Top Ten Gift Ideas for Roommates

Are you struggling to come up with ideas for gifts for your roommates? Items ranging from headphones to DVD towers will help you breeze through your holiday shopping for all of your roommates. The following is a top ten list of gift ideas for your roommates this holiday season:

#10) Headphones. For the musically inclined roommates, a great set of headphone for their music players is a terrific gift idea. Typically, if the cost is higher, then the quality is also higher. For your roommate, being somewhere in the middle of that curve is ideal. Bose makes a quality set of headphones in the upper middle class. The Bose headphones feature noise-canceling ability for their added cost. They usually cost anywhere from $40 to $80 and can be found in any Brookstone store. 

#9) Playstation/Xbox games. For roommates who love to play electronic games, an electronic game for their Playstation or Xbox gaming system is a perfect way to be a great roommate this Christmas. Usually, Madden football is a great place to start your search. Most games for both consoles run $50 each and can be found at your local EB games or Gamestop. 

#8) CDs. For roommates who love to listen to music, CDs also make a nice gift that they are sure to use over and over again. If you are able to ask your roomie about their music selection, select a CD from their favorite genre. If not, a great option is to buy the most current professionally mixed CDs, such as Now23, which has the most recent top Billboard hits. CD’s in general are anywhere from $12 to $20 and can be found at any general merchandise retailer such as Target or at electronic stores like FYE. 

#7) Bottle of Wine. For a fast and easy gift for a roommate you are less familiar with, a simple bottle of wine may do the holiday trick. For quick gift fix, just inquire your roommate or their friends for a hint or two at their taste in wines. Once you have a general idea of their likes and dislikes, selecting a wine is a short trip away to your local beverage store. Wine products can range in price from $5 to $100+.