VIRGINIA TECH GEAR
Naturally, if your brother is a fellow Virginia Tech student, a Tech hat or hoodie seems like an easy, obvious gift. If your 17-year-old sister is beginning the process of selecting a school, go ahead and push her in the right direction with an orange and maroon purse. Have a little one in the house? Start 'em young with a little Tech T-shirt or sippy cup.
VIDEO GAMES
Go back to the days of playing "Super Mario" (and probably fighting over who had to be Luigi) with your big brother and surprise him with a game for his Wii or Playstation. Video games can be a bit pricey, but remember that you have a month at home, so investing in a game that you can enjoy with your siblings may be worth a few extra bucks. Check out Best Buy for the latest in games and accessories.
POSTERS
Chances are, regardless of age, your siblings have open wall space somewhere in their rooms. Help take care of that with a poster of favorite animals, country singers, reality shows or pieces of art. Browse Crossroads on Prices Fork Rd. for music and movie posters.
GADGETS
Not all electronics are in the iPod Nano price range. Handheld games such as 20Q, electronic Sudoku and Travel Scrabble are perfect for all ages, especially when there is time to kill during the seven-hour carride to visit the cousins between Christmas and New Year's.
GAG GIFT
There's no written rule saying that you must buy your brother a thoughtful, sentimental gift. If he has a good sense of humor, or just an appreciation for tacky items, give him a good laugh with one of those singing and dancing holiday turkeys. But if your sister is easily offended or prone to unnecessary tears, maybe some nice earrings would be a better approach than the mildly vulgar "I like to move it" dancing Santa Claus from Kroger.
DRINKS
Coffee shops come out with amazing holiday treats this time of year. Check out Starbucks (or More than Coffee, located downtown) and pick our your sibling's favorite coffee, tea or hot chocolate. If you are both of age, throw in a little bottle of their favorite whiskey or coffee liqueur.
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