Categories: Gift Guides

10 Gift Ideas for Your College Roommates

Want to treat your roommates to something nice for their birthday, holiday, or just because? Here are some budget friendly ideas! 

Succulents

Want something to brighten up your roommates room? A succulent! It is small and cute that will fit anywhere in their room. You can get live ones or fake ones depending on your preference. If you want something more low maintenance and easy to handle, I recommend getting a fake one. They come in several shapes and colors, so you can customize them for each of your roommates. It is a creative gift not a lot of people would think of getting them! It is also a neutral color that will match any room.

Face masks

Need a fun activity to do together? Spend the night applying face masks! Whether it’s sheet masks or clay masks, there is something for everyone. Everyone appreciates an addition to their skin care routine. There are also so many types, such as ones for acne, to moisturize the skin, or to firm the skin. Watch a movie and bring out the popcorn bowl, it is time to do some self-care! You can also throw in some nail polish or other pampering items.

Fuzzy blankets

Do they need something cozy for the winter? Get them a fuzzy blanket! This is always a safe option when you are not sure what to get someone. It is also a great decor item if you guys have a living room. There is no such thing as too many snuggly blankets. You can also pair with matching soft slippers to really sell the vision. You can also match the colors to each other, and even find ones that match their current dorms. Plain colored ones are a safe bet, but you can also get one with cute animals or holiday themed.

Body sprays

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a great body spray. This is also an opportunity to show how much you pay attention to your roommates, because you can get them all different scents. I prefer a sweeter flowery scent, but your roommates might like a fruitier or clean scent. This can also be packaged with a candle or hand sanitizer. If you are not sure what they would like, you can also have it be season themed. It is something you know for sure they will reach for everyday. Bath and Body Works is always having a sale, so you can get them in bulk and not have to worry about going out separately.

Cute mug

Do they need a cute mug to add to their collection? Here is your chance to help them out! There are so many colors and designs, no matter their personality you can find something for them. In college, you can always use an extra mug. You can add some tea bags or hot chocolate in the mug as well. You can go for a funnier mug and find something with a quote or meme on it. If they are a coffee lover, you can add a couple K cups or your favorite creamer.

Tapestries

Show your creative side! Find something that is totally them and get it on a tapestry! You can also get one for the living room if you want to get something for everyone. It is a simple way to spice up any room. It can be covered in a pattern, photo, or funny text whatever you think will suit them. If your roommate has a favorite TV character, musician, Tweet, pretty much anything you can find online, people underestimate how much you can find for tapestries. You can also try to design something yourself and make it even more personal. 

Picture frame

In college memories are so important! Getting your roommates a picture frame is an amazing way to show how much you love them. You can put in a picture of all of your roommates together or you with them. It is a reminder of the bond you guys share together and something that is meaningful. You can also put it in a colorful or sparkly frame if you want to take it up a notch. You can also put your collage skills to the test and try to put together multiple photos and add some stickers or ribbons.

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Bathrobe

A new bathrobe is a sensation like no other. Especially if they are someone who typically uses bath towels, they will appreciate a bathrobe. You can also splurge on this item if you want to make it extra fancy. You can also pick out different colors of the same robe for your roommates. You can add some bath items like body wash, or go more hotel sheek with some chocolates. If you really want to go all out, you can even customize their names or initials on the bathrobe.

Card Games

The roommates will love you for this one. Getting a card game like “For The Girls” or “Cards Against Humanity” is handy for the nights you all want something to do together but don’t want to go out. It is a type of game that never gets old and can be played with a large group of people. If you are of age, it can also turn into a drinking game. It will get pretty heated and competitive fast. It is also a chance to get to know your roommates better and have a bonding experience. 

LED Lights

This is another way to elevate a dorm room! If your roommates don’t own LED lights, now is the time! It can also be put in the living room to add to the atmosphere. This is a gift they will wish they got themselves even sooner. If the classic rainbow LED lights aren’t their thing, you can also switch it out for LED fairy lights. If you haven’t danced around to music with LED lights, you gotta try it.

Which gift will you be getting your roommates? Are you more of a face mask or card game gift-giver? Comment down below!

Krystal Miller

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