Gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for people in your life
Giving gifts can be as rewarding as receiving them. But when you have people on your list who are hard to buy for, gift shopping can feel like agony. Whether you’ve got someone super picky on your list, or someone who seems to already have it all, your best strategy for gifting is to keep it simple but fun. I mean, who doesn’t like fun, right?
Designer journal
Anyone who works in an office has probably used their share of standard issue notebooks that the office manager orders in bulk. Less than inspiring, these plain notebooks don’t exactly reflect the brilliant ideas scribbled all over the inside pages. They don’t scream fun, either.
Give them a beautifully designed refillable journal that will brighten up a boring meeting and prevent anyone from accidentally mistaking it for their own. Indigo has an exclusive line of soft vegan leather refillable zip journals in eight gorgeous designs — everything from florals to fauna — ranging in price from $7.50 to $24.00.
A night out at the movies
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy going to the movies. More than just a chance to see a good film, it’s a chance to get together with friends or a special someone and take a ride on an emotional rollercoaster.
Give them the gift of movie-going during the hottest season for big box office flicks. Cineplex makes it easy with gift cards that come in festive designs and can also be sent instantly by text or email. They are available in denominations from $10 to $200, so you can keep it cheap ‘n cheerful, or upgrade your gift to a VIP movie experience complete with big comfy recliners and in-movie meal service.
Fun socks
Socks have always been a wardrobe staple — except maybe for a brief period during the ‘80s. Fun socks have become a great way for even the most traditional business people to display their unique and sometimes quirky personalities. They can add a kick to a monochromatic business suit or give your sweats some extra cool.
The Hudson’s Bay carries a wide selection of fun socks in stripes and and prints of all sorts, starting at $12. We also love these fun no sock socks from Lululemon (3 pairs for $38) that are perfect for when you don’t want anything peeking out from your shoe. Just because they can’t see them, doesn’t mean they can’t still be fun.
Wireless earbuds
We’re all attached to our electronic gadgets. So it’s hard to go wrong with a gift that helps people stay connected while on the go, like a pair of wireless earbuds. Get them to break up with tangled cords in their bag or pocket, and they’ll love the newfound freedom of being able to talk and listen without being tethered to wires.
Best Buy has a wide variety of brands and price points with features and accessories like noise-cancellation, travel cases, and charging cases. Choose a pair that are portable, comfortable, and provide high-quality sound.
At the lower end of the price spectrum, you can get the Haylou GT1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sports HD Stereo Touch Control Ear Buds on sale now for $54.99. At the other end, the Sennheiser Momentum True In-Ear Sound Isolating Wireless Ear Buds are on sale until December 31, 2019 for $329.99.
Shop Amazon’s holiday guide
If you are looking for even more gift ideas — everything from the most popular gifts to the hottest deals — check out Amazon’s Holiday Guides. You can shop by category, store, brand, or do a custom search on the world’s largest online marketplace.
There are deals on holiday candy happening daily. Remember that everyone loves chocolate. You might want to order a few extra boxes as back up — for unexpected visitors or for yourself. Just saying.
Give the gift of choice
There are times when despite all your best gift brainstorming, you come up empty for that particularly picky person. Luckily, gift cards are the perfect solution. They eliminate the need to narrow your search down to a specific gift altogether. Even if you can’t think of a brand or retailer they love, you can increase the gift options by choosing a department store like Hudson’s Bay, Holt Renfrew, or an online shopping site like Amazon.ca.
Paytm customers can purchase e-gift cards for a wide range of leading brands and retailers through the app, including Indigo, Cineplex, The Hudson’s Bay, Lululemon, Holt Renfrew, Amazon.ca, Best Buy, The Apple Store, Footlocker, and so many more. The bill payment app rewards you with 1 Paytm Point for every $1 spent on gift cards or paid on bills. Those Paytm Points can, in turn, be used to purchase more gift cards or to pay bills.
Plus, when you download the app today, you’ll collect 2,000 points just for signing up and verifying your account. It’s a great way to recharge your holiday shopping and get you on track to redeeming gift cards in no time.
Buying gifts for your friends and loved ones will probably make you feel good. Earning free gifts for your friends from paying your bills will make you feel even better. Just remember to keep it simple and make it fun — and when in doubt, give them a gift card.
