Getting a jump on holiday shopping

Dear Gift Idea Mom,
I am “attempting” to start my Christmas gift shopping early, and am already stuck!  My long-time friend is 26 and I have known her since we were toddlers and each year I run into a rut on what to get her for Christmas or her birthday (which comes two months after the holidays)!  A little about her… she is a writer, she loves shopping, she enjoys coffee, movies, music, she is independent but also very much a family first girl, and she has a very outgoing personality.  I am looking for either a single gift or a few small gifts but either way I can only afford to spend up to $40.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Ilse

Hi Ilse and thanks for writing!

Your friend certainly has a lot going on. She sounds like a busy woman who’s on the go. How about giving her something that will help her relax and destress, while doing both her mind and body some good?

Savasa Yoga Fitness Kit

This Savasa Yoga Fitness Kit includes a mat, body ball, strap and workout DVD. The nice part about it is, if its something she ends up interested in, when her birthday rolls around you can get her some nice workout gear or a new yoga DVD! With all that this kit includes, surprisingly its under your $40 budget.

Another thought is putting together a few romantic comedies on DVD that the two of you might enjoy watching together. Spending time with an old friend watching movies and catching up on things can be a fun way to spend an evening.

Whatever you decide, good luck with your holiday/birthday shopping!

GIM