Advocate’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Sanya Sawlani

The Oakbrook Center has gifts for everyone this holiday season.

Shopping for gifts during the holidays can be beyond stressful. We’re all familiar with the busy malls and stressed out, last-minute shoppers. Finding thoughtful, yet enjoyable gifts within a budget can be a challenge. Luckily, we’ve shopped around and found gifts for all the people in your life.

For your Mom:

These choices are perfect for your fashion-loving mom and are sure to be useful in her everyday life too.

Topshop Reversible Woven Scarf, $40

Every mom has their own spiel on the importance of staying warm
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Every mom has their own spiel on the importance of staying warm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Francesca’s Cool Mom Travel Mug, $20

This mug iscute and fun way to remind your mom how cool you think they really are
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This mug is a cute and fun way to remind your moms how cool you think they really are.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Chloe Eau de Parfum, $75

This floral fragrance has a chic effect
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This floral fragrance has a chic effect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your Dad

Whether your dad loves golfing, rocking a tie or telling some good old-fashioned jokes, these presents are sure to make your pop smile.

Vineyard Vines Santa Fly Fishing Tie, $85

 

Available in three colors: green, red, and blue
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Available in three colors: green, red, and blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Titleist Golf Balls, $62/dozen

 

There's no such thing as having too many golf balls
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There’s no such thing as having too many golf balls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes, $12.56

 

You really can't go wrong with this book of witty jokes
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You really can’t go wrong with this book of witty jokes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your sporty friend:

Everyone has that friend who lives and breathes sports whether it be watching their favorites on TV or playing with friends. These ideas are perfect for both the athlete and super fan you love.

 

S’well Water Bottle, $35

 

S'well bottles are available in a variety of shapes and colors
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S’well bottles are available in a variety of shapes and colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Chicago Bulls Jimmy Butler Jersey, $65

 

A necessity to any Chicago sports lover
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A necessity for any Chicago sports lover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Nike Elite Socks, $18

 

It's no secret that Hinsdale Central students take pride in their footwear
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It’s no secret that Central students take pride in their footwear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the friend who has everything:

This one is especially hard.  You feel like there’s nothing you can get they won’t already have. Here’s where you get creative. These are all things someone who’s seen it all will love, and hopefully is exactly what they never knew they needed.

 

Sonix Emoticon’ iPhone 6 & 6s Case, $35

 

Emojis make everything better
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Emojis make everything better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Alex and Ani ‘Initial’ Adjustable Wire Bangle, $28

 

Alex and Ani bracelets are available in a variety of charms
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Alex and Ani bracelets are available with a variety of charms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Vineyard Vines Long- Sleeve Holiday Lights Whale Pocket T-shirt, $48

 

The typical Vineyard Vines t-shirt with a holiday spin
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The typical Vineyard Vines t-shirt with a holiday spin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Humans of New York, $17.64

 

Photos and interviews based off the popular Instagram account
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Photos and interviews based off the popular Instagram account.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gifts under $25

Let’s face it: Christmas is fun, but expensive. Here are plenty of awesome presents appropriate for anybody that won’t break the bank.

 

The Mindfulness Coloring Book, $9.95

 

Coloring books are a great way to release stress and relax
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Coloring books are a great way to release stress and relax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Father Christmas Bath Bomb, $6.40

 

This festive bomb away to reveal a green center
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This festive bomb (right) fizzes away to reveal a green center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Cards Against Humanity, $25

 

This game perfect for anyone with a great sense of humor
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This game perfect for anyone with a great sense of humor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Santa Whale Baseball Hat, $25

 

Baseball hats are ideal for bad hair days and work as a simple accessory
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Baseball hats are ideal for bad hair days and work as a simple accessory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No matter who you have to buy for this Christmas, don’t forget the true meaning behind it: friends, family and fun. Nothing can top what comes from your heart, and everyone loves a good homemade present or just quality time together.