Fall is upon us – the nights are getting cooler, the kids and back in school, and the major retailers are already speculating as to what the top Christmas gifts of this year will be. And even though it would be hard for anyone to predict some of the wilder holiday gifting phenomena like the Tickle Me Elmo or the Zhu Zhu pet, it’s not tough to see that the best gift ideas for this holiday season will be all about creativity and personalization.
Personalized gifts used to be costly and time-consuming to order. But with more and more companies jumping on the proverbial bandwagon, competition between retailers has prompted wider selections of affordable personalized gifts that can be customized in just a few days, and sometimes even more quickly. Does the idea of engraved paperweights leave you less-than-impressed? Try examining all the great photos you’ve taken throughout the year, and consider incorporating the very best into unique gifts that will also become instant keepsakes.
If you’re one of those people who believe that the best things come in small packages, start shopping early in the season and collect a variety of little gifts that will make unforgettable stocking stuffers. Or instead, compile them all into ultra-customized holiday gift baskets for family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Whichever way you decide to go this year, and every year, remember that holiday gifting has less to do with what’s trendy, and more to do with what your loved ones will cherish for years to come.
