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Holiday Gift Guide

Olivia Carlquist and Corey McHenry

November 20, 2023

2023 Christmas Gift Guide

The holiday season brings on jam-packed schedules complete with cooking, baking, decoration, and carving out time to see family. Among all of this festive chaos, one thing seems to be more stressful than the rest- gift giving. The art of gift-giving is a popular way to show appreciation and gratitude to others during the holiday season. Although everyone loves the feeling of seeing their loved ones’ faces light up as they open their gifts, it is often a struggle to find that perfect gift for them.

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Wallet $9.99

This leather wallet comes in a seemingly infinite number of different colors. With six slots made perfect for your most used cards, this wallet will keep you well organized.

Burts Bees set $9.98

Dry skin will be a thing of the past after using this Burt’s Bees set. Burt’s Bees products are clear of any harmful ingredients. This set includes one of their lip balms, a cleansing cream, and a hand, foot, and body lotion.

Desktop Vacuum Cleaner $9.98

Keep your office space clean as a whistle. Nobody likes a messy workspace. This cordless desktop vacuum makes it easier than ever to keep a neat space.

Reusable Straws $6.99

Reduce your carbon footprint with this twelve-pack of stainless steel reusable straws. Also included in this set are two straw cleaners and a compostable storage bag. This is the perfect gift for a loved one who is environmentally conscious.

Small jewelry box $7.99

This compact jewelry box is as good as gold and will be able to store some too. Complete with separate sections for your earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings this is perfect for storing jewelry while traveling, or on a daily basis.

Hydrating sheet mask $7.99

Take off this hydrating sheet mask to reveal skin that is as bright as the sun. This face mask instantly moisturizes skin leaving it smooth, soft, and glowing. Formulated with gentle ingredients, it is perfect for all skin types.

Gratitude journal $9.98

Looking for a way to self-reflect and manifest positivity every single day? Then this journal is definitely for you! This is a unique in-depth gratitude journal that allows you to appreciate your life more for at least 5 minutes a day. This is a great tool for both starting to discover gratitude and extending an existing gratitude practice

Personalized puzzle $7.99

This personalized puzzle is the perfect gift to make someone feel special. You can create the puzzle using your favorite family photo, vacation shot, or beloved pet photo. You can also add a photo frame to become a mural and hang handmade art at home.

Electric Candle Lighter$7.98

This electric lighter is rechargeable and a safer alternative to real flames.

Multitool Pen$9.99

This multitool pen is the perfect stocking stuffer. With six different functions, it can be used as a pen, pencil, screwdriver, ruler, stylus, and to level.

About the Contributors

Olivia Carlquist, Editor

Olivia Carlquist is thrilled to be a writer on the high post this year! Olivia is currently in her senior year at Greater Latrobe High School and her second year on The High Post. Olivia is a dancer at Laurel Valley Academy of Dance, specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, and modern. She also enjoys helping teach preschool-age dance classes at her studio. Olivia is also a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the Nation Honor Society, the French National Honor Society, the Interact Club, and the Webmaster of Key Club. She is also the Secretary of the Environmental Club, where she helps recycle materials from the school every week. When she is not at school or dance, you can find her spending time with her dog Winnie. Winnie is a lab-pitbull mix that she got during the pandemic. Olivia enjoys focusing on her academics and is a distinguished honor student. She plans on pursuing a career in child psychiatry in the future. Olivia is so excited to be a member of the High Post again this year and to be able to write meaningful stories that convey what is going on at Greater Latrobe. She cannot wait to begin covering this year’s school events.

Corey McHenry, Editor

Corey McHenry is currently a senior at Greater Latrobe High School and an editor of the High Post. Corey is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, Interact Club, and treasurer of the Environmental Club. Outside of school, she works at the Meadows in Latrobe and coaches gymnastics. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, playing with her dogs, and skiing. In the future, Corey hopes to attend college and become a physical therapist. As a second-year member of the High Post, Corey hopes to continue to grow not only as a writer but as a leader on the staff.