Would You Be Happy if Your Search for the Perfect Holiday Gift Ended With Success?

Have you started your holiday shopping? What are you going to get for that hard to please person on your list?

Haven't even begun? Well, you're not alone.

With only a few more weeks left, now is the time to get serious about your gift list. But, how are you supposed to come up with something original once again for someone who has been on your list for years and years?

You've already done the hot air balloon ride that you thought would be such a wonderful idea for your parents. Of course, ten years later they did admit to you that they were not quite brave enough to actually get in the basket. So, lo and behold, another fabulous gift idea - or what you thought was a fabulous and unique gift-was not used and the money was wasted.

How about the incredible gift basket you got for Uncle Bill two years ago? It had at least ten kinds of nuts in it. Oops, you didn't know he was allergic to nuts, did you?

That homemade fruitcake didn't go over very well, did it? The dog wouldn't even eat it.

And, how about that person - or most of the people on your list-who seem to already have absolutely everything they could possibly need or want?

So, what ARE you going to do? Procrastinating truly is NOT going to help. The problem will only get bigger.

How about you step back from the commercialized version of the holidays and instead really think about what the holidays mean to you and how you can make them just a little more meaningful for your family and friends. This year, make personalized gifts, something made by you specifically for your family, friends, relatives or teachers.

The Internet is full of free personalized gift ideas like the ones on this site. You can also go to Google and just type in "free personalized gift idea" or "free personalized gift ideas for (fill in the blank)".

Take a few minutes to look online. Not only will you be pleasantly surprised at the many options you'll find, you'll also feel great when you see the look on the face of the people you give handmade, personalized gifts to. Especially in today's fast paced world, a homemade heartfelt gift DOES mean a lot.

Marie Stark is a mom who knows how tough it can be to come up with the perfect gift for everyone. If you're still looking for a gift for Dad, check out this neat idea at 15 Reasons I Love My Dad.

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