With finals looming, holiday shopping may not be the first thing on your mind. But everyone needs a break here and there, right? And there are plenty of places around campus and uptown for you to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family! Here’s a list of our favorite presents for this season and where to find them.
A sleek or festive water bottle (your pick!)
This gift is practical too. Check out these trendy S’well bottles uptown at Bluetique or go with a Miami look from the Shriver bookstore!
Board games
Board games are a fun way to let out your competitive side and spend quality time with people you care about. Check out Miamiopoly from the bookstore!
Warm winter gear
Going to school in Ohio means some pretty harsh winters. Keep your friends bundled up and cozy with these scarves from Bluetique! As an added bonus, the Love Your Melon hats, available at Apple Tree, are cute and support a great cause (the fight against pediatric cancer)!
Hats
Help your friends and family cover up a bad hair day (or just show some Redhawk spirit) with a Miami hat! Find these simple “M” hats in various colors at Seaview Outfitters (also available at the bookstore).
Spa products
This is the perfect gift for that friend that needs a break from studying. From bath bombs to face masks, Bluetique has you covered with these relaxing gifts!
Candles
A great gift for family members or friends who do not live in a residence hall. Apple Tree has a great selection of scents in festive colors, too!
Travel mugs
When the weather gets colder, the drinks get warmer. These Yeti travel mugs are perfect for the friend who always has a cup of coffee in hand, and they’re available at Seaview Outfitters!
Art supplies
Both the bookstore in Shriver and Brick + Ivy in Armstrong have great deals on art supplies. Add in these adult coloring books from Wildberry and you’ve got a nice stress reliever for finals week and beyond. Perfect for a friend or family member who loves to be creative!
Miami-themed jewelry
With watches for Dad and simple, elegant necklaces for Mom, you can’t go wrong with some Miami jewelry. Find these at the bookstore and Brick + Ivy! Bonus: some of the necklaces were designed by former Miami fashion students!
Plants
Find these cute and trendy succulents at Wildberry. They’re super easy to take care of and perfect for making a residence hall room feel a little bit more fresh!
Miami gear
If you’re struggling to come up with the perfect gift, just pick up some Miami gear! With items from Apple Tree (above) and the bookstore, there’s bound to be something for the Redhawk you’re shopping for!
With all the unique and locally owned shops uptown and Miami’s extensive bookstore, you have lots of options for gifts here in Oxford that you may not find in your hometown. So stop stressing about your Secret Santa gift exchange and the impending holidays and get shopping!
