Feeling holidazed and confused? Try these unique gift ideas to win the Holidays

Let me start by saying that the very best most unforgettable gifts I have ever received have always been someone's time. I wholeheartedly mean that to be true. Having said that, I am going to throw a different kind of Ultimate Gift List your way. Here are a few unique giftly ideas that are sure to instill a sense of experience, quality time, and lasting memories.

👍🏻 Try planning a trip Trips are a GREAT way of building communication and engagement with your family or friends. Many of my fondest memories with my mother came from spontaneous trips. Timing is key as you will likely have to make prior arrangements before presenting this present. Including but certainly not limited to planning routes and buying tickets or supplies. From a weekend away to see their favorite band or a kayaking expedition to get their blood rushing or a simple camp out to let them catch their breath; a trip is one of the most personal and memorable gifts you could give. *I will advise you to DO YOUR HOMEWORK. If you are not a planner then you should definitely seek a planner to help you. Know your budget going into this gift idea as it could get pricey if you let yourself get too carried away.

👍🏻👍🏻 Give them one special day Hear me out on this one especially if your household has multiple children. One special day for your person could include some slightly more extravagant options like attending a sporting event/play/concert they've been wanting to see or a museum/theme park you can't seem to find the time to visit. It could also just be a whole day to eat the food they love and listen to the music they want and even watch their favorite movie for the umpteenth time if that's what they want. It is one day to make that one person feel special and loved and valued. This gift doesn't have to cost much to make a huge impact on the recipient.

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Get crafty Or you could purchase someone else's 'crafty' online if you were not blessed with a DIY gene. We all know the more personalized the gift the more meaningful it will be for the recipient. First you must decide whether you want to make your recipient cry or laugh out loud. It is important to know your recipient and what they will use or cherrish or wet their pants laughing at. Think outside of the department store isle and scour the Pinterest boards for inspiring ideas. Never ever underestimate the power of a photobook or picture plastered calendar on any gift giving occasion. If ordering online be wary of shipping dates and hope the odds are in your favor. This gift could get costly so know your budget before you start searching the boards. If attempting to make an actual handcrafted something or another then breathe and read the supposed step by step directions 3 more times because you've got it this time!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Simple but impactful Some of the most meaningful gifts are the ones that simply remind us that we are loved. A bag of their favorite coffee and a new mug. A new bed for their best furry friend. The next book in their current saga. I admit this one is extremely vague. I am not sorry about it though. For this one to work in your life you must look around at the recipient's life and get them something they actually need or want but would likely never buy themselves. This is your opportunity to show them that you do care and that you are paying attention to them. A fun and useful gift could also be something like giving your time to someone, such as a house or yard cleaning coupon for a grandparent would probably spark some warm fuzzy feelings.

I do hope you found the inspiration you needed from this list. Showing the people you love that you value them should NOT break your bank or stress you into early onset baldness. While putting in the work for these gifts you will put some actual thought into the gift and spend your precious time getting all the details in order. Your person will be able to see how much effort and consideration went into their gift igniting feelings of appreciation and love. These values will sink in and they will leak on past the holiday season and into everyday life. It is up to the next generations to keep the traditions and values alive. May we all find the time to evaluate what Christmas truly means to us and our families. Let us remember the true meaning of the season.