I’m a professional shopper – what to get anyone when you have no idea what to buy, and it works every time
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, so it’s about time to start shopping for those last-minute gifts.
But what do you get for those hard-to-buy-for people like your sibling’s partner or your uncle? We’ve asked the experts for some help.
First things first, Rita Kastrati, a shopping and trends expert at Twigapp says presents don’t have to be expensive, so don’t overthink it.
Savvy shopper and bargain hunter Jo Threlfall agrees and says “stick to what they love,” if you know them well.
“For dads, a bottle of something is often always a winner – particularly if it’s something they wouldn’t normally choose themselves,” Rita tells Fabulous.
Jo reckons you can’t go wrong with tapping into his hobby – if he has one.
More on Christmas presents
“If he’s into sports, fitness, gardening, home, cooking or travel, find something that he doesn’t have and that he can benefit from using,” she says.
Even if it’s something small, he’ll appreciate the thought.
Rita says grandparents will love just about anything you get them, but hampers offer a haven of goodies for them.
“If you create it yourself it shows that you’ve really considered different tastes and personalised it yourself,” she says, adding ” they’re always a great idea.”
Jo agrees that making something could be the way to go and thinks “sentimental items are always the best”.
You can try “putting together a bundle of things,” she recommends, for example, a picture of all the family on a Christmas decoration or an album with photos and notes from their loved ones.
For dads, a bottle of something is often always a winner – particularly if it’s something they wouldn’t normally choose themselves,
Rita Kastrati
Distant relatives like an aunt or a cousin might be a bit trickier to buy for as you might not always know what they like.
But Rita recommends checking out their local area, as you might just find the answer. “Theatre tickets are a lovely thought,” she says.
If your cousins are a little younger, or you’re buying for children, think outside the box of any old toy.
“Find something that they are enjoying or don’t have,” Jo says.
“Depending on their age a lot of people are into throwback items so these can be retro gadgets, cameras, or even cameras – find something that can be fun and entertaining for them to have.”
Additionally, Rita says adopting an animal could be a great gift for children that “supports conservation, gives back and enables children to learn more about the importance of this way of gifting.”