Shopping for the holidays can be stressful and sometimes challenging. One of the biggest challenges is getting the perfect gift for someone. Yes, I know they love to read, but do they want you to buy them a book? When giving a gift communication is key and getting someone what they want is going to be your best choice.
Purchasing gifts for an entire family can become expensive, so I recommend using the 3-gift rule. With this rule you spend whatever your Christmas budget is divided by the number of children you have, for example, your budget is $400.00, and you have 3 children. You have $133.33 to spend on each child. The key to this rule is to stick to it and stay within your budget.
If you want to be a little more creative, use the 4-gift rule. This rule gives you the ability to limit the number of gifts you buy each child to four. With this rule the four gifts you buy will be in these four categories something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. This way you will be able to give a good variety of gifts. These rules are not just for children, but they can be used to buy gifts for anyone.
Using the 4-gift rule categories I am going to give you a few gift ideas for the whole family. Some of which I am buying for my family and friends this year.
Something they want:
- Air pods
- Cell Phones
- Gaming Systems
- Uggs
Something they need:
- Bank accounts
- Computers
- Hats and earmuffs
- Blankets, throws and Sheets
Something to wear:
- Puffer Coats
- Uggs
- Sweaters, turtlenecks, and vests
- Socks, slippers, pajamas, and robes
Something to read:
- Encyclopedias
- Career books
- Cookbooks
- Fiction and non-Fiction books
When shopping buy a few $5 and $10 gift cards to give to the Mailman, who delivers the mail rain, sleet, or snow and the nice neighbor who always cuts your side of the grass while cutting their own.
Remember, gifts are only one way to show how you love and appreciate someone. You can also donate gently used items to a local shelter or organization or just a smile and a hello to a stranger can go a long way. Whatever you decide, do it in love.
Happy Shopping!