It’s really hard to shop for other people sometimes, especially when we’re in school and on a tight budget. Here are some great gifts you can score for your loved ones at a deliciously discounted rate:
For the jock in your life
1. Maybe you can’t get the boy to stop asking you to go camping, but you can buy him this sleeping bag from Eastern Mountain Sports for 20% off, wrap him in it, and then roll him down a hill. Fun for everyone.
2. Get that Canadian friend to shut their piehole about how American hockey sucks by taking them to a game in the garden state. You two could see the New Jersey devils for a steal: $15 for upper level tickets, $35 for lower level tickets.
3. Depending on where you live, you can get your friend a ten class pass to downward dog and ommm themselves out for $20 less than those non-student people at Corepower Yoga.
For the Fashionista
4. This stunningly versatile infinity scarf at J. Crew with your 15% off discount.
5. This leather pack that will last forever with your Madewell 15% off discount.
6. Get then this flowy cardigan for the cold winter nights with your CharlotteRusse 10% off discount.
7. Who could resist this pom pom beanie? Grab it for your bestie at Banana Republic for 15% off.
8. Get her this A-line skirt to prance around in at Topshop for 10% off.
9. Fashionistas need to be comfy, too. Pick up this stylish yet ever-so-soft blanket from The Limited with your 15% off discount.
10. Perpetuate a trend and give back by getting your bud a pair of Tom’s shoes. They’ll ship them to you for free with your ID.
11. For the Alex & Ani addict in your life, get them some new charms for 10% off.
12. If you know your girl has had her eye on a waver for quite some time, now you can use your hand dandy card to pick one up on the cheap at Sally Beauty Supply.
13. If you’re feeling fancy, head on over to Club Monaco and snatch up these badass earrings for 15-20% off
14. Get this wristlet from Kate Spade at 15% off. It’s to dot for.
15. This rhinestone-trimmed wristwatch from H&M is already a steal at $30, and even more so with your discount of 15% off at the register.
16. This already discounted, faceted crystal necklace would look great on Mom this New Year’s. Find it at Ann Taylor for another 20% off.
17. Pick up this gorgeous fringe handbag from Steve Madden with your 10% off discount.
18. Modcloth, the site with the world’s most amazing (and affordable!) dresses and cute as hell accessories offers a 15% discount to all of you student gift givers. Take advantage.
For the Foodie
19. Take them for a meal at Buca diBeppo and look like a hotshot with your 10% off discount.
20. If you know they love to buy in bulk, throw caution to the wind and get them a Sam’s Club discounted membership that comes with a $15 gift card. In fact, you can get that for me.
21. You can definitely afford to get them this fancy bottle opener with your 15% off at vineyard Vines
22. Take your bestie for an already frugal, but now even more so feast at one of the following fine dining establishments:
At Burger King and Mcdonald’s you crazy kids can get 10% off, A FREE small drink at Chick-Fil-A , 10% off at Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Subway, 15% off Chipotle, 15% off TCBY, A whopping 25% off at Domino’s pizza, and finally a decadent student burrito meal at Qdoba for $5.
For the Tech Lover
23. Save $40 on an Insignia flatscreen at Best Buy by flashing your creds.
24. If you’re feeling really generous, you can go to Apple and get $200 off a MacBook, and up to $20 on an Ipad.
25. These super fab headphones with your 10% off discount at Radio Shack
26. A Spotify membership with your 50% discount
27. Get them some Adobe software like Dreamweaver for website and mobile app design for up to 80% off.
28. Finally you can get your favorite gamer their Xbox chatpad with your 10% off Microsoft discount.
29. Help your techie protect their most prized possession with your Norton software 50% off discount.
For the cultured elite
30. If you’re visiting New York for the holidays, head on over to the Met Opera for your 25% off tickets, or enjoy Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at 15% off.
31. If you’re in the windy city, the Chicago Art Institute knocks 20% off admission.
32. And for the very very cultured, gift them an authentic, discounted movie watching experience at AMC every Thursday.
For the Crafty Homebody
33. Get her a brand spankin’ new scrapbook with your Jo-Ann Fabric discount of 10% off
34. If you know she’s responsible,get her some Mod Podge and spraypaint from Ben Franklin Craft Stores with your 10% discount…on Tuesdays.
35. If she’s all about cards (greeting, business), head on over to Moo.com and help her stock up with your 20% discount.
36. Bed, Bath and Beyond will ship you anything above $49 and give you 4% cash back if you can prove you’re a student. Great news for your friend who can really use some new throw pillows.
For the Bibliophile
37. You can get the future investment banker The Economist for 69% off this year.
38.You can help your bookworm score a New York Times Subscription for 50% off.
39. For the business-savvy, you can surprise them with the Wall Street Journal at 75% off as you nestle under the tree.
40. You get 6% cash back on all Barnes and Noble purchases, so load up on those books your besties have been raving about and hand ‘em out like candy.
For the Wandering Soul
41. Buy them some Lonely Planet Guides for their upcoming adventure with your 30% off discount.
42. Use your Amtrak 10% off advantage to send them a few states over.
43. This garment sleeve from Eddie Bauer , so their clothes will stay put while they bounce around.
44. Hell, book a whole trip for the two of you on STA travel. http://www.statravel.com/?from_US=true
And finally, if you join Amazon Student you will get free two day shipping no matter what you purchase. Happy holiday hunting.