The holidays are quickly approaching, and this means it’s almost time for Christmas shopping. It can be difficult to pick out a gift for your special family members and friends. Here are some gift ideas that you can use to make it the best holiday season!

For your mom

A good gift idea for any mom is a candle, Yankee Candle and Bath and Body Works have sales on candles, and you can buy a scent that your mom likes.

A classic gift is jewelry, stores like Macy’s and Pandora have cute and good quality jewelry that will surely make your mom happy. The sales section has cute studs and necklaces if you’re on a budget.

If you know your mom’s favorite store, a gift card is a good last minute gift and shows that you know what she likes.

For your dad

If your dad is a Sports fan, a jersey from his favorite team is a great idea and he can wear it whenever his team plays.

Another good gift idea is cologne, Macy’s has a sales section of good smelling colognes that your dad will appreciate.

The classic Christmas gift is a polo shirt, find a color that your dad doesn’t have and wrap it nicely; he will be sure to love it.

For your girl friends

A gift that any girl would love is makeup, Sephora and Ulta have high quality palettes that are sure to impress your girl friends.

A sentimental gift is a good last minute idea, you can cut out pictures and turn them into a collage as a gift. It also shows a more thoughtful side.

Something that has been popular lately is engraved necklaces, you can engrave your friend’s name on a necklace for a reasonable price, which will make the gift even more unique.

For your guy friends

Most guys love t-shirts, some good options are H&M, Pacsun and American Eagle. All three stores have a varied selection of nice graphic tees that are sure to make your guy friends quite happy.

Sunglasses are also a good, and stylish gift especially since the sun is still bright at this time of the year. Your friend will appreciate the thought and the extra protection, especially in Florida.

If your friend is into technology, a phone case to add to their collection would be an easy gift idea. Phone cases are sold almost anywhere for less than $20 and come in a variety of different styles and colors.

Overall, when it comes to the holidays, it’s primarily the thought that counts. If you’re struggling financially, a nice letter is something that your loved one will still appreciate and will mean a lot this holiday season.