‘Tis the season to give gifts. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Before you scurry around New York City to buy last minute presents for the special people in your life, allow the expertise of The Hewitt Times to help you brainstorm some ideas:
For your mother…
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What mother wouldn’t love a good set of hot chocolate to indulge in during the snowy winter nights to come? This set includes two flavored hot cocoa packets (hazelnut and toasted marshmallow), mini marshmallows, and two candy bars (Belgian milk chocolate and cookies n’ cream.) After receiving this gift, your mom is sure to be caught with this mug and a good book in hand during the winter season.
For your father…
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Nothing screams “bonding” more than a sporting event where you and your father can shout and scarf down hot dogs together. The two of you can sport apparel of the team you’re rooting for and even take a few photos to add to your family group chat.
For your sister…
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Whether your sister resides in McKelvy or in a freshman dorm at college, you can never go wrong with gifting her Momofuku b’day truffles. Each truffle is a ball of cake batter goodness that melts in your mouth, bite after bite. I recommend buying at least two or three packs because they go quickly!
For your brother…
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These days, boys are into their music. Some listen to EDM, others to rap and hip-hop. No matter his genre of choice, your brother probably has some sort of mp3 player. So, he would definitely be pleasantly surprised to receive a pair of new headphones, which he could use on the way to the airport or on the drive to Grandma’s house this winter break.
For your boyfriend…
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Depending on the length of your relationship, you may want to spend more than $40, or you may want to hand him a Hallmark card and call it a day. A winter hat is a gift for the three- and four-month relationships out there. Giving this hat, you would be able to see him sport your gift whenever you went on a stroll through Central Park together. What’s cuter than that?
For your girlfriend…
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If you fear your gift being impersonal, buy your girlfriend a necklace with her first initial. It’s not too much, but not too little. She’ll love it!
For your secret snowflake…
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Even though many of us don’t wear much makeup to school (because who’s there to impress anyway?), many Hewitt girls would greatly appreciate a good makeup palette. At $15, it is the perfect price for the big gift you’ll be giving her on Friday. The closest Sephora to school is on 86th street. Go during a free and pick out something nice!