How to pick the right Christmas gifts for your loved ones
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 1 year ago
So many people, so many Christmas gifts to buy! When the holidays roll around, Christmas gift-giving takes center stage. People spend months racking their brains, trying to figure out who to buy for and what to give their loved ones.
Finding the perfect gift for so many people can be a daunting task, and a complete go-to gift resource guide will make this seasonal task so much easier and far more enjoyable.
Christmas Gift Giving Ideas For Babies Young Children
Giving Christmas presents to young children can be tricky, especially if you are not a parent yourself and if the gift recipient lacks the skills to communicate what they are interested in with you.
While buying for babies and tots can pose a challenge, these gift ideas will likely be surefire hits with the littles and their parents.
Educational toys - Help to grow their brains with something fun. Educational toys are interesting for kids and much appreciated by parents looking to raise the next Einstein.
Books and puzzles - Add to little libraries with some classic reads and board books.
Clothes that they can grow into - If you are hoping that the little gal or guy in your life will be the next big thing in fashion, feel free to buy them the latest thread trends. Just be sure to buy clothes that are the correct size or will fit them in the upcoming season.
Subscription boxes - Subscription boxes are gifts that keep on giving; literally, one comes each month. Help kids learn about cooking, different cultures, and countries, or other skills via subscription boxes.
Christmas Gift Giving Ideas for Older Kids and Teens
Older kids, tweens, and teens now have the ability to tell loved ones what they would like for the holidays, but that doesn't mean that they will. To avoid eye rolls, scowls, a sudden burst of tears, or an overall display of general disappointment, try giving the teens in your life one of these popular holiday gift items.
An experience - Give them something to look forward to by providing them a card with tickets to a play, an amusement park, or even airplane tickets that they can use with you later on in the year.
Luggage - They might not appreciate good luggage right now, but they will thank you in a few years when the travel bug really hits.
Tools and kits to enhance creativity - A pottery wheel, quality paints, colored pencils and paintbrushes, a sewing machine, and building kits all help cultivate creative spirits.
Gift cards - After all, they are independent little men and women now. Let them choose what they want on your dime.
Jewelry - Now that they are old enough to understand value and care for something expensive, give a teen their first set of pearl earrings or tiny diamond studs.
Bubble tea kits, mochi ball kits, or any other trendy food creation kits are likely to pique teens' interests.
Christmas Gift Giving Ideas for Spouses and Significant Others
He/she is the last person you want to tick off on Christmas morning with a flop of a gift, so put some serious thought into what you buy your significant other. One of these gift ideas might go over far better than something like a battery organizer or yet another giant, fluffy bathrobe.
An all-expense paid weekend away at a spa or a golf course. Yes, you all love your children, but don't pretend like a weekend away doesn't sound like a slice of heaven on Earth.
Something tailored to their unique interests (new yarn and knitting needles for a knitting partner, high-quality golf balls, or golf clothing accessories for the avid golfer.)
A personalized sign for the man cave or the mom cave.
Something engraved - Engraved gifts give that unique touch of love and consideration.
A watercolor picture of your home, your kids, or your pet - This gift won't come cheap, but it will be one that your partner will cherish forever.
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