How to Buy a Gift For Someone Who Already Has Everything
Some people seemingly have everything they could ever want. Either they’re the type of person who goes out buying every gadget and accessory for themselves, or they live a very non-materialistic life with few hobbies and interests making any gift seem inappropriate. In either case, buying gifts for these people can be a real nuisance. But if they’re close family, you have to buy them something, right?
The truth is that no-one truly has everything, and there are always small ways you can show your appreciation – even if it isn’t a standard off-the-shelf gift. Below are just a few examples of gift ideas for someone who seemingly has it all.
Get them a gift card
Gift cards are one reliable solution. They give your recipient the option to buy their own gift, so that you’re certain that they’ll get something they actually want. At the same time, a gift card can feel more thoughtful and carefully selected than giving someone cash or a cheque. You can target specific stores that you know they have an interest in, or certain brands that you know they like.
There are sites where you can buy all kinds of different gift cards including reloadable prepaid Mastercard gift cards that you can top up each year. Think carefully as to how much to put on the card – a general rule is under £20 for casual acquaintances and between £30 and £75 for close family and friends.
Buy them an experience
Experiences are a great option for those who already have too much stuff or are interested in material gifts. Because experiences can be expensive, you probably don’t want to buy them for casual acquaintances like work colleagues. However, for close family, they can be a very suitable gift. You may even be able to book an experience to do with that person.
When choosing an experience, think carefully about who you are buying for. Some people will love thrill-seeker activities like supercar driving experiences, paragliding or hot air balloon rides. Others will prefer leisurely activities like spa days, afternoon teas or wine tasting events. Experiences will often have a deadline by which they can be used by so make sure the person is able to reasonably book that experience before the deadline.
Get creative with food and drink
Food and drink can be a good gift option for someone who already has everything, because it’s a single use gift that can be enjoyed over and over again. For a gift that’s still unique, consider looking further afield for food and drink.
This could include shopping online for bottles of wines you can’t get at your local supermarket or unusual chocolate gift boxes or gift hampers. You can read reviews to get an idea as to whether these food and drink products are well received. Also look into local foods and drinks – there could be local breweries or chilli sauce companies who you can support.
Handcraft them a gift
A handcrafted gift is certain to be unique. Such gifts can be completely customised to suit the passions and interests of your recipient. They are an ideal gift for someone who already has everything.
Handcrafted gifts are ideal if you already possess a craft skill like jewellery making, crocheting or woodworking. Even if you don’t possess such a skill, there are still handcrafted gifts that anyone can make from homemade bath bombs to photo collages. Such gifts do take a lot of time and effort to produce, however this can make them all the more appreciated. They are great gifts for showing close loved ones how much you mean to them.
Use personalised gift services
There are other ways to personalise gifts without having to craft them yourself. Personalised gift services allow you to customise gifts with photographs, names or initials. Such examples include custom photo mugs, custom engraved jewellery, custom printed cushion covers and custom printed phone covers.
This can be another way to create a gift that is certain to be unique. You can find all kinds of personalised gift services online. For something that’s truly creative and meaningful, consider personalised gifts related to hobbies and interests. This could include a personalised cooking apron for someone that loves baking, or a customised guitar case for someone who loves playing guitar.