The holidays are around the corner, and that means that gift buying is underway. It may be easy to know what to get your closest friend, a sibling, or spouse, but what about people you aren’t as close to, but see on a regular basis?
In the season of giving, it’s not uncommon to give a token of thanks to your mailman, neighbor that watched your house on vacation, or in-laws you don’t see too often. There’s a gift for everyone - even the difficult people on your list.
For a mother-in-law, you may not be close, but putting together a thoughtful family gift can have great meaning. Pick up a pillow with a vintage touch and a sweet message, and your mother-in-law will have a gift that reminds her of how cherished she is by her family. Plus, you’ll be able to see it every time you come to visit!
In-laws may be difficult to buy for, but what’s more challenging is a person you see regularly, but may not know quite as personally. Considering your mail carrier is likely working overtime this time of year, a great gesture is to give them a gift as a token of appreciation. The same can be said for your barber or hairstylist, whose appointment books tend to be filled during this season. These gifts don’t have to be extravagant by any means: a thank you card speaks volumeA father-in-law can be just as difficult to purchase a gift for. You can hardly go wrong with a travel shave kit. Even if your in-law doesn’t travel regularly, it’s a great, useful gift that can be taken with him on his trips during the holidays or, depending on his job, when he works out of town.
s. Grab a blank card, fill it out with a meaningful message of thanks, enclose it in an envelope with their name on the front, and seal it away! A handwritten message goes far— some even claim they have emotional and health benefits.
Teenagers are one of the most challenging people to buy gifts for. Always-useful gifts include tumblers and mugs for late night study sessions and on-the-go breakfasts and lunches. Journals, pads and pens are useful gifts for teenage girls as well as co-workers.
Gifts for your co-workers – or even your boss – don’t have to be limited to ones for use in the office. Although tumblers and coffee mugs are also helpful, you can give them something unique too. You can gift them all something to relax in for their off days: aromatherapy slippers and feet warmers. These unique gifts double the comfort by not just cushioning your feet, but comforting you with a lavender scent that is activated by heating up the slippers in the microwave!