The cardinal rule of gift giving: Socks are ALWAYS the best gift. They are “one-size-fits-most” (assuming you know the chromosomal gender of the recipient), come in a wide variety of styles, colors and price points, and are easy to mail or bring back from vacation (small, light-weight and non-fragile).
Most importantly, they can almost always be
found at CVS or Walgreens ("hosiery" section) on Christmas Day, as well as in airport gift shops, for last minute shoppers and travelers.
If socks just don’t cut it, here are
some general tips:
- Things that one can never have too much/ too many of -- SOCKS, books, food, alcohol, lapel pins, inexpensive funny/cute trinkets (as long as they are small), home cooked meals, theater/concert tickets, spa gift certificates.
- Things that one can have too much/ too many of, but often need to be replenished/renewed annually -- hand lotion, soap, lip balm, bath bombs, cosmetics (but not nail polish if you happen to know that the recipient gets his or her nails done at a salon), bedroom slippers (because they do eventually wear out), fresh flowers.
But heed this word of
caution. Gifts that one's sister or best friend definitely has
too much/ too many of include costume jewelry, blank note cards, and wall art.
If you have any gift-giving tips to contribute, please add in the comments section below!
Important disclaimers: The above tips are
intended for my blog followers only, and for any random visitors who accidently
stop by. No suggestion of a reference to actual persons (living or deceased) is
intended or should be inferred. This is not a
solicitation to receive a holiday gift, nor a solicitation of an
offer to give a holiday gift. For
entertainment purposes only. Void where prohibited by law.
Viewer discretion advised.
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