In 2019, about 61% of Americans claimed they received a gift they didn’t want, according to Finder. When giving gifts to your family, it’s much better to give them gifts that they’d want to keep. Not only is it more useful, but it also conveys that you were thoughtful enough to figure out what gifts they’d consider to be worthwhile. So, if you’re ready,  here are 3 tips to help you find the best gifts for all your loved ones.

Pay Attention To Their Specific Needs

Even if you don’t know too much about the recipient's preferences or personality traits, giving them something you know they need is your best bet. Especially if it’s a solution to a problem they’ve been troubling over for a while. People can be modest about receiving help, but it’s hard to refuse when it’s being handed to them all wrapped up with a bow on top. Choosing gifts like high-grade kitchen gear tells them that you like their cooking and want them to enjoy using the best quality of tools.

Investigate Their Preferences

This one requires a bit more effort. It’ll test how much you truly know about your family, and how you’re willing to look into their special interests. Social media is perhaps one of the best tools you can use to investigate what they’d like to receive. Besides that, you can also enlist the help of someone close to them to give you more insight and information.

The key details you’d want to pay attention to are their aesthetic choices, hobbies, purchases, and even the gifts they give to others. This gives you a relatively accurate outline of their attitude on giving and receiving gifts. Also keep an eye on smaller clues, such as what coupons they like to collect and the little luxuries they like to indulge in. To give you more ideas, check out toy reviews and sites that compile the best gifts for relatives of every age group. 

Make It As Personalized As Possible

Gift-giving is more than giving material possessions to someone else, but also a way to show that you’re thinking of them. The best way to do this is to personalize the gift as much as possible. Even something as impersonal as a gift card can add a personal touch. 

For example, if that relative has a soft spot for stuffed animals, nestle the gift card in the arms of one before sending it off. The gift card itself may not convey much warmth, but coupled with the gesture, it could speak volumes of how much you think about the recipient. Another way to do this is by giving experiential gifts, such as a day of relaxation at that spa they’ve been eyeing or even a trip to their dream destination. These gifts are far more memorable and impactful than trinkets, and the memories will last for the years to come.    

So, the next time you’re in search of that special gift, follow these three tips, and your extended family will appreciate the effort you’ve put into each and every gift.