| I think we all have had the experience of looking | | | | women. If she is one who might be |
| for Christmas gifts for the hard to buy for people | | | | uncomfortable in such a setting, buy her some |
| on our list. It may be a parent, a grandparent, a | | | | spa items that she can use at home whenever |
| spouse, a co-worker, or a boss. For me, it was | | | | she wants. |
| always my dad. When he was in his 80's and 90's, | | | | Men always enjoy receiving car wash coupons. |
| what was there left to get for him? He had | | | | They like their cars to be clean, but in the winter |
| everything he wanted and he was a man of very | | | | months, it's hard to do it yourself. So, treat them |
| little needs or wants. So, it was usually the | | | | to a wash! |
| standard shirt or sweater, which ended up hanging | | | | Gift baskets are another all-around pleaser. |
| in his closet until his older ones got so worn out | | | | Gourmet treats coming in a festive basket are |
| that he was forced to put it on. | | | | always welcome. There are also baskets for the |
| There are some great gift ideas for those who | | | | golfers, tea drinkers, movie goers and all kinds of |
| you find it hard to buy for. How about a gift | | | | others. They are especially nice gifts if you are |
| certificate to their favorite restaurant? It might | | | | buying for someone you may not know all that |
| not be something particularly different for them, | | | | well, like a co-worker or client because they can |
| but you know they will use it and enjoy it. After | | | | be generic and still be a lovely gift. Or, if you do |
| so many years of buying gifts, I have come to | | | | know something about the person, you can |
| the conclusion that the gifts don't have to "knock | | | | choose one to fit more closely with their tastes. |
| their socks off", but should be something they will | | | | No longer do you need to fret and run around |
| like. | | | | trying to find Christmas gifts for the hard to buy |
| If it's women you are looking for gifts for, | | | | for people in your circle. Go with one of the |
| consider a gift certificate to a nice local spa. A | | | | above suggestions and get on with enjoying your |
| day of pampering usually is a hit with most | | | | holidays. It will less stressful and more fun! Enjoy! |