| Are you tired of buying the usual bottle of | | | | personalized memory box where they can store |
| perfume, clothes or toys as Christmas gifts for | | | | their keepsakes, a personalized jar full of |
| your loved ones? Here are some unique | | | | thoughtful or inspirational messages or even |
| Christmas gift ideas to jazz up your shopping list. | | | | frame a poem that you wrote just for them. |
| For Your Spouse | | | | For Your Brother or Sister |
| Instead of buying your husband another tie or | | | | You and your siblings may have your own |
| your wife another bottle of her favorite perfume, | | | | separate lives now but you can still show them |
| try surprising your spouse with an unforgettable | | | | you care by signing them up for a magazine |
| romantic getaway. You can never go wrong with | | | | subscription as a Christmas gift. If you're not sure |
| popular European destinations like Paris or Rome, | | | | they still have the same interests, you can always |
| or you can also choose more unique and exotic | | | | ask subtly or ask around, or just go ahead and |
| locations, like Istanbul, Africa, Japan or an island in | | | | send them a magazine about something they |
| the Caribbean. A cruise works, too, though if | | | | used to do or love. They'll be glad you |
| you're on a tight budget, you can just plan a trip | | | | rememberd, and who knows? They might just be |
| to a new and exciting local spot or even just | | | | inspired to take it up again. |
| spend a night at the honeymoon suite of the | | | | For Your Friends |
| classiest hotel in town. | | | | Many people try out baking around Christmas |
| For Your Teen | | | | time, and you can, too. In fact, homebaked |
| Show your adventurous and sometimes rebellious | | | | goodies are great and unique Christmas gift ideas |
| adolescent your love by giving him/her tickets to | | | | for your friends. Bake a chocolate cake, an apple |
| see his/her favorite artist or band in concert as | | | | pie or Christmas pudding or simply bake cupcakes, |
| Christmas gifts. You can give them the option to | | | | brownies or cookies in different shapes and |
| go with their friends or with you. Let them know | | | | flavors. They might not taste or look as good as |
| you just want them to have fun. | | | | store-bought goodies, but your friends are sure to |
| For Your Toddler | | | | appreciate the effort and if you've practiced well |
| Your toddler is probably already expecting a toy | | | | enough, they might be even better. |
| underneath the Christmas tree. Imagine his | | | | For Everyone Else |
| surprise and delight when he finds a puppy, a | | | | Still have some room in your shopping list? Then |
| kitten, a hamster, a turtle, a bunny or a parakeet, | | | | assemble gift baskets for your cousin, your |
| instead. Pets make great gifts, since they are | | | | doctor, your boss or anyone else you want to |
| sure to stand out in your little one's memory and | | | | give something to for Christmas. You can |
| keep him company for a long time to come. | | | | purchase pre-assembled gift baskets or make |
| For Your Parents | | | | your own, which is more fun, filling it with items |
| Since you're probably not spending as much time | | | | that suit a certain theme or a person's interests. |
| with your parents as you used to, show your | | | | For example, for a dog lover, you can throw in |
| love and appreciation by giving them something | | | | dog biscuits, a brush and a leash and for someone |
| personalized, like a photo quilt, for example. It | | | | who loves to bake, you can get measuring |
| doesn't have to be big enough to be actually used. | | | | spoons, a spatula and other baking items. Be |
| In fact, it can just be a small one that they can | | | | creative and you're sure to have everyone |
| hang on the wall, full of family pictures that they | | | | gushing over these unique Christmas gift ideas. |
| can remember you by. You can also give a | | | | |