It seems as if some people are effortlessly great gift-givers. They remember important dates without setting reminders on the phones or scribbling notes to themselves, and somehow, everything they pick out is perfect.
Sadly, those people are few. If you struggle to find gifts for the people in your life, consider the following five ideas. They won’t steer you wrong.
Give the Gift of Experience
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Most of us already own plenty of coffee mugs and kitchenware or office decor that’s more trendy than useful. The last thing many people need is more clutter. Instead of another material item that’s only going to collect dust, give the gift of experience the next time you’re shopping for birthday gifts.
If your circumstances allow it, consider going somewhere or doing something new for your friend or loved one’s next birthday. Hot air balloon rides, helicopter tours, indoor skydiving, or something as simple as a spa day are all fun and unique options.
If you’re looking for children’s gift ideas, a visit to a zoo, aquarium, or museum is a great way to make sure the experience is both enjoyable and educational.
Whether you’re helping someone cross something off their bucket list or just allowing them to relax, a day or weekend trip to try something new is one of our favorite gift ideas. New experiences combined with quality time spent with friends and family are sure to produce happy, lasting memories.
Subscription Boxes for All
What’s better than one gift telling someone you care about them? A monthly gift for the next six months or year, of course. If that sounds like something that might interest you, you can purchase a subscription box as a gift.
There are subscription boxes for everything you can imagine. Books, wine, and chocolate are three popular choices, but they’re certainly not the only ones. With enough digging, you can unearth subscriptions for perfume, candy from other countries, cooking knives, and even cool sticker club subscriptions.
The options are limitless. Whatever your friend or loved one’s interests are, there’s a subscription box out there that they’ll love. Having something to look forward to every month, even when things are difficult, as they have been for many people recently, is invaluable.
Self-Care Gift Sets
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Self-care gift sets are another idea that it’s hard to go wrong with. We all lead busy lives, and it’s challenging to set aside time for yourself. When you give the gift of self-care, you’re allowing someone to add some much-needed relaxation to their routine.
You might not be very open about the idea of a self-care gift set. That’s reasonable. Most people think of self-care as manicures and bubble baths, which aren’t everyone’s favorite activities.
It’s not all bath bombs and glitter, though. There are plenty of stereotypical self-care kits on the market, but there are others that aren’t.
What self-care looks like will depend on who you’re shopping for. It might look like a cozy blanket, a scented candle, and a mug of hot chocolate. It might look like a complex series of skincare products. Maybe it’s quality time spent curled up in front of the TV with a new set of comfortable pajamas.
Whatever the case, you should be able to find a self-care package for even the pickiest gift recipient.
Customized Decor
A lot of the suggestions on this list are practical because people appreciate gifts they can use. However, not everything has to be about utility. That’s why we’re also recommending customized decor.
Gifts don’t have to be useful to be appreciated. Sometimes, buying someone something fun is the best thing to do.
Personalized decor doesn’t have to feature the person you’re gifting it to. Some of the most popular gift ideas feature pets rather than their owners. Socks, stickers, pillows, and almost any other item you can think of can be customized to show off your friend or loved one’s beloved furry family member.
Besides bringing a smile to your intended gift recipient’s face, purchasing customized decor has the added benefit of being a great way to support independent artists and small businesses.
Donations in Their Name
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If you genuinely don’t know what to get someone, we have one last suggestion. For a person with everything, consider donating to one of their favorite causes.
To make sure your money is having the most significant impact possible, you can scope out potential charities using Charity Navigator. Whether your donation helps to eliminate hunger, improve education access, or something else, your friend will certainly appreciate the thought behind the gesture.
With hundreds of gift options available online, finding the perfect gift for someone’s birthday or any other special occasion can be challenging. We hope that these ideas have inspired you.
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