Hot to Eliminate your Shopping Woes

Christmas is coming! That means it's time to think2. Computer Software Games: Especially great for
about presents, and that means shopping. Did I hearkids! Especially if it's fun and educational at the same
you moan? Maybe you don't like to shop? Or youtime.
never seem to pick the right gift? Whatever the3. Spa Day: Both men & women like this. It's a great
reason, shopping for this Christmas can be enjoyablerelaxer for the person with a stressful life. And today,
for you and everyone you buy for. You just need athat applies to almost everyone.
few helpful tips.4. Pedicure: Great gift for seniors who can no longer
Over the years, I have learned two things abouttake of this themselves, for expectant or new moms,
shopping for someone. 1) Pay attention to the person'sand most women in general.
taste and style, and 2) Buy them what they like instead5. Hair Salon: This can be given for both men &
of what I like.women because most salons today are unisex.
Be observant and listen to what people say, such as "I6. Golf: Always a great gift idea for the avid golfer.
really like stuff like that," "I keep looking for that bookMost golfing places have gift shops as well as online
but I still haven't found it," "I love that color," "I wish I hadbuying for your convenience. And sometimes, the
- - - - ."online shops have gift ideas that you can only buy
You can also ask them what they want. I do this a lotonline.
because many times they want something that is very7. Hobbies: If the person has a hobby that they spend
inexpensive, yet I would never have thought abouta lot of time on, find out what they would like that they
something so simple. Ex: A dear friend of mine had acan use with that hobby. Maybe something that they
birthday coming up and I asked her to give me a fewhaven't had time to buy.
ideas on some things that she would like and could8. Seniors: This group may have many needs that you
use. She thought for a while then said, "I would like towould not think of ordinarily. Seniors on fixed incomes
have a journal. I was reading this article a couple dayscould use their electric bill paid for, medicine paid for,
ago about the importance of keeping a journal and Igroceries delivered and paid for, new sleepwear,
decided that I would like to do that. A journal. That'shandrails for the bath or around the home, a walker to
what I want." I bought her that journal and a new onehelp them get around, a scooter chair to help them get
each year for the last five years where she recordsout of the house and run their errands on their own.
all the family happenings for her children, grandchildren9. Ask: One of the best suggestions I can give you is
and great grandchildren."Ask Them What They Need." Tell them that you
Age is an important factor because different ageswould like to buy them something that they would like
have different interests and needs. A twenty year oldand could use, and you would like to have several
has a different life style and interests than a 60 yearsuggestions to choose from. Your thoughtfulness will
old. A 40 year old, different still.be appreciated and they won't mind.
Let's take a look at a few ideas.Shopping for someone isn't really hard, it's just takes
1. Gift Certificates: Don't moan or ignore these. If you'repaying attention and listening to what they're saying. If
buying for someone who loves to shop - like me -you follow these simple guidelines you will make your
they may love a gift certificate, especially from a placegift recipients very happy and thankful for you
that's new yet carries the type of merchandise thatkindness and attention to their likes and needs.
they love.