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
-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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