Small and thoughtful gifts  

• A small bluetooth speaker
• Phone or airpod case
• Any selfcare items 
• Portable charger
• Tile– a small bluetooth tracker
• A pocket/keychain wallet 
• Disposable camera 
• Reusable straws/cups/silverware
• Pepper spray keychain
• Socks
• Handmade items such as a clay bracelet or a personalized mug
• Letters 

Small business to shop from

• Etsy https://www.etsy.com/ 

-marketplace of individual sellers

• The Heart Department Co https://theheartdepartment.co/ 

-handmade wooden items and prints 

-picture frames, wall hanging frames, desk organization and decor

• Sustainable Home Goods https://yoursustainablehome.com/ 

-ethical kitchen items, home decor, jewelry 

• Grace Personalized https://www.gracepersonalized.com/ 

-personalized name jewelry 

• EcoVibe Styles https://ecovibestyle.com/ 

-kitchen wear, home decor, clothing,  gardening supplies, plants, blankets, candles 

Top-rated books of 2020

• The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
• Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
• One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus
• A Promised Land by Barack Obama 
• The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
• Greenlights by Matthew Matthew McConaughey
• World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Do’s and don’ts of gift giving

• Do’s 
• Something personalized and meaningful- pertaining a fun Godwin memory at a pep rally, football game, etc
• Spend time on the wrapping- make it look nice
• Shop early- the Godwin area can get crowded this time of year and if you’re buying online do so as well to accommodate for the shipping 
• Consider getting your teachers small gifts to show your appreciation (even just a thank you letter- they will be grateful )
• Give your friends the gift of kindness- even a text can go far
• Don’ts
• Regift presents you’ve already been given (especially back to the person who gave it to you in the first place) 
• Go over budget on a Secret Santa exchange 
• Discuss any presents beforehand, especially if a secret gift exchange is going on
• Anything Deep Run colored or merch- keep that on the other side of Broad
• Tacky jewelry- the heart necklaces
• Anything impersonal or meaningless to a close friend- socks, cash, gift card
• This one’s for our teachers: don’t give us homework during the winter break!

Gift wrap section:

• How to wrap a present:

– 1.  Measure and cut the paper to cover the present

– 2. Fold one side of paper onto the present and tape down, repeat with the other side of the wrapping paper

– 3. On one end of the present, fold the outer edges in to form a triangular top and bottom 

– 4. Fold one triangle unto the side of the box and tape down, and do the same with the other triangle 

– 5. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the opposite side 

– 6. Finish your wrapping with a bow and a name tag 

• How to properly put tissue paper in gift bags (for smaller gifts):

-1. place the tissue paper on a flat surface

-2. pinch the middle of the paper

-3. scrunch the paper above where you pinched 

-4. place the paper in your bag

-5. repeat this with however many pieces of paper needed to fill the bag

-6. rearrange the paper how you like it 

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