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Issue date: 12/6/07
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A smart, fashion-savvy gift is the perfect way to say "thanks" to your family and yourself

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As for your siblings, the range of items is massive. Assuming that you and your siblings are close in age, it should be obvious what styles they prefer and what styles they absolutely despise.

Once you know what stores they shop at, buying them the perfect gift should be a breeze. For very young siblings, the best gift is the simplest gift. For an infant sister, consider a pair of colorful and vibrant rain boots. Even if she doesn't wear them, at least it'll become something she can stare and giggle. As for the younger brother, I suggest something that resembles one of your own garments. He probably looks up to you like a god or goddess so finding him a scarf that matches your own will make him go crazy with joy. The same, of course, goes for the little sister.

Now comes the hard part: mom. They're wonderful; they'll make you your favorite dinner, take care of you when you're sick and tuck you in at night, even at 20 years old. Finding them the perfect piece of clothing might be the hardest thing since that second deadly midterm in orgo. Considering the fact that they are middle-aged women, there is a good chance that they know more about fashion than you do.

My suggestion would be to think about getting mom a gift card. Either that, or plainly ask her what she wants; she'll still love you one way or the other, that's why they're mothers.

Of course, now that you've taken care of the family's gifts, the only person left is you. It should be easy to indulge a little this holiday; after all, you've worked hard all semester (hopefully) and you need to relax. There's no reason you can't buy that sweater you've always wanted, or for girls, go a bit crazy and buy six pairs of shoes.

The holiday season should be the best time of the year, so spend some of your hard-earned money on your family, because the best gift is seeing smiles on your loved ones' faces when they open their presents.
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