I’m a simple individual. I love to poke around in dingy used bookstores, do, read or learn anything about Colorado Springs and hike during the summer, spring and fall. I’m the kind of person who buys 10,000 cigar bands because they’re on sale. I’m passionate about a few specific things, and so a perfect holiday gift for someone on your list like me would be something heartfelt and unique, like a used book with a handwritten inscription. — Alex Johnson, Editor-in-Chief

I’m an experience junkie. I love trying new things, from different foods to outdoor adventures to attempting to create art. I’m the kind of person who will spend a Friday night at a concert by a band I’ve never heard of or spend an entire day painting a pot with friends (even though I have no artistic ability). A perfect holiday gift for someone like me is something that will create memories—get us tickets to a show, buy me dinner and catch me up on your life at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant you discovered, or make a route for us to drive to see the lights around town. – Lanna Giauque, News Editor

I’m a bookworm. I love to spend my weekends curled up in an armchair with a mug of tea and a good book, whether it’s a classic novel or the latest installment of a favorite series. I’m always first in line to see a movie adapted from a book I’ve read, even if the book is always better. When I go out, I like to be well dressed, and my style is a little hipster or geek chic. If you’re tired of buying me books for every holiday, a perfect holiday gift for someone like me would be a book-themed shirt or accessory like these. — Carli Hansen, Assistant News Editor

I love music. I spend most of my free time reading music blogs or making playlists on Spotify. I also spend a lot of my time tracking (some would say stalking) my favorite bands on Songkick so I know when they are coming to town. The perfect gift for a music lover like me would be a new pair of headphones, a poster of one of my favorite bands, or concert tickets to an upcoming show at the Ogden or Bluebird. These Urbanears headphones are the ultimate gift for the indie-loving hipster who always needs music to their ears. — Kameryn Tanita, Lifestyles Editor

Some people might call me a workaholic, but I prefer the term “profession enthusiast.” Either way, I love the simple things that make a day of work that much better, such as a nice coffee mug, some new clothes or jewelry to wear to work, or even some new gadgets to try out. One can never go wrong with a gift certificate to a nearby coffee shop. But I also love those things that remind me it’s ok to sit back and take a day off, such as a nice book, hiking equipment, or LOST: the Complete Seasons. (I really wouldn’t mind that last one, if anyone is wondering.) – Sarah Ford, Managing Editor

“Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Don’t forget Rule No. 1.” Those famous words from the legendary Warren Buffet describe the aspiring Wolf on Wall Street (read the book and see the movie if you haven’t yet). Entering the stock market can be a life changing experience, and a framed OneShare Stock Certificate is that perfect gift for the financial geek. Choose from over 200 famous, publicly traded companies, and OneShare will mount and frame a single stock certificate of that company. But if you’re looking to get a little more personal and a little more classy, an old-fashioned money clip with a fully inlaid 1936 buffalo nickel is always a smooth choice. – Roderick O’Dorisio, Business Manager

As a scrapbook-aholic and poor college student with wanderlust, sometimes it is difficult for me to get the chance to travel to witness all the cultures of the world. Though most friends probably can’t afford a casual 1k to send me to another country, there are plenty of gift options that are both inexpensive and meaningful. A simple Groupon to an interesting and different type of restaurant can be rewarding for both the giver and receiver. Maybe it’s an artsy poster or map, a souvenir from one of your own travels, or a certificate for a few language lessons. Don’t be afraid to give a different type of gift- it’s the thoughtful ones that will stay with the receiver for the rest of their lives. –Kaitlynne Birkett, Copy Chief