This blog isn't about the early arrival of Holiday stuff in the stores or the commercialization of the Holidays. It's about gifts - specifically the buying and receiving of gifts. We've probably all been there. You have that one person who is pain in the butt to shop for - yes, I'm looking at you, Dad - or you get a gift that makes you wonder what the gift-giver was thinking when he/she bought it.
Don't comment telling me that gifts aren't the reason for the season. I know. This is for people who buy gifts.
So back to my point - this is why I recommend making a list and giving it to a person who asks, "What do you want for Christmas?" This solves both problems. They know what to get you and you know you'll get something you like.
There are rules to the list though:
1. Keep it relatively short. Don't put 20 items on the list unless you have a huge family
and you all buy gifts for each other.
2. Don't just put expensive things on the list - that's just greedy. Have a price range.
3. Don't expect more than one gift.
4. Reciprocate. Ask them for their list.
Yes, it's not spontaneous, but it takes away the stress of gift shopping. And seriously, isn't less stress during the holiday season a good thing?
What are your tips for gift-giving? Do you shop early and often or are you a last minute grab-what-you-can shopper? Or have you finished shopping already?
-- Renee.
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