Gifts for People Who are Difficult to Buy For

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There's usually one or two people on our Christmas gift list who leave us stumped each year. They seem to have everything they can possibly need -- two of each as a matter of fact -- and couldn't possibly use anything more. Or so they say!

Fear not... this is a great opportunity for you to show some moxie. Put on your most creative "thinking cap" and impress the socks off of that difficult-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list. Let's dive into the Christmas gift box and see what we can come up with.

Gift Category #1: Fact: Everyone's got to eat. And we all have one or two food favorites that we would make a beeline to the buffet table for. Truffles? A box of the most decadent gourmet pasta shells? The tiniest but best quality extra virgin olive oil? Or maybe a small box of absolutely perfect pears?Or how about a box of those famous Omaha steaks? The beet part of gifting with food is that nothing goes to waist... er... waste.

Gift Category #2: Gift the gift of information. How about a book about someone's favorite sport hero? If he is not partial to sitting down to read a book, an audio book that he can enjoy on the long commute to work would help pass the time away. Or how about a home decorating course for someoe who likes to fuss with their home decor?

Gift Category #3: Give the gift of time: time with the "giftee's" friend (brunch with just the two of you?), a visit with an aging friend or relative just to sit and talk or take a walk in a nearby park. Maybe an afternoon of lolling around the carpet with the little ones helping them enjoy their new Christmas toys -- never mind the dirty dishes in the sink?

Gift Category #4: Spread the season's cheer to folks who aren't as fortunate. Offer to make a donation in the name of your friend-who-has-everything to a charitable cause. There's always someone out there who needs something that you can give. How about helping distribue Christmas packages to needy families? This is a win-win gift-giving scenario.

When someone says, "I have everything I need... don't worry about a gift for me..." rise to the challenge. Show that person that when you chose his/her present, you chose it with care and thoughtfulness.