Around this time of year, there's a heightened sense of urgency; the stores start pressing holiday sales, traffic is insane, and the nearing holidays feel more like ticking time-bombs with the rush to gather presents. But on top of all this madness comes the toughest dilemma of them all: what gift will you buy for those people who just feel impossible to shop for?! If you're someone like me who's stuck on that tricky relative, here are some failsafe ideas!
1. Baked goods.
If you're shopping for someone who already seems to have everything, you can't go wrong with a homemade treat! Just bake some cookies, stick them in a festive tin, and you're all set with a delicious and thoughtful gift that you took the time to make by hand. (Of course, if you're not very talented in the kitchen, you could always buy some store-bought treats and pass them off as your own. Either way, the thought still counts!)
2. Warm accessories.
There might have been a time when gloves and socks made disappointing presents, but as adults, we just can't get enough of them! Warm scarves, hats, sock, and blankets all make the perfect winter-time gifts.
3. Visa giftcard.
Everyone knows how safe and reliable a gift card can be; it feels more personal than cash, but you're not stuck with the responsibility of picking the perfect object. All the same, choosing the person's favorite store or restaurant can also turn into a guessing game, so give an open-ended Visa gift card and they can use it anywhere!
4. Coffee!
Most adults run on coffee, and for that reason, what could make a better gift? Simply buy your person a nifty mug, fill it with teas, gourmet coffee, and/or hot chocolate, then top it off with a Dunkin gift card. It's a simple present, but it'll be much appreciated!
5. An experience.
Instead of buying someone a tangible object, why not gift an experience? You can give tickets to a sporting event or concert, gift certificates for a spa day, or plan a small trip to do something fun out of town.
6. Something personalized.
Etsy and Zazzle are two cheap websites that allow you to custom-order anything and everything! From phone cases to Christmas ornaments, you can easily make an ordinary gift very special.
7. Nice headphones.
I don't know a single person who doesn't listen to music, so treat your loved one to a nice set of headphones and upgrade their listening experience!
