We published this list two years ago. If you’re like me, you may need a few good gift ideas this last week before Christmas. some of them are free or inexpensive, so you can even choose to give them in addition to a gift you already purchased.
Want some gift ideas that have more meaning than your average Christmas present? If you’re wanting to increase the positive impact of your life, maybe it’s time to change the type of gifts you give. Consider giving things that provide the opportunity to spend time together. Give something that really adds value to the person’s life. Maybe you can help a person reach a goal that’s important to them. Or maybe you can do something that will help change their life for the better.
- Put together a mix CD of encouraging songs
- Framed picture of you and the person together
- Photo book of time you spent together
- Personal development book you found particularly helpful
- A DVD of a movie that’s an inspirational story or that has a good life lesson
- Make a list of the person’s most positive traits and frame it
- A collection of prayers you’ve written on the recipient’s behalf
- Make a donation to the person’s favorite charity in his or her name
- A journal and pen
- A magazine subscription
- Pay the fee for a class or workshop
- Gym membership, especially if you’ll be able to exercise together
- Coupon for spending time together or doing a chore or kind act for the person
- Tickets to go to an activity together like a movie, game or play or a trip to the zoo or a museum
- A cell phone and paid service for keeping in touch
- Useful App to help reach a goal
- Pay for a coach’s service
- Teach the person a new and desired skill
- A set of blank note cards and a book of stamps
- A vacation together
Do you have some more meaningful gift ideas you’d like to share? Maybe you’ve been the fortunate recipient of a really meaningful gift in the past or just have a really great idea. We’d love to hear about it!
