Have you decided what to get that “special someone” on your Christmas List this year? Are you going to wait till the last minute and get the “same ole’ same ole’”? The good news is that there is still time to find that perfect gift. Let us help you out with some gift giving suggestions:
a) The Boy Scouts have a motto, “Always be prepared”. This not only works for those cold nights on the camping trail, it is a good motto to have while you are compiling a Christmas List as well. Why? From this moment on, when you are around the person you plan to give a gift to, keep your eyes and ears open. This simple fact will often give you all you need to be able to ascertain that perfect gift for them. This is especially true if you happen to be in a store with them, and they are surrounded with “stuff” to buy. They will often pick something up and make a comment, such as:
“This is nice, I’ll have to keep it in mind”.
“If I had more money I’d buy this”.
“I’d like it better if it was in green”.
Make a mental note of comments such as these and remember to write them down when you get the chance. These little comments are gems when it comes to ascertaining the perfect gift to get him or her.
b) Do you know if that “special someone” enjoys a particular hobby or pastime? If the answer is yes, then there is often something that they would love to have to enjoy their pursuit even more. The question remains…what could this be? Even if you don’t know anything about their “passion”, there is someone out there who does. You could call up your local hobby store, or even post a question on the internet, to make contact with someone who can offer you gift suggestions. People who share the same hobbies, passions or pursuits love to help each other out…
c) Friends are a literal goldmine of information on people. You could always ask their closest friends for gift giving suggestions. Before you ask though, it’s often a good idea to have some sample gift giving suggestions of your own. Why? If you pose this question to someone you will be putting them on the spot and they could draw a blank. By having some gift ideas of your own you will “jog their memory” a bit. Let’s try an example. If you are going to ask your daughter’s close friends for some gift suggestions, you could have some pictures that you have cut from an old catalog on potential gift ideas. Why the picture? Well, a picture is worth a thousand words, so it can spur on even more potential gift ideas. Her friends might be reminded of something she said would really like.
So, there you have it…some simple ideas to get you started in determining that perfect gift for people on your Christmas List. Want more specifics? How about the “Hot Items” for Christmas this year? If so, check out the blog: www.ExcellentChristmasList.com
Want to find out more about Xmas specials, then visit Emily Latimer’s site on how to choose the best Xmas gift for your needs.
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