You've made out your Christmas shopping list, and you know everyone you need to get presents for. Now, the problem: what do you get them? Year after year, you run into the same problems with the same people. There are certain people that are easy to buy for, and some people that you would never want to draw in Secret Santa. You'd better start shopping.
1. The Obsessed
This person has something or several things that they cannot get enough of. It could be anything from "Star Wars" to mermaids. You'll know if you have this person on your shopping list, because there will be at least three different articles or videos on their Facebook timeline relating to their obsession. This person on your list is easy to shop for because you know that if you get anything even remotely related to their obsession, they'll love it.
2. The Roommates
When shopping for these friends, you know that if you get one of them something, you have to get the others the same thing, because you don't want one person to look like the favorite, and you love them all equally. But you don't want to get them the EXACT same thing, because that's lame. You're best bet is to get them all the same thing and put each of their initials on it. Problem solved.
3. The Best Friend
You were with your best friend the other day, and they were saying how much they wanted one of those travel coffee cups. Perfect, you'll get them that. Then, the next week they were talking about how much they wanted a new case for their phone. Maybe you should get them that? What if they get both of those things for themselves before Christmas even gets here? You'll text them right now and tell them to lay off the shopping for about a month.
4. The Kid(s)
There's always the inevitable child or two on the Christmas list. Whether it's a cousin or some kids you babysit or the child of a good family friend, you've got to find a little person present. The hard part is, you don't know what kids are into these days. Half the kids walking around have iPhones! Limited Too doesn't even exist anymore. Where are you supposed to find a gift for a nine-year-old?
5. The Impossible to Buy For
This person already has it all. If they want something at any point during the year, they go and buy it for themselves. What does that leave you to get them? A candle.
6. The Unhelpful Family Member
A month and a half out from Christmas you ask, "What do you want for Christmas?" The answer is almost always the same, "I don't know." You try again two weeks later with the same result. And again. And again. And now it's Dec. 22, and they still don't have an answer. Really? There has to be something they can come up with. Isn't your brother tired of getting a Best Buy gift card from you every year?
7. The Parent(s)
"Mom, Dad, what do you want for Christmas?" "We're already getting the best Christmas present in the world, and that's spending time with you." That's cute and all, Mom and Dad, but they've said that since you were eight. Now you're 21 years old, and you're going to look like a real jerk if you don't give them anything, since it's pretty difficult to wrap "spending time with me" up in a box.
8. The Grandparent(s)
Last year, you got grandma a puzzle. She really likes puzzles, but that was the sixth year in a row you've given her a puzzle. You feel like you need to branch out a little bit. As far as grandpa goes, you'd better just get grandma to help you.
9. The One You're Not Really Sure You Should Get a Present For
You usually see this person around the holidays at a party of some sort. Last year, you got them a little something as a present, but they didn't have one for you. That's totally fine, no big deal or anything, but should you get one this year? If you don't get them one, and they remember you got them one last year, so they get you one, that would be a disaster. Maybe you'll get a backup present to give just in case.
10. You
Treat yourself! Or just send your family links specifically to the stuff you want and hope they'll get the hint. Merry Christmas!
