Disclaimer: nothing in this article is sponsored, these are just suggestions

With the holiday season right around the corner, there are undoubtedly many who missed Black Friday and are now wondering, “What should I get for my loved ones?!?” To help with this quandary, I have crafted a gift guide, with presents perfect for everyone important in your life. Without further ado, here are my top picks for for the 2022 holiday season:

**DAD**

ROMANTICIST 28pc BBQ Accessories Set with Thermometer - The Very Best Grill Gift on Birthday Wedding - Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Grill Set in Case for Outdoor Cooking Camping Grilling Smoking
$69.99 on Amazon

What do you get for a man who doesn’t even know what he wants? Grilling tools. It may be 30º outside, but with this state of the art grilling kit, he will be spending hours out in the freezing cold. If he is spending more time at the grill, he will be spending less time asking you about your schoolwork, a win-win situation! You might be saying, “Wait, doesn’t he already have enough?” The answer is no. Men and fire have gone together since Neanderthals. Splitting them up is not possible. You can never go wrong with grilling tools.

**MOM**

Fluffy Socks Women Fuzzy Socks Christmas Socks Soft Cozy Socks Warm Slipper Sleeping Socks Comfy Winter Plush Socks
$4.99 on Amazon

Nothing says I love you like a pair of socks for the woman who has always been there for you, and maybe even carried you in her womb for 9 months! She may have gotten you tons of gifts that she spent tens of hours looking for, but she will be reminded about your love every time she’s doing your laundry.

**SISTER**

CPR Adult Manikin Diversity Kit 4-Pack w. Feedback, AED UltraTrainers, Carry Bag w. Wheels
$1,241.95 on Amazon

If you are having trouble finding the perfect gift for your sister, this tip is a real life-saver. You may be thinking of getting her the same jewelry set as last year, but for a breath of fresh air, get her this CPR kit. The price may be high, but the sibling bond transcends currency. This CPR set will blow her away and have her saying that this is the “Coolest Present eveR.”

**BROTHER**

24KF Upholstered Linen Bed Bench with Nail Head Trim, Padded Tufted Bench -Ivory
$131.25 on Amazon

“I can bench 130!” “I can bench 180!” “I can bench 200!” All of this talk about benching, but have you ever stopped to wonder if they were comfortable? This year, get your brawny brother a nice, high quality bench. Even better, if he plays sports, he can bring this bench with him because we both know he won’t be getting much playing time. Being comfortable might soften the blow.

**AUNT**

Rihanna Rebelle Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, Red 3.4 Ounce
$27.68 on Amazon

You can’t forget Aunt Cindy! She’s your mom’s sister, and she is definitely not one to leave off of the shopping list this year after last year’s debacle. You may not know what to get her, but your mom tells you that she likes perfume. People around her age like artists like Kelly Clarkson and P!nk, so get her a Rihanna perfume because she might end up saying, “Where have you (referring to the perfume) been all my life?” This is the gifting tip that you came for.

**UNCLE**

Celebrity Prayer Candle - Funny Saint Candle - 8 inch Glass Prayer Votive - 100% Handmade in USA - Novelty Celebrity Football Gift
$24.95 on Amazon

Your uncle is a die-hard Patriots fan, but he misses the good old days of Tom Brady. Get him this Tom Brady prayer candle to mourn the loss of this northeastern saint. Mac Jones gets the job done (sometimes), but we know that deep down your uncle yearns for the old Patriots.

Switch it up: Don’t get them anything! It is rude to be getting gifts for your special someone when there are so many people that don’t have those people in their lives. If you got something for them, everyone who is single would feel bad and lonely.

**TEACHER**

Mac Pro from Apple
Starts at $5,000

We all know that all teachers love Apples, so instead of branching out and giving your teacher homemade holiday marshmallows or a generic gift card, stick to what you know and get them the Mac Pro. They will appreciate the gesture and will love it because they love Apples.

**ADVISORY GIFT SWAP**

The Amazon package on your porch!

With the advisory white elephant gift exchange coming up, you may be stuck thinking of something that is both within the agreed upon price range and exciting. The answer is sitting on your very own doorstep! The Amazon package sitting on your stairs is not only within the price range, given you are not the one paying for it, but also could contain a wide variety of exciting objects. Snatch up the box, rip off the shipping label addressed to your mom, and wrap up the nondescript rectangle. When you get to advisory the next day, both you and your fellow advisee who smartly chooses it will be in for a surprise!

**DOG**

8 Color Voice Recording Button, Dog Buttons for Communication Pet Training Buzzer, 30 Second Record & Playback, Funny Gift for Study Office Home - 8 Color Packs
$52.99 on Amazon

We have all seen those TikToks with the dogs pressing buttons when their owners ask them something. Those dogs can do math, but have you ever asked if yours could too? Get these buttons to learn if your dog is actually a genius or if your canine really likes calling out female dogs…

Even though you may find yourself spending hours finding gifts for loved ones/friends and family, make sure that you don’t forget yourself. Life can be difficult and hard at times, so make sure that you get something this holiday season for you. If you feel bad about thinking about what you want, remember these wise words from Parks and Recreation’s Tom Haverford: “Treat yo self.”

If you follow this guide, you might not have any money left over, but currency is an imagined reality anyway, so make people happy this holiday season with gifts that will surprise everyone.

Last Second Shopping Guide

DAD

MOM

SISTER

BROTHER

AUNT

UNCLE

SIGNIFICANT OTHER

TEACHER

ADVISORY GIFT SWAP

DOG

YOU