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Some folks are impossible to shop for: They've got enough money for anything imaginable, or they have such great taste you're scared to give it a go. But just because they're picky doesn't mean you're off the hook. That's why we've rounded up some unique gifts for the type who seems to have everything. Add a card explaining why it's perfect for them (hint: compliment something they're not usually praised for), and your gift will become a meaningful gesture they remember for years.
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Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
For the absolute glamourpuss, because you can't buy beauty sleep: Holly Golightly sleep mask $14, Fred Flare.
http://www.fredflare.com
For the green thumb who's stuck in the city: Flowers in a can $11, Fred Flare.
http://www.fredflare.com
For your boho best friend: Mitzy Jonkheer "You bring joy to my heart" bracelet $95, Edge of Urge
https://www.edgeofurge.com
For the person who's got plenty of exotic animals already: Cost of a Water Buffalo, donated to a Filipino family who can use it to farm, milk, fertilize, rent out and haul produce to markets for income, $25 (for a share) to $250, Heifer International.
Vince O'Sullivan, Flickr
For the burgeoning art collector: "Owlspeak" mixed media painting $35, ShopSCAD.
http://www.shopscadonline.com
For the techie guy who always wants the latest upgrades: Braun Series 7 electric shaver $289, Braun.
www.braun.com
For the person who's got every worldy possession -- a glimpse at the otherworldly: Devi "Starscape" Yoga Mat $119.95, Devi Mats.
devimats.com
For the world traveler: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Travelers' Tales) $11.53, Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com
For the photographer who always forgets to actually develop their film: Throw a B&H Video gift card into a cute photo album, $20 and up, B&H Video.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
For the transplant who's always talking about her home state: Map charm and chain $395, State of Mine.
http://stateofmine.com/map.html
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Wednesday 10 December
By Laun
Becareful during these holiday times especially with the recession going on. There are lots of people that can't buy everything for the ones that care about and some are not able to be with loved ones and still others are alone and lonely, these are tough troubled times. Gifts really shouldn't be the center of holidays anyway. Everyone should just be thankful if you do receive a card or gift. Alot of the retail constant promotions are a turnoff.
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Wednesday 10 December
By Angiebaby
When I grow up, I want to be a holiday personal shopper. Apparently there is a big need. Most of these gifts are not something I would give to anyone, especially someone I wanted to impress. The Kindergarten owl picture that reads, "Whoo, Whoo"? Um, no. It is really hard to choose perfume of jewelry for someone else. Besides, the "Discovery Set" looks like a trio of crack pipes, while the Penny Necklace don't look like it cost anywhere near the $60 price tag. If you gave me that bizarre headband, I would think you really didn't like me. It's so bad I wouldn't even re-gift it!
As for the charity donation, I don't know if I would do that for a personal gift. But I don't know why business partners and professional acquaintances don't start a trend to give these types of donations during the holiday. If it makes you feel chintzy, send the office a lovely poinsettia with a card attached explaining the donation so that you are actually giving them a physical gift, too.
As for people who can buy everything they need or want, that doesn't mean they aren't down to earth people who love to share the holidays. But it's really not too hard to give a gift to people like that if you know them. Coffee drinkers? Specialty coffee. Candles? Special or exotic scents. Like fine wine? The $350 set above is pricey in my opinion. But how about one nice bottle, or some specialty liquors? And if the family are relatives you share Christmas with, why not draw names? And before anyone tosses their name into the hat before it is passed, they should write down several things they would like, and SIZES! (Black leather gloves, size 7. A turquoise scarf). This is a win/win plan for everyone, without anyone going to the alms house.
Last, but not least, well I think it's about the least, anyway... gift cards. They are nice, but they have taken the fun and personal meaning out of Christmas. What'd you get for Christmas this year? Four gift cards. Oh. Nice. There are times when they are appropriate, and surely always appreciated, but nothing says, "I don't know enough about you to get you a real gift, and it's all just commercial now anyway" like yet another gift card.
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Wednesday 10 December
By Rob
A gift should be labeled a token of appreciation ! I do not care about gifts on holidays. Too many people in this world are materialistic and not all of us were graced with riches. I'm thankful that my mothers lung and brain cancer is in remission that's the biggest gift I could ask for and I have two people to thank for that gift #1 is GOD and #2 is Doctor Vincent Salerno out of Trinitas hospital in Newark NJ thank you sir for allowing my mother Brenda to be here for the holidays and every day life without your hard work time and efforts my mother wouldn't be here today ! See people just having family around for the holidays is all that should matter because when gifts come up against loved ones those gifts become insignificant. Happy holidays to everyone and GOD bless
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