Long Relationships

November is almost over, and we all know what that means – Christmas season has arrived. It’s time to start planning the next big gathering and figuring out what do to for the special people in your lives.

If you’re someone who gets a little stuck trying to figure out gifts, I have a few suggestions that should help you get started in your Christmas shopping. Many of them work for men and women, so you’ll have plenty ideas to choose from.

• Take some time to pay attention to what things your partner pauses to look at in the shops. S/he might not want that exact items, but you will get clues as to what s/he would like to receive.
• Bath supplies. Things such as bubble bath and bath bombs are an excellent gift idea. If you know your partner’s favourite scents, that’s even better. If you don’t – that’s okay. Try to stick to natural scents like vanilla or fruit scents, and make sure the scent is light and not too strong.
• Books. Books are fun and a good idea. Check out your partner’s bookshelves and/or what they are currently reading. This will give you a clue about their favourite genres and authors.
• Office supplies. These are useful gifts that you can make into something special. There are a lot of companies out there who provide personalized office supplies like post-it notes and note pads for reasonable prices. You can also choose to do something along the lines of an engraved pen or letter opener. Useful and special is a good way to go.
• IOU tickets. This may seem cheesy, but it’s still a sweet gesture. Create a book of IOU tickets with things like:
o IOU a night doing the dishes
o IOU a hug and a kiss
o IOU a candlelit dinner
o IOU a hot bubble bath
• Lingerie. Now, this can be a lot of fun and very sexy, but it can get you in a lot of trouble. Know for sure your partner’s sizes before you attempt this one.
• Movie night. Movie nights are awesome can be cheap as for pricing as well. Get a couple of your partner’s favourite movies along with some popcorn or other theatre treats. You can even get a thin blanket for you both to cuddle under while you watch television
• Gift baskets. Do you have a bunch of little things but no idea what to do for a big gift? Buy a cool basket or box and make a gift basket. There’s nothing quite like the fun people have when they dig through a gift basket.

And finally, if you really can’t think of anything, gift cards are okay to mix in as a present. Just make sure you know your partner’s favourite shops.

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If you have a writer or book love in your life, be sure to check out my gift ideas on Fiction Scribe and The Book Stacks