Buying gifts for difficult people

@maezee (41997)
United States
October 10, 2017 5:31pm CST
Difficult to shop for,that is. Do you have a go to present you tend to give when you dont know what else to buy? My sister is turning 30 on Friday and I am in a conundrum as to what to buy her. Asking her, she is not extremely helpful, saying she doesnt need anything. I hate just buying gift cards but I have a feeling I will have to on this one. Any ideas - specifically on a special 30th birthday present? Whats your "go to" gift?
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13 responses
10 Oct 17
go with bath and body stuff or other therapeutic bathroom stuff like oils that they can use to relax at home.. it's a generic gift but it still says you care :)
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
That seems like it would be a good idea. I used to always buy people candles too (I love candles) but this girl has about 50 no lie. Haha
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
10 Oct 17
My go to is giftcards . Usually visa so they can use it anywhere.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
True. Thats what I will end up doing. I just hate goving them since they are not really a creative or.memorable gift. But most people are happy to get them
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
12 Oct 17
@maezee i dont mind them, because some people are really hard to buy for whether its because they seem to have everything, or they're picky in what they like.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Oct 17
Usually I would ask my sisters what they like as a gift, whenever their birthdays come. Gladly, they would tell me and they are not expensive ones. Maybe a gift check would be best so she can buy what she wants the best.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
Yes I usually ask for a list too but she had nothing on it. Haha. Thanks! Ill pr9bably do the gift card.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
12 Oct 17
What about beauty or make-up products? This is something I usually like.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
Thanks! She doesnt realy wear nakwup and has sensitive skin so I always worry about buy8ng something that would hurt her skin. I on the other hand love this stuff! I did find an expensive organic hypoallegenic face scrub I am going to.give her thoigh. Thanks!
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
12 Oct 17
@maezee I know what you mean, I also have sensitive skin, I need to be careful with the products I buy.
@kobesbuddy (74594)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Oct 17
I love jewelry, so somethings resort to nice jewelry, for females I buy a gift for.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
Nice. That is a great idea.
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@kobesbuddy (74594)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Oct 17
@maezee I think most ladies like some kind of jewelry.
@nangayo (2291)
• Nairobi, Kenya
12 Oct 17
A nice painting on a frame or carved.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
That sounds nice too. Where does one get a painting? I am clueless!
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@nangayo (2291)
• Nairobi, Kenya
13 Oct 17
@maezee I think it depends with your area. Here we have markets where they sell carvings and very beautiful wall frames. We bought for our boss recently for his birthday.
• United States
11 Oct 17
I actually enjoy getting gift cards. I would suggest a gift card to her favorite restaurant or a place where she likes to shop. Or take her out to dinner and a movie or to a play.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
Those are great ideas, thanks! Plays are so expensive!
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
10 Oct 17
My go to is Gift cards, I do try to do a store I know they love thou. Me Im thrilled when I get one for Ollies, A.C. Moores or Lowes. LOL!
@marguicha (215481)
• Chile
10 Oct 17
I love to buy chocolate (good ones) or a good perfume. We always need perfume, providing it is the one we like, A good cream in a nice present too.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
True. She has ultra sensitive skin so I will avoid perfume but everyone loves chocolate! Thanks!
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
11 Oct 17
What she likes? You will have a better idea about it. I prefer chocolates , would be better as everyone loves it, if she will be excited with giftcards, then that will be better too
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
True. She just has so much of everything. Haha. Thanks!
@Teep11 (7674)
• United States
10 Oct 17
Some will be difficult to shop for but with enough research. The shopper will find the fitted purchase. Have a blessed rest of the week.
10 Oct 17
I just buy it, if the person doesn't like it... It's his / her problem.
• Hamilton, Bermuda
11 Oct 17
Does she like perfume make up does she like jewelry what does she like that you know she would appreciate,
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Oct 17
A gift card I guess! That way she can buy what she wants.