If you can shop online, do so. If you’re worried about shipping, consider something that doesn’t require a physical item, like a gift certificate to the recipient’s favorite online store, a membership to a website like Netflix, or a charitable donation to a cause that matters to them.
Think outside the mall. Go to local shops for smaller crowds and, usually, more unique gifts than you might find at the mall. Gift certificates to a local restaurant, spa, or even a hotel stay are also good bets.
Make a budget and stick to it.Last-minute shopping can often turn into impulse-buying from stress, which can lead to a huge bill at the end of the month. Make a game plan of how much you want to spend for each recipient.
Buy an experience.Consider getting your loved ones something like a hotel stay, skydiving excursion, hot air balloon ride, a photo shoot from a local photographer—whatever suits them. It’s something you can buy online or at least in a less-traveled area, and it’s something the recipient will actually remember.
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