This Year's 10 Best Gifts

This year everyone has their wish lists: designer clothes, the newest technologies, the best kitchenware. We have 10 gifts that are guaranteed to please someone on your gift list this year. With everyone becoming so jaded by monetary restrictions and needs, this year you can be clever about your shopping and get a lot of bang for your buck.

Number 1: Monogrammed Gifts

Monogrammed gifts are perfect for that special someone on your list! This gift can be gender neutral depending on what you monogram! Bags, stationary and clothing are all viable options to put your initials on. There are a plethora of affordable options on Etsy; just make sure you order early for this gift as it takes time to stitch your individual monogram! This gift is a great crowd pleaser but also has a personal touch.

Number 2: Mason Jar Gifts

Mason jar crafts are affordable and easy to do! This do it yourself gift only requires an old jar and some dry materials! You can create a fun hot chocolate kit complete with a nip of Baileys or stack all the dry ingredients for cookies in a jar. All your giftee will need to do is add eggs and vanilla. These presents look adorable and the jar can easily recycle for later use!

Number 3: The Perfect Date

This is by far the best gift to give this holiday season! A date night is great for both parties involved and creates a fun bond over the gift. You can buy tickets to a concert, sporting event or play to give this Christmas. You can even give a cute coupon for a dinner made fresh to order for the more affordable, intimate date! Check out this blog for 100 great date ideas!

Number 4: Cork Craft Gifts

Cork crafts make excellent gifts for the holiday! You'll just need to start saving from old bottles of wine or stop by a craft store to pick up a pack! These gifts look amazing in any home decor and are fun, yet refined. You can create a festive wreathe, a monogrammed set, a place mat or even a cork board frame! All you need is scissors and a hot glue gun.

Number 5: Vintage Designer Earrings

This gift is for the hard to please person on your gift list. These designer pieces are a must have for any gal. These items can be quite pricey for the label-lovers close to your heart. However, if you look in turn-over stores and vintage shops, these pieces can be found at major discounts. They're a steal for the price and will steal your friends heart!

Number 6: Cheesy Holiday Gear

A tacky Christmas sweater, onesie-pajamas or even a funny mug or glass can be the perfect White Elephant present this season! No one will buy these items for themselves but they always appreciate getting these novelty gifts in a swap or trade! The items are cheap and hilarious for those with good humor on your list.

Number 7: The Board Game

The board game is a fabulous gift for a family or a family oriented person! The gift or puzzle can be enjoyed by many and most times, it can be played on Christmas to bring everybody together! Table Topics is a hot card item that has conversation starters for everyone! The girl version above is perfect for a Yankee Swap for a girls' night out!

Number 8: Geography Presents

These DIY presents are perfect for almost anyone on your list. Find an old atlas or road map compilation to create custom gifts for friends of all types! You can paste a map on an initial for a dorm room wall, create custom coasters or beloved places visited or an adorable frame for a couple's meeting place.

These gifts are personal and creative! You can pick a place you've visited together or a birthplace of a beloved friend. The state pieces are always fun for wall art and are readily available on Etsy! State magnets or places of travel are easy and make any fridge more homey. A cooler to frame of travel destinations is also a darling idea for the traveler on your list!

Number 9: Designer Bags

By far the most pricey item on our top ten list, the designer bag is a definite crow pleaser. This item is perfect for the fashionista in your family and is practical too. It will show you know her style and taste as well as show your dedication to saving for her comfort. A bag is better than shoes, clothing and even jewelry because it will be worn more and doesn't have a size! Shop for these items at department stores and vintage thrift stores. Remember: NO FAKES!

Number 10: The Philanthropist Gift

There's one in every family or group of friends: the person show doesn't want a gift but wants to give back to the world. Sometimes, donating money to a charity in their name is a perfect holiday surprise for a loved one. The Toms shoes above donates a pair of shoes to the needy for every pair you buy. This gift is great for the altruistic person on your list because they get a present but it also satisfies the community responsibility and civic duty that person feels. With only two days left to go, buy one of the items above in a hurry!