If you think about it, one of the most frequently asked questions during the Christmas season is: “What do you want for Christmas?” Sometimes, asking this question just isn’t enough. There are times where you have absolutely no clue what to get for someone. This guide will help you find out what to get others this Christmas season.
You are in Walmart, standing there, asking yourself, “What do I get Aunt Olga for Christmas?” If you really think about what Aunt Olga enjoys, it might be a fairly easy answer to your question. But, if not, what do you do?
First of all, know your shopping target. As the buyer and giver, the person you are buying for has to have something they are interested in, and it is your job to figure that out. If you are buying for a person who obsesses over “Gone with the Wind,” go to Hallmark and buy that person one of the “Gone with the Wind” themed statues.
If you are buying a gift for a person who loves flowers, flowers are great and all, but that gift idea is too broad. Do you realize all of the gifts that have flowers on it that you could give to a friend? Pants, shoes, purses, headbands, socks, jewelry and underwear. The list could go on forever. Try to not put yourself in that boat. Possibly think of something else they enjoy, and try to combine the two. If the person likes flowers and fuzzy things, I am sure you can find a fuzzy pair of flowery printed socks. What could be more ideal than fuzzy flower-printed socks?
The second thing that will guide you when you are shopping is checking social media websites. Before you even leave the house, see if any family, friends or that special someone has hinted as to what they want. If you are shopping for your girlfriend or boyfriend, maybe they tweeted or retweeted something that they saw and wanted. On Twitter alone, there are tons of people tweeting the things that they want or wish they had. Looking at a person’s tweets could be creepy, but a great gift idea could result from doing so. Facebook could be a little bit harder to find information, but it’s also worth a shot. One of the best resources to use is check for the latest trend on Twitter or Facebook. If those sources don’t work, you could alway use Pinterest to get you going in the right direction. It could be the answer to all your problems. You simply search for gift ideas that pertain to that person. Searching through that person’s boards could also help you find the perfect gift.
The last thing you should know is to be creative. The more time and effort you put into the gift, the more the person will appreciate it. Take some time to sit down and think about a creative gift idea you could give or even make someone. Anyone can go out and buy a gift card and stick it in a card that says, “Merry Christmas” or some other cheesy saying, but don’t be that person who just gives out cards every year. Creativity can be shown in so many ways. Crafts are always a good way out. They can be less expensive and the meaning behind it could be really heartfelt.
You never want to be the person who gives a crappy and useless gift. Following the steps and using the resources could help make sure your family and friends are satisfied during Christmas.