[ot-caption title=”One of this year’s most popular holidays gifts: The Hoverboard. (via, Wikimedia/Daniel Petkow)”]

On Friday, December 27th, crowds of customers rushed to stores, frantically awaiting Black Friday deals.  This event marked the beginning of the holiday gift giving season. But finding the perfect gift can be quite a difficult task.  Whether it’s for a Secret Santa exchange with friends or a Christmas or Chanukah present for a loved one, finding that special present can sometimes seem to be nearly impossible. We are here to help: here are some creative holiday gift ideas that range anywhere from extremely small to elaborate!

Emoji stickers: For a friend or family member who loves to express themselves, this gift option is the perfect choice!  These expressive stickers are a pocket-sized visual representation of how you feel,  and are exactly like the emojis you use daily while texting! These stickers can be bought individually for $1 or can be bought in various packs on emojistickers.com.  Whether this item is for a stocking stuffer or part of a Secret Santa Present, it will definitely not disappoint.

Fendi “Puffball” Keychain: The Fendi “puffball” keychain has become one of the trendiest and most sought after accessories, making it the prefect holiday gift for your fashionista friend or relative. The craze appears to be a furry ball on keychain, which can be attached to your purse, keys, or whatever you want.  While some come plain, others feature faces and are even given names. This hot item is a bit pricey though, with the price ranging from $650-900. While many can’t afford the real deal Fendi keychain a similar product can be found on topshop.com for $9.

Makeup Bag: A makeup bag is the perfect present, as this is one of the things that most people don’t usually go out and purchase themselves.  Whether it is for your make-up obsessed friend or someone you know who barely wears any makeup, this is a gift that everyone can enjoy.  Also, it is something that is simple to find, as makeup bags can be found anywhere from Target to Neiman Marcus. Whether it is a cute bag for organizational purposes or travel, you can’t go wrong buying your friend or relative a makeup bag.

Hoverboard: In years past, when the word “hoverboard” was mentioned, someone either thought you were talking about Back to the Future or thought you were mixing it up with a Segway.  This handless device that lets riders roll and move like on a Segway has become the hottest gift of 2015.  You can purchase this product at hoverboardsegway.com for $558.  

Sporting Event/Concert Tickets: The perfect way to get your loved one something you know they will enjoy is to buy them tickets for their favorite concert or sporting event.  Ticket prices can vary from extremely cheap to insanely expensive, so make sure to gauge yourself based on your price range. Tickets can be purchased directly through the event coordinator or through independent ticket sellers such as ticketmaster.com.  Who knows, you may even be invited you to come along!

While buying and giving the perfect gift can be a challenge, there are countless ways to get help figuring out the right present for your loved one.  Although it’s fun to give and receive gifts, the most important part about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends.  Make sure to take advantage of the holiday season and spend as much time with loved ones as possible and if gifts are included, that’s just an added bonus!

Sources: Harper’s Bazaar and Brostrick

Photo: Daniel Petkow