, there is a wide range of devices to choose from. Remember: it’s not the price of the gift that matters, it’s the thought that goes into the gift that counts.