Gift giving is often very difficult and stressful for people, particularly if they don't have a clue what the gift recipient wants or needs. Of course it's easier buying for family members for whom we have some knowledge of their likes and dislikes, but what do we buy that family member who has everything?  Money is often wasted on bad gifts because we don't really know what the recipient likes, or we buy anything just to get the experience over with. Below are some guidelines for giving gifts for these difficult situations.

Use a Gift Registry
First of all, if you know the person for whom you are buying for has created a registry online, use it! Online registries are a great way to find exactly what the person wants and hasn't gotten yet. This will save you a lot of time and money!

Giving Gifts to Bosses and other Co-Workers
As an employee, we often feel stressed out around the holidays trying to find the right gift for our bosses. It's important to collaborate with your coworkers in order to figure out what to purchase. Gifts should not be given to bosses from individuals, but rather from the whole group. Get together and figure out what your boss likes. One option is to buy a gift certificate to his/her favorite place to dine, shop or relax.

Giving Gifts to Clients / Customers
We don't want to forget to show how much we appreciate the business our client or customers have given us over the past year. As a token of your appreciation it is often customary to send a small gift in the mail, or hand deliver one if possible. A gift basket of fruits, chocolates, or cookies is a wonderful to say thanks and they'll enjoy every morsel of it! See some great ideas by clicking on the images below.