According to a recent study, 88% of people find shopping for gifts difficult.
If this is something that you struggle with, then you’re likely beginning to feel incredibly stressed about the upcoming festive season.
That’s where this guide comes in! Read on to find out how to buy the best gifts this Christmas.
Set yourself a realistic budget. In an ideal world, you wouldn’t have to shop with a budget in mind when buying gifts for friends and loved ones. However, this is often not the case, which means that you need to set yourself a budget ahead of time. After all, you should not land yourself in debt to buy a few presents.
If your budget is on the smaller side, don’t worry. There are plenty of gifts that show someone you care that don’t cost much money at all. For example, you could put together a photo album or scrapbook full of your favorite photos or memories you’ve shared together.
Buy gifts built around their hobbies. The issue that many people find with store-bought gifts is that they tend to be somewhat generic. For example, we’ve all received far too many fragrance sets in our lifetime. As such, if you’re looking for something a little more personal, you can’t go wrong with buying them gifts that relate to their hobbies or interests. For example, if your friend is an avid hunter, you could cover the cost of Guided deer hunts.
Focus on experience. Experience-based gifts are another great way to veer away from more generic presents, and they also provide you with the opportunity to spend more time with the recipient. For example, you may want to cover the cost of a meal at their favorite restaurant or concert tickets to see their favorite artist. Either way, this is a great way to show someone not only that you care but also that you pay attention when they’re talking about what they like.
Hand out vouchers. If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands to hit the stores before the festive season, then vouchers also make for an excellent Christmas gift. This is because you can ensure that you stick to your budget while buying someone for everyone on your list while also giving them a little more freedom. After all, they can then decide for themselves what to put their voucher toward.
You could even make our own vouchers that they can cash in at a later date, such as vouchers for a free day out of their choosing.
Remember, it’s the thought that counts. While this may sound a little cliche, the reason that this sentiment is repeated so often when it comes to buying gifts is because it is true. The person receiving the gift is likely to be more touched by the thought that you went through the effort to buy them a present, as opposed to what is actually contained underneath the gift wrap. As such, try not to stress too much about this.
