Instead of struggling to find something at your local store, consider one of the following options: each of these items is perfectly suited to the both the person who has everything, and the person who is unimpressed by anything.
Food Gift Basket
One thing that everyone has in common is a love of food. Therefore, you cannot go wrong with this practical and thoughtful gift as long as you know the recipient well enough to select a basket that will contain some of their favorite treats.
Event Tickets
Tickets to see the person’s favorite sports team, band or Broadway musical are the perfect way to provide someone who has everything with a memorable evening. If you want to enhance the gift, consider adding enough cash to cover parking, drinks and snacks!
Movie Night Basket
This idea will require you to have access to their DVD collection to ensure that you do not purchase a duplicate item. As soon as you have taken a good look at what they have, you can buy them a new DVD that would fit well with the rest of their collection. Place the DVD in a gift basket along with some popcorn and movie theater candy.
Plan an Excursion
Everyone has something that they have always wanted to do, and providing this for another person is one of the best possible gift ideas. For example, the person who you are shopping for might have mentioned to you once that they have always wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. Instead of letting that remain nothing more than a wish, you can a plan a one-day excursion for them that will include that dream ride.
Custom Photo Gifts
Everyone enjoys having their favorite photos collected in one place, and personalized photo products are a great way to give life to those JPEGs! A custom photo-book, canvas print or photo calendar will enable you to create a truly unique and meaningful gift. This is an idea that is especially well-suited to a parent who posts lots of photos of their children on Facebook, because it will be easy to gather images without accidentally tipping off the recipient. Family photo-books are also great gifts for grandparents and distant family members. Some services now allow you to create your photo gifts online and get them shipped to you in no time, such as Shutterfly or Elephoto.
Provide a Service
For some people, the best gift does not have a price tag associated with it. For example, you could give them a massage, babysit for an evening or clean their house. Although they will not have a material object to keep, they’ll have fond memories of a day that was much less stressful because of the help you provided.
Books
Even those who rarely read appreciate receiving a good book. However, to ensure that your book will be enjoyed, you must know the literary preferences of the person who will receive it. If you’re unsure, ask their family or friends for some advice. Check out Chapters or another major book store and see what the bestsellers are in the genres/categories that your recipient might enjoy. As you can see, it is not as difficult as you once thought to decide on the perfect gift for a person who has everything. The best part about all of the ideas listed above is that they are all unique enough to be memorable, and there is very little chance that someone else will get them the same thing. Featured photo credit: Young Business man with umbrella under gift boxes via Shutterstock
