Sometimes one of the hardest things to do for people you care about is giving them a gift that you truly feel they would love. You might not know if they would enjoy it, use it, or just throw it away in a few months to avoid hoarding clutter. As the digital age continues to thrive and we welcome new technology each year, it seems like gift-giving just becomes more difficult.
If people don’t want cute and sentimental knickknacks, and you can’t afford to buy them an expensive piece of technology, what options are you left with? We are going to go over some of the best and most practical gifts you can give your loved ones this year so you aren’t scrambling when the time comes.
1. Help them store memories.
The days of having photos printed at the local grocery store are unfortunately over and digital memories are the new trend. Not only do people not have the time with their hustle and bustle lifestyle we have adapted to, but there are so many different ways today to use a picture storage device to stow our most precious memories and do with them what we wish.
One gift you can’t go wrong with is giving them an easy, bulletproof way to ensure these memories can be stored and organized for good. Photo storage devices today can store hundreds of thousands of photos and hundreds of hours of videos. They are typically compatible with several different types of devices including laptops, PC, smartphones, social media, mobile app,s and the cloud, such as Google photos. Fortunately, most photo storage devices today can be bought for under $100 and come with a money-back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied.
2. What do they enjoy doing in their spare time?
The person you are searching for a gift for most likely has one or more hobbies that they enjoy. If they enjoy cooking, try buying them some new fancy kitchen utensils that they can perfect their craft with. If they enjoy photography, perhaps they would enjoy some practical camera accessories they have been putting off buying for themselves.
Whatever it is that they enjoy outside of work and family life, try to find something they wouldn’t want to spoil themselves with, but definitely deserve. These types of gifts are great because they are personal and memorable.
3. You can’t go wrong with food and drinks.
One of the most practical gifts that you can purchase for someone is food. We all eat food, and most of us enjoy it, even more, when we don’t have to buy it ourselves. You probably know what types of food and drinks your gift recipient enjoys, so put together a list of ways that you can put something together such as a basket, gift card, or by cooking them a meal.
If they are health-conscious consumers perhaps they would enjoy a box of fresh, organic pineapple or grapefruit. If they enjoy drinking alcohol, you might consider giving them a case of their favorite cranberry hard seltzer or a bottle of liquor. They will be overjoyed when they find out that you know what they like and will surely put it to good use.
4. Gift them a mini vacation.
We aren’t saying you should go all out and book them a 7-day vacation at a resort, but if you think in smaller terms this could be a great gift for someone who loves taking a short weekend adventure out of town. Whether you book them a cute cottage on Airbnb or tickets to an amusement park, they will never forget this type of gift.
5. Buy them a service they use regularly.
One of the most practical gifts someone can receive is a service they regularly use in their life. Whether it’s unlimited car washes each month or housekeeping service, they will be overjoyed when they realize they don’t have to pay the monthly fee for a service they would be using anyway. Even if it’s an online service such as a Netflix subscription, they will be appreciative of the gesture.