Remember the days when giving your brother or sister a gift consisted of writing your name on the tag of whatever Mom bought, sticking it under the tree and calling it a day?
Well, you're in college now, and (hopefully) you have matured, as has your relationship with your siblings. While you may not be under quite as much pressure to find the perfect gift as when shopping for your significant other, you still want to give your brothers and sisters something that they'll appreciate.
DVDS
Whether it is a chick flick, science fiction movie, or that random foreign film that no one has heard of but your brother is obsessed with, a DVD is an easy gift. It may not seem particularly personal, but a DVD collection is one of those things that everyone has, but people don't want to spend their own money to expand it. Check Amazon.com for unbeatable prices, and if you're willing to put down more than a couple bucks, go for a TV show season rather than just one movie.
BOOKS
Winter break is an excellent time of the year to relax and catch up on some reading. Who doesn't love curling up next to the fire (or gas logs) with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book? Both chain and local bookstores (such as Easy Chair Bookstore on N. Main St.) tend to set up large displays with fun gift ideas for a variety of people, from Eats, Shoots & Leaves for the English nerd to cute little paperback series for the younger ones.
GIFT CARDS
Giving money as a gift seems so impersonal, but somehow giving it in the form of a gift card makes it more acceptable. Whether it's for her favorite clothing store or his top choice for electronics, a gift card guarantees that they will end up with something that they want. It also means that, unlike straight cash, it cannot be spent on something lame, such as gas.
HOBBY STUFF
Take whatever your siblings are into and work from there. Help them add to whatever collection they have been building over the years, feed your sister's jewelry-making obsession with some funky materials from Beadsburg (located in Christiansburg), or find that perfect hat she has been looking for to complete her snowboarding ensemble.
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