Show the roomie some love with these 10 holiday present ideas.
1. Candle Warmer
This sweet-smelling gift is perfect for dorm rooms where candles are a no-no. Candle warmers just melt perfumed wax that come in many different scents.
Find one at: Walmart, Target or Amazon. Prices range from $11-$30
2. Bath bombs
This gift might be better for those who live off campus. Place a bath bomb in a tub and watch the magic happen. There are different types, but bath bombs can color and add a scent to bath water or make it fizz.
Find one at: Lush Cosmetics or Kohls. Prices range from $4-$9.
3. Witty Mug
Treat a coffee or hot chocolate lover to a cute mug. There are mugs with enough different sayings and pictures to fit anyone’s personality.
Find one at: Etsy
4. A cozy blanket
Sometimes dorms and apartments can get drafty, so why not buy a warm blanket? Make sure to snag one that matches the décor.
Find one at: Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and various online retailers. Also check out the Ball State bookstore.
5. A scarf
Winter weather calls for scarves—making it a practical and fashionable roomie gift.
Find one at: Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, Target, and various other retailers.
6. Portable Ping Pong Set
Dorm rooms can’t accommodate for regular ping pong tables and that’s why the portable ping pong set is a good Holiday gift. They don’t take up too much room, so you can store them easily, too.
Find one at: Dick's Sporting Goods for around $19.99.
7. R2D2 Measuring Cup Set
Make cooking fun with this Star Wars R2D2 figure made out of measuring cups.
Find one at: ThinkGeek.com for $19.99
8. Gentleman’s Deck of Cards
These are normal playing cards with a twist. Each card has a ‘gentlemanly’ message on it like instructions on how to enjoy a cigar.
Find one at: CoolMaterial.com for $14.95
9. Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman
Try giving the roommate this funny book by the man who played Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation.”
Find one at: Walmart and other book retailers.
10. Ball State Apparel
Sometimes the best gifts are nearby: buy a Ball State hoodie or Christmas sweater. A Cardinal can never have enough t-shirts either, right?
Find one at: TIS or the Ball State Bookstore.
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