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15 Clever Alternatives to Classic Gifts

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Published
12/03/2021

Nobody wants to make last-minute gift decisions, but it’s bound to happen. November and December are a whirlwind of shopping, school plays and recitals, get-togethers, feasts, and travel. It’s difficult for anyone to be at the top of their game 100% of the time. Keep these clever alternatives in mind for these classic gifts, you won’t be disappointed and neither will the gift recipient!

  • Instead of a Bottle of Wine… Sometimes, purchasing a bottle of wine can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing because you just don’t know what type of wine the gift receiver likes or even if they drink wine at all. Instead of burdening yourself with trying to decide, consider purchasing Sparkling Grape Juice instead, it’s tasty and appropriate for any holiday gathering.

  • Instead of a Bouquet of Flowers… While live flowers might feel like a bountiful gift, the gift of an artificial flower arrangement or even an edible bouquet made with fruits and chocolates, can be a welcome reprieve to the boring and usual.

  • Instead of a Magazine Subscription… Magazine subscriptions are best left in the hands of those who will receive them. Get them a Gift Card instead! With millions of vendors around the globe offering gift cards for products and services, you won’t go wrong with this substitution.

  • Instead of a Hardcover Book… Get them an audio book or the gift of an e-reader or Kindle so they can read thousands of books! If they haven’t yet stepped into the technological age, start them off right with this stellar gift. 

  • Instead of a Photo Frame… Photo frames are a nice gift, but let’s face it; most people have an overabundance of them. Instead of a photo frame, get them a digital photo frame or Facebook Portal instead! This lets them show off not just one precious memory, but many at once!

  • Instead of Movie Theater Tickets… We all need time for rest and relaxation, so why not buy them a meditation or inspirational app? Apps such as Calm, Motivate, and My Wonderful Days Journal are all great possibilities.

  • Instead of a Piece of Jewelry… Most women love jewelry, so why not go all out and get them a subscription to a jewelry box? This is indeed the gift that keeps on giving, and you can customize the number of months you’d like them to receive the box.

  • Instead of a House Plant… If the gift recipient loves gardening but doesn’t have the time or hasn’t allowed themselves the opportunity to explore it, instead of giving them a regular old houseplant, give them a packet of seeds. They will be motivated to ‘start from scratch’ and begin their gardening adventure.

  • Instead of a Blank Photo Album… The empty spaces in a photo album all beg for snapshots of a life well-lived, but instead, why not complete it on your own or better yet, gift them a scrapbook, complete with pictures, stickers, memorabilia, and text.

  • Instead of a Pillow… What could be better than receiving a pillow as a gift? Why, a stuffed animal, of course! Consider the age and temperament of your gift recipient, but it’s quite possible that the gift of a stuffed animal – one that is big and soft enough to cuddle, will be a warm addition to anyone’s birthday or holiday gift cache.

  • Instead of a Flower Vase… While a flower vase is a perfectly appropriate and ‘nice’ gift, if you have the time, opt instead for a handmade ceramic bowl or even an original painting. Not much says “I value you” more than a gift created by your own hands.

  • Instead of an Art Print… Call on their creative side by giving them a paint-by-numbers kit instead of an art print! This will encourage them to explore their hidden talents and creativity, and when they’re finished, they can frame it and showcase it just like they would the art print, but with more pride!

  • Instead of Wine Glasses… Wine glasses are a common gift, and very well received, however, if you are looking for something just slightly different, consider getting them frosted beer mugs. Even if they don’t indulge, they will be prepared to satisfy every guest’s tastes!

  • Instead of a Tie… Ties are popular gifts because they will be used frequently, for work, for social gatherings, and evenings out. But did you know there are many other versions of a tie that can work just as well and step up your gift receiver’s game? Consider instead a cravat, a string tie, a bolo tie or even a leather tie.

  • Instead of Fruitcake… With an abundance of gourmet cheesecakes, brownies, and pies offered by local bakers, why pass up the opportunity to gift one of these sweet indulgences? Add some fresh strawberries, and you’ve made a friend for life!

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