Christmas Gifts for People Who Are Difficult to Buy For

If your Christmas list is almost complete -- except for one or two people who are exceptionally difficult to buy gifts for -- stay and visit for a while.  You are bound to pick up some ideas, or at the very least, a concept that will help you solve your gift-giving dilemma.

Here are some helpful suggestions to make a breeze:

Gift Category:  Gifts of Information and Learning. 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:  Gift of Time.. Your Time.  Spend time with a 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.  Gift of Compassion. 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 distribute Christmas packages to needy families? This is a win-win gift-giving scenario.

Gift Category: Give the gift of comfort. The holidays are the perfect time to de-stress and lounge around the house in comfortable gear. How about a pair of the softest, warmest pair of socks? Maybe in cashmere. Or a T-shirt so soft it feels like wearing nothing? How about a gift of massage for someone who has some stress in their lives?

There are so many ways we could make life easier and better for those we care about. Too bad Christmas comes around only once a year.

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, creativity and thoughtfulness.