We have to admit, some people are just notoriously difficult to shop for, and this holiday season of gift-giving isn’t going to make things any easier. In fact, you might need to let out all your creative juices just to find the perfect gift for every impossible recipient in your life.
From your odd yet old drinking buddy to your new lady boss to your nerve-inducing, all-knowing mother-in-law, surely, there is something out there for “that” person. But, exactly how do you start finding these gifts?
You can start by looking for…
Something Useful
What better way to gift someone than to give them something they can actually use?
All of us have our own needs and even if we aren’t this or that, we will always need something in this life. Picky eaters, for example, don’t necessarily equate to bad cooks. In effect, they may even be the best cooks as they’d rather make their own food than settle for anything less than delicious (to their opinion). So, instead of food, give them cooking tools, ingredients, resources like cookbooks – you get the picture.
Something Unique
Is there a VIP in your life who seems to have everything that he or she needs already? Don’t fret about giving this person something this Christmas.
Although they may already have everything that money could buy, they would still appreciate presents that are well thought of, like unique stuff that can’t be bought elsewhere.
A good and safe place to start is your local specialty pawnshop, one of those places where you can find some of the most interesting holiday gifts. From small luxurious trinkets to large valuable items, a pawnshop usually has something special to offer.
Here are a few unique suggestions:
- Very Old and Rare Coins – 1810 Half Cent High-Grade Tough Date Coin; 1857 Flying Eagle Cent (Almost Uncirculated Coin); 1858 50C Seated Liberty Half Dollar (Silver Coin)
- Vintage Collectors’ Items – Garbage Pail Kids Collection (400+ Original Cards 1980s)
Something Valuable
Useful does not always mean valuable and vice versa. So, what does valuable really mean in the context of gift-giving?
Giving someone something of value literally means giving that person a thing that has an actual (monetary) value.
At first, you may cringe at the thought of spending a lot on a Christmas gift. But, if it means your mother-in-law’s precious smile, don’t you think it will all be worth it?
Check out these valuable finds that would make any recipient feel special:
- Designer Jewelry – Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Mesh Bracelet Sterling Silver; Gucci Men’s Large Diamantissima 12mm Sterling Silver Ring with Red & Green Enamel; Tiffany & Co. Flower Garden Diamond Pendant & 16″ Necklace Sterling Silver Chain
- Antique Timepieces – Raymond Weil Parsifal Diamond 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Women’s Watch; Hamilton Men’s 25 Jewel Automatic Gold Tone Vintage Watch (Alligator Strap)
- Exquisite House Decors – 1000g Silver Repousse Ceremonial Bowl Vase (Thai Lao Buddhist Hmong Sterling Tray); Tiffany & Co Trophy Goblets Sterling Silver (Tiffany & Co Trophy Goblets Sterling Silver )
You’ve probably heard this cliché a thousand times before but, you are right, it’s still the thought that counts in the end.
By putting in some time, thought and effort into finding your loved ones the best gift that you can give, you are actually giving them memories instead of things, and memories are what truly lasts.