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Christmas is always a memorable time of year, but it can also be stressful. Everyone knows at least one person who’s impossible to buy for, which can make shopping a nightmare! They want for nothing, or keep their needs close to their chest, or change their preferences on a monthly basis. Though these types are all difficult for different reasons, you can appeal to all of them with the following gift ideas.
Kitchen Accessories and Cookware
If there’s one thing pretty much everyone has, it’s a kitchen. So, why not treat that special someone in your life to the best cookware sets, kitchen accessories, and even appliances on the market? There are some beautiful dishes out there, not to mention novelty kitchen accessories to make anyone smile.
The beauty of buying something for the kitchen is you know it’s going to get used. That challenging person to buy for in your life no longer needs to be a problem.
Baked Goods
If you’re on a tight budget but want to treat the special people in your life, why not whip out your baking equipment and create some delicious Christmas treats? Sugar cookies are affordable to bake in large quantities, and you can decorate them to create a beautiful point of difference. Package them in parchment paper or cellophane with a bow, and they are sure to be well-received.
Gift Cards
If you feel like you’re always on the backfoot with what to buy those closest to you, then consider gift cards. Americans spend billions of dollars on various gift cards every year, which shows just how popular they are for people who are unsure of how to give the perfect gift.
Find out what your friend or family member’s hobby is, then buy them a voucher for a store that stocks what they need. For example, a gardener may love a garden store gift card, while a painter will be thrilled with an art supply store gift card.
A Subscription
We create hundreds of millions of tons of rubbish every year, which ends up in landfills across the country. With this in mind, why not opt for a digital gift that doesn’t leave a trace? A friend or family member is bound to appreciate a digital subscription to something they enjoy.
The film fan in your family will surely enjoy a year-long subscription to a movie provider. In contrast, your fitness enthusiast friend may jump at the chance of having a gym membership for an entire year. Thinking outside the box can result in some convenient, affordable gifts that your friends and family will love.
Gift Baskets
While it’s challenging to find the perfect gift for someone who has it all, it’s not impossible. You can never go wrong with a gourmet gift hamper full of goodies. You can buy these premade from various stores, or you can get creative and make them yourself, which can also be a more cost-effective and personal option.
Follow the traditional route with sweet treats and delicious snacks, or try something different with a self-care-themed basket filled with health and beauty products. You can save money by bulk-buying all the goodies for your hampers and picking up unique wicker baskets from thrift stores.
Christmas is the season of giving. Still, it can also require you to think outside the box when it comes to those hard-to-buy-for members of the family. Consider some of the options above, and you’re bound to be onto a winner. Just remember that your presence, not presents, is what makes for the most memorable Christmas experience.