As soon as the holiday season comes around, we all need to start thinking about Christmas gifts. However, if you don't enjoy buying gifts or you always find that you run out of ideas and options, this could be a stressful time of year for you. Even if you start planning ahead, it can be really difficult to think about the things people may want or need. However, if you look to get creative, it can change everything. In this blog post, we're going to look at seven ideas to inspire you. Rather than doing the same things you do every year, these ideas may be just what you need to do gifting differently this Christmas. 

1. Buy an Experience

First of all, you could consider buying an experience if you know that you're tired of getting the same type of gifts over and over again, or you're running out of ideas. Why not focus on something that's more of an experience for someone you love rather than an actual physical present? It might be a day out somewhere, an adventurous experience, or even something like an afternoon tea or a dinner. 

2. Book a Trip

Another idea is to book a trip. Some say that travel is the best gift of all. It's certainly a great way to spend time together, make memories, and broaden your horizons. If you know that the person in question really loves exploring the world, seeing different places, or even just going on vacation, booking a trip for them or for your entire family could be a really great idea here. 

3. Choose Something Custom Made

But if you know that you would like to get a gift in something physical instead of an experience, you may want to opt for something more custom-made. Rather than choosing something generic from a store, or something that everybody has, going for something like custom wood prints, personal photos, or personalized gifts is a great idea. That way, it's truly personal for the giftee and makes them feel special.

4. Make Something Yourself

Could also think about taking that to the next level by making something yourself. Of course, it's a fantastic option to have something made for somebody, but there's nothing more personal than doing it yourself. If you love crafting, this could be the perfect option for you. If you have children, getting them to make something really adds that personal touch, and it can be quite emotional. Even if you're really great at something like knitting or painting, making something that shows somebody you thought specifically of them is really touching.

5. Plan a Date

Have another idea here that is a little bit different, but could really work all the same. This one is specifically for your significant other or your spouse. It might be that you want to plan a special date for them. While you may not be doing this on Christmas Day itself, you can plan it for the future. Again, this is kind of like an experience, but it could be something really special for you both. If your partner's love language is gifts or quality time, this is a really great option. 

6. Make it Personal

Also, the idea of choosing something that's completely personal to the person you're buying for. This may sound obvious, but it's not always that easy to do. Sometimes we focus on getting blanket gifts with people, especially if we have a lot to sort out yet. If you're only buying a few gifts, taking the time to make them really personal to them and the things they're interested in could make a huge difference here. You could even look to get it personalized with their name, in their favorite colors, or to match their style. 

7. Focus on Doing Good

Lastly, you may also want to think about getting a gift that focuses on doing good in the world. If you're looking to try and do things differently this year, you may not want to go for the same kinds of gifts that you always have. Maybe you’re even trying to reduce your consumption or carbon footprint. When that’s the case, looking to get gifts that are more sustainable, or that contribute positively to the world, could be perfect here. You may also find that your gift choice makes the giftee feel great, as they know that they have also contributed to making the world a better place too.