Black Friday Holiday Gift Guide

Camille McCurry, Staff Writer|November 22, 2018

  1. The Jackbox Party Pack – $25> $15 (Online in general)
    1. The Jackbox Party Pack is a set of five unique game-show style games you can play with your friends and family using Steam on your computer and a website on your phones. The low price and wide variety of games in the pack make it a perfect gift for any competitive friends or family members.
  2. Electric hand mixer- $22 > $10 at Target
    1. Given the recent trend of making fluffy desserts, this electric hand mixer would make a fitting gift for a friend or family member looking to try new recipes and whip some fun into their holiday season. Hand mixers are perfect for beginners and experts alike, whether it be for creaming butter or making macarons.
  3. Free Spirit Indie Knitting Yarn – $35 > $15 (Michaels) (knitting needle $5.49 > $3.29)
    1. As winter approaches and temperatures drop, nothing is better than a cozy scarf or blanket to snuggle up with. This extra thick yarn will give the crafty people in your life the chance to try new DIY knitting projects. The thickness of the yarn makes knitting easier and projects shorter, making it the perfect gift for anyone who wants to start knitting this season.
  4. French Press and glass mugs- $20 > $10 target
    1. For the coffee lover in your life, the French press is the best gift to bring their coffee game to the next level. For the price of two Starbucks coffees, you can help your friends or family make their own high-quality coffee with this highly-praised beverage brewer.
  5. DJI Tello drone- $99 > $79 (DJI Website)
    1. Although it is significantly more expensive than the other items on this list, the DJI Tello drone is also one of the best deals. Beautiful overhead footage captured with drones is playing a more common role in many videos and will elevate the quality of any film you produce. The controls on entry level models like this one are suitable for people of all ages.