As the holidays are coming right around the corner, stress is arising regarding gifts to buy for your loved ones. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to buy someone considering you may have a tight budget or no time to shop. So here’s a list of ideas for those with any limitations, or for those who just need a little bit of advice!
For those who may have a tight budget, but have some talents, Mr. King has some input for you. He states here, “Use any talent you have with the things you make.” Over the years he has switched up his crafty gifts, he typically makes them small and unique for each person. For example, he has made ornaments, ceramic work, and even fun printmaking cards.
King believes that handmade gifts are much more meaningful than purchased objects, they have more of an emotional touch on the heart. If you want to achieve this emotional touch with someone, King suggests you make them a poem, a card, or something along those lines. King feels excited for the holidays and is still determining what crafty gifts to give to his loved ones this year.
On the other hand, child development teacher Mrs. Demarco believes that entertainment is better than a purchased gift, but the difference here is that this is regarding children. So if you have a gift to buy for a young one or little sibling this is for you. Demarco states, “My son is four this year, he’s at the perfect age for Christmas,” so she knows just the right gifts to give these children so they can have a merry little Christmas.
For anyone searching for gifts for a newborn or little baby, Demarco suggests buying the parents some “Baby and Me” classes so they can help the baby develop with daily necessities. Aside from the classes it is also nice to buy babies sensory oriented gifts to get those little fine motor skills going, as they will also be very intrigued by the activities that are provided.
For children a bit older, experience gifts seem to be the move. Getting the kids tickets to a show, the movies, exhibits, or even taking them to go bowling or mini golfing would be a gifted memory that they will never forget. Senior Ayden Kevorkian is experienced buying to younger siblings, with a little sister and brother at home. He suggests buying little kids interactive gifts like play-dough or legos to keep them entertained and occupied.
To get back to the emotional side of things, if you need gift ideas for a parent, it should come from the heart. Kevorkian proposed the idea of regifting an old gift, or giving them something you made so they’ll cherish it forever. If you’re looking for something to fill your parents or siblings stockings with, the safest choices would be something like chapstick, socks, candy, and even some accessories.
Overall, Christmas isn’t just about receiving gifts, but it is also about giving to others and the valued time you have with your loved ones. Kevorkian says, “Seeing people happy after opening gifts is better than receiving them yourself.” As important as it may seem to focus on gift buying for others, it is most important that you prioritize time with your family to value and cherish forever.
