Go “Outside The Box” for Great Holiday Gifts
November 8th, 2007 | by rachel |
Somewhere on almost every holiday shopping list, there is a name of someone that is difficult, if not impossible, to find appropriate gifts for. Maybe they already have “everything”. Maybe they don’t have hobbies or interests with associated gifts. For these people (and anyone else), a little creativity and imagination will go a long way when shopping for holiday gifts. Try these ideas for some great gifts that will definitely stay “outside the box”!
GIVE YOUR TIME, SKILLS and/or SERVICES:
- scrapbooking
- eBay listing
- computer skills
- babysitting
- yard work
- carpooling
- housework
- tutoring
- organizing
GIVE EXPERIENCES and/or TRAVEL:
- Airline tickets
- Frequent Flier Miles
- Museum Exhibits
- Museum Memberships
- Memorable Experiences
- Whale Watching
- Concert Tickets
GIVE FOR THE GREATER GOOD:
- Tis Best Charity Gift Certificates
- Charity Gift Certificates.org
- iGive.com
- Heifer International
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Good Search
GIVE GREEN:
- CD’s
- Savings Bonds
- High-Yield Savings Accounts
- Tuition for Community Education Classes
GIVE WHILE BEING GREEN:
- National Parks Pass
- Plant A Tree
- Send A Child to Camp
- Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers
- Wind Up Flashlights and Radios
GIVE SOMETHING USEFUL:
- Multipurpose credit card tool
- Car Detailing
- Cell Phone Minutes
- Magazine Subscription
- Frozen Meals
- Financial Planning Consultations
- Gasoline Cards
GIVE SOMETHING UNIQUE:
GIVE TO OUR MILITARY:
This holiday season, don’t waste time and money on gifts that will sit in a closet from now on. Go “outside the box” and give gifts that will be meaningful long after the holidays are over!
5 Responses to “Go “Outside The Box” for Great Holiday Gifts”
By Mrs. Micah on Dec 4, 2007 | Reply
My sister used to give her best friend a movie date. Tickets, popcorn, and a soda and the two of them would go see something fun together. It was really cute.
By JvW on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Great ideas! I liked them so much, I linked to this post in my Carnival Round Up!
By Nick on Nov 25, 2008 | Reply
Don’t forget reward points on your credit/debit cards. Those little $10-25 gift cards make for nice presents.