Weighted Blanket or big stuffed animals

• For those who love cuddles and warmth, weighted blankets and huge stuffed animals are great!

Fluffy slippers/socks

• If nothing in this list of gifts floats your boat, this is the one. There is no one in this world who wouldn’t appreciate a pair of fuzzy socks. It’s basic, but never overrated. 

“The Comfy”

• The Comfy is the perfect zoom lounge outfit. It’s the love child of a fluffy blanket and sweater. Eating cheerios with your arms kept warm? Blankets could never. 

Beanie 

• For the VERY cold California winters… very cold… But anyways, beanies are for any weather. Right?

Lap Bed Desk

• This is the ultimate work-from-home item and perfect if you like to work from your bed!

Cologne/Perfume 

• This is a common gift, but a unique type of perfume/cologne is one created based on your zodiac sign: ZodicaPerfumery (also available on Etsy). 

Custom T-shirts, Hoodies or Apparel 

• Gift or ask for your favorite sports team jersey, music artist album t-shirt or customize a shirt for a friend (customink, zazzle, etc)!

Etsy jewelry (handmade rings, necklaces, etc)

• Here are some Etsy jewelry shops we recommend: GracePersonalized, TalkUniqueDesigns, HypeStudioNYC

Coffee beans & coffee frother (for the caffeine addicts)

• For all of the coffee lovers (or caffeine addicts) who spend all your money on take-out coffee and want a more sustainable and cheap option, invest in a coffee machine, milk frother and buy some beans from your favorite coffee shop. Philz Coffee, Chamberlain Coffee, Starbucks, Peet’s and BlueBottle, all have unique blends that you can make at home. You can add a pack of syrups (hazelnut, vanilla, caramel, lavender, honey, etc) to customize your coffee flavor just like it’s made in the coffeeshops! 

Reusable straws & tumblers

• Reusable straws and tumblers are great ways to sustainably drink from and carry liquids! #Save the turtles!!! Be green, not mean!!!

Cookbook 

• Plant Based Cookbook: How to Be Vegan and Keep Your Friends (find this locally at Cost Plus World Market), or Los Altos High School Student Margaret Capetz’s free Carbon Conscious Cookbook
• Beginner/Student Cookbook: Take One Tin, The Really Hungry Student Cookbook: How to eat well on a budget (Therapy Store in Mountain View and Amazon)
• Advanced Cookbook: Ottolenghi, Jaime Oliver

Aroma diffuser 

• Aroma diffusers are a great way to keep your room smelling fresh and radiate calm vibes throughout. 

Poetry & inspirational books 

• Little books are great small gifts to give or ask for, especially self-growth ones. If you like journaling or reading inspirational or thought-provoking question books, here are some recommendations:
  • One Line A Day
  • “On Confidence”

Plants

• House plants are a great addition to freshen up a room. Cost Plus World Market has creative plant pot creations, and they have trendy macrame wall hanging plants which are currently in trend. For green-thumbs, get a pack of seeds to grow your own plants!

Homemade candles from Etsy 

• You can rarely go wrong with candles. Or challenge yourself to make your own candles!  Many stores sell candles including World Market, Target, Amazon and Etsy shops like CrescentCrystalsApo and UniCandleLab (recommended for fast delivery).

Vinyl Records

• Vinyl Records of your favorite artists can be used as wall decor or to be used on an old fashioned Vinyl Player to take your music listening to the next level (Spotify who?). Urban Outfitters and Target sell both Vinyls and record players (or you can get some extra-vintage ones second hand from Craigslist or EBay!)

“We’re not really strangers” card game 

• If you enjoy connecting with others and building upon your current relationships, this conversation-driven card game is for you! “We’re Not Really Strangers” goes beyond surface level questions and drives players to think deeply and reflect upon themselves in an entertaining way!  

Posters from Etsy, Society6

• There are so many unique and cool posters out there to decorate your room or gift to a friend. Etsy is a great place to shop from small stores online. Society6 is also a company that specializes in wall-art and home decor. 

College Dorm Decor/Appliances

• Seniors, this one’s for you. Bed pillows, appliances, decor, etc.  
• Room Lights
• LED lights, or often referred to as “TikTok lights” have become a trendy staple for many. There are many variances of room lighting such as star-light projectors, rainbow led lights, fairy lights and flower lights.

Room Lights

• • LED lights, or often referred to as “TikTok lights”, have become a trendy staple for many. There are many variances of room lighting such as star-light projectors, rainbow led lights, fairy lights and flower lights.

Shower speaker 

• If you need your music 24-7 and don’t want to lose your phone to your music addiction, waterproof shower speakers are great to invest in. 

Fisheye camera lens

• Take your photos to the next level with a fisheye lens! 

Reusable film camera or disposable film camera 

• Over the past few years, film cameras have made a trendy comeback. These are a unique way to store memories. Disposable cameras can be found in many stores including Urban Outfitters and Amazon, but if you want to be more sustainable, consider purchasing a second hand reusable film camera from Craigslist or Ebay. 

Spotify/Disney+/Netflix/Hulu subscription 

• Subscriptions are a great gift to give or receive! Examples include Spotify Premium, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, newspaper subscriptions, etc. 

3-in-1 charging stand or wireless charging stand

• Everything you need in one place — keep it simple (and convenient).

Moon light  

• For anyone who wants a stargaze galaxy within your bedroom, this is what you have been looking for. 

Sunrise alarm clock

• For those of you who have a hard time getting up in the morning and despise your alarm sound, these sunrise clocks will help make your morning a bit better. They simulate the sunrise with gentle sounds.