Sometimes coming up with ideas for family and friends can be super easy. Maybe your daughter wants the same thing every year, and your nieces and nephews want gift cards, and you and your spouse don’t exchange gifts – because, really, don’t you just buy whatever you need or want anyway?
But sometimes it’s difficult. It’s not easy to determine the best gift for each family member and trying to ensure that everyone loves what they receive is a huge task to take on, especially when you’re juggling everything else at this time of the year.
So, let me help you put the fun back into your holiday shopping with this holiday gift guide round-up. I’ve provided you with the links and you can check out the ideas that have been offered up across the Internet as you prep to make this holiday even better than last year!
Over at About Parenting Sharon has lists of ideas for all of the 20-somethings in your life. With these wonderful gift ideas for both, young adult women, and young adult men, you’re bound to find a few ideas that meet your needs, and your budget.
Liz of Working Daughter has the perfect batch of gift ideas for just about everyone on your list – including you. Honestly, though? I want the whipped body butter that she recommends you give to a friend. I won’t tell if you don’t!
Then head on over to see Jennifer of Living 5×5 for affordable gift ideas for kids, men, women, family, friends and colleagues.
These unique holiday gift ideas from Carol Cassara made me smile. I have to admit I never would have thought of giving someone a Buddha head for Christmas – but maybe she’s not that far off? She also has a list of book recommendations that might make the perfect gift for someone on your list this season.
T.O. Weller of Never Too Late To Write also has some amazing book ideas for you – for yourself – or for the writer in your life.
Mary at It’s All About The Pretty has a wonderful list of gift ideas for the man in your life. I think I know a bunch of people who would be interested in that bacon-making kit (men and women!).
Looking for a fabulous tote or a beautiful piece of jewelry? Head over to see Judy at A Baby Boomer Woman’s Life After 50.
Knowsymoms has fifteen fantastic gift ideas for your college student. Fifteen! Let’s go shopping!
Katy of Midlife Rambler took a stab at Oprah’s Favorite Things this year. She pointed out some of her favorites on the list, replaced some of the not-so-great ideas with her own, and had a few questions, as well.
And of course, we here at Midlife Boulevard have several gift lists for you to sort through until you find that perfect present for the one you love (including YOU!).
Sexy gift ideas for that extra special someone in your life.
Fashionable gifts for Grandma.
Elegant gifts for the women in your life.
And a few ideas for you to add to your very own wish list.
Happy holidays and happy shopping days! Only a few left before Christmas is here. Let’s get moving!
Andrea Bates
Andrea is a native New Yorker living in NC who has become quite accustomed to wearing flip flops year-round. A licensed clinical social worker, she spends her free time volunteering for a number of organizations supporting women (more specifically, mothers) in need of a reminder that they are not alone. Andrea blogs at Good Girl Gone Redneck, where she writes from the heart, sharing the ins and outs of parenting, family and relationships. She also devours books and regularly features her honest reviews, ensuring that her readers are intrigued and ready for more.
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Thursday 17th of December 2015
Thank you for such a great list of guides!