Christmas Gift Ideas for Budgeters & Rich Folks
How to Find Holiday Presents that Embody the Spirit of the Season
Dec 7, 2008
‘Tis the season of giving, and in the spirit of the season, it feels better to give thoughtful holiday gifts that the recipients will actually appreciate. But thinking up gift ideas for Christmas can prove to be quite a challenge for certain particular groups of people. Below, find suggestions for holiday gifts for those people who already have it all and for the budget-conscious Christmas gift shopper.
Christmas Presents for the People Who Have Everything
The key here is finding unique Christmas gifts, since these are people who have the resources to purchase anything they want. One proven strategy involves giving them a holiday gift that shows them a new angle of something they already enjoy. For example, if they’re chocolate or wine lovers, search out a novel chocolate or wine experience for them to savor. If they’re avid readers, giving a book on a favorite topic would be a great choice.
Another approach involves exposing them to a new experience that they might not otherwise spend the time researching and arranging themselves. With this, it’s important to take into consideration the personality(s) involved. For example, a stressed out executive might appreciate a professional massage. On the other hand, he or she might also prefer to try a new stress-busting activity, such as indoor rock climbing.
A final idea for this difficult Christams gift category involves choosing a charitable foundation and giving a gift in their name. Charity Navigator enables a person to find causes that match their own, ranked according to how much of the donations actually go to supporting that cause (as opposed to administrative costs, advertising, and so forth). Charity Navigator has a “Holiday Giving Guide 2008” link on the front page, which provides assistance with this process.
How People on a Budget Can Find Gifts for Christmas
Cheap Christmas gifts may seem contrary to the spirit of the season, but with the economy the way it is, budgeting is a reality for most people today. However, buying holiday presents without breaking the bank is possible by using these Christmas gift ideas:
- Peruse the offerings at local dollar stores. Dollar stores’ inventories can change almost daily, and sometimes, decent merchandise perfect for stocking stuffers lands on their shelves.
- Offer services instead of material goods. If the gift recipient is a busy mother, offer to babysit for an evening so she can go out on the town. Other offerings can include housecleaning, yard work, chopping firewood, and so forth.
- Bake cookies or make a holiday meal. Everyone appreciates the goodness of homemade food, seasoned with love.
- Shop online for bargains. Sites like Overstock.com, ebay®, and Amazon often have great deals on products that usually retail for much more elsewhere.
- Re-gift. If the potential gift is in brand-new condition and someone else might like it, there really is no harm in passing it on.
The Spirit of the Season
Coming up with Christmas gift ideas need not turn the season of giving into a season of headaches and worry, no matter what the circumstances. Solutions for every gift recipient on the list can be found. Remember above all that loved ones and gift recipients should appreciate the effort made more than the holiday gift itself. After all, it’s the spirit of giving that counts.
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