We all love the holidays; two weeks away from school to ourselves, hot chocolate, decorating the Christmas tree, maybe some travel, but most importantly, the gifts!
So what trending gifts can you give to your friends and family this holiday season? Looking for something more than a dumb pumpkin spice candle or an ugly sweater?
Do not worry Cougars. We have you covered – no matter your budget – with the Cougar Standard annnual gift guide.
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ECHTPOWER WIRELESS GAMING CONTROLLER
This is the perfect gift for PC players who prefer to play on a controller rather than a keyboard and mouse. This controller has led lights in the joystick to give the controller a vibe and give the player some light while they play in the dark. This controller is simple to use and very cool to play with.
Amazon – $29.99
CARHARTT KNIT BEANIE
Carhartt needs no introduction.
You may not know, but the company was founded in 1889 to make clothing for railroad and construction workers. Now you see the company’s beanies, jackets and sweats nearly everywhere. In part because of their rugged, heavy-duty quality and timess style.
One of the most popular Carhartt items is its classic #A18 knit beanie. This one features easy-care acrylic material, cuffed knit and the classic Carhartt logo.
Right now, you can grab one at a great price directly from the factory.
$19.99 – Carhartt
KATE SPADE AIRPOD CASE
Amazon – $20 – $29 (depending on which model you have)
JENGA
The Jenga game is a classic game amongst families and friends all around the world. This is a party game that can be played anytime, anywhere. Jenga is a game that needs you to focus and stack the blocks on top of each other, but the main goal is to not make the tower fall or else you lose.
Amazon – $12.99
HALL EFFECT KEYBOARD
A Hall Effect Keyboard for under 50 dollars? Yup, thats the Aula WIN68 HE; It’s a staggering deal. All-effect keyboards can be much faster than normal keyboards. A gift like this is perfect for a gamer in your life who is looking for a great deal on a new keyboard!
Walmart – $34.19
LAMINE YAMAL JERSEY
It’s a Lamine Yamal shirt for Barcelona fans! A shirt for true soccer fans to wear to support their favorite club for just the right price of $49. This is a perfect gift for those who want to support their favorite club and are on a budget.
Amazon – $49
LN LEQUIN UNISEX WATCH
The LN LENQIN unisex watch is a simplistic time-keeper with a sleek design. This watch is perfect for a casual occassion or just a normal day. Features military-grade shock absorbtion, scratch-resistant protection and a water-proof design, the LN LEQUIN is known for its reliability and timess style. It’s the perfect gift for anyone on your list. For a cheap price of only $9.99 its a deal people can’t just pass up on!
Amazon – $9.99 (*limited time!)
JTEMAN PHONE STAND / BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
You may not be able to drop this in your lap in class, but this unique 2-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker and Phone Stand allows you to watch your favorite streams while keeping your hands free. The Bluetooth speaker makes your phone or tablet sound louder and clearer and the built-in microphone speaker can also help grandma and grandpa hear sound more clearly.
Reviews are great. Buyers find the phone stand to be good quality, while the clear sound and easy Bluetooth connection make it a popular buy. Plus, it folds up for easy storage. It’s a great gift for the price!
Amazon – $18.99
LEGO BOTANICALS BONSAI TREE KIT
People will find the LEGO bonsai tree building set visually appealing, with one noting it looks less anemic, and appreciate its value for money and fun assembly process, particularly when building with friends. The set is easy to put together and serves as a great desktop decoration piece, with the ability to switch between pink and green leaf colors.
$39 – Amazon
COACH SLIM ID & CARD WALLET
Looking for a little drip this holiday season? This slim Coach ID and card holder fits both your pocket and your budget. It’s easy to store your cash, too.
Simple, cute and not too flashy, the COACH slim wallet makes it easy to show your personal style; it comes in 12 different colors, so you’re sure to find one for everyone on your list this holiday season.
You can’t beat the price for the quality and the unquestionable COACH reputation.
$23.40 – COACH Outlet
BEDSURE BLANKET HOODIE
We may not have to deal with ice or freezing cold here in South FL, but some days it sure feels like it.
Who couldn’t use a warm blanket they can actually wear? The ones you love will appreciate the Bedsure hoodie for its natural Sherpa material, deep pockets and cuffed arms that hold in the heat. Its durable and won’t fade no matter how many times you wash it.
You’re sure to find one that matches anyone’s style. Choose from an amazing lineup of 16 colors!
$25.49 – Amazon
PRUNUS RETRO BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Bluetooth speaker that comes in 7 different beautiful colors. It makes great vintage décor and is portable thanks to its adorably compact size.
It even comes with five different playback modes, letting you listen to music in any way you want. It can play anything you want to play; even your calls.
In addition to Bluetooth, the PRUNUS speaker also supports USB and mini flash storage cards. No matter how you prefer to listen to your favorite tunes, the speaker promises great clarity and bass.
$19.99 – Amazon
CLINIQUE GIFT SET
Allergy tested perfume spray set includes a perfume spray with 0.34oz and another with 0.14oz. Bursting with vibrant grapefruit and bergamot aromas the Clinique Happy scent gives a bright, floral-fresh scent
that radiates joy and upliftment.
If you or someone on your gift list enjoys Clinique cosmetics, this may be a gift of beauty that’s appreciated. This perfume would make for a memorable holiday. Plus, the price can’t be beat.
$14.00 – Macy’s
TABLETOP ELECTRIC S’MORES MAKER
One way you can bond with family and friends is with food. This gift is like the indoor version of camping, whilst also having the same experience indoors. The S’Mores maker is easy to assemble and clean, making it not much of a hassle for a movie night or family bonding.
The electric flameless heater requires nothing but an outlet to start making perfect golden brown s’mores. In addition to serving forke, it includes compartments for the chocolate, grahm crackers and marshmallows.
If you’d like to have some family fun all year, this is one cheap way to do it!
$29.99 – Target
Elecstars Touch Bedside Lamp & Speaker
This bedside lamp adds a dimmable touch of color to any room. Featuring a bluetooth speaker and choice of light color, and different modes of color changes.
It’s USB charging feature means you’ll never need to change batteries. When it is fully charged, it can stand in the light mode 10 hours or support up to 10 hours music play back from any bluetooth device. It’s a nice gift for anyone and surprisingly affordable!
$17.59 – $21.95 – Amazon
For Bigger $penders
Enuosuma Portable Phone Projector
These days, phones are more powerful and packed with ways to get and play entertaining shows and movies. This Enuosuma mini projector is proof.
You’ll get access to its built-in app library so you can watch videos from Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and other platforms with over 500,000 film and television shows; all in 4K HD and for walls and screens from 35-130 inches! It’s got auto-focus and a remote for controlling the projector while you watch.
Turn your phone into a home theatre for less than $60. It’s the perfect gift to brighten anybody’s holiday!
$58.49 – Walmart
eos Gift Bundle
This eos (Evolution of Smooth) Cashmere bundle is a really nice gift for the female in your life. eos skincare is really trending right now and there are a lot of great scents to choose from. Its very smooth on your body and smells really good.
The Cashmere bundle is really great value with Creamy Cashmere Body Wash, rich 24H Moisture Lotion, indulgent Whipped Oil Butter, silky Shave Oil, nourishing Body Oil, softening Hand Cream, fragrant Body Mist, and our ultra‑smoothing Lip Butter – all in one package.
$79.05 – EvolutionOfSmooth.com
KODAK PIXPRO DIGITAL CAMERA
The digital camera throw-back trend is real. Many teens are pushing aside their phones in favor of the nostalgia of the 90s, when digital pics were king. Many like the crisp images and the way-back look that only digital cameras provide.
Today’s digital cameras are packed with features for a new generation of digital camera fans. The Kodak Pixpro is one example.
Kodak packed a lot of features into its slim design, including 5x Optical Zoom, 16 megapixels, a 2.7″ color screen, SD card compatibility, and 1080 HD resolution for video.
Choose from four cool colors (silver not pictured).
$129.99 – Amazon
WI-FI PHOTO PRINTER
Since you’re gonna be busy snapping photos on the digital camera, why not print your photos – from the camera OR your phone, share them with your “non-tech” family members and friends with this WiFi 4×6 photo printer?
You can make any digital photo an instant print with just a button over any WiFi connection. You can frame the prints and create a printed memory of your holiday gatherings with selfies or anything worthy of a look-back.
This one comes with 100 sheets of photo paper so you can get started with your digital scrapbook right away. Plus, it’s small enough to throw in your backpack so you can make prints from anywhere.
$139 -$219 – Amazon
COOL LIFE TRAVEL SET
For anyone on the go, or planning a trip somewhere, this travel set offers the best in quality and convenience.
You get a 20″ hard shell luggage piece with wheels and adjustable handle, a weekender travel backpack and a handy toiletry bag to keep you perfectly organized for travel near or far. The interior lining of the luggage picece is fully TSA-certified and includes a lock to make your things safe and secure. The backpack has multiple pockets for your smaller items you’ll need while you’re away.
Any friend or family member planning a trip is sure to love this set. It’s also a great value! It would be a challenge to find a set like this for less than this one.
Choose from black, white, blue, gray or green colors.
$99.99 – Amazon
WOLFBOX JUMP-STARTER & AIR COMPRESSOR
Nobody likes to be caught with a flat tire or a dead battery on the road. With this combination jump starter and air compressor, you’ll be safely on your way in minutes.
The Wolfbox can completely fill a flat tire in as little as two minutes and charge a dead battery enough to get it off the road in no time at all. Once your home, you can fully charge your battery in about an hour. You can also use it as a powerbank to recharge a phone or provide power to almost anything that needs an outlet. You get all this in one convenient box.Just toss it in your car for added piece of mind.
