Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for your spouse or significant other can be tough. I have never been allowed to forget one of the first Christmas gifts that I gave to Linds after we got married. I am a functional thinker when it comes to gifts, so naturally I remembered something that she had mentioned she would like to have. Unfortunately, when she unwrapped the laundry sorter she was not as excited to have one. Since that year, I have learned that these gifts are like chicken. Without something to add to it, the result is plain, dry, and unsatisfying.
As a holiday token of goodwill to those that may need some assistance, I will walk you through my Christmas gift selection process and reveal what I decided on this year.
Rule #1. Don't start with price! I am a very cheap person, but this is not a good place to start. If you do, you may miss a really good idea. You can determine price once you have a good list to choose from.
Next. Think of what they need, want, want but will not buy for themselves, and don't know that they want but would enjoy. I am a big fan of the last two.
3rd. Always give clues before Christmas. This is regardless if they want them or not. You need to be excited about the gift, so that the clues just keep coming. There is one big rule regarding clues. The clues need to be true, but very misleading. For example, if a chocolate diamond necklace is on the list, a good clue might be "its edible and you can listen to it." Neal Diamond and chocolate, sounds like a good time to me!
I had several good ideas for Linds this year but decided on....OK, on second thought I will just leave you with a clue. It feels good and and it will keep you warm.
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ---e. e. cummings
Oh please don't tell me it's another dog!!!!
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