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4 Steps To Shop For The Unshoppable This Holiday Season.

Don't know what to purchase for that one person who says they "don't need anything?" Find out how!

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Dec 05, 2018

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4 Steps To Shop For The Unshoppable This Holiday Season.

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Everyone has a person who they need to buy a Christmas present for and they don't know what to get them. This can be so frustrating and time-consuming. So here are some tips to get you started!

Gift Cards are Everyone's Best Friend

Though gift cards don't seem to be personal, they are functional and practical. Personally, I love receiving gift cards because then I can go buy what I want instead of pretending to like a present that I don't actually like (anyone relate?). These could also be accompanied with a cute mug or some sort of candy. Who doesn't love candy? Adding other things also allows the gift to feel more personal as well.

Think Personal over Valuable

Those who say that they don't need a present, really have what they need. These types of people value thoughtful presents over expensive ones. Putting together a personalized basket is a great way to create value. You can include their favorite candy, movie, or food. Fuzzy socks are always a winner, especially for those who don't live in Arizona or any other warm place. Showing that you understand the person you are giving the present to really makes them feel special.

Buy a Practical Gift

Another option for those who hate spending money on themselves, or having other people do it, is to purchase a gift that is really practical. These gifts are especially good for young adults who don't know what they need in order to live on their own (like me). However, they are great for mothers as well. If anyone else's mom is like mine, she has everything that she wants (according to her). Kitchen supplies such as dishes and pans are very useful for these types of people. This is not limited to the kitchen though. Practical gifts can be anything they might need to use in their career, hobbies, or school.

Think Simply

Simple gifts might be "boring" to children, however, for those of us who don't spend our own money or don't have money, really appreciate the simple gifts. Getting older means appreciating more simple things in life. This includes having enough socks to not have to do laundry for an extra week! More examples of simple gifts are hats, pillows, or even makeup!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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