gift-giving season is typically more stressful than it needs to be, don’t you think? to remedy this, i tend to follow one rule of thumb: give a person what they want, not what they need. unless someone collects socks, why would you ever give them as a gift? show a little thought! do a little research! it takes just a brief skim of a person’s instagram page to suss out their hobbies and interests. 

i also love to support the underdog when purchasing gifts for friends and fam. first, independent brands tend to put more thought into their packaging. second, you’re bolstering a small business, which feels awesome during a time of year that feels commercial and materialistic. this year, i turned to cuyana; i never feel guilty for splurging a bit more than i normally would because i know that the things i buy are of quality materials, sourced from top manufacturers around the world. 

give better this year.