The Pitch’s 2024 Gift Guide

Bea Roberts, Copy Editor • Dec 17, 2024

Getting the right gifts for the people in your life is one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season. Things like budget, time and interests all need to be taken into account. Finding that perfect gift takes time during a month filled with tests, parties and plans. To help you through this process, The Pitch has compiled our 2024 gift guide to make your life this holiday season that much easier.

For Teen Boys

A sports jersey is always a safe bet for sports fans. You can also personalize the jersey with their favorite players name. (Courtesy Printerval)

The Pitch Pick:

Speaker - a portable speaker is a great gift for anyone. Whether for get-togethers or personal enjoyment, a speaker will make you the life of the party. The JBL Clip 4 Portable Mini and the Tribit StormBox Mini are both high quality speakers for a decent price.

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Massage gun - For your favorite athlete, a massage gun provides relief for cramps and muscle knots. Massage guns are also great for regular massages and everyday pains.

Sports Jersey - For your favorite sports fan, a sports jersey is a way for them to show support for their favorite team. While authentic jerseys can be on the pricey side, any shirt from the team store will do the trick.

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LED Lights - LED lights are an amazing way to decorate your room. If you don't know what specific decoration they might like, get them LED Lights and they can pick the ambience they want

Gaming Mouse - for both the serious gamer and casual computer users, a gaming mouse has a variety of uses. Gaming mice can make tasks like photo editing and school projects faster and more enjoyable. You can also pick the design you think would suit him best.

For Teen Girls

A crochet kit allows you to pick whatever animal is your favorite friend. They’re also an easy and fast gift to buy on Amazon. (Courtesy Get-Archive)

The Pitch Pick:

Crochet Animals Kit - Crochet Animals Kits are ideal for the girls who love arts and crafts. You can pick their favorite animal, or any stuffed animal you know they’ll love. They’re also a great last minute purchase that can arrive on Amazon within a few days.

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Wrist and Headband for Skin Care - This gift is a self care gift that isn’t an expensive lotion or mask. This functional gift serves to keep hair out of your face and water from getting your clothes and bathroom sink while washing your face.

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Silk pillowcase - a silk pillowcase is a great splurge for your favorite hair care obsessed girlie. Silk doesn’t pull or absorb the moisture from your skin and hair the way cotton does. A silk pillowcase can help you wake up with healthier, shiny hair. You can also decide the quality of the silk based on how much you’re willing to spend.

Matching PJS - Pajamas are the perfect cozy and functional gift. You can choose your preferred style and price range. There are also personalized designs you can order from Etsy. For example, the pajamas below have the faces of a pet on them.

Summer Fridays - No other beauty product has been as viral or sought after than Summer Fridays. After using it yourself, it won’t be a mystery why. The quality of the product is well worth the price, and any teenage girl will love it

For Family

Matching PJs are perfect for any teenage girl, but they also work for families. Family pajamas are a festive celebration of the holidays and even pets can be included. (Courtesy Printerval)

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Aura frame - while the price tag could be off-putting for some, the Aura frame is a fantastic way for long distance families to stay connected. The Aura frame transitions through the same family photos on separate physical frames. You can upload photos at any time and heart photos you would like to see more often.

Return Address Stamp - An address stamp is a durable and useful gift for personalizing postage. It’s a quick and classy touch for things like Christmas cards and invitations.

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Scrapbook Kit - A scrapbook is the perfect way to preserve important memories and family moments. It can also serve as a cheap and fun activity to do together after every trip.

Cards Against Humanity Family edition - This fun card game is entertaining for all ages. It can also be played with friends as well.

Popcorn Maker - A popcorn maker is a fun way to spice up movie night. A popcorn maker can make enough popcorn for the whole family to enjoy.

For a Gift Exchange

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Candy box - This choice is as versatile as it is quick. Ordering a box of sweets from another country is an easy find on Amazon, but curating your own box with a random assortment is also a good bet

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Mini waffle maker - This cute gift is perfect for when you get that person you don’t really know. Mini waffle makers come in a variety of designs and are as cheap as 9 dollars

Head massager - A head massager is a great addition to a secret santa gift. A head massager is small enough to keep on your desk and a great way to destress while working

Funny socks - Everyone knows that socks are the quintessential gift. But finding socks with a different design adds personality to an otherwise boring clothing item. Socks gives you the chance to be funny, or to reference an inside joke you might share with the person.

Air clay - a seemingly unusual gift, air clay is a way for another person to explore their own creativity. Air clay can be painted, sanded or sealed once it dries. Air clay can be used create everything from coasters to keychains

Quirky Gifts

These lightsaber chopsticks are a fun way to personalize your kitchen utensils. They’re also unique and are great even if your friend isn’t the biggest Star Wars fan. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

The Pitch Picks:

Custom Pet Air Freshener - this gift is a cute way to add some personality to your car. Hang it anywhere you want to see a lovable face, or just need some clean smells.

Lightsaber Chopsticks - Not only is this gift perfect for any Star Wars lover, it’s also great for those people who play with their food.

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Cardboard Cutouts - This project is something you’ll have to take on yourself, but the results will be well worth it. You can easily make a cardboard cut out of anything, including your friend's favorite character, a meme or even yourself. As long as you have some cardboard and a printer, gifting this guarantees a good laugh

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Snoop Dogg cookbook - The world famous rapper might not be your first thought when you think of a cookbook author. Snoop Dogg’s recipe book has rave reviews and is full of simple recipes that anyone can make. Have fun with your friends and bake a few.

Our final tip is to focus on the joy of gift-giving. Gift-giving is when we think about the people we love and let them know how much we appreciate them. When you give someone a thoughtful gift, they know that you took time out of your day to consider them. While we hope that the recipients actually like their gifts, it’s not really what this time of year is about. With all that said, we at the Pitch hope you have a wonderful holiday season and happy gift-giving.

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Bea Roberts, Online Editor-in-Chief

Senior Bea Roberts is ready to kill it in her last year with The Pitch as an Online Editor-in-Chief. Bea loves sleeping in and eating spaghetti. She’s a varsity rower for Crew and bakes in her free time.

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