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) Do you remember the Boy Scout motto "Always be prepared"? This works on those camping trips in the woods, but it also works when you are compiling your Christmas List as well. From today moving forward, whenever you are around that "special someone", take note of what they say and do. This is especially true if you happen to go shopping with them. They will often give you hints and clues as to what they would like to receive for Christmas. Such as:
"This is nice, I'll have to keep it in mind".
"If money grew on trees..."
"This is a great idea, but it would be better if it was in red".
Remember these comments, and be sure to write them down when you get a free minute. These passing comments open the doors to great gift giving...
b) Does that "special someone" have a favorite hobby or pastime? Do they enjoy following a particular sports team, or partake of a particular hobby? If so, there is often something that you can get them to help them enjoy their pastime all that more. The key is, what is it? Even if you are not an expert on their pastime, there is someone out there who is. You could call up your local hobby store, or perhaps post a question on an internet forum. Ask them "what is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys "...fill in the blank..."? People love to talk about their hobbies, and I'm sure they would love to help you out.
c) Friends know an awful lot about each other...including what they might like in the form of a gift. While this information may not be on the foremost of their mind, it might be lurking somewhere inside... You just need to "jog their memory" a bit... Come equipped with your own potential ideas, and even some photos or pictures of what you were thinking of getting. You could always cut some pictures out of an old catalog. The key is to use "whatever" to jog their memory, and as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...
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
a) Do you remember the Boy Scout motto "Always be prepared"? This works on those camping trips in the woods, but it also works when you are compiling your Christmas List as well. From today moving forward, whenever you are around that "special someone", take note of what they say and do. This is especially true if you happen to go shopping with them. They will often give you hints and clues as to what they would like to receive for Christmas. Such as:
"This is nice, I'll have to keep it in mind".
"If money grew on trees..."
"This is a great idea, but it would be better if it was in red".
Remember these comments, and be sure to write them down when you get a free minute. These passing comments open the doors to great gift giving...
b) Does that "special someone" have a favorite hobby or pastime? Do they enjoy following a particular sports team, or partake of a particular hobby? If so, there is often something that you can get them to help them enjoy their pastime all that more. The key is, what is it? Even if you are not an expert on their pastime, there is someone out there who is. You could call up your local hobby store, or perhaps post a question on an internet forum. Ask them "what is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys "...fill in the blank..."? People love to talk about their hobbies, and I'm sure they would love to help you out.
c) Friends know an awful lot about each other...including what they might like in the form of a gift. While this information may not be on the foremost of their mind, it might be lurking somewhere inside... You just need to "jog their memory" a bit... Come equipped with your own potential ideas, and even some photos or pictures of what you were thinking of getting. You could always cut some pictures out of an old catalog. The key is to use "whatever" to jog their memory, and as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...
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
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