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12 Gift Ideas For The Hard To Please Friend

Some people are simply impossible to shop for.

Priyanka Santikary
Oct 30, 2017
Northeastern University
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12 Gift Ideas For The Hard To Please Friend
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If you're like me and enjoy giving gifts more than getting them, the holiday season and birthdays are probably your favorite time of year. Shopping for friends and family is undeniably fun and seeing each reaction as gifts are opened is always fulfilling. Sadly, as great at gift-giving as you may be, some people are simply impossible to shop for. If you need a gift idea for someone that's hard to please, check out these ideas!

1. Headphones

A reliable set of headphones is essential to everyday life. If you have a bigger budget consider Beats by Dr. Dre, or look into more affordable brands like x and x.

2. Laptop stickers

This is an inexpensive gift that can be made meaningful by choosing the perfect stickers! Redbubble has thousands of stickers to choose from.

3. Apparel

College gear, athletic clothing, casual attire, etc. The options are endless! Try RetailMeNot for coupons to clothing stores.

4. Face masks

Everyone can benefit from skin care, and face masks are sold in basically every drugstore or high end makeup store. Sephora's face masks are awesome and budget-friendly!

5. A travel mug

Travel mugs come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and price ranges, so shop around to find something that works for both your budget and the person receiving the gift. Try Hydroflask or Yeti for something classic or Etsy for something unique!

6. A portable charger

Who doesn't need a portable charger? Try Amazon for items that are cheap and reliable.

7. A camera lens kit for your phone

Cell phone lens attachments are a great gift for the photographer in your life, or anyone who appreciates something nifty. Amazon and Best Buy have some great kits.

8. Your favorite book

Gifting someone your favorite book shows that you care and want to share something special with them. :)

9. Chocolates

Or any dessert. Make sure they're not allergic to whatever you decide to give them.

10. A Fitbit

Seeing your step count increase during the day is oddly motivating. Gift someone a Fitbit so they can enjoy the little victories too!

11. Spotify Premium, Apple Music, etc.

This is an overall great gift --- affordable, useful, and thoughtful. Consider this for the people you don't know too well but still deserve a gift.

12. Gift cards

Or cash. Money is money!

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