Christmas Gift Guide – What to get those who are Tough to Buy For || Guest Post
Beauty Fanatic
Put together your own beauty kit for them and
include all the treats they’d love. From pampering through to getting ready to
go out – add in a range of items that will take them from the home to a night
out on the town.
A face mask and body scrub, along with some skin
care products will help them unwind and feel rejuvenated. Pick up a
cute make-up bag – you can choose something one that really matches their
personality. Etsy has loads so you’ll be spoilt for choice. Do they have a
favourite magazine? Pop one in, and if it comes with a free gift, then that’s
an extra gift for them! Little nail varnishes and eye shadows work well too. If
you have some budget left over then go for a beauty treatment voucher. HD brow
treatments are huge right now but if you’re unsure what they’d like, opt for a
monetary voucher. Oh, and don’t forget chocolate – key staple of Christmas
gifts!
The Expectant Mother
A ‘mother and baby’ gift basket will be the
perfect present for the expectant mother. Make her feel pampered and cared for
while she’s going through a somewhat uncomfortable time. Treats for before and
after the birth will give them something to enjoy now and something look
forward to.
A spa voucher will allow them to take some time
out and relax – a foot or back massage might be just what they need if they’re
suffering from swollen feet or backache. Think about what they may be going
through and the relevant gift, and you won’t go far wrong! A clay cast and photo
frame set will go down well – something exciting for when he/she arrives. For
something fun try a quirky maternity t-shirts and be sure to
include a soothing-scented candle and chocolates. If there’s something they
haven’t been able to eat or drink since they’ve been pregnant, pop in one of
those too…maybe they can’t wait for their favourite coffee again.
The Traveller
Do you know where they’re next planning to go on
their travels? Or do you know the kinds of holiday activities they like to do?
Base your gift choices on the answers to those questions, but for as a general
guide go for the following types of items.
A digital
camera will stand them in good stead wherever their next
adventure is. A photo album or voucher to get some images printed will allow
them to have some memories from the trip around the house. If you do know their
next destination a book on the language or top places to go to will be helpful
and thoughtful. If you’re looking to create a lower budget (but equally
amazing) gift then combine things like the language book and a compass with a
number of funny items, such as snorkel, waterproof coat, sun block, and a handy
bag with some holidaying-essentials inside. If they’re looking for inspiration
on where to go next, go the extra mile and pick up a book on top travel destinations.
Gadget, gadgets, gadgets!
The gadget man or woman can be a difficult
person to buy for. Choose gadgets based on one of their interests, such as
music, cooking, technology or sport. Some tech pieces can be a bit expensive so
if you want to give them a few presents, pick a main gift and then find a few
related, but cheap, items that fit with the particular interest you’ve chosen.
A techy watch that has Smart features like GPS is great for
those that love watches or general technology. If they love their iPad or phone
then a special case, such as 3D printed one which you can have custom designed,
will show you’ve really paid attention to what they like. They love sports? Try
one of the latest fitness pieces, like a pedometer. If music is their passion go
for special headphones for the device they listen to it on. If you’re looking
to a get a few smaller bits then go for the headphones or case and team them with
things like a smartphone projector or an electronic kit for them to fix or
adapt one of their many cool toys; you pick these kinds of things up at a
fairly low cost.
Sources
Beauty
Fanatic: Beauty Product, Make-up
The
Traveller: Camera, Travel Kit
Gadget,
gadgets, gadgets: iPad Cases, Headphones
*This post was written as a guest post for my blog.
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