Christmas! Birthdays! Will Somebody Please Help Me?

SOS Gift Certificates

I feel your pain! You’ve been together for years, you consistently struggle to find the perfect gift. But, with each passing year, the choices become more and more difficult. He already has that, how can she possibly need another pair of shoes, etc., etc., etc.

Perhaps you know they want a new GPS device. But which one? Do they want a GPS device that mounts in the car, one that is a handheld? How about one that is waterproof, or a GPS specifically for geocaching or maybe for hunting. Hey, what about fishing?

I know… a new backpack! But what type do they need? How many cubic inches, does weight really matter? Only they would know, but I can’t ask them or they’ll know what I’m think of getting. Does it need to be camouflage or flashy, what’s a day pack?

Most outdoor adventure gear is very user specific which can make it difficult to purchase as a gift. You know basically what they want, but the choices vary tremendously. Here is the best advice I can give. Look for Gift Certificates. It’s easier now than ever to browse the web, find the store that carries the basic category you’re looking for and purchase a gift certificate in the amount close to the category prices. All in one short session. Voila, your shopping is complete and you never had to step out of your house. You saved gas money, no frustrating lines to stand in, no crowded parking lots and no aggravating traffic jams to contend with. One additional bit of advice is to make the amount of the certificate close enough to include an estimated shipping cost. The websites usually post the amount of shipping unless you’re fortunate enough to find a site that offers free shipping over a certain dollar amount. The recipient will truly appreciate that the certificate covers the total cost of the item they seek. If they are gluttons and use the certificate for something well beyond the amount of the certificate, then that’s on their wallet and not yours, at least you gave them a break.

Enjoy shopping in the comfort of your home and eliminate the stress of finding that perfect gift. Believe me, I, sorry, THEY will enjoy the certificate much more than a gift “close” to what they actually wanted or needed.