Who’s left on your holiday list? There are always a few people who are difficult to shop for, but the gift targets that are most bothering you are preteens/teenagers, in-laws, and You said you were a teacher. So here are a bunch of ideas, many of them under $30…
Teens and teenagers:
Preteens and teens are notoriously difficult to shop for, so here are some ideas. A gift card to a cafe where you can order whatever you want, or quiet basketball You will be able to dribble even when your parents are at work. If style is your thing, consider a cute nightshirt (a budget-friendly option) here), a gift certificate to H&M, or a cool phone case (I love this myself, ngl). Finally, if you’re looking for book recommendations for preteens, 11-year-old Anton and I are working our way through a graphic memoir. uprootedIn it, Ruth Chan talks about moving from Toronto to Hong Kong as a child.
teacher:
Now that my children are in middle school and high school, I feel more indebted to their teachers than ever before. (Anton’s teacher had to ask the kids to make cologne easier recently, haha.) Express gratitude, says a teacher named Christine. “I pin them behind my desk to cheer me up on tough days.” Also, “I send an email to my boss with an anecdote about what we did for your child.” It’s best shared,” Whitney adds. Gift certificates for neighborhood cafes, lunch spots, and Target are useful year-round. Remember, “the teachers have all the mugs,” says Katie, but children can’t do anything wrong themselves, says Sarah. “Every time I see a leaf that a child has found, I shed a tear.” And if all else fails, I swear this ear plug My boyfriend, Freddie, who teaches history, admits, “I’ve always loved a good scarf.”
Step-parents/grandparents:
For your in-laws and grandparents, choose a personalized gift like traditional snacks, condiments, or cookies from their hometown (I choose English shortbread or Michigan cherry jam). Or choose something you use regularly, such as a magazine subscription or subscription. duck umbrella. Another approach is to consider their hobbies. If you like interior decoration, how about something like this? bow hook?If they are big readers, consider This witty noveltopped many best of 2024 lists. Finally, donating to a cause they care about is always a nice gesture.
What are your thoughts? Are these helpful? What other stumbling blocks are you having in your life?
PS Last year’s guide to difficult shopping, completion Information on 2024 Cup of Jo gifts!
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